Proposal Views

[#1]

On February 22, we launched a test feature that provides freelancers with timestamps of when clients viewed their submitted proposals.

Check out the product update for Proposal Views and let us know your thoughts about this update in the comments below.

[#2]

I had this notification (along with which job it was and a time), which I've never seen before. Is this something new Upwork is doing?

[#3]

Bettye,

I have not seen that. Can you please post a screenshot? Thanks!

[#4]

A cut and paste with job title edited out is the best I can do:

"Your proposal for {JOB] was viewed. 4:35 PM" 

[#5]

That is the last time the client viewed their post; not necessarily your message or cover letter. That has been there as long as I can remember. Thanks!

[#6]

I've never seen one that said "your proposal" was viewed.

[#7]

William, I have NEVER gotten this type of notification in the nearly 8 years I've been on Upwork...never. Also, not to be rude, but your explanation makes no sense. If the client viewed their posting, why am I getting a notification telling me they viewed my proposal? A client's job posting and a freelancer's proposal are two different things. I do not accept that Upwork is confusing the two.

Can I get a valid answer to my question from someone, please? Why did I get this new notification?

[#8]

And at least two or three other people posted on this thread that they have never seen this notification before, which is actually what you said in your original response before doing a 180 and saying it's been there "as long as you can remember"...

[#9]

I have been on Upwork  since about 2011 and have never seen that notification ever.  If it's a new feature, it's interesting, but not that useful.  IMHO I know clients have a way of giving certain proposals a 'thumbs up' to 'short list' them in their dashboard.  I'd rather get a notification about being 'short listed' versus just my proposal being 'viewed', personally.  'Viewed' doesn't mean much to me.  However, knowing you've been 'short listed' is a little more useful. Even if they never contact me, it helps to know the proposal I sent in 'caught' their eye so I can use that as helpful guidance for continuing to improve  future proposals.

[#10]

but now they send notifictaions. great work #Upwork.

[#11]

There is nothing on my account yet. Is there is settings for this feature?

[#12]

you will see after submitting a proposal. 

[#13]

Bettye,

I viewed the Profile page sent and it was worded "Last viewed by client" not "Your proposal was viewed". 

Unless there is a screenshot to view, everyone in this post is guessing because "Your proposal was viewed" isn't on that page.

[#14]

Sorry, William, but that's just more nonsense. I cut and pasted the text and said it was cut and pasted, so there's no need to claim that "everyone in this post is guessing." Other people on this thread knew exactly what I was saying, so please don't speak for everyone. You were wrong and would rather try to explain it away with a lot of gobbeldygook rather than admit it, which is on you. As far as you saying you "viewed the profile page sent," I don't know what you're talking about, nor do I care. I got the answer I sought, and that's all I wanted. 

[#15]

Hi All, 

We encourage our Community members to be professional and respectful to one another when posting here. Please, be mindful of the Community Guidelines.

[#16]

Hi Bettye and William, I want to note that you're referring to two different features here.

Bettye, as Nikola confirmed, this is a test. Since you have the experience noted here, you are part of the test, so you see all the extra information about a proposal you sent out. 

William, you're referring to the "Last viewed by client" feature at the bottom of a job post under the "Activity on this job" section. And yes, you are correct. That feature has existed for some time.

I hope this clarifies it for both of you. Bettye and William, if you have feedback or suggestions for the feature being discussed on this thread, please don't hesitate to share them here. We would appreciate it. 

Thank you for participating in this thread!

[#17]

I've got such a notification and my research directed me to this thread. My kind appeal is that when you disagree with someone especially in such a platform, be professional in your choice of words.  I doubt if William's intention was to mislead you. If you find an answer that doesn't address your problem, it could be a case of misunderstanding or miscommunication. You don't throw indirect punches. As a member, though I've gotten the answer I needed through your post, I'm bothered by your response attitude , and just hope this won't be a trend. Remember, we are all community members who are here because we want others to CARE about the issues we share.  Please! Thank you.

[#18]

yeah your are right but now they are showing this in your notification like this.

[#19]

 It shows like this in notification.

[#20]

Teeheehee...the cut-and-paste links to the job anyway. Hope you see this before it's taken down...

[#21]

Viewed and considered appropriate or inappropriate different prepositions. Only viewed does not serve the purpose if considered approriate the concerned will approach

[#22]

Huh? (In other words, I don't understand what you're trying to say.)

[#23]

I think what they're getting at is that it doesn't matter if it was viewed, only if they contact you.

[#24]

If I understand you correctly, then, view is the first thing to improve before interview and hires. View/impression is important.

In website business, a great website created with the latest tech is useless without views. A cookie cutter website with whatsapp number can generate much better sales if they are viewed.

In Upwork, your perfect proposal and sparkling profile are useless without views.

[#25]

Just noticed this yesterday -