There are three main places to find subcontractors:
- Through Your Professional Network. The best way to find a good subcontractor is to hire someone you already know. This is one reason why it’s important to network with other web designers. By hiring people you know and trust, you reduce the risk of problems. That’s one reason why I highly recommend re-using a small pool of trusted subcontractors if you can rather than hiring a new person each time you have a project.
- From a Referral. Another way to find a quality person to hire is by asking your contacts for referrals. Even if you don’t know someone who can do the work you need, your contacts might. Since referrals come from someone whose opinion you value, they are likely to be better qualified and more reliable than a complete stranger.
- Use a Job Board. Of course, you may not know anyone who can do the work and your contacts may not know anyone either. This sometimes happens when you need someone with a very specialized skillset or if you do not have a strong network. If you are in this situation, you may need to turn to a job board to find someone. Here is a list of Design and Development Job Boards where you may want to list your job.
