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CMather.com helps freelance programmers with worldwide business

Whether you're having trouble advertising your service, or you just need extra exposure, we will send customers right to you. Best of all is that there are no signup fees nor monthly fees. You've got nothing to lose!

Step 1: Signup for free.
Step 2: Place bids on interesting projects.
Step 3: Get paid!

The clients you find on CMather.com can send money directly to your account here, or pay you directly through your own services such as Paypal and other merchant companies. Our fee for this service is only 5% of your bid amount, and you don't have to pay that fee until you are ready to pay it. That's a better offer than any other large freelance marketplace you will ever find online, guaranteed!

Experts required in following categories: Perl/CGI, PHP, ASP, C/C++, Java, JSP, Javascript, XML, Cold Fusion, Flash, Python, Visual Basic, .NET, Script Installation, Website Design, Graphic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Translation and Data Entry.

No signup fees... No monthly fees... We'll give YOU $1.00 to sign up!

How does this work?
Browse the list of projects posted by businesses for the ones you would be insterested in, or have CMather.com send you an e-mail anytime a new project is posted that fits under your expertise. Then you can decide to place a bid on the project, as well as provide details of the work you can do. Update or retract your bid anytime you want. When the project creator chooses a Programmer (winning bid) you will be notified. If you are chosen you can begin work on the project and get paid.

How much does this cost?
There is no signup fee and no monthly fee, but you are required to give CMather.com a commission on each project you win a bid on. The commission is 5% of your bid (minimum $5).

How do I communicate with Webmasters and Project Managers?
You can post messages on the message boards. If you post a private message, only the user it's addressed to will be able to see it, that user will also be notified by e-mail that you posted a project for them.

How do I place a bid on a project?
Click on the "Place Bid" button which you can find in your "Account Management" area..

How do I update a bid I already placed on a project?
Just submit a new bid and your old one will automatically be removed.

How do I cancel a bid I placed?
Log in to the Account Management area, find the project, and click on the "Retract Bid" link.

What if I have a question about a project (that will help me place my bid)?
Just post a message on the message board for that project. You can access project specific message boards by clicking on the link provided on the project page.

Why can't I find the "Place Bid" button on the project page? If the project is closed it does not show up, because bidding has ended. It will also not show up if the project is frozen, which means bidding has temporarily been stopped.

What is "bid for the total project"?
This is the amount (in U.S. dollars) that you will charge the project creator, if you are chosen. It's a project total, NOT an hourly rate.

Can I just estimate how much I will charge for the project?
You should not make any estimates. The information provided should be enough to decide how long it will take you to finish the project. If there is not enough info, use the message board to ask additional questions to the project creator before placing your bid. Remember, by placing a bid you enter into a legally binding contract. If you abuse this system you risk receiving poor reviews by others, and possibly being banned from CMather.com.

When do you charge your commission and how much will it be?
As soon as you are chosen as the Programmer for a project you have bid on it will be closed/archived and you will be charged 5% of your bid, or $5, whichever is greater.

Do I have to add money to my account?
Not right away, but eventually you will probably have to. If your account balance is below zero dollars for more than 30 days your account will be frozen. You will not be able to place any new bids on projects.

How do I add money to my account?
Login to the account management area and click on the "deposit" button.

If I end up charging the project owner less than I bid on their project, can I get a partial refund on the commission CMather.com takes?
Sorry the answer is "No". However contact us, we might be able to arrange another option.