Availability badge connects

[moonmoin]

What is benefit for us on upwork if we increase our availability badge connects

[2b0f3adb]

I think this is buying your way to the top of the list.  When clients post a job they are presented a list of qualified freelancers and like Google nobody wants to be on page two.

[ArjayM]

Hi Moin,

Thank you for reaching out and raising this query. By turning on your Availability Badge, you're offering clients a solid incentive to check out your profile and increasing your chances of receiving 50% more invites. It's a small but impactful step towards gaining more opportunities and showcasing your skills.

Also, turning on the Availability Badge is a way to use your Connects to control your workflow and manage your time. You may visit this help article for more details and examples of how the badge cost was calculated.

[euphemia77]

It puts you in a better chance to get response compared to someone who's badge is off.

[elisa_b]

The availability badge is just a waste of money.

It's hard to get legitimate and spontaneous invitations from clients these days (even if you have a stellar profile), and if you send a proposal, it already means you are available, right? 

Of course, you are free to keep filling Upwork's pockets by keeping it on.