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Md. Raju A Community Member

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Hello everyone, I have question to you. Client purchased my project catalog, After get the requirement I started work. Client was happy to my work, He asked for revision and I gave him couple of revisions. Then client asked for the final file, After provide the final work then client showing some lame excuse that he don't want to pay me.

Is there any solution? How can I get paid from a project catalog?

Thanks, Raju

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Nikola's avatar
Nikola S Moderator

Hi Md. Raju,

 

Project Catalog is where you let clients come to you. When you create a project, it displays as a listing that clients can open to learn more. Clients find you by searching for the skills and services you offer.

 

When you create a project we will first review it before making it visible to clients. Our review includes making sure your project is complete, looks professional, and doesn’t violate our Terms of Service. Please allow up to five business days for your project to be reviewed.

 

Thank you,

 

 

NOTICE:

We are currently receiving more projects for review than usual. Please allow us longer than usual to review your project.

 

 

Update: 

This thread has been closed from further replies due to its size. We appreciate your participation in the Community and welcome you to continue the conversation on this new thread.

 

~ Nikola

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Hamza's avatar
Hamza Y Community Member

Hi, my projects are not getting approved by upwork. It has been 6 days now, I really need those to get started with my work. Previously, they have also rejected all if my projects once after reviewing them for 5 days. I believe it takes 5 business days to approve the projects, and today is my 7th day. Making sellers wait for so much time, makes their work as well as their earnings delayed and adversly affected.

Pradeep's avatar
Pradeep H Moderator

Hi Hamza,

 

Thank you for your message. I am sorry to hear that your projects are not approved yet. Usually, it takes up to five business days for your project to be reviewed. Please allow another 24-48 hours for our team to review your project. Feel free to reach us if the project is still under review after 48 hours.

 

Thank you,

Pradeep

Ajit's avatar
Ajit C Community Member

My project catalog still not approved, I had resubmitted on 6th, today its 8 day's but still pending for approval.

Now the catalogs are taking longer than 5 day's, please check into this.

 

Thank you

Avery's avatar
Avery O Community Manager

Hi Ajit, 

I apologize for the delay; I had to look into this further. Please know that both your pending projects have been approved. I hope it helps propel your freelancing business!

Good luck!


~ Avery
Zohaib's avatar
Zohaib M Community Member

hello,

my project catalog is still in pending when it will approve it almost cross 10 days to post a project on upwork

Pradeep's avatar
Pradeep H Moderator

Hi Zohaib,

 

Thanks for your patience. Due to the high volume of Project submissions, it’s taking us longer to review right now. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible. 

 

Thank you,

Pradeep

Hamza's avatar
Hamza H Community Member

Hello everyone, I have tried 6 times using different images and upwork keeps rejecting by saying your image is not good or unique. I don't know what is wrong with Upwork.

 

I have seen people using copy paste images and their projects are live. I'm getting angry now. What is this?

Avery's avatar
Avery O Community Manager

Hi Hamza, 


I checked your account and saw that the team reached out to you last 22-April with more information about why the project was rejected. Could you please look for the email with the subject "Your project was not approved" in your inbox? The email contains more details on what needs to be updated. The team also shared an email address where you can contact them directly if you have further questions about your project. 


~ Avery
Aldi's avatar
Aldi G Community Member

Hello, I have my project catalog under review since June 10 and today is June 17. It's been a week now. Can someone please check into my project catalog? Thank you.

Pradeep's avatar
Pradeep H Moderator

Hi Aldi,

 

Thank you for your message. Please allow up to five business days for your project to be reviewed. Feel free to message us if the project is not approved by Monday, June 20th.

 

Thank you,

Pradeep

Abid's avatar
Abid A Community Member

Hi, My project catalog is down after some editing before the editing my catalog was in the #5 row. after the edit goes 24 row anyone give me a solution? want to back again #5 

Valeria's avatar
Valeria K Community Member

Hi Abid,

 

Project ranking depends on the search query, talent quality, and the relevancy of the project. So it would change depending on what's being searched and whether or not the project matches that search query. 

~ Valeria
Upwork
Muhammad's avatar
Muhammad F Community Member

Hi there,

 

I am a Professional Planning & Scheduling Engineer, How can I promote my Project Catalogue to the targeted niche/community?

Muhammad Fahad
Joanne's avatar
Joanne P Moderator

Hi Muhammad,

 

You might want to read this article for tips on how you can promote your project catalog. 

~ Joanne
Upwork
Anika's avatar
Anika T Community Member

Hi, so I've recently noticed this tag 'Upwork Picks' on top of my project (image attached). Can I know the significance of this tag please? 

 

Thanks for your time!  

Pradeep's avatar
Pradeep H Moderator

Hi Anika,

 

Thank you for your message. Upwork Pick tag will be added to the project posted by the freelancers with excellent Upwork history and that closely matches the search criteria. 

 

Thank you,

Pradeep

Anika's avatar
Anika T Community Member

Thanks a lot Pradeep for the response!

Muhammad's avatar
Muhammad A Community Member

I hope you are having a great day. If someone seasoned could answer my query as to what are the ways to get one's project catalogue more noticed by the prospective buyers. Your response could mean a career to me. 

Arjay's avatar
Arjay M Retired Team Member

Hi Muhammad,

 

We truly appreciate you reaching out to us. Of course, you’ll want to make sure your project is attractive to clients and catches their eye. Here are some best practices to create a professional project:

 

  • Highlight your project in simple, jargon-free language.
  • Choose professional images that speak to your work. (Don’t have great images of your work? Check out websites like www.unsplash.com that offer free, high-quality images you can use. Be sure to make sure you have permission to use.) 
  • Proofread your work so there are no typos.
  • Don’t use click bait, text-heavy graphics, or the Upwork logo/badge.

To learn more about Project Catalog, you can check this help article. I hope this helps.

 

~ Arjay
Upwork
Nurul's avatar
Nurul a Community Member

I'm new to Upwork and thinking to create a project, but I want to know which image size is perfect for the Project image? 

 

I search with "Facebook Ads" and see most Freelancer's project image is 750px by 562px. So I created my design with the same size. Is that correct or not?

 

and I want to know another thing, In Fiverr, if a client purchases our gig, we call it "order", but in Upwork, if a client orders our project, what is called this? 

Andrea's avatar
Andrea G Community Manager

Hi Nurul,

 

You can find our tips on Adding Picture-Perfect Images and Video to your Catalog Project here.

 

~Andrea
Kirsty's avatar
Kirsty B Community Member

I have a project listed on the project Catalog. The client and myself have agreed to work together. I am going to propose a custom contract. The client now wants to send my the required files via a private email address. Could someone possibly tell me if this is allowed?

Thanks

Arjay's avatar
Arjay M Retired Team Member

Hi Kirsty,

 

Thank you for your message. Please note that sharing contact information before a contract has started is against Upwork's Terms of Service and that all communications prior to the contract starting must take place on Upwork. You may want to check this help article and this thread for more information on how to stay safe on Upwork. 

 

~ Arjay
Upwork
Zain's avatar
Zain N Community Member

i have submitted my project catalog  dated 14-7-2022

but still it's under review please resolve this matter

kind regards

Zain Nasir

Nikola's avatar
Nikola S Moderator

Hi Zain,

 

Thank you for reaching out to us. I checked and it looks like you submitted your project for review today. When you create a project we will first review it before making it visible to clients. Our review includes making sure your project is complete, looks professional, and doesn’t violate our Terms of Service.

 

Note: Please allow up to five business days for your project to be reviewed. To learn more about Project Catalog, click here.

~ Nikola
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