How to make Money as a Freelancer Using iUPWORK
INTRODUCTION
Making money online sometimes may sound difficult and impossible to do but the truth is that making money online is one of the best ways to escape from poverty and also the easiest way to start earning passive income if you truly put your mind to it. In today's post I will discuss one of the best ways to make money online.
Freelancing: As you all know, freelancing simply means that you and I can offer services to businesses or clients on a project, rather than being employed by a single company.
Freelancers are typically self-employed and work independently, often remotely. freelancers may offer a wide range of services, such as, blog writing or copywriting, graphic design, web development, video editing, social media marketing, and more. you can start your freelancing business using one of the world most renowned freelancing tools "Upwork"
Upwork: Upwork is a popular platform for connecting businesses with freelancers and agencies for various projects and tasks. It provides a convenient way for businesses to find skilled professionals for their specific needs.
in Upwork, clients post jobs, and the freelancer can bid on the jobs they're interested in.
Upwork is the biggest freelance platform in the world,
The advantage of using Upwork is that it's a well examined marketplace, making it easier for beginners to get started.
Now let's talk about how you can make money using Upwork.
The first thing you need to understand before logging or signing in with Upwork is that it is very competitive which means that there are so many freelancers using Upwork and they are well skilled and equipped to get work done so you really need to improve your skills and also be ready to work. because you have to understand that you're in Upwork to solve the clients problems and potentially keep them for your future works.
therefore you'll need to create a great and eye-catching profile
How to make money on Upwork
1. Create a comprehensive and truthful profile to showcase your skills and expertise.
Your profile is essential for potential employers to assess your qualifications. Specify the type of job you are seeking, your specific areas of expertise, and your level of proficiency. It is crucial to be honest in your self-assessment, as misrepresenting your abilities could result in account suspension or closure if you are unable to fulfill job requirements.
for example you can put something like this on your profile description
"I am a highly skilled and experienced professional seeking a job in [specific field or industry]. With expertise in [specific areas of expertise], I am proficient in [level of proficiency]. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality work and exceeding client expectations."
2. Upwork Membership plans
In terms of membership plans, Upwork offers two options for freelancers: Basic and Plus. The Basic plan is free, but freelancers must pay to connect with potential clients. This plan includes 10 free "Connects" each month, with the option to purchase additional Connects for $0.15 each. Connects can also be earned through promotions and unused Connects can be rolled over to the next month. The Basic plan also includes payment protection for both hourly and project-based payments.
On the other hand, the Plus plan, priced at $14.99 per month, offers several additional benefits. These include 80 Connects per month, visibility into competitors' bid prices, the option to keep earnings confidential, the ability to customize your profile URL, and assurance that your profile will never be hidden due to inactivity.
3. Pricing
after you have successfully created your profile and your set your membership plan now you're ready to work , but first you have to make sure you set your price which means (the money you want to be paid after you've completed your work) so here you can choose a to be paid hourly or through fixed price jobs.
NB. Upwork takes a little percentage of your earnings.
4: Connect with Employers to find jobs
I'm really glad you're following up. Now what you really need to do is to connect with employers to get hired for a job. so this is where it gets a little bit difficult but you shouldn't worry, with this guide i believe you'll be able to get your first job on Upwork as a beginner.
First, you need to send a job proposal with your area of expertise and skills. Your proposal should include a cover letter, your desired fee, and make sure you answer all the questions the client has included in their job posting. Consider sending your previous work that is relevant to the job you're applying for.
also make sure you research about the employer to exactly know what you're up against, you can actually use sources Like LinkedIn, Google search, to look into the employer reputation, this will help you make an informed decision before committing to a gig
5. Placing ads: Placing ads for your profile and your skills will help the Upwork system to place your profile to the matching potential employers, and it will make you successful while attracting customers to your profile and you can make ton of money.
6. Get paid
As an Upwork freelancer, you can receive secured payments via PayPal, direct deposit, or wire transfer.
Types of skills that can fetch you lots of money on UPWORK:
nice, I am trying this
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