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Short answer, on those sites, you're not. They exist for clients who want the cheapest crappiest work for the cheapest price, and putting any effort into those sites is entirely wasted.
If you want to do freelancing / contracting, then charge fair prices and build up a good rapport with companies - if you keep them happy, they'll keep coming back.
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