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

[virtualbrix]

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

[virtualbrix]

Let me know if I can help any anything else.

[3ec2361e]

Hi Samer! I just want to ask something this job is a copy-paste from my previous post but no one Is answering me hehe "

Project Catalog NO CATEGORY

Hi Community!

I want to ask regarding the Project catalog, there's no category for Data Entry Specialist only this one 

• Marketing Consultations
• Video & Audio Consultations
• Development & IT Consultations
• Design Consultations
• Lifestyle Consultations
• Accounting, Business & Legal Consultationsselected
• Writing & Translation Consultations

Please help I need your replies guys, what should I click because it's mandatory? I NEED YOUR REPLIES GUYS ASAP THANKS!"

[virtualbrix]

I will have a look at this

[3ec2361e]

this is the categories

[virtualbrix]

Hmm, I will check it out.

[3ec2361e]

thank you so much, Sam! this means a lot

[virtualbrix]

No worries at all.

[the-right-writer]

Data entry (typing) does not have a category for projects.

[0063a9e3]

Hi Sam! I highly appreciate your kind initiative. I know you will be super busy with checking each and every profile and posting back. Anyhow, you can review mine too whenever you are free. In short, I am working as an online tutor turned an instructional designer, but I am not being hired for my proposals. 

Thanks a lot.

Genesis.

[655be748]

Dear Genesis.

Nice profile, and working history on your profile. Keep it up.

Regards 

[virtualbrix]

Let me know if you have any additional questions Faraz

[virtualbrix]

Hey Genesis, I will have a look, its my pleasure!

[virtualbrix]

Hey Genesis,

I hope all is fine on your side. Let me know any additional questions you have here.

[655be748]

Dear Samer B. 

Nice Motivation for me. Can you review my profile as well?

I have received top rated, but after some time it disappeared.

My JSS reduced to 86, but I have 3 jobs completed with feedback of 5.

What can be problem?

How it can be resolved?

Regards 

[virtualbrix]

Sure, I will have a look. The JSS is based on private feedback

[655be748]

Please,

How I can see this private feedback is?

[b70341ce]

:50 AM by Mykola A

Hi Sam. Your experience is impressive! It is commendable that you decided to share your knowledge. 👍

Could you look at my profile being I am a beginner to get job  and suggest what can be improved and Fulfiled ?

[655be748]

Dear Melese.

The profile should be more attractive to get attention from clients.

[m_terrazas]

Faraz has been very gentle with you.
I'm not going to be.

Your profile is now nothing and you will only attract scammers.
I don't know if there will be a lot of work in this language pair, but it's good to try.
First the title. They won't find you like this, I'm afraid, plus it may not be entirely true, the best? "English to Amharic Translator." may be more accurate.

Your presentation. It is poorly written. It is assumed that your level of English is "Native or Bilingual". I'm sorry but I don't believe it. Both the text here and in your profile deny it. Don't lie about your skills, it will cause problems.

No matter how much you say you are the best, you have to prove it. Furthermore, repeating it so much gives a very bad image.

And you should have a portfolio with work that YOU have done.

Read these threads, everything, links included:
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/To-all-freelancers-looking-for-help/m-p/1230482#M734358
- https://community.upwork.com/t5/Community-Blog/Top-Red-Flags-for-Scams-From-Community-Member-Wes-C/b...

[virtualbrix]

Great feedback Maria!

[virtualbrix]

Hey Melese, I will have a look.

[virtualbrix]

I will have a look at the couple above, feel free to ask any additional questions.

[latifugurlu]

Hi Sam,

I really value your insights. As I’m new on Upwork, I would appreciate any suggestions you might have on how to make my profile more effective. Could you take a look at my profile and let me know what improvements I could make? Thank you in advance!🙏

[virtualbrix]

Hey Latif, I will have a look

[virtualbrix]

Hey Latif,

I had a look at the profile and it looks good, few notes: 

1. add a video if you can

2. portfolio looks good, the more you can add, the better

3. add certifications if you can, those are helpful

4. you need to focus on getting some smaller jobs, do good work, attract feedback

Focus on these for now.