# Freelance Networking Platforms This Service Helps Digital Artists Promote Their Services By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-28 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-artists References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/artycrow) & [artycrow](http://artycrow.com/) 'Artycrow' is an invite-only platform that helps digital artists advertise and commission their services. For freelance artists and designers, connecting with industry professionals can be a difficult task. Artycrow provides a simple and secure platform for freeelancers to commission their work online. Artycrow operates as an [online networking platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justnetwork) where [digital artists can advertise their services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affiliate-creatives). The simple interface makes it easy for designers to promote their work, handle commissions, secure payments and deliver assets. The payments are conducted through 'Stripe,' which ensures that all funds are safe and secure. The invite-only platform ultimately makes it easy for digital artists to connect with developers who are interested in purchasing custom assets. Artycrow is ideal for [freelancers and small business owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigchampion) who need a safe and secure way to commission their services. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Invite-only Platforms:** Invite-only platforms provide a secure way for freelancers to connect with potential clients and reduce the risk of fraud and scams. - **Digital Freelance Services:** Digital freelance service platforms, like Artycrow, provide a simple way for freelance artists to promote and earn income from their skills. - **Secure Online Networking:** Platforms that offer secure networking and payment systems, such as Artycrow's use of Stripe, can help build trust and facilitate new business partnerships. ### Where This Applies - **Digital Art:** Platforms like Artycrow can disrupt the traditional art business model and provide new opportunities for freelance artists to promote and sell their work. - **Freelance Design:** Invite-only platforms can offer a new level of security for freelance designers to connect with potential clients and build their portfolio. - **Small Business Services:** Platforms like Artycrow can provide valuable services to small businesses who may not have the time or resources to search for and vet freelance artists on their own. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Portfolio Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-spoon.md) - [Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cohart-platform.md) - [Designer Portfolio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-designers.md) - [Invite-Only Content Creation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inviteonly-content-creation-platform.md) - [Art Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chitriv.md) - [Creative Asset Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluffys.md) - [Connective Remote Working Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creare.md) - [Freelancer Management Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkya.md) - [Remote Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-30.md)