Hey everyone! I just joined you in this great group, I hope to improve myself with the community and Nico's content! Anyways, my first question is, how I can do a video introduction as a non English native speaker? Actually at the moment, I can write and read English almost perfect, but speaking it, communicating, not yet, any tips how I can make a good professional video introduction? Thanks!

Hello everyone, I need help with a client management issue. This client initially posted a job for creating a cold email outreach system. During our first call, he gave a lengthy presentation filled with company information that wasn't particularly relevant. He then requested an audit of procedures and asked us to build a LinkedIn outreach system. I told him that after these two initial activities, we would conclude the work and agree on a retainer arrangement. Now he's asked us to stop the scraping activities and requested optimization of a Make.com workflow for a Google Ads campaign. I have the impression this client lacks direction. Currently, he's paying $30/hour on Upwork and everything seems to be going smoothly, but I'd like to restructure the agreement with clearer terms and at a more advantageous rate. Since the initial arrangement was that we would shift to a retainer after the first phase, I reminded him of this. He replied that he doesn't have enough work for a retainer. At this point, I would like to terminate the contract with him, but I don't know the best approach for keeping my profile and metrics in good standing and how to do it. What do you recommend I do? Thank you!

Hey Everybody! My name is Blessing Oyeleye and I’m currently offering General Virtual Assistant Services on Upwork. I'm a newbie on Upwork, hoping to land my first client on Upwork very soon. The reason I joined this community is because I want to learn more from experienced people around here. I believe that people on this group are goal-oriented and successful people and I hope to learn from you all. Outside of Upwork I like to do these things for fun: 1: Have meaningful conversations with people 2: Sleep and binge watch movies 3: Read novels sometimes Thank you and see you around!

Hi folks, I am sure there is an art and science for creating a killer targeted proposal. But my challenge is to get my proposal viewed in the first place! Below are what I consider the factors that I think determine whether client views my proposal or not: Price - Major factor, I try to find the "sweet point" between my worth and the market. Location - I am based in South Africa, and I understand US clients want a freelancer as close to them as possible. Timing - I call it the "golden hour". I secured many contracts because I responded quickly using the RSS feed (Which has been removed). Other factors include: Job Success: I try to stay at 100% Total Jobs and Hours: My experience may influence the proposal viewing decision. Rating: I try to keep it "Top Rated" Earnings: Not very high at the moment, working on it. Boosted: I am not sure if this affects the clients decision to view my proposal. Bidding: An extra cost to submit a proposal, If I have the connects I bid high. Availability badge: I have not really used this, not sure of its weight in the client decision to view. Boost your profile: ditto It takes money (connects) to make money. I have no problem with that. Upwork is a mature, professional and reliable platform. I just need advice on how to get my proposal viewed, and spend my connects wisely. Any feedback will be appreciated.

I didn't agree with a client on a his project, but the problem I have already accepted his offer now I'm worried about he leaving me a bad review should I end the contract before the client ends it or not