Boost bidding

[philipskein]

Hi guys

Can someone please explain to me how "boost bidding" adds value for the client? Surely a client will benefit more if the proposals are ranked in order of skillset, experience, and job success score?

[williamtcooper]

Philip,

Here is more information on the topic:

https://community.upwork.com/t5/Top-Rated-Talent/Upwork-Boosting-and-Job-Issues-Solved-Today/m-p/126...

[philipskein]

Hi William

Access seems to be denied to the link you provided.

[williamtcooper]

Try again - just clicked and works fine.

[tlsanders]

Upwork does an extremely poor job of that sort of ranking, probably because there are so many variables. Often, the first several proposals that appear organically are so terrible that a client wanders off and never hires anyone--perhaps never uses Upwork again. 

Boosting is likely a neutral for clients--they can choose to open the boosted proposals first or not. I usually just skim the first two lines and mini-profile to decide which to open--I suspect tht's what most clients do.

[celgins]

Upwork says that Boosting allows clients to see which freelancers are most interested in their projects and that high interest is a great sign that a freelancer is dedicated to helping you get the results you’re looking for. I guess the other freelancers who don't boost their proposals are not as interested, but submitted proposals anyway. 😂

[miriam-ocampo]

It doesn't add value to the customer. It's a source of income for Upwork and an expense for the freelancer.