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Upwork’s Boosted Profile feature increases freelancer visibility by promoting profiles to clients based on category and bid per click. You only spend Connects when a client enga...

Upwork’s Boosted Proposal feature lets eligible freelancers bid extra Connects to secure one of four top proposal spots for higher visibility. Connects used for boosting are onl...

Upwork allows proposal edits within six hours of submission or until the client views it, including the cover letter and attachments. After that, only terms like rate or timelin...

Freelancer Plus members receive exclusive access to proposal insights, offering hourly-updated data on competing bids, freelancer stats, and client engagement. These insights he...

Milestones divide a fixed-price job into smaller sections, helping freelancers get paid incrementally as they complete work. You can suggest milestones in your proposal or durin...

You can refer another freelancer on Upwork when declining a job invite by submitting their profile URL and a message explaining your recommendation. Referrals are limited to one...

Freelancers can create and submit strong proposals on Upwork, setting rates, writing effective cover letters, and using AI tools like Uma and the “Get tips” feature to refine dr...

Instant interviews can help you share your qualifications with clients. Uma™, Upwork’s Mindful AI, will ask you project-specific questions from the client and record the intervi...

Upwork displays whether a client's billing method is verified to help freelancers assess risk. Payments cannot be processed until verification is complete, and Upwork Hourly Pro...

You can withdraw your Upwork proposal at any time before a contract is offered, without penalty. However, Connects used won't be refunded. After submission, proposals can be edi...