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PeoplePerHour

A UK-founded freelance marketplace with CRO specialists ranked by a proprietary CERT algorithm, offering project-based conversion optimization services.

Overview

PeoplePerHour is a UK-founded freelance marketplace that connects businesses with freelance professionals for various digital services, including Conversion Rate Optimization. The platform allows you to hire freelance conversion optimization experts and post projects for free to outsource CRO work remotely.

The platform features CRO specialists with experience across different ecommerce platforms including Shopify, Wix, and WordPress, as well as B2B ecommerce CRO specialists with expertise in platforms like Magento 2. Roles range from general CRO specialists responsible for analyzing and improving conversion rates to specialized B2B consultants requiring 5+ years of dedicated CRO experience.

What distinguishes PeoplePerHour is their proprietary CERT ranking algorithm, which factors in buyer-relevant metrics to rank freelancers from CERT1 to CERT5, with the top 0.5% receiving a special badge. This helps clients identify proven performers without extensive vetting. The platform offers both hourly and project-based hiring models, making it flexible for CRO engagements of various sizes.

Key Features

  • CRO freelancer marketplace
  • CERT ranking system (top 0.5%)
  • Project-based & hourly hiring
  • Free project posting
  • Ecommerce platform specialists
  • B2B CRO specialists
  • Escrow payment protection
  • Freelancer portfolios

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Proprietary CERT ranking identifies top 0.5% freelancers
  • + Free to post projects
  • + Strong UK and European freelancer base
  • + Both hourly and project-based options

Cons

  • Smaller CRO specialist pool than Upwork
  • UK-focused — less global reach
  • Quality can be inconsistent
  • Platform fees apply

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