10 Posts
to Help You
Get Started on Upwork
If you’re just starting out on the platform, the amount of information can feel overwhelming. We’ve gathered a set of articles to guide you through the essentials — from setting up your profile to building long-term client relationships.
Core Knowledge to Begin With
- Upwork Profile Optimization: How to Land More Jobs.
Your profile is your business card. Learn how to make it work for you. - Upwork Rates: How Much Do Freelancers Really Earn. Discover how much freelancers actually earn on Upwork and how to set your rates.
- Work Diary on Upwork: How It Works and What You Must Know. Understand what Work Diary is, how it works, and why it matters from day one.
Choosing and Working with Clients
- How to Choose the Right Clients on Upwork: Practical Tips. Not every client is the right fit. Learn how to identify yours and save time.
- Cultural Differences: Working with Clients Worldwide. Upwork is global. Here’s what you need to know about cross-cultural communication.
- Why Clients Stay: Build Lasting Collaboration and Trust. The secrets behind long-term relationships and repeat work.
Protection and Reputation
- Freelancer Rights on Upwork: How to Protect Yourself. What to do if issues arise with payments or conditions.
- Upwork Feedback: A Trust Tool You Should Learn to Read and Write. Feedback shapes your reputation. Learn how to write and interpret it effectively.
- Updates JSS: a Transparent Reputation System on Upwork. A breakdown of the Job Success Score system — how it works and what influences it.
Growth Strategy
- Upwork Reset 2025: How to Refresh Your Freelance Strategy. How to adapt to platform changes and build a career with the future in mind.
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