At a glance
What changed: We have recently introduced some changes to how the Boosted Profile product works. We improved the ad serving algorithm and incorporated reputation signals such as 'Skills Match' and 'JSS' (Job Success Score) to ensure that clients looking for your expertise receive a highe
What changed?
We're thrilled to announce our first-ever installment of Upwork Updates, our new semi-annual product release. This release, for all Upwork customers, introduces Uma, Upworkâs Mindful AI, designed to help you work smarter in your everyday workflow; upgrades to our Freelancer Plus subsc
What changed: New talent lists carousel, additional task cards, company quick links, enhanced onboarding checklist
Weâve made several enhancements to the Enterprise Dashboard to make hiring independent talent and managing contracts easier.
- New talent lists carousel
- Company-specific links
How doe
At a glance
What changed: We are conducting platform testing that changes where the cost of proposal submission is displayed. You can see how many Connects are needed to submit a proposal for a specific job when you click on the job post. As part of the test, the Connects needed will be shown on
What is changing: Beginning March 19, 2024 we are changing the way Direct Contracts work.
How it works: Contract proposals for Direct Contracts can still be sent to clients who aren't on Upwork yet, but starting on March 19, 2024:
- Freelancers will pay a 5% freelancer service fee on the earnings
At a glance
What changed: Starting February 16, 2024, the monthly subscription price for Freelancer Plus will increase to $20. If you subscribe to Freelancer Plus through the Apple App Store, different pricing and conditions apply. Check your app for the latest pricing.
Our mission is to help you ac
What changed: Boosted Proposals are available to freelancers meeting specific job criteria to help you rise to the top of the clientâs list. To promote a quality match with the client, the boost table appears if you are a relevant match for the job. Eligible freelancers will see this option, while o
What changed: We updated the qualifying criteria and some logic of our Job Success Score calculation to improve score accuracy and speed up the time to match clients with the right independent professionals or agency talent.
How does it work:
- A Job Success Score now appears once freelancers compl
What changed: Boosted Profile is now generally available, enabling freelancers and clients enhanced discovery across all work categories and job types.
Boost your profile to reach more clients who are actively hiring in the work categories you target. Once boosted and after you set your budget, bi
Weâre updating our Dispute Mediation Policy. These changes are effective as of January 12, 2024.
Whatâs changing?
- Upwork will only review the last 30 days of milestone payments prior to the date the customer contacted Upwork. For qualifying Fixed-Price Contracts, payments outside the 30-day win