"When I started freelancing almost ten years ago, I used a variety of methods to reach out to potential clients. I placed an ad in the local yellow pages (no lead whatsoever), I sent out hundreds of emails to translation agencies (this landed me a couple of jobs), but by far the most efficient way of promotion was using the features that are available on ProZ.com."

Csaba Ban - Maďarsko

"Je suis satisfait d'être membre payant, j'ai même rempilé pour 5 ans d'un coup. La vocation du site reste celle d'une plate-forme de socialisation et de mise en relation clients-fournisseurs dont je peux profiter professionnellement."

Philippe Etienne - Maroko

"Since I signed up in 1999 the world for me as a freelancer has transformed. There is a 'before' and 'after ProZ.com' I have thoroughly enjoyed my membership (Dec 2000) for all it offers: . Job offers (only slowly appearing during my first years - Swedish is a niche language), . Knowledge sharing (KudoZ, articles, forum postings), . Views sharing (forums), . Social contacts (forums, powwows, conferences) . Fun (forums and meetings) .Practical help (recommending lodging for my daughter in New York and our stay in London), . Buying and selling opportunities of lexica, books and programs ('Exchange') . Expert advice on computer problems and programs (forums) . Exposure: You can be found. You are someone, your efforts can be appreciated by others (particularly outsourcers ;-) ) (directory, Connect and KudoZ) . You can feel 'nest warmth' like in a family or in a club . You increase your outlook. You get to know how people from other countries and cultures think. Using the ProZ.com message function and the eMail link or Skype, you can get instant contact with colleagues across the globe for in-depth individual discussions on all subjects. I have indeed grown as a professional and as an individual by embracing all the above ProZ.com advantages. EUR 80/USD 120/year (less for renewals) is a bargain price for what you get! Mats Wiman Stubborn, individual, liberal Swedish moderator "

Mats Wiman - Švédsko

"I never regret my decision to join ProZ.com, because I find it both rewarding and enjoyable to be a member of the world's largest portal for translators and interpreters."

Tsogt Gombosuren - Mongolsko

"Thank you for your effort! I find it very useful."

Nguyen Cong Dieu - Vietnam

"I'm still in shock that we got the (popular children's character) contract -- it involves work that will go more than a year. And where did the editor-in-chief at their corporate offices in NYC, find me? At my profile on ProZ.com. I tell you, I've never gotten so much out of so little investment."

Bill Greendyk - Spojené státy americké

"Of all the annual investments Monica and I make, ProZ.com membership is arguably the most valuable. Every year, our membership generates new business contacts which result in tangible job opportunities... ProZ.com membership is a definite thumbs up!"

Todd Field - Spojené státy americké

"ProZ.com has been a valuable resource,such as allowing me to organize a powwow which allowed for new contacts, which have encouraged to the valuable translator relation information that is presented. And most of all in the KudoZ which has allowed me to broaden my language skills, again thank you!"

Alp Berker - Spojené státy americké

"The site is very, very helpful. And meeting even one client can pay for the membership costs! "

Jabberwock - Polsko