Mar 24, 2022 10:04:18 AM Edited Mar 24, 2022 01:48:56 PM by Michael M
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Nov 28, 2022 08:54:15 AM by MichaelJ M
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Aug 24, 2022 04:25:35 AM by Marina S
Hello Mike,
Would you please take a look at my profile and give me some feedback on what I can improve?
I am struggling to earn contracts and I would like to be as good as possible and to increase chances to win proposals.
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/stoyanovamarina
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Marina
Aug 24, 2022 07:45:40 AM Edited Aug 24, 2022 07:48:10 AM by Anthony H
Just some thoughts here, Marina:
1) I always wonder why people put $38 per hour or $26.50 or $41. Why not just say $40 and get it over with. It sounds more professional to me to just say $40.
2) I think the Sun Tzu quote -- besides it sounding like pure jargon -- is a needless distraction. What clients want to know about is you and you do this quickly in your next paragraph "As a business .... " If it was up to me, I'd say ditch the quote which seems to just be a waste of time.
3) At the end you say "I'm not a designer." I know that's honest, but that sentence is jarring, a sudden negative statement after a long list of positive statements. I advise you to scratch that sentence and begin that paragraph with "I work with designers ..."
4) Now this is the main quibble. A profile should do several things. First, it should prove you're an expert. You do that very well. Second, it should show that youi're approachable and this is not your strong suit here.
To sound approachable, all you have to do is open up a little. Just a sentence or two here and there that say something about you. It could be "I like cats" or "I like Mel Brooks movies." What I suggest is just a phrase or two here and there that says, "I'm a cheerful person," or "I love helping others." In your long write up you mention something about working with your clilents and that's a start, but it's a pretty stiff, business-like reference.
5) Beyond that ... your write up goes on and on and on and on. It's very well written and very, very convincing, but somewhere there's a balance. If you hit people over the head with your expertise that much it subtracts from your like-able-ness. You have to sound likeable or people will avoid you no matter how expert you are.
6) I think you could chop out the entire second section that starts with "I do ... preparing ... " I would bet you don't lose a thing by doing that. By then you have already convinced people (me, anyway) that you are a consumate pro. So, you might just say something as a summary, rather than another long list of attributes.
7) Needless to say, it's a very, very competent and admirable profile. I'm just one opinion. These are just points to consider. I hope it helps.
Clearly you have the style and the knowledge to do very well on Upwork. I don't have a crystal ball, but you seem determined and smart ... that one-two punch rarely fails.
Good luck.
Aug 25, 2022 08:11:41 AM by Marina S
Dear Anthony,
I really really appreciate your honesty and your advices.
Thank you for that analyze and your proposal. I definitely will take them into account.
Whish you all the best!
Best regards,
Marina
Aug 25, 2022 11:21:09 AM Edited Aug 26, 2022 04:59:25 PM by Portia B
Hi Anthony,
If you have the time and interest, I am definitely interested in a profile review.
I'm not entirely new to Upwork (joined in 2017), but I was never really serious about it until now: my profile was incomplete until recently and I was not actively job-searching on here. I am not able to post a better profile pic at this time (currently wearing braces) and I'm wondering how my current pic (and anything else) is affecting my profile. 😬
Thanks in advance!
Aug 30, 2022 02:36:13 AM by Muhammad A
Hi Anthony, would you please help me improve my profile to get improved client interaction? Here is my profile link.
Aug 24, 2022 08:06:59 AM by Joyce N
Hi, kindly do a review of my profile.I'm new on upwork and i would like to get my first client.
Aug 24, 2022 11:23:48 AM by MD Abdus S
Hello, Good morning from Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Would you please someone review my profile & give me some valuable suggestions on how can improve my profile?
I work on google ads. Really I want to do well on Upwork.
Aug 24, 2022 01:06:50 PM Edited Aug 24, 2022 01:40:21 PM by Alishba Fatima G
Please check my profile and guide me I am new to Upwork.
Jun 30, 2022 02:08:14 AM by Md Tarikul I
Hi,
I am new to Upwork. I have submitted many proposals but won only one job. I am fearing that my writing is not good enough to attract a client. Can someone please share any project winning cover letter samples from which I can learn and write future cover letters. It will be better if the cover letter is in the SEO category.
Thanks in advance
Aug 24, 2022 02:34:57 PM by Luiggi R
Hi Md Tarikul,
I'm sorry to hear you've been having trouble landing jobs. I can highly recommend you take a look at this Upwork Academy course on Submitting Proposals which can really help boost your chances of success. In addition, you may want to take a look at these additional courses to help you improve your profile:
I've also merged your post to a thread where other experienced freelancers may be able to provide you with advice.
Jul 1, 2022 12:59:02 AM by Marianna A
Hi community
I do freelancing for more than 5 years, Recently I apply a lot of proposals, but can't receive jobs. I have 90% JSS, Can you please just check my profile and give feedback on what's wrong?
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/atshemyanmarianna
Thanks in advance
Regards
Marianna
Aug 24, 2022 02:58:58 PM by Luiggi R
Hi Marianna,
I'm sorry to hear you were having trouble landing jobs. Though I see that you have had an active contract since July 27th, congrats! Perhaps you might find it useful to revisit how you're crafting your proposals to boost your chances of success. I can highly recommend this Upwork Academy course on Submitting Proposals. In addition, I've also merged your post to a thread where other experienced freelancers can see it and provide you with their feedback.
Aug 25, 2022 05:42:06 AM Edited Aug 26, 2022 04:58:58 PM by Portia B
Hi Luiggi,
I am definitely interested in a profile review. I'm not entirely new to Upwork (joined in 2017), but I was never really serious about it until now: my profile was incomplete until recently and I was not actively job-searching on here. I am not able to post a better profile pic at this time (currently wearing braces) and I'm wondering how my current pic (and anything else) is affecting my profile. 😬
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01e9189b61a27e95fa
Thank you!
Aug 24, 2022 05:12:30 PM by Muhammad Y
Would you please take a look at my profile and suggest some improvements?
Aug 25, 2022 12:24:23 AM by Hamad S
Hey Mike,
Just wandered in here trying to figure out what I am possibly doing wrong, I have sent out about 20 proposals and havent had a single hit. Now I do realize as someone at the start of their career 20 proposals is probably nothing but it got me wondering if my profile was the reason I was not getting any hits.
I would really apprciate if you could give my profile a review and see if theres anything i need to further add or ammend.
Really looking forward to your reply.
Regards,
Hamad S.
Aug 25, 2022 03:38:13 AM Edited Aug 26, 2022 04:58:22 PM by Portia B
Hi Mike,
I am definitely interested in a profile review. I'm not entirely new to Upwork (joined in 2017), but I was never really serious about it until now: my profile was incomplete until recently and I was not actively job-searching on here. I am not able to post a better profile pic at this time (currently wearing braces) and I'm wondering how my current pic (and anything else) is affecting my profile. 😬
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01e9189b61a27e95fa
Thanks so much!
Aug 25, 2022 08:53:06 AM by Usman K
Greetings! I'm new on upwork please have look at my profile and provide your valuale suggestions.
Aug 25, 2022 10:08:48 AM by Rusiru S
Hello!
I would be grateful if someone could look at my profile and let me know if there are any flaws.
Thanks.
Aug 25, 2022 10:14:01 AM by Catherine N
Hello , would you please help me with my profile and suggest some improvements
Aug 25, 2022 10:52:51 AM Edited Aug 25, 2022 04:06:41 PM by Rana Muhammad D
Hello seniors please take a look on my profile and suggest me some improvements. I am fresher on upwork. Help!
Aug 25, 2022 01:16:46 AM Edited Aug 25, 2022 01:19:55 AM by MD Abdus S
Hello Upwork expert
Would you please check my profile & if possible give me some suggestions on how can I improve my profile?
Really I want to succeed on Upwork.
my profile link: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~019a6bf4064d861509
Aug 26, 2022 08:20:40 AM by Wenlin T
Thanks for this! I'd appreciate any feedback on my profile: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01a673c60c5b1262a6
I'm hoping to transition from Top Rated to Top Rated Plus and appreciate feedback, if any from other experience Upwork freelancers and the Upwork team. Thanks in advance!
Aug 26, 2022 12:06:10 PM by Craig T
Hello,
Thanks for the offer to review profiles I just set mine up a few weeks ago and I've yet to land any jobs, I was hoping to get some assistance to kick start things and make this a profitable new venture.
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0178599f81ce88b570
Thanks again,
Craig
Aug 26, 2022 02:20:38 PM by Smide K
Can you please checkout my profile, i need your feedbacks on major improvement.