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Being a content moderator is no easy job . You have to deal with all kinds of visuals that circulate the internet, especially big social media platforms. Policing the virtual space requires tough personality and a strong stomach. A content moderator is daily exposed to the most brutal contents uploaded on the internet every day and it can do serious damage to the person doing the work for a long period of time. Content moderator services are finding ways how to deal with it and maintain a humane environment for the social media police. Content moderator services: The trauma that comes with it Content moderator services strive to achieve a peaceful online community where only friendly and safe interaction only exist. However, with billions of contents uploaded every day, it’s a real challenge for social media platforms to steer away from dangerous content that should be hidden away from the general users. These “dangerous contents” go directly to content moderators for e-moderation. ...

Data entry online seems like an easy job. That’s true in some ways. When it comes to choosing a remote data entry online specialist, a company would often not bother checking the applicant’s credentials and resume. As long as a candidate can do the job at a given due time, the job can be easily assigned to whoever is willing to do it. However, with businesses transitioning to digital, online data entry is not as easy as it sounds these days. The most basic qualification you would need from data entry online specialist is his/her computer skills. Unless you have the time and the energy to train a willing-to-learn rookie, finding an online data entry specialist should demand skills and qualifications more than encoding. Data entry requires more than just encoding The mantra that “content is king” has paved the way to never-ending production of content across all industries. A data entry online specialist should be familiar with all kinds of content as well as the grasp of varying for...

Working with a data entry professional is not a new story. All industries require having someone to do data entry work from time to time in keeping their company records and even for evaluation purposes. But for startups who deal with budget constraints, it can be intimidating to outsource data entry projects without knowing the particulars. Fret not because HOPLA will give you some insider tips on outsourcing a data entry professional. The Starting Point As easy as it may sound, working with a data entry professional requires basic but crucial steps in ensuring that both parties are on the same page. Thus, it’s important to lay out every requirement crystal clear. Assess your project – letting a third party handle and manage your data is a big risk. Determine the kind of project that you will be outsourcing and do due diligence in making sure that confidentiality and data integrity is maintained along the process. Finding the right data entry clerk – the internet is abundant...

So, your recruitment agency is now running like clockwork. You’ve completed outsourcing your remote staff and you’ve geared up for an exciting business journey. What next? How do you find clients and turn website traffic to lead generation and leads to eventual clients? The answer is quite simple. Leave it to your remote web designers to communicate through visuals. Obviously, setting up a website is a business milestone in whatever industry you’re in. It is the best way to reach potential clients, partners, and investors in the digital age. For recruitment agencies, a website makes your business known to job seekers and employers. It is where they learn about what you do and the advantages of doing business with you. Your website is a good opportunity to showcase why it’s more cost effective and convenient to hire talent through you . In addition, it is also a platform where you help turn genuine interest to budding careers. Remote web designers can bring you more than just websit...

Freelance platforms 2018 is a state of the freelancing industry that entrepreneurs and business owners want to know more about. Because of a myriad of factors such as a growing mobile workforce, the acceleration of digital technology, and speedier internet connection, deploying freelancers or remote workers is becoming more acceptable. Not only are overhead expenses reduced, but companies can also have a pick of the most qualified, most motivated talents from all over the world. Freelancers might have gotten a bad rep the past years because of the perception that they jump from stint to stint but most of them do sharpen their skills and remain competitive. That’s because they want to keep getting one project after another. This behavior can only be advantageous to business owners and companies. But the question now arises:  which freelance websites can the best of these talents be outsourced? What was the status of freelance platforms 2018 as far as these remote staffs are concerned? ...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. Every time you search for information on Google or ask Siri to set a reminder, an AI is helping you. With the help of voice recognition and wireless technology, accessing AI-powered devices became easier. It’s no wonder businesses have begun to incorporate this technological advancement in their daily procedures. AI makes everything fast, easy, and timely, perfect for fast-paced companies. Most workers would feel threatened by this rising innovation, while some business owners became intrigued. Can AI replace a virtual personal assistant ? Will it provide better online personal assistant services? What are the advantages of an AI Virtual Assistant? Nowadays, artificial intelligence can do almost everything you do not want to do. AI can set up an appointment with your dentist, do your groceries for you, and even book the cheapest flight for your next trip! Also, AI assistants can perform monotonous and time-consuming tasks in seconds, saving mone...

If you are still on the fence as to whether or not you should outsource a professional to do your web design, then 2019 is the year that you have to make a decision. Game-changing design trends, new marketing functions, and increase in talents are the reasons why you should hire a web designer online ASAP, and stop postponing the inevitable. Your business will be better for it. Your market and target publics can also grow because of this decision. Your brand will enjoy a stronger and better presence online, which in turn can only affect your sales and customer relationships very positively. Let’s address one concern right away. Do not worry about costs. To hire a web designer online will not disrupt your budget. In fact, it might even save you needed funds. The critical words here are “web design online”. That means that the web designer who is infusing your current site with artistry and craftsmanship will work online. He will be a remote worker who does the job in his own office o...

Business is doing good. You are where you want to be, and your expansion keeps getting bigger and bigger. This means it’s time to expand your headcount as well to accommodate the incoming tasks you may have to face soon. However, with a full-time employee, you would have to spend on equipment, office space, and employee benefits. Don’t fret! The good news is, no matter the size of your business, you can now hire online assistants and work with them without spending too much on unnecessary expenses. Is It Better to Hire Online Assistants Than In-house Employees? As someone who is not used with the idea of working with a remote team , things might seem uncontrollable. Working with a virtual assistant may cause things to get out of hand, but with the right tools and process, you can make your work a lot easier and more cost-efficient. Here are some steps to get you started. Choose Which Tasks to Outsource Before you do anything, you need to identify first which tasks you would ass...

Personal virtual assistant services are relentlessly booming and there’s no visible reason for them to halt at any moment. Technically, a virtual assistant has no gender. However, the drastic rise of digital across the world demanded more remote personal assistant which reportedly are mostly female. Does gender really matter when it comes to hiring a personal virtual assistant? What do one gender does that other gender can’t? It’s time we dissolve gender stereotype both in office-based and home-based work setup. Why personal virtual assistant role is female-dominated A  virtual assistant   is typically the counterpart of an office-based secretary who does all the intricate work for you. The only difference is that they are working from home or remotely from anywhere in the world. Regardless of their location, there are some reasons why most personal virtual assistants are female. Some of these are the following based on gender stereotypes: The rise of the gig economy . The drastic ...

As a business owner, you can significantly reduce your overhead expenses in communications, while strengthening your customer relations. That, in a nutshell, is the main reason (or reasons) why you should outsource live chat services in the Philippines, which is a top destination for call centers and business outsourcing companies ( BPO ) all over the world. This Southeast Asian nation, which is an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, has a highly educated workforce who are fluent in speaking in English. And compared to their neighbors in the region, they are very familiar with American culture, language, and idioms. That’s why using their trained chat agents , managed by an outsourced project manager, can be very convenient, productive, and cost-effective for your business. Are you still spending cost on traditional calls? First, let’s get into the reasons why you should outsource live chat services at all. That’s because as a communication tool that can build your customer servi...

Thinking of the benefits of working remotely, people usually think of no dress code, no commute, no limits. Working remotely , however, is more than just working in your pajamas, in your living room, at your own pace. It is the result of the sharp shift in company cultures in pursuit of higher productivity, cost-effectiveness, and retention. Consequently, home-based work, thanks to massive developments in mobile technology, is a continuously rising trend. Keeping up with the rapid rise of work from home jobs Social media management platform Buffer partnered with Doist, Hubstaff, Remote-How, RemoteYear, Trello, Workfrom, and We Work Remotely to publish a report on what it’s like to be a remote worker in 2019. Unsurprisingly, 99% of their respondents say that they would like to work remotely at least some time for the rest of their careers. The report concluded that remote work is here to stay . Respondents even went as far as declaring that they’d recommend remote work to coworkers, ...

The social media empire of Mark Zuckerberg has been facing a lot of intense fire the past year. Its alleged participation in the outcome of the U.S. elections has brought into public light the way it is being misused by groups with certain interests, without check and balance. Then the CEO himself had to appear before the Senate to explain his company’s data privacy policy or lack thereof. Then there is what media observers have labeled as the downfall of Facebook’s online content moderation. Business owners can learn a lot from this third development. While a majority of them do not possess the same kind of billion-strong membership database that Facebook has, they do have active social media accounts that require intelligent and sensitive content moderation. As the Facebook fiasco shows us, one mistake can lead to dire economic and public relations consequences. In the middle of 2017, a documentary broadcasted by British Channel 4 exposed how Facebook online content moderation pers...

Customer support service outsourcing has greatly contributed not only businesses but also the economy as a whole. Besides saving on costs, customer support service outsourcing has improved company culture with lowering levels of stress in the workplace and upgrading the skills of people by working on core business areas. The drastic growth of customer service outsourcing in specific countries in Asia like the Philippines and India is obvious proof of its advantages. Here are the top business sectors that benefit the most from customer support service outsourcing. E-Commerce E-commerce has changed the way we do business. Online shops and websites usually start small and run by a small team. The power of social media has contributed a great deal to the increase of reach, sales and other forms of KPI. This also helps in almost simultaneous feedback from customers based not only on products purchased but also on products displayed on the site. One negative review can ruin everyth...

Keeping a happy team of competitive individuals is part of maintaining a high-functioning Content Moderation Company . In taking care of your employees, it takes more than just the salary increase. Sometimes, improving your company culture and providing performance-based incentives can help increase their motivation. Here are some of the things you can do to reward your employees apart from a salary increase. Planning To Become the Best Content Moderation Company? Every business owner knows that keeping your employees happy and valued is one of the major players of maintaining sustainable growth . Prioritizing your employees’ well-being reflects on your company’s output and will pan out well for the service you provide for your clients. Aside from cash incentives, here are some fun and unique rewards you may want to try out. Team Building Activities Nothing beats a good, old-fashioned summer vacation with the whole company to build camaraderie between your employees. Many are led ...

Technological Revolution and digital advancement have brought unlimited possibilities in the real world. Indeed, this has contributed to the brisk flourishing of businesses today.  In effect, companies have more data to process- which paved the way for data entry work to flourish. Data Entry is the cycle of processing and storing data. Likewise, it involves transferring files into a computer system which is crucial for any company. Accuracy and precision are very important in this process. However, most often than not, these factors are being compromised. We do not want that to happen, do we? So, how do you avoid this? Simple. Outsource and Hire Data Entry Professionals Today! When is the Right Time to Hire Data Entry Professionals? Data Entry is a menial cycle. A job everyone thinks anyone can do. Well, it doesn’t work that way anymore.  What started from simple encoding reached the stage of data collection and classification. Nowadays, data entry requires expertise and experienc...