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More Connects to win more of the work you love

katbenjamin
Community Member

UPDATE: This is already live. You’ll see these free Connects added to your account at the start of your next billing cycle. You can find this date on your Memberships and Connects page under User Settings.

 

 

 

In December, we’re upgrading Connects to provide you free monthly Connects and bonus Connects for interviews you win. You’re doing amazing things on Upwork, and more Connects means more chances to do the work you love. 

 

We’ve seen a huge surge in client activity, and our work marketplace is full of opportunities for all the incredible talent on our platform. We can’t wait to watch you use these Connects to win your share of these opportunities, form stronger relationships with clients, and grow your career on Upwork.

 

We introduced paid Connects to keep spam from crowding out your proposals and help you win the jobs you want. But we want to ensure connecting with clients is exciting and affordable, so we’re changing our program to provide you with the Connects you need to build deeper relationships and unlock the best opportunities.

 

Here’s exactly what you can expect:

 

Freelancer Basic Plan

Receive 10 free Connects per month (according to billing cycle)

Freelancer Plus Plan

Receive 80 Connects per month (70 + 10 free Connects)

(according to billing cycle)

Connects Rollover Limits

 The Basic and Plus roll over limit is now 200 Connects

Interview Requests 

Freelancers receive free Connects (the number may vary) when they win an interview with an established client on Upwork**

 

 

In December, you’ll see these free Connects added to your account at the start of your next billing cycle. You can find this date on your Memberships and Connects page under User Settings. You’ll also receive an email when your Connects are available for use.

 

These changes will create more opportunities for everyone in our community, and we’re continuing to explore other ways to show our appreciation for everything you do. Your success is our success, and we’re proud to provide a home where you can do the work you love, form lucrative relationships, and build an amazing independent business.

 

Learn more about how Connects work here

Update 7/23/2021: Note that when Connects are awarded for interview requests this will show up as two transactions in the Connects History. There is no change to how these are awarded, this is simply done for accounting purposes.

** Updated 1/2/2023

2,370 Comments
kieranball
Community Member

This was a cert. Freelancers simply won't fork out on connects for anything that looks like a scam or has zero information on which to create an informed proposal. Clients just haven't been getting any proposals, while professional freelancers like myself have gone elsewhere for more value without being charged to bid for work.

 

However, with most jobs costing 6 connects, 10 connects won't make much difference. Freelancer Plus might be  a little more appealing, but getting rid of one line job postings that do little to attract proposals might be more useful. 

feed_my_eyes
Community Member

Diana A wrote:

Also, not that it's up for debate, but the fees are getting our of hand! not only we have to deal with the 20% but now an extra 1% for VAT?? with the client's 20% Upwork gets 41% of every deal! that's insane!

 


What??? Where did you get 41% from? Upwork doesn't get to keep the VAT - that goes to your government. You're lucky if it's only 1% in your country. And clients don't pay a 20% fee; most only pay a small credit card charge.

 

kochubei_valeria
Community Member

Hi Komal,

 

To clarify, we are not awarding Connects in cases where you are invited to interview for a job post without submitting a proposal first. However, if you submitted a proposal, and the client responds to your proposal and sets up an interview with you, you'll receive the bonus connects.

websoftdevelop
Community Member

One Suggestions I have now, is it possible that you can set to two connects required for small or long term job?

komalmore593
Community Member
Thanks for reply.. That answers my query.
munira-e-millat
Community Member
Thanks a lot!
raicus
Community Member

Wow, Thank you Upwork.

aavidtechnology
Community Member
Hi Goren,

One more suggestion is there, most of the time it happens that when we are applying no one is hired on the job posted.

So need to find out middle solution for the same like if no one hired then all connects used for the job application need to return repective applicant.

Thanks
Ru**bleep**


So
fazeel280
Community Member

So finally Upwork realized that if they continue with their penny pitching practices, they would lose whatever they are getting now. Good Job whoever is behind this decision!

mehedi128
Community Member

More than 50% job closed without any hiring. It's totally waste our connects. @Upwork need to focus on that point. Without any hiring, We need to come back your connects. It will be very effective for us.