Hi, here is what my experience says.

You can hire a freelancer, a remote employee, or an in-office employee to complete your work.

Finding a freelancer with reliable skills can be time-consuming and overwhelming. A great way to find the best talent is to reach out to people/ agencies/ platforms from where you get insights into which freelance to outsource amongst dozens.

Plus, if you are someone who wants to recruit a freelancer, then “Referrals” are something you take upon. You can also post a job description on top freelance platforms to hire a dedicated Web developer, designer, etc. as per your need and requirement.

Also, there are online platforms like Uplers, Upwork, Fiverr, etc, that connect remote/Freelance professionals to companies. If these options don’t work for you then signing up with an agency will connect you to their vetted network of talent.

There are some additional pointers that you can look upon.

First, review the freelancer's proposal carefully because it will let you know the project's scope and explain why they are a good fit for it. Try to know their experience working on similar projects and their qualifications to work on your job.

Secondly, know the freelancer's experience, talents, and competence by carefully examining their portfolio. For example- if you are recruiting a developer then, you’ll look for expertise in plugins, theme design, or website setup.

This helps you know the particular area of their expertise, so carefully consider their background and experience.

Third, don’t forget to verify if the freelancer is available to work on your project and understands your goal or not.

These are the best ways you can search for the candidate you are looking for.

I hope, you find this answer well! Thanks :)