Pick a niche you love and know well Craft a profile that feels real, not robotic Showcase results, not just promises Send value-driven proposals, not templates Always deliver more than expected Ask for client feedback and learn from it

Tailor every proposal to the client’s real needs Show real results, not just promises Respond fast—professionalism wins Focus on long-term client relations Keep your profile sharp—show your true self Let your work speak louder than hype

I dropped the generic pitch, studied the client's business, and crafted a proposal they couldn't ignore. Show them you care, stay real, and keep delivering value—Upwork will work for you. Authenticity wins over templates. Always.

Early days on Upwork, I ditched copy-paste proposals; Found jobs I cared about; Wrote short, honest pitches, focusing only on client’s needs; Clients can feel authenticity—a no-fluff approach builds trust and gets replies. Stay real. Results follow.

I once wrote blocks of text in proposals—no bites. Then I showed my real voice, listened to what clients truly needed and delivered quick, honest samples. Suddenly, I had a pipeline. On Upwork, authenticity and sharp focus are louder than any fancy pitch.