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Samer B Community Member

$2M Earned on Upwork. I would love to HELP!

Hey Everyone,
 
I posted this in the newbie group. I can answer newbie questions there,
 
I can help answer more advanced questions here, I would love to help my fellow freelancers : )

 

I have been on upwork for 12 years now (previously elance),

 

I have been on the forums for a couple years but never really participated much,

 

I figured, what better way than to help others, ask away, some stats below (you can also click to see my profile)

 

👉 Earned $2 Million+ on Upwork.
👉 Completed 400+ jobs on freelance platforms.
👉 Attained 200+ 5-star reviews.
👉 Worked 40,000+ hours on freelance platforms
👉 Earned a 100% Feedback Rating
👉 Worked with 1,000+ Clients

 

Thank You - Sam

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Hillianthe E Community Member

Hi Samer, 

 

Reading your stunning profile, if possible could you check out mine profile as well? I've been here for quite a while. I feel that I need to catch up again. Hopefully not too much work.

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Samer B Community Member

Hey Hillianthe,

 

I will have a look and get back to you later today.

Hillianthe's avatar
Hillianthe E Community Member

Hey Samer, 

Due to circumstances, I might have missed your feedback on my profile. Is that correct? 

Samer's avatar
Samer B Community Member

Yes

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Shukurat A Community Member

Hi Samer, you're absolutely terrific, I was wowed by your profile and your achievement, surely it took lot of commitment.

 

Would you be kind enough to review my profile and give your feedback on it?

 

Thanks Samer.

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Samer B Community Member

Hey Shukurat,

 

I appreciate the kind words, I will have a look and get back to you.

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Vasyl D Community Member

Hi Sam! How and from whom do I get an invitation to the Upwork Skill Certifications in Design & Creative? Thank you!

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Samer B Community Member

They have a place where you can email them to get access, I think for now, its invite only

Avel's avatar
Avel U Community Member

Hello Sam,

 

I'm having trouble accessing the add network features on my profile. Do you have any idea how I can fix this issue? 

 

Thank you!

Samer's avatar
Samer B Community Member

i will have a look at this later today

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Samer B Community Member

It is only enabled for select freelancers / users

sarika's avatar
sarika r Community Member

Hi Sameer,

Impressive profile, I have also been in upwork through Elance for 11 years,

my problem is I am not getting any Interview/Invitation from long time may be a year,

I have been working on long term project on upwork, now need new job but no reply from any job I apply, like I am invisible, Please you can check my profile, really need help.

Samer's avatar
Samer B Community Member

I appreciate it, I will have a look later today

Samer's avatar
Samer B Community Member

Hey Hamse,

 

Your profile looks good in general, I would basically do the following:

 

1. add a video if you can

2. add more portfolio items as they help show your skill set.

3. add certifications which resonate with your skill set and your niche

4. it would be a good idea to add more portfolio items, you may show up more in search

5. add a list of services in your initial description

6. continue to submit proposals to relevant jobs

7. work hard to build up your reviews / jss. Take on smaller jobs until you get better

8. keep working hard, keep learning and NEVER give up!

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Arslan A Community Member

I also really want to work on Upwork if you don't mind can you please tell me the basics of works in this web

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Samer B Community Member

Hey Arslan, The key is to do the following:

 

1. make sure you have a complete profile

2. submit proposals when you are ready and content with your skills and profile

3. focus on smaller jobs initially and eventually, go to bigger jobs.

4. make sure clients are 100% happy and get good reviews / jss

5. continue to work hard and upskill

6. do everything you can to keep learning

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Samer B Community Member

Sarika,

 

I hope all is well on your end. I apologize for the delay,

 

In general, your profile looks OK and have a nice history on things here: 

 

1. add a video if you can, that will help with things.

2. it might be a good idea to add additional details in to your introduction (list of services, etc - not to many)

3. might be a good idea to add more portfolio items here also, a good idea

4. add built in certifications that Upwork support. if it matches your skill set of course.


Have a look and get started with these for now. Let me knwo when your ready and we can go from there,

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Makokha E Community Member

Hi Sam. You have a very impressive experience.
Can you look at my profile and help where i can improve?
I am from Kenya Africa and am new here yet to get any assignment

Maria's avatar
Maria T Community Member

Actually now you do not have a profile created about which you can get some advice. You have to start from scratch.
Start here:
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/To-all-freelancers-looking-for-help/m-p/1230482#M734358

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Samer B Community Member

That would be a good start

Samer's avatar
Samer B Community Member

Hey Makokha,

 

Your profile is very basic, I would go in and edit each section first.

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Makokha E Community Member

Thank you. this will be greatly appreciated

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Samer B Community Member

My Pleasure

Kinza's avatar
Kinza M Community Member

Hi Samer , please contact me personally I need your help 

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Samer B Community Member

I will have a look at your profile