8 Secrets of Successful Freelancers on Upwork you Should Know.
I am a Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork, and I can confidently tell you how to become one too. These are tried-and-true tips that have never failed me.
Here are the 8 simple things we do that make us successful on Upwork. Use this article as a success template to jumpstart or boost your Upwork success.
Tip 1. We form genuine friendships with our clients. Show a genuine interest in their project and not only the payment. You should occasionally make suggestions and professional recommendations. Modestly offer them discounts and occasionally, complementary services.
Tip 2. We know that the competition keeps growing; so we grow too. Learn new skills and/or improve old ones. As you grow, your chances of winning more jobs increase.
Tip 3. We focus on building good ratings first before charging higher. Your objective in your first few months as a new freelancer should be to get some 5-star reviews. The money is just a plus at this stage. After building a reputation, you can raise your fee.
Tip 4. We don’t tell the client we are experts, we show it. Be creative with wooing prospective clients with your profile, proposal, and samples. Fill every section of your profile completely. Then, make certain that your proposal and samples are not generic, but rather tailored to each job.
Tip 5. We under-promise but always over-deliver. Do everything reasonably possible to make your client happy. For example, if you need two days to complete the project, don’t promise to do it in one day. It’s smarter to promise to deliver in 3-4 days and, if possible, actually deliver in 1-2 days.
Tip 6. We are always online. Be online almost every time. Be active and respond super fast to all clients, especially prospective clients. Most times, clients use a filter to search only for freelancers that are actively online.
Tip 7. We offer a money-back guarantee. Keep clients posted on work progress. You should follow up with clients after submission and remain open to revisions.
Tip 8. We leverage platforms like LinkedIn InMail and Facebook groups of professionals. You can connect with prospective clients on LinkedIn. Build a relationship with them first before jumping into their DMs. Comment on their posts actively for a few weeks to get noticed before you can pitch your service to them in the DM.
Thanks for reading! Get to work right away. By implementing these Upwork tips, your success on the platform is guaranteed.
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