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Guru.com Members See Notable Inquiry Increase after Unveiling Innovative Video Profiles

New Profiles, Video Profiles provide greater transaction comfort, increased communication and a virtual ‘face-to-face’ for the global workforce. Guru.com, the world's largest online marketplace for freelance talent, launched the long-anticipated New Profiles and Video Profiles for their 600,000+ registered Freelancer membership base.   

-New Profiles increase communication transparency between Freelancers and Employers with direct contact and instant messaging information.   

-Video Profiles allow a virtual ‘face-to-face’ interview experience for global Employers and Freelancers.

-Work Samples have been streamlined to make them more search-friendly. Guru Freelancers have seen a direct increase in work inquiries since their updated profiles were unveiled to the global Employer base.  

“Since the New Profiles went live, my inquiries from potential employers are up 50% - my team was surprised at the increase in phone calls,” said Ria Romano, of Romano PR, a PR firm located in Boca Raton, Florida. 

“Innovation continues to drive our service improvements though we’ve yet to scratch the surface of what is possible.  Platform upgrades are the result of technological innovations combined with the voice of our members,” said Inder Guglani, CEO of Guru.com.  “Next you’ll see improvements in search functionality across our platform, the development of a Guru Community section and a new home page.”
 

Guru.com continues to add services and features to provide Freelancers and Employers with the best environment to safely transact business.  Go to www.guru.com for more information.

About Guru.com:

Guru.com (www.guru.com) is the world's largest online marketplace for freelance talent. Created in 1998, Guru.com's web-based marketplace directly connects businesses with freelancers locally, nationally, or globally who specialize in over 160 professional categories including the following: website design, programming, graphic design, business consulting, and administrative support. Employers seeking professional expertise get quotes from freelancers on their contract work for free. Freelancers seeking work either register as a free (Basic) member or a subscribing (Guru) member.