Oct 10, 2022 09:58:41 AM by Samer B
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
Apr 17, 2024 02:01:24 AM by Samer B
Good to know, Its all about:
1. building a reputation
2. submit a lot of proposals (most people hate to hear this - its just the way it is now)
Apr 17, 2024 06:31:40 AM by Ashish J
Noted Samer, yes I get it. Thanks again for your support and guidance.
Warm regards,
Ashish Jain
Apr 16, 2024 01:10:23 AM by Faraz A
Dear Samer:
How I can increase and enhance business over this plateform?
Regards
Apr 16, 2024 04:04:06 AM by Samer B
1. get small jobs
2. get reviews / reputation
3. keep submitting proposals
4. do great work
5. communicate with clients often
6. work hard, keep learning
Apr 16, 2024 04:18:09 AM by Samer B
Hey Chandra,
That looks good, I had a look at your profile and it needs some love.
1. add a video
2. get some reviews (you need to build a reputation)
3. do you have any certifications in place?
4. get testimonials outside from clients outside of upwork
The main thing here is that you need to really build a reputation, this is what platforms / market places on upwork depend on.
Apr 16, 2024 12:30:31 PM by Aayush T
Hey Samer, How much time does it take you to complete projects for $2 million, and All the projects are completed by you alone or do you have a big team under you who helps you in completing multiple projects at the same time? And If Yes, then what's your team size?
Apr 16, 2024 01:17:55 PM by Samer B
I have been freelancing 15 years now, I started on Elance and than moved to Upwork when elance and odesk merged. It has been a long journey but I worked very very hard to get here.
Apr 16, 2024 02:00:13 PM by Aayush T
Okay and All the projects are completed by you alone or do you have a big team under you who helps you in completing multiple projects at the same time? And If Yes, then what's your team size?
Apr 17, 2024 06:26:03 AM by Samer B
I appreciate it, its a marathon and not a sprint, that is for sure!
Apr 27, 2024 05:51:57 AM by David S
So you average $11,00/month? What is your hourly rate?
I used to make that in a week when we had the video truck - Subtract expences and taxes you have 1.50 left!
Apr 17, 2024 08:01:04 AM by Oforjuo C
Firstly,What is your challenge you face when starting newly as a freelancer .I believe you face one or two before reaching this level,I will like to learn from it.
Secondly, which advice can you give to the newbies freelancer like me
Apr 24, 2024 04:40:40 AM by Samer B
This is a great question.
What did I face?
1. It was not easy at the start, the key was to work hard and find ways to get smaller jobs
2. From those smaller jobs, the second key was to basically make sure clients were happy, resulting in a good review
3. The goal is to continue to build your profile, learn how the platform works and client communication.
4. Communication + execution is everything, you need to communicate to the client and execute the tasks
Now, advice I can give
1. Look at small jobs in the start
2. Make sure communication is excellent and clients are 100% happy
3. Never give up, I know its tough
4. Keep building your reputation and profile.
Apr 24, 2024 05:14:47 AM by Nasrin P
I discouraged by Upwork fields. I need help with genuine work and most importantly good clients
Apr 27, 2024 09:31:22 AM by Md Masum Miah J
How to get some orders? I didn’t buy connects and membership
Apr 28, 2024 09:39:31 AM by Samer B
1. make sure your profile is complete and compelling
2. get small jobs
3. get great reviews
4. have excellent communication
5. build a strong reputation
6. you NEED connects to get jobs now
Apr 28, 2024 11:18:12 AM by Ghulam Y
dear .nice work. I am a mechanical engineer with MBA. Advice me how to get work