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Contacting a client
Thread poster: Gregor Trebec
Gregor Trebec
Gregor Trebec
Slovenia
Local time: 11:00
English to Slovenian
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Aug 23, 2025

Oy!
I noticed in many job ads a client posts their email (or even two emails) for contacting, when quoting for a job.
On many occasions on top of that there's also quoting button at the end of an ad - for contacting the client via proz.com.

So which contact do i choose???

Thanks,
Gregor

[Edited at 2025-08-23 06:07 GMT]
 
Agostina Menghini
Agostina Menghini
Local time: 07:00
SITE STAFF
The preferred contact method is shown in each job posting — you should follow client’s instructi Aug 25, 2025

Hello Gregor,

Thank you for your question!

The preferred contact method is always specified in the Contact method section of each job posting, and you should follow the client’s instructions.



Because you are a non-member, you will see the following option:



When no preference is given, you can use the Submit quote form.

Keep in mind that not all jobs accept quotes via the form — some outsourcers prefer to be contacted directly (by email, URL, or profile messaging), and in those cases the Submit quote button will not be visible.

Outsourcers may indicate their preferred method of contact (email, phone, application form, etc.). Service providers are expected to respect this choice — some outsourcers consider it a red flag if their preference is ignored and may decide not to work with providers who do so.

Best regards,
Agostina Menghini
ProZ.com Team
 


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