The biggest problem with hourly work isn't the hourly rate

When we started building ViaHourly, we assumed the biggest challenge would be scheduling.

It wasn't.

It was trust.

Clients worry:

"How do I know I'm getting enough value for the hours I'm paying for?"

Professionals worry:

"How do I stop a small project from turning into unlimited revisions and scope creep?"

That's why we're building around clear deliverables + transparent hour tracking + accountability, rather than simply creating another directory of freelancers.

I'd love to hear from people who've hired freelancers:

What makes you trust someone enough to pay them by the hour?

Reviews? Portfolio? Verified experience? Clear deliverables? Something else?