$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

[trefaith]

Hello Sam

have been try to secure my first job on Upwork but to no avail 

what should I do 

Data Entry Specialist 

[trefaith]

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Mr Sam Kindly check my profile 

i need atlest a job I have sent many proposals no jobs only chats 

[virtualbrix]

Hey Egbo,

I had a quick look, I think the first thing you should do is edit the profile and make sure that each section is filled in, from there, you can come back and I can check it out in more detail.

[virtualbrix]

Hey Egbo,

I am sorry to hear that you have yet to get your first job. The best thing to do is:

1. I had a quick look at your profile, you need to make that more complete.

2. Look on Upwork at what other Freelancers are doing in your niche

3. Search certain keywords and see what kind of jobs are available

4. Do your best to get smaller jobs so that you can build a strong history and hopfully feedback / reputation

5. Submit a LOT of proposals, even I don't get many invites

6. Continue to improve your skills.

[trefaith]

Thank You so much Sam 

i will do as you have instructed and I will get back to your for further instructions 

[virtualbrix]

Hey Egbo,

No worries, feel free to reach out after you have completed the updated, I can have another look : )

Have a nice week end!

[3cf26f98]

Hey Sam, 

your profile is amazing and how you maintain is impresive. I have been doing freelacning since 2011 starting from Odesk but my profile was hacked and I lost everything on it. So I started the new one. Can you please have a look into my profile and guide me to get more clients. 
This connect thing is really pain in the ass. Luckly I got one client but there is no growth with this client. 

Thanks

[virtualbrix]

Hey Umair,

I am sorry to hear about the hack, that sucks, In general, your profile looks good.

1. add a video if you can

2. add some testimonials if you can

3. add more portfolio items

4. add certifications if they are relevant

The rest, in general, looks good! You should focus on submitting proposals.

[f2ba7350]

Hey sam 

Am delighted to read your post and am moving. Hope in the coming months I will be like you lol.

Am new to Upwork ..can you please send a comprehensive guide on your achievement.

[virtualbrix]

Hey Maimuna,

You can do it! I do not have a guide on how I did it, the best way would be to reach teh forums and all the resources that Upwork has to offer. Jeanne has a great post here = https://community.upwork.com/t5/Freelancers/To-all-freelancers-looking-for-help/m-p/1222058#M731117

[32c2170e]

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01aff4b88f5e043968 hello Sam  please have a look at my profile and suggest me how  I can get job 

[virtualbrix]

I replied above. Thank You!

[afc4b374]

I need a mentor, pls can you mentor me on how to become a professional email writer? 

[virtualbrix]

Hey Daniel, I am not really a professional writer. I focus on Marketing, mainly PPC. I can give you freelance advice,

Feel free to ask any questions here.

[afc4b374]

Hello Sam, your experience is wonderful! 👍 Pls I will like you to mentor me below are my contacts adress:

**Edited for Community Guidelines**

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Thanks 

[virtualbrix]

It would be best to communicate on the platform, ask any questions here.

[virtualbrix]

Its best you put your profile here, no contact info.

[32c2170e]

https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01aff4b88f5e043968 please check my profile 

[virtualbrix]

Hey Shakila,

Nice profile, some feedback below: 

1. add a video

2. more portfolio items

3. more certifications

4. build a history / reviews

It would be best if you edit your profile and just go through each section, make sure its 100% complete.

Also, at the end of your description, you have to much space / empty lines, remove those

[795cef67]

Hello, I'm Iqra Arif. I'm new on Upwork. Can you please suggest some tips on how to attain a project. Thank you! 

[virtualbrix]

Hey Iqra,

1. make a good / great profile

2. look at other freelancers in your niche

3. research keywords to search for

4. submit proposals (small jobs at the start)

5. get clients and make sure they are happy, they will leave a good review

6. keep doing it.

[16e8d3b2]

Hello Sam 

I need your help 

My profile is 100% and I've sent several proposals but haven't been hired  can you please take a look at my profile and tell me what's missing?

Thanks

[virtualbrix]

Hey Louis,

1. add a video

2. add certifications

3. work on your history / feedback

4. work on introdiction, add some bullet points of services

You can always do more but you have to make your profile good enough and than focus on submitting jobs.

[lcmarquesbr]

Hello Sam.
Your experience is really amazing! It is very noble from you to put your self available to help us.
If you have the opportunity, could you take look at my profile and suggest what can be improved? Your opinion means a lot to me!

Thank you!

Lucas Marques 

[virtualbrix]

Hey Lucas, I appreciate it.

Looks like your profile is private, you need to make it public before I can have a look.