Etcetera winter 2023-2024 in numbers
Last week, we had our usual seasonal meetup, where we had talk about the latest news from Upwork and all the cool stuff our agency achieved over the winter. Here's the lowdown for you!
Since the start of the year, Upwork has introduced some changes with Boosted Proposals, updated success scores, and the Freelancer Plus subscription bump.
- Upwork is going through some interface changes – something every user has noticed, and it’s been a bit of a hassle to adjust to.
- We discussed changes anonced mediation policy changes on Upwork in details. We have all about it in our article!
What's Been Happening at Etcetera
We celebrated 7 birthdays!
And we're super excited to welcome back some familiar faces. Two awesome specialists rejoined our team, and we truly appreciate it when you choose us and come back for more.
Our Sales Funnel results aren't as strong as last season, but we're already steering towards improving all our metrics. As always, all the numbers are in the pic.
Right now, we’re on the lookout for new team members. Next week, we’ll be posting about the latest vacancies. But if you can’t wait, check out our website here.
Spring plans are pretty straightforward for us.
Upwork halted the REST API, which impacted our entire automation, and unfortunately, the new GraphQL API doesn't provide the necessary features yet because it's still incomplete . So, we're adapting and exploring new avenues for efficient operations, while also awaiting the updates we need.
We're still on the hunt for our perfect Head of Sales Department and gearing up to improve our conversion rates in the next season
More Articles
How SEO Is Changing in the Age of AI
21-10-2025
AI is transforming search. Learn how SEO evolves into AEO and GEO — where visibility means being cited in AI answers, not just ranked in results.
Keeping the Human Mind Sharp When AI Can Do It All
16-10-2025
AI makes work easier, but thinking harder. Learn how to stay creative, critical, and human in the age of intelligent machines.
AI Workslop: Why Businesses Pay Freelancers to Fix AI
07-10-2025
AI speeds up work but often creates “workslop” - results that look complete yet lack value. Freelancers are the ones turning them into quality.
Disney Creative Strategy: How Ideas Become Reality
03-10-2025
Disney Creative Strategy: dream, plan, critique — a tool to guide ideas from imagination to real-world results.
Upwork Boost: Increasing Freelancer Profile Visibility
29-09-2025
Discover how Upwork’s Available Now badge and Profile Boost work, their costs, pros and cons, and which boost is best for freelancers or agencies.
10 Posts to Help You Get Started on Upwork
29-09-2025
We’ve gathered a set of articles to guide you through the essentials — from setting up your profile to building long-term client relationships.
Etcetera summer 2025 report
26-09-2025
Etcetera summer 2025 results: quiet season, new team members, shifting Upwork rules, and plans for an active autumn.
Upwork Feedback: a trust tool you should learn to read and write
22-09-2025
Upwork feedback is more than stars — it builds trust, shapes reputation, and guides choices. Learn how to read, request, and write reviews effectively
7 Hats: a thinking tool that saves time and nerves
08-09-2025
Instead of mixing emotions, facts, and criticism in chaos — this method by Edward de Bono helps separate thinking modes.
Upwork: From Simple Fees to Pay-to-Play
29-08-2025
Discover how Upwork’s fees evolved from flat 10% to a pay-to-play model with Connects, boosts, and variable 0-15% commissions in 2025.
Upwork Reset 2025: How to Refresh Your Freelance Strategy
25-08-2025
Discover 5 practical steps to reset your Upwork strategy in 2025: update skills, rethink pricing, optimize proposals, and grow with the market.
How to Build a Team That Won’t Fall Apart in a Crisis
22-08-2025
How to build a strong team that survives crises: Denys Safonov shares lessons from 11 years of leading the agency Etcetera through global challenges.
