Profile Public or Viewed by Upwork Users Only

[cvick108]

Hello,

Is it better to set my profile to public or to be viewed by Upwork users only?  Thank you.

[JoanneP]

Hi Connie,

Regarding your profile visibility, it is up to you to decide how you'd like to set it. You have three options in setting your profile visibility. Here are the following:

• Public – Your profile will be visible to the entire Internet including clients, freelancers, and visitors. It’s also visible to search engines such as Google and Bing. Use this option if you want anyone with Internet access to be able to view your Upwork profile.
• Only Upwork Users – Only logged-in Upwork members can find your profile and it’s hidden from search engines.
• Private – Your profile will be excluded from the Upwork marketplace and search engines. This means clients won’t see you when they search for freelancers. People who are not logged into Upwork will not be able to access your profile via a direct link. People who are logged into Upwork and have access to your direct profile link will only be able to see your first name, last initial, title, photo, rate, city, and country.

Here's the help article for more information.