There have been a lot of articles on how to be a freelancer, how to be a freelancing copywriter but there have been no concrete articles on how to use Upwork to promote your copywriting services if you are starting.
Firstly, not everyone can use Upwork mainly because of the price. That’s why freelancers tend to use rival freelancing websites like Fiverr whose prices are low or some other websites like 99Design who offer you your money back.
If you have spent a lot of money trying to get started on Upwork, below are tips for you to offer your best Upwork copywriting services.
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Jobs With Detailed Descriptions.
Look for jobs that will get you paid, anyone offering you a job must have a great Upwork reputation and a concise job description. Be careful of businesses with bland profiles, Fond businesses with good job descriptions.
Your Client’s wants.
Make sure you focus on your client’s wants. Draw from your experience to give solutions. This helps make your work personal and not bland. That means approaching your customer’s wants in a personalized manner.
Normal Pay Rate.
Give the normal price rate and make sure the work you do for your client is perfect, give them what they paid for. Asking for a price above the normal rate and then doing a bad job is not a good look for you. Clients will pay more if they realize you are good at what you do.
Unique Cover Letter.
Make sure your cover letter is different and unique. It is an opportunity for you to stand out from other applicants.
Good Profile Photo.
Your profile picture must look like you are good at what you do and you are ready to do what it takes to help out. Clients use your profile photo to guess who you are.
Research the Website.
Find out how Upwork works especially how much you will get paid per job. If you don’t learn about the website, it is a costly mistake. Every freelancing website is different.
Good Portfolio.
Put together a good portfolio that makes you stand out from other job applicants. Find websites where clients can view your works.
Be Confident.
Make sure you do the jobs you are sure you can do in your sleep, you don’t want to take a job you are not good at and will reduce your confidence if you can’t get it done.
Communication with clients.
Be honest with your clients about every stage of the job, give them updates. This would make them trust you. Complete your work, don’t just do half, and then ask for payment. Also, make sure you meet deadlines too.
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So one’s profile photo is that important?
Yes, it is, AB. A lot of paying customers won’t contact you if you don’t have a profile photo. They need to see you, your profile photo gives them a sense If who you are.
Thanks for sharing this info.
I’m glad you found it helpful.