LinkedIn's Freelancer Marketplace Attracts 10M Signups

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-11T08:47:08.077616+05:30

- LinkedIn's Services Marketplace has seen **10 million** people create pages, a **48%** increase in the last year. - Service requests are also up, averaging eight per minute and a **65%** increase year-over-year. - However, LinkedIn has not disclosed how many services are being sold or any pricing details. - Despite challenges in the freelancer marketplace sector, LinkedIn continues to see potential in this area. - The platform is also driving premium subscriptions, which are up **51%** this fiscal year, contributing to $1.7 billion in revenue. Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/10/linkedin-says-10m-people-have-signed-up-as-freelancers-on-its-services-marketplace/)

LinkedIn's Services Marketplace has seen 10 million people create pages, a 48% increase in the last year.
Service requests are also up, averaging eight per minute and a 65% increase year-over-year.
However, LinkedIn has not disclosed how many services are being sold or any pricing details.
Despite challenges in the freelancer marketplace sector, LinkedIn continues to see potential in this area.
The platform is also driving premium subscriptions, which are up 51% this fiscal year, contributing to $1.7 billion in revenue.

Source: Techcrunch