Oct 3, 2019 11:50:11 AM by Matt B
Oct 3, 2019 11:58:15 AM Edited Oct 3, 2019 11:58:34 AM by Remi O
Congrats, Matt! Having returning clients is the dream.
I've had returning clients, too but I'm also on the Plus plan so I have connects sitting there if I do need them.
Oct 3, 2019 12:33:44 PM by Christine A
Matt B wrote:
I haven’t needed to buy connects yet. I have returning clients that have kept me busy. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m avoiding buying connects as much and as long as possible.
LOL! This is the first thread that I've seen in which somebody is NOT complaining about buying connects. You must be new to the forum. 😄
Oct 3, 2019 12:45:14 PM by Jamie F
I've not had to buy any yet, and I don't think I will have to for some time. I still have 26 left over from the last free batch we were given.
My main client is likely to keep me busy for at least another year and I have side-projects on the go that should hopefully reduce my reliance on Upwork by the time I do need to buy some. That could all change overnight though, as is the nature of freelancing.
Oct 3, 2019 02:51:21 PM by Arslan L
Well, You are lucky. I am expecting that when my clients will approach me again.
Oct 3, 2019 03:26:08 PM by Valerio S
Matt B wrote:
I haven’t needed to buy connects yet. I have returning clients that have kept me busy. Has anyone else experienced this? I’m avoiding buying connects as much and as long as possible.
I usually spend $12 every month, I could be more considerate in spending my connects but I'm definitely making more money than I spend.
Oct 4, 2019 01:49:29 AM by Richard W
I haven't made any proposals in the last 3 months, and still have the 120 connects I started the new system with (60 rolled over and 60 TR bonus). My last new client offered me the job straight out without a proposal!
Still, the month before that I made about 30 proposals without success, so I'm not looking forward to the time when I need to go client-hunting again.
Oct 4, 2019 03:41:50 AM by Heather H
I bought some once, just because I always like to keep some on hand for projects that interest me. I have not had the need to buy more since then as I have plenty of ongoing work. I can see how buying connects can bothersome, but it is a business expense just like paying an internet bill or getting a new laptop.
Oct 4, 2019 04:09:06 AM by Maria P
I've been buying 10 connects once or twice a week but it seems most of my jobs these days are either from returning clients or invites.
Apr 8, 2020 07:00:43 AM Edited Apr 8, 2020 07:01:36 AM by Favour Chinaza I
How do you get invites without proposal?
Oct 4, 2019 06:23:50 PM Edited Oct 4, 2019 06:28:58 PM by Douglas Michael M
I bought a batch of 80 when I ran out in the second week of September, and just cashed in a free promo Plus membership to replenish. Projecting from those two months, it might be worth keeping the Plus membership, but I'll have to see how this month's bidding goes. A lot of the jobs I'm interested in require 6 connects.
During the 25-day period from the purchase to claiming the promo, I had 18 connects returned by Upwork.
Oct 4, 2019 07:37:41 PM by David S M
I just bought my first batch of 60 connects last week actually for only $9 bucks. It's more of a nuisance fee than anything. It should last me a few months, at least. Like you, I also have returning clients who keep me pretty busy. Plus I'm not a full-time Upwork freelancer. I retain contract work through other channels.
Oct 20, 2019 02:55:05 PM by Gail S
Hi: I've not purchased any connects yet. I have a problem paying for something that I may or may not get (a client). Even major contractors and businesses that submit RFPs for potential million dollar projects do not pay for the privilege of submitting a proposal. I have been an oDesk and Upwork freelancer for years and truly enjoy the work. 20% of a job is a bit much to swallow, but paying to be able to submit a proposal? I think this is where I draw the line. Unfortunately, this seems more of a scam business strategy.
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