Profile not showing in search results even when search by name

[#1]

A while ago I stopped receiving invitations to apply for jobs at all. So I decided to check for my profile in the search results. To my surprise I didn't find it, I tried searching by name, title, skills, etc. But there was no use. I also tried to apply all the filters possible to minimize the search results outcome, and even though I went page by page, I didn't find my profile. 

When I tried to contact support, They informed me that everything was ok and I don't have to worry. but I still don't know how this is possible to disappear from the search completely.

Also I know about the rotation thing in search results, I understood that it is concerning the order of the appearance in the results not whether a profile appears or not.

So I am looking for a solution or an explanation of this if someone have any.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[#2]

Hi, I'm on Upwork for half a year now and I got curious about why I am not getting invitations anymore. I tried to search for my name, and to my surprise, my profile is not showing up even if I search for my full name. I also tried to use the advanced filter but it still didn't worked. I also checked my profile visibility and it is set to public so what seems to be the problem. Please help with this one. Thanks!

[#3]

I found it quite EZ, just typed your name in google, and it was there

[#4]

I am still not able to find my profile with title of my profession plus my profile views have been significantly dropped from 19 to 0 this week and last week. I used to have at least 12 or 10 views every week and above that Upwork has dropped my JSS score as well. 

I can literally feel that Upwork is trying to drop out my profile views, JSS. Did I do something wrong to you Upwork? 

[#5]

Hi Atif,

Thank you for your message. I am sorry to hear how you feel. Our search algorithm takes a variety of factors into account. Also, freelancers in search results may be rotated so that everyone gets a fair chance to be discovered.  We encourage freelancers to have complete profiles and update with their latest work and relevant skills.

Thank you.

Pradeep

[#6]

Same issue Profile is not showing in search results even when search by name. i am member of upwork since 2018 but i get only 1 order in 4 years . i also use keywords for ranking but i dont know whats the problem. people earn from these skills which i listed. but i only get 1 order. please help

[#7]

Hi Fahad,

Thank you for reaching out to us. I would like to clarify that freelancers in search results are shown on a rotating basis so that everyone gets a fair chance to be discovered. I was able to locate your profile by name and title. Here is a screenshot for reference. 

[#8]

Hi. I set my visibility to public but I can't find my profile in search results. Please help me.

[#9]

Hi, i also searched my profile by profile title/category etc (not by my profile name) and it was visible in first 5 pages. later when i changed/updated some text and title on my profile. from that day onward i never received any invitation neither my profile is visible on the search results,when i search my profile by my title headings/categorize/tags etc (by my name it is always visible,but since its not personal on upwork no one is going to search by my name) it will never show up on any page. and similar people with no jobs yet will be there on the first page. secondly when i search my profile by my name it show my profile but with wrong rate per hour and earning,means not updated. and when i click it to see the full profile from there, it turns back to updated profile. so the thing is either the search engine have bugs or maybe it takes few weeks to fully visible on Upwork search engine. 

[#10]

Hi. I can't see my profile in search results. Anybody can help me?

[#11]

Hi David,

I have checked and you're third on the list just by simply typing your first and last name. I haven't added any filter yet and here's your name profile as a result. Let me know if you need further assistance.

[#12]

Hello Arjay,

My also profile is not showing on search by name.

Please fix the issue with my profile.

[#13]

Hi Mubeen,

Please note that search results will be different depending on who is searching. That way we want to make sure that every professional gets a chance to be discovered and every client finds what they are looking for.

[#14]

I check my profile name, so my name does not show in the search result.

When I search for my name in Talent, my profile doesn't show.

See the attached file.

[#15]

Hi Mubeen,

Thank you for reaching out to us. Please note that your last name is not shown in full in the search results. I searched for "Mubeen R" and your profile came up second on the search results on the first page as shown here.

[#16]

Hello Annie Jane,

Thank you so much.

Regards,

Mubeen Rasheed

[#17]

hello,
I am facing the Same issue with my profile but I am top RATED WHY is MY PROFILE NOT SHOWING IN the SEARCH LIST AND the CLIENT NOT SHOWING IN the SEARCH BAR...

PLEASE HELP ME !
Attached File

[#18]

Hi Hassan,

I was able to find your account on the search results after adding a few filters and using "Hassan A" and not your full name as shown here.

It is worth noting that clients do not search for freelancers' names but rather the service they offer or the title of the roles (such as virtual assistant, SEO specialist, or project manager, etc.) unless they already know you or have worked with you in the past. 

Please know as well that search results are rotated every two weeks to give everyone a fair chance of being discovered.

[#19]

Hey,
Thank you for Giving Me Response But When i search Not Showing By My name And i am using "Hassan A" But it,s Still Not Showing

[#20]

Hi Hassan,

Arjay here stepping in for Annie Jane. Could you please try using a different browser or the incognito mode of your current browser? You may also try clearing your browser’s cache and cookies. Let us know if the issue persists along with a screenshot of what you can see from your end so that we can take a closer look and assist you accordingly.

As Annie Jane mentioned above, search results will be different depending on who is searching. That way we want to make sure that every professional gets a chance to be discovered and that every client finds what they are looking for.

[#21]

Hi Arjay,
Nice to meet you. I am trying all techniques and also login into different browsers like the indigo tab but it is Still not showing ok I share you Screenshot please see it

Please check I am using the filter but it is Still Not Showing

[#22]

Hello, Arjay! Faced the same problem. When searching by last name, my profile wasn't found, but my son's profile was. If I search for the shortened version (Vadim S.), I find me on page 9. My profile visibility is set to public. Please tell me why my son's profile can be found by last name, but not mine?

[#23]

I search myself with the search bar and I cannot find my profile. Please any clarification or help to go about it?

[#24]

My privacy is set to public but still, my profile isn't showing up on Upwork and Google searches... Also, clients aren't seeing my proposals at all... its like I'm completely invisible to them... Please help me... Thanks

[#25]

Hi Muhammad Usman,

I have checked and I was able to search for your profile using your first name and last name's initial. Please see this screenshot for your reference. Please note that filters are available in the box to the top-right of your search results. Clients can click the dropdown arrow in the search box to use the advanced keyword search to find talent with the skills and deliverables that their project requires. Let us know if you need further assistance.

[#26]

how can  I rank and optimise my profile to have more views ?