Is it common to pay freelancers upfront for their services?

[Btaliat]

Yes. It is common. I know how tensed some clients may feel when their freelancers are asking for money. They may feel worried and even scared to pay the money. Their believe may be that the freelancers may run away or even scam them. Contrary to their own opinions, it is common to get freelancers before they start working. You only need to make sure that you choose the right freelancers that you can trust. And do this on good platforms.