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.
How to write an Upwork proposal that gets read
Clients skim dozens of proposals. Here is how to make the first two lines earn the rest of your cover letter.
Boosted proposals: when spending extra Connects pays off
Boosting moves your proposal to the top of the client's list for a price. How the auction works, when it is worth it, and when to save your Connects.
How to answer Upwork screening questions well
Screening questions are a second cover letter. A few habits make your answers specific without taking an hour per job.
Five habits behind Upwork proposals that win
What Upwork's own guidance and many freelancers agree on: open with the client, show proof, keep it short, ask for the next step, and be early.
Choosing work samples that match the jobs you want
Clients often check samples before anything else. How to pick two to four that show exactly the work you want more of.
Spending Upwork Connects wisely: check the job before you apply
Connects are a cost, so every proposal is a small bet. A quick pre-apply check helps you spend them on jobs worth the odds.