I Agree with both of the previous posters, I originally started out trying to be the lowest bid, to attract more clients, thinking that clients were looking for a bargain. This ultimately hurt me more than it helped. The thing is, Upwork clients are looking to get quality work, and they know (for the most part) that quality work is not done for a low cost, in fact, Clients expect to pay a certain amount of money based on either their past experiences, or on the research they have done. So if you come in with a bid that is way too low, it raises questions, and gives a negative impact. That being said, I believe in charging a fair price for what i'm worth. My practice is to give myself a raise every few months. This way returning clients will recognize that my value as a freelancer is increasing and new clients wont be put off by pricing that doesnt seem quite right. Also, I've found that brevity in writing proposals helps quite a bit. I often offer the opportunity for a brief call via upwork to go over the details of the project so i can have a chance to further sell my skills. Best of luck to you!
