samtobi:
Hello Guys,

Hands down to all the Gurus in the house. I hope you guys are hitting it pretty hard on Upwork. As for me, God has been faithful.

This particular thread ought to be heat up with discussions, tips and most of our Upwork escapades. Unfortunately, this isn't so. Or are business thread meant to be boring? I don't think so.

OK, with that said, let me chip in some of my Upwork adventure. If Romance thread can do that, I don't see why we can't do that here.

Nevertheless, we have had great men who have been used by God to help us in this thread. If you check their lives, you will discover that everything about them screams blessedness at every corner because they always gave out tips.

My sincere greeting goes to the OP of this thread and other great men like Swagger and all. God bless you all!

OK with that in mind, there is something I want to talk about

Shall I tell you?

I am a writer on Upwork. I have never considered myself a great writer. Thanks to Toposquine( aka Tope) who almost made me feel as though my writing is bad as hell.

Don't get me wrong, he is a great man. He made me work my ass out in order to improve my writing skill. That is the secret to success. Always improve on your skills no matter how good you think you are.

I have been in Upwork for almost 6 months now, working and getting paid frequently from clients. My aim actually wasn't the money, but the Job success Score. I needed a Toprated badge so that I can command higher pay from clients.

*Lesson number one* for all new Upworkers, don't work for the money. Work for the rating. Make sure you work for a 5 star rating because therein lies your success.


Recently, I have been conferred a Job success Score I have craved for since I got started. I was however, somewhat disappointed that it wasn't a Top rated score.

Upwork gave me 90% JBS. Why would they do that? I have got stupendous relationship with all my clients and all my ratings are 5 Stars. The best part is that all my clients except one, are all repeated clients. So, why 90% not 100%.

Well, something inside me said 'maybe my writing isn't good enough.' Another thought said,' 'if your writing isn't that good, your clients wouldn't be repeated clients and they will run a nd scream out your lack of success in their comments after slapping you with 1-3 stars.

But the truth is that, I don't even know whether my writing is good or not. Let the client be the judge. But I have learnt something so far and that is, NEVER TO GIVE UP!!


So, how did I manage to secure some $$$ from that site all this while? Oh, I know, it is the grace of God. Yes that is it! God's grace.

Back to my Job success score of Why 90% and not 100%?

From my personal research, I gathered that I had just 4 clients for the past 5 months. 3 of these clients have been repeated clients, leaving me with just 1 rating in the space of 2 months.

Finally, the other of my 2 client decided to call it a day, leaving me with just one client. So, I had three reviews in 4 months.

The last client wouldn't let me breath in fresh air. He would always boon me up with a lot of work. That guy alone got me busy for more than a month.

I never knew Singaporeans were that rich. I need to go to that country. I have heard so many good stuff about that country. That guy was a top dollar spender.

Can you believe it that the guy spent almost $1,700 as the total amount of money he spent on his project with me?

Hey, I know what you're thinking, " o boy, this guy don hammer!!" Literally, I'd have swallowed that statement in victory, but I won't because the job took me almost two months. And of course, Upwork will also cut out their 20 percent fee. So, you see, it's nothing.

Article writing takes time and it is stressful!
Article writing has been and will always beg at the feet of topnotch skills like programming, web design web development, and others skills that command top dollar price.

Experts in these fields make that kind of money every week. Ask the likes of Victor, Swagger, etc. They will tell you that they make more than that a week.

Our price as article writers is dirt cheap. If you look at job postings, you'll be discouraged to even bid.

Well, that is a story for another day.

Back to the main discussion. What was I say?.... Oh, I remember, the Singapore guy! Yes, that guy was a blessing. Please God, I need more of this client in my life.

However, the young man also decided to give me some rest currently. But he hasn't ended the contract. He is yet to give a rating.

So, as it stands, I have just three 5-star ratings for the period of almost 6 months now. It is not my fault... My clients always bring more work.

So, I figure out that Upwork mainly use the number of positive reviews to rate freelancers. Unlike other Top rated freelance writers who have floods of positive reviews smiling at their account, my account is still laggy behind.


The question right now, which is the reason for this long post is should I buzz my old clients to close the contracts and leave sweet 5 star reviews? Or should I just close all the contract and wait for them to leave a 5-star review? Won't that be rude and unprofessional?

Guys, how have you been able to garner the top rated badge? Most of my clients are always repeated which is good but when they are done, the don't want to close the dem thing.

How do you handle that? Please your response is much appreciated.

Let us discuss... Romance thread shouldn't have upper hand in discussions? This is business for crying out loud!!

Sorry for the long post. I just had some free time today, so I decided to share some vitamin Cs.

More post coming up later specifically for writers. Watch out!!!

samtobi:


It seems almost everyone has a boat of money to dish out in that country. I have seen some of their job posts and it pains me so much that I can't bid because my desk is already piled up with too much paper work.

samtobi:



Wow!!

Congrats Bro. I guess you aren't in the writing niche. What niche are you sir?

kachiz:
@samtobi

What if you try this;

When those your long term clients chat you up next time for probably a new writing gig. Try suggesting to them to end the current contract and rehire you in a new one and of course with a great review.

If ask they ask why, you can tell them "because great reviews are the secrets to getting great gigs in the future" and other extra stuffs you wish to add.

Worked for me once.

goldenval:


What type of articles can you handle the most, pls let me know what's your rate? I have a job for you. Thanks

Adebaba1:
Upwork is not easy as you guys paint it here, I have been applying but still no Job yet

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samtobi:



Wow!!

Congrats Bro. I guess you aren't in the writing niche. What niche are you sir?

samtobi:



Hi Wman,

Thanks and God bless you too. Topsq is a great man no doubt about that. The fact he has the highest rate on Nairaland makes him topnotch.

Of course, he is top rated and that is why he commands high pay. That is it guys, aim for that badge for that is where the liquid gold lies.

Currently I charge $20 for 1000 words on Upwork. That means if I get that badge, my Rate will definitely increase geometrically.

Topsq also started like us, and look at him today--he is a big Boy!!

We can still do it too.

tolajay:
It's exciting reading these comments.

Indeed, Tope was an awesome workmate with clarity of purpose and honest intentions. His drillings no be here ooon. Thought I was one maverick writer until I submitted my first article to him and saw all red markers. I couldn't help but laugh for some 10 minutes. My thoughts revolved around 'who could this guy be to have been able to highlight such load of error in my piece...He really must be good'. Next, I was excited about the future with him, knowing the drillings would make for a better me.

Oh! To add to that, the pay was moderate.

But after couple of weeks, I goofed on one of the articles. Why? I wasn't in the right frame of mind and health and bros needed the piece done within 24 hours (normal thing, right?).

Well, that led to the dissolution of a promising working relationship between Tope and I.

Trust Naija nau. We've moved on and God's been faithful to his words.

My current rate on Upwork is $15 for 500 words. Except I just wan attract the buyer na hin I go give am $5 discount.

My experience with Tope reinforced the need for on-going training and upgrade of one's skills irrespective of the attained heights.

In all, I'm certain there's still more to be earned.

Best!

siralexis:


put newbie like me through please

siralexis:


put newbie like me through please

tolajay:
Brov! The everything needed for success is readily available.

In my summation, it revolves 3 core areas: Skills, Technology and Values.

Skills covers your proficiency in your chosen field/niche. You constantly need to be on top of your game. Be ready to invest in essential professional skills. Learn, unlearn and relearn.

Technology addresses your need for cutting edge tools and techniques to excel. Be ready to research, buy and explore.

Finally, you need to define your style. What values will shape your professional conduct, think client relations. Define your price range and some other essentials. Also, you need patience, prayer and faith in God.

For instance, this thread has loads of valuable insight, just take your time to read back.

Wish us all the best!

siralexis:
victor101..samtobi..ranson

i am new to upwork...trying to focus on product review...any help please?

samtobi:


Hi Siralexis

That is an excellent decision. I hope you have a flare for it and you can do it perfectly well.

The first tip I would give you it to Google topnotch review sites like CNET, PCMAG, thewirecutter, etc. Read up some of their articles, look at their style of writing, then you will get an idea of how to write professional product review.

Also, you need to google info on how to improve your writing skills and how to write a good review.

Note, if you can do this perfectly. You have just earned yourself a copywriting skill for life.

You can even incorporate this skill on your own website tomorrow and earn good bucks from it.

Shalom.

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