Aug '25 • 🧲 leads-help
Struggling to land jobs on Upwork? Here’s what actually gets my attention as a client.
I recently shared 5 proven tips that freelancers & AI agencies have used to stand out (even when competing against 50+ proposals):
- Optimize your profile with the right keywords (think SEO for Upwork).
- Use boosted proposals strategically to get seen.
- Maintain a strong job success rate + reviews — social proof matters.
- Send short, personalized video demos (huge game changer).
- Communicate clearly + professionally in your proposal or video.
💡 Bonus: Respond FAST once a client messages you — it massively increases your chances of closing.
If you’ve been struggling to get noticed, these tweaks can make all the difference.
What’s worked best for you on Upwork?
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Struggling to land jobs on Upwork? Here’s what actually gets my attention as a client.
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