Hi Syed,
Thanks for your post. I'm Upwork Success Partner and an independent professional on Upwork for more than 6 years, and I'll be happy to share a few tips on how you can improve the marketability of your profile:
- Consider crafting your overview as a pitch to prospective clients. You can arrange information to make it easier for clients to scan, for example, you could have your introduction paragraph and separate paragraphs for skills and experience. You can also use bullet points to help organize your lists. Expand on services you offer, what you’re most passionate about, and mention specialized software/ tools if appropriate. Other examples of information you can include are past accomplishments and projects, preferred working style, and your business’ values.
- Also, check your overview for spelling and grammar. I see a few minor errors. If you'd like to add extra polish, you might want to consider using Grammarly (from Grammarly.com). I use this myself and really like it because it's free and it offers a Chrome add-on so it works in webmail, messages, proposals, and more.
- Currently, your portfolio is empty. This is one of the most important areas of your profile and clients will often have a difficult time hiring you without samples of your work. If there is only one area you want to focus on, this should be it!
- Your portfolio gives you the opportunity to impress potential clients with real-life examples of your skills and expertise. To help you look your best, consider showcasing 4+ examples of your best work. Learn more about building a great portfolio here.
- You only have 6 skill tags but are allowed up to 15. Add additional skill tags to showcase your expertise & help you show up in relevant search results.
- In the Other Experiences area, you can add information about any other activities you’re involved with that highlight your skills. For example, you can mention volunteer work, team sports, or other hobbies. These are great conversation starters and demonstrate that you do more than just work which adds another dimension to your profile.
Additionally, you could increase the exposure of your profile by adding a Project to the Project Catalog.
- Consider adding this feature and some items about the service you provide as well as an image to catch the client's eye. You can review popular projects and get some inspiration from other talent here.
I encourage you to visit the Upwork Events page for past and upcoming educational events. It might help you learn more about how to get started and be successful on Upwork. There is a great session to check out called Upwork Power Webinar: Winning Profiles to get even more tips.
I hope this helps!
Best,
Tiffany F. | Upwork Success Partner
