How does Upwork’s search work? For example, if a client from the USA searches for freelancers, does Upwork automatically prioritize or rank U.S.-based talent higher even when no location filter is applied? I don’t mean the search where a client selects ONLY a specific location. I mean a regular search.

Hey! Should I actually use all the available space for my profile description, or is the length less important than the quality? ChatGPT suggested keeping it shorter so it’s easier to read instead of using the full character limit, but not sure if that’s actually good advice.

Hey, has anyone tried adding more connects to the Availability Badge? The minimum is 14, but I’m wondering if it’s worth experimenting with spending more per day?

Hey! What do you think about putting an ampersand (“&”) near the beginning of a title? For example: Branding & Creative Strategy Expert How does it impact SEO? I don’t think clients use ‘&’ when searching.

Hey, what do you think — is it worth including something like “8 years of experience” in the title? Also, what’s your take on adding specific results, like “generated $10M in revenue”?