How do you make a good profile on Upwork?

Here’s a quick recap of how to optimize your Upwork profile:

1. Use a professional profile image.
2. Create a simple but effective headline (with SEO in mind).
3. Add a short video describing you and your skills.
4. Nail your bio by writing about how you can help clients, add testimonials for social proof, and relevant experience.

How do you introduce yourself to a client in Upwork?

Start with “You”, or “Let me help you do ___”, etc., or a testimonial like in my Upwork profile example above. After you’ve got your attention, THEN you can talk about what you do and how you’ll help them. Introduce yourself and what you do.

How do I find projects in Upwork?

So, here are what I did to get my first 3 jobs on Upwork, both fixed price and hourly rate in only 2 days:

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2. Take the online skill test on Upwork.
3. Upload (only the best) portfolio on your profile.
4. Don’t count your proposals and the declines.
5. Create simple proposals text.
6. Start with the small projects won’t hurt you.

How do I create a new project in Upwork?

1. Open your Project Catalog Dashboard. Sign in to Upwork. Select Find Work and choose My Project Dashboard. You can also find the dashboard from your profile page. Scroll down and choose Manage Projects. 2. Start a new project. Choose the green Create Project button to start a new project.

How do I Complete my Upwork profile and start submitting proposals?

To complete your Upwork profile and start submitting proposals, you must upload a profile portrait photo. Profile photos must be an actual picture of you. If you would like to request a religious exemption for using a profile picture please click here.

How to become a successful freelancer on Upwork?

Creating a winning profile is the first step to becoming a successful freelancer on Upwork. For information and tips on some of the essential items in your profile please choose an option below. Looking for help with a different section of your profile? Check out these articles.

How do I upgrade my Upwork profile to plus?

You can upgrade to a Plus plan or click ‘Copy link’ and share the default profile URL as it appears in your browser. To complete your Upwork profile and start submitting proposals, you must upload a profile portrait photo. Profile photos must be an actual picture of you.