You can sign up on Periodix. It matches/filter jobs to your Upwork account with the highest possibilities to get them. Also, they have a Google Chrome extention that send projects to you in the browser.
Upwork isn't a freelance-oriented platform. That's why freelancers want to get a project outside of Upwork and find different channels as Reddit, Facebook groups, networking events. People are banned from Upwork for various reasons. Or they don't use Upwork anymore or violated rules of Upwork.
To be honest, it is an excellent way to start freelancing with Upwork, but you have to think about other channels to get projects. Big competition is there among freelancers. Due to I suggest using this tool for searching projects on Upwork. It predicts if the user will get the job or not and shows jobs with the greatest chance of getting hired.
What is your niche?
If you are a freelancer, and you are searching for freelance projects - we develop a service for you. periodix.net
Periodix helps freelancers spend more time working and less time searching. The service aggregates freelance and consultant jobs posted online. Then it predicts if the user will get the job or not and shows jobs with the greatest chance of getting hired.
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You can check jobs to your profile via this website. It matches Upwork projects for your skills and background. That's why you apply for relevant projects.
In writing cover letters, keep it short. Carefully read a job description. And put quetstions related to the project. You can also check this video where described how to get a job on Upwork and write cover letters.
You can check - Periodix . It aggregates freelancejobs from different websites like ZipRecruiter, Upwork, GreenHouse. And the service matches projects for your skills and background. Pretty useful.
I'd like to recommend research for clients carefully. Because sometimes you can bid for spam clients who never reply to you.
Don't use templates. Make unique every message.
Differentiate by being short.
Start the discussion. Ask questions about a project.
You can read this artlicle by my friend. And search for clients here.
I didn't get you signed up on Upwork or not.
If no, and Upwork didn't accept your profile, add to your description some skills from this list. After accepting, you can delete them. (I read this tip on Quora, not sure how it works)
You can choose other platforms as Fiverr, PeoplePerHour, Freelancer. There are a lot of job for illustrators.
For winning competition among other freelancers on Upwork, you can use this service. It shows the best jobs for you and you can apply for relevant projects and save your first bids.
Hope it helps you. Let me know if you have other questions about Upwork
Could you send an example of your proposal? I will give a feedback to you.
The main thing is making a personable letter. I looked for freelancers and saw a lot of proposal but some freelancers didn't write anything about my project and their ideas. Write things from the proposal, check client's questions in the end of a job descriptions.
Filter projects. See rating of a client. Some projects are from bots. I don't know why and who is doing it.
Choose your rate and what projects you'd like to do. It helps you to choose right projects. Also, I can suggest a service that shows Upwork jobs with the highest chances to be hired. I think it will help you to find new clients. It helped me and my friends.
Put relevant your works to proposal. Sometimes people put almost all their works but for what?
Hope it helps you!
Periodix.net - We're creating a service that helps you win freelance job faster wherever you are. Based on AI service matches you with open positions. The service is an aggregator of freelance jobs from websites as Upwork. We will add ZipRecruiter soon.
If it sounds up your alley, go to http://periodix.net/ and sign up to join.
I afraid of public speaking either. I have been on the conference about public speaking skills and what I got from it:
1) You need to practice a lot of time on a different topic; 2) Tell what you believe and like (your interests, visions, dreams etc.). It gives you become more confident if you know the topic. 3) Use WOW moment effects (as a surprise or what people don't expect) Like on this video https://www.ted.com/talks/latif_nasser_you_have_no_idea_where_camels_really_come_from#t-665812 We have seen that video on the conference
Last time I had a speech about my service that I develop (http://periodix.net). It's a service for freelancers and it was a really difficult audience. I didn't know how to attract their attention and they believe me. And my CEO gave me an advice that I believe what I speak for. That's why my presentation will be great.
So, if you believe what you like and have a lot of practice - your speech will have a success. Don't afraid of yourself, you are amazing. You will always have nervous because an audience will be new but remember that everything will be great!
I think that SEO is still working. Some people search different information every day.
The main thing is that a content should be unique and relevant to an audience. Some people say that SEO has died but it's now the truth.
For example, if you are writing for a specific audience as freelancers or remote workers - try to find a topic that they always looking for. Like how to find and get a freelance job faster. And you can find a resource like this (http://periodix.net)
Just google keywords and you will see that SEO is still alive.
Name / URL - Periodix.net
Location of Your Headquarters New York, USA
Elevator Pitch/Explainer Video Periodix helps freelancers spend more time working and less time searching. The service aggregates freelance and consultant jobs posted online. Then it predicts if the user will get the job or not and shows jobs with the greatest chance of getting hired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1pz7PQjCnI&t=0s&index=6&list=LL4KVkYGn8R5kgQ_RGABd4dg
More details: What stage are you in? How many employees or founders? SEED stage. There are 7 creative people on our team. Founder, 2 business development managers/marketers, 4 awesome developers.
Are you looking for anything? (Feedback/Hiring/Investment) We are looking for investments and industry partners to grow our product in the US market.
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