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Practical guides for freelancers who use agents
Proposals, bidding, keywords, costs and keeping control, written for people who want to spend less time on the busywork.
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Setting a bid rule so you stop second-guessing your rate
A simple rule, a discount on what the client usually pays with a floor you never go below, removes most of the stress from bidding.
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Hourly or fixed price? How to choose for each Upwork job
Neither is better in general. The right choice depends on how clear the work is, who carries the risk, and how you like to be paid.
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When and how to raise your Upwork rate
A rate that never moves quietly costs you money. How to tell it is time, and how to raise it without losing your best clients.