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— HOW IT WORKS —

For project owners

Five steps from a project posting to a collaboration worth committing to.

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STEP 01/05

Post your project

Describe what you are building, what help you need, and what a successful trial looks like. Set a clear, time-boxed goal so contributors know exactly what they are working towards. Projects are welcome at any stage, from a raw idea to an established project.

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STEP 01/05

Post your project

Describe what you are building, what help you need, and what a successful trial looks like. Set a clear, time-boxed goal so contributors know exactly what they are working towards. Projects are welcome at any stage, from a raw idea to an established project.

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STEP 02/05

Go live to contributors

Once your listing is reviewed and approved, your project goes live to contributors who are interested in the work and confident they can help.

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STEP 02/05

Go live to contributors

Once your listing is reviewed and approved, your project goes live to contributors who are interested in the work and confident they can help.

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STEP 03/05

Review applications

Receive focused applications from contributors whose skills align with your needs. Review their experience, approach, and availability, then choose who you want to move forward with.

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STEP 03/05

Review applications

Receive focused applications from contributors whose skills align with your needs. Review their experience, approach, and availability, then choose who you want to move forward with.

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STEP 04/05

Run the trial

Work together for a defined period with a clear outcome. Test working fit, communication, and execution without long-term pressure. Trials run from one week to three months.

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STEP 04/05

Run the trial

Work together for a defined period with a clear outcome. Test working fit, communication, and execution without long-term pressure. Trials run from one week to three months.

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STEP 05/05

Decide what comes next

Continue the collaboration if it works, extend the scope, or part ways having made real progress. No obligation, no awkwardness. Just honest outcomes on both sides.

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STEP 05/05

Decide what comes next

Continue the collaboration if it works, extend the scope, or part ways having made real progress. No obligation, no awkwardness. Just honest outcomes on both sides.

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The Trial Protocol

A free one-page guide to running your CoBuildr trial. The questions to define before you start, what to track during the trial, and how to handle the conversation at the end.

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Frequently asked questions

Honest answers to the questions people ask most.

Still got questions? Get in touch

Still got questions? Get in touch

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What makes a good project listing?

Do I have to pay contributors during the trial?

What if the contributor is not the right fit?

How many contributors can I accept for one project?

What if I don't get any applications?

Do I keep ownership of my project and idea?

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Post your project or browse live opportunities. No interviews. No awkward networking. Just focused work that shows you who's right.

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Ready to build
something real?

Post your project or browse live opportunities. No interviews. No awkward networking. Just focused work that shows you who's right.

Browse Projects

Post a Project

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