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Basically just trying to move to bigger projects right now and I cant do that without outsourcing my current work. Outsourcing someone a full time job would be my first time thing.

So if you post some jobs on odesk like link building or hire someone to spam lol, how can you trust them to not steal your accounts list, keywords list, and your whole business model even if they figure it out eventually ?

Any suggestions ?

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The concern expressed by is common and solvable. Trust is not binary — it is built with layered controls: careful hiring, limited technical access, written agreements, and operational practices. The short tips from (vet carefully) and (pay fairly) are useful starting points; the practical checklist below turns those ideas into actions.

Start with hiring and scope. Use small, paid test tasks with clear deliverables and milestones. Vet portfolios, ask for targeted samples, get references, and run a short live interview. Use the platform escrow and work-tracking tools to document work and payments (Upwork Help Center). Favor fixed-scope milestones for sensitive tasks.

Control access technically. Never hand over master credentials. Create per-project accounts or limited-role users (give read-only for analytics, contributor for CMS) and revoke when done. Use proven tools for secure credential sharing and rotation; enable two-factor authentication and use a password manager for the team (WordPress roles, , 1Password business).

Protect contractually and operationally. Require a simple NDA and an explicit IP-assignment clause before sharing proprietary lists or strategies (Non-disclosure agreement). Keep full strategy details internal until trust is proven. Maintain backups, logging, and an exit checklist (rotate passwords, revoke access, collect deliverables). Paying competitive rates reduces turnover but does not replace contracts and technical limits.

These steps reduce risk without blocking growth: vet, compartmentalize, document, and legally protect. They make full-time outsourcing practical while keeping core assets secure.

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Well you generally need to really put some thought into who your going to select for the job, make sure that you check out there experience in details and possibly even ask for references

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No way to trust really..Just make sure your pay is good enough to keep the person working for you leaving the job.

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