How to create a Upwork seller account and how Upwork works in 2024 (Part 1)

Having just embarked on my journey with this company, I'm already impressed with the seamless experience provided by the Upwork. The interface is sleek, navigation is a breeze, and features are robust, enabling me to dive into my tasks with ease. Moreover, the responsiveness of the support team was exceptional, ensuring any initial queries were promptly addressed. My first day using the Upwork has left me optimistic and Let’s dive into creating a seller account on Upwork & understanding how it works in 2024. In just one day, I've found it intuitive, user-friendly, and incredibly efficient. Upwork is a popular freelancing platform that connects clients with skilled professionals. Here are the steps to get started: 

Sign Up on Upwork: 

Visit the Upwork website and click on the “Sign Up” button. Upwork is becoming greedier by the day. Now they charge you to accept an interview from a client you spent connects to apply to their job in the first place. What's next, connects on declining an invitation? Connects to log in and log out? Choose whether you want to sign up as a freelancer or a client. Fill in your details, including your name, email, and password. Verify your email address. This platform is no longer freelancer-friendly. Instead of getting rich on client's account, Upwork take more and more from poor people trying to make a living. 

Create Your Profile: 

After signing up, complete your profile. The app runs well, and there are plenty of gigs available. This is crucial for attracting clients. Add a professional profile picture. Unfortunately, you have to accumulate (or pay for!) "connects" to apply for work. Write a compelling overview that highlights your skills, experience, and what you can offer. Specify your hourly rate or project-based pricing. In essence, you are limited to how many gigs you can apply for unless you "pay to play". List your skills and relevant certifications. Weird business model if you ask me.  Upload a portfolio showcasing your work. 

Search for Jobs: 

Upwork is becoming increasingly difficult for freelancers. Explore job listings on Upwork. The number of connects required for job posts is rising, and the amount needed to boost bids is also increasing. Previously, setting the availability badge cost 7 connects, but now it requires 14. Use filters to narrow down your search based on your expertise, job type, and budget. Even when clients send job invites, freelancers still have to submit proposals and invest connects. Read job descriptions carefully and apply to those that match your skills. This makes it especially hard for new freelancers. I urge the Upwork team to address this issue, as it is making it very challenging for us...