Elance

Elance was an online platform that connected businesses and individuals seeking freelance professionals with skilled freelancers across various fields like writing, design, programming, and more. It served as a marketplace where clients posted projects, and freelancers bid to complete them, enabling remote work and flexible hiring. Users could review profiles, ratings, and previous work to ensure a good match. In 2015, Elance merged with oDesk to form Upwork, which now operates as a leading freelance job marketplace. The platform facilitated secure communication, work management, and payments, making it easier to collaborate remotely.