Hi Mary,
Firstly, welcome to Upwork! With Connects, you're not only marketing your services, but you are also showing potential clients that you are serious about your business and invested in building a working relationship with them. Connects are an investment toward your freelance career.
You can use Connects to let clients know you’re ready to work on their projects in several ways. You can Submit proposals to a specific job post, Boost your proposal to put it at the top of the client’s list and turn on your availability badge.
We recommend you check this help article to familiarize yourself with how Connects works.
Hi Mary,
Welcome to Upwork! As you are new you may want to check available learning paths in the Academy section to help you get a safe and successful start.
If you have any further questions feel free to let us know.
