emmaversity:
pls guys how do I resolve the issue of W-8BEN tax information.

pls share your experience...

thanks for your anticipated responses

stagger:

There is no hope. That account will be locked by Upwork in due course.

Sammeyd:
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Abiodun4038:
I can't believe my account just got suspended on upwork. Please guys! any way out?

hiremyminivan:


Any reason given?

samtobi:
Hi Guys,

how has it been? I hope your Upwork journey is a breeze

There is an Update from Upwork currently. They are about to close the accounts of Freelancers who have not been active on the platform. What I mean by that is they are set to deactivate the account of freelancers who have not been able to secure any contract in the last 30 days.

The reason for this, according to them, is to reduce the stiff competition on the platform. If you have been on the platform and have not been active, then it is time to buckle up and get some contract rolling before they lay a siege on it.

For those who have not been gaining access to the platform, accept my sympathy because Upwork is not going to take back their words. They are bent on reducing the number of freelancers to the number of available jobs.


I urge all writers, especially inspiring ones to follow Bamidele, the owner of writers in Charge dot com. The young man has a lot of tips on how you can get good clients off Upwork or other freelancing sites.

As a writer, I also urge you to embrace the kdp platform. You can write books on that platform and make good money. I know of a web designer who left his freelancing work and started writing and selling his book on Kdp, and he is a millionaire now. Yes, you read that right. He has made up to a million from that platform.

So, if a web designer can excel on Kdp, then a writer has no limit on how much she can earn.

Notwithstanding, you also have to do your research.

Apart from freelancing, there is a bunch of opportunities opened for writers. So, don't depend on one source of income alone. Spread your wings and look for greener pastures elsewhere.

Thanks

keishik:
This isn't true. Upwork aren't deactivating dormant accounts rather they're making them less visible. What that means is that when clients search for freelancers, those that've been inactive in the span of a month do not appear in the client's search. Even then, you can write to CC to have your account re-allowed in searches. Deactivating accounts for being inactive in just a month would be very stupid.

keishik:
This isn't true. Upwork aren't deactivating dormant accounts rather they're making them less visible. What that means is that when clients search for freelancers, those that've been inactive in the span of a month do not appear in the client's search. Even then, you can write to CC to have your account re-allowed in searches. Deactivating accounts for being inactive in just a month would be very stupid.

keishik:
This isn't true. Upwork aren't deactivating dormant accounts rather they're making them less visible. What that means is that when clients search for freelancers, those that've been inactive in the span of a month do not appear in the client's search. Even then, you can write to CC to have your account re-allowed in searches. Deactivating accounts for being inactive in just a month would be very stupid.

Abiodun4038:

They said because I haven't been getting jobs. I will only had one last three months ago and the guy wants to hire me again.

victor101:
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- Great work ethic and hardworking.
- You must know which niche sells/or is profitable: I'm not looking for a novice, but prefer an Upworker who have an Upwork profile in good standing.
- Please if you're not sincere, don't apply. This is a partnership that will be ultimately built on TRUST. I'll sure know one if I converse with you. Try me!

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twosquare:
Akiika.

keishik:
This isn't true. Upwork aren't deactivating dormant accounts rather they're making them less visible. What that means is that when clients search for freelancers, those that've been inactive in the span of a month do not appear in the client's search. Even then, you can write to CC to have your account re-allowed in searches. Deactivating accounts for being inactive in just a month would be very stupid.

twosquare:
Actually, you are wrong. And emmaversity, don't take that information... Like samtobi said, they have, and I have people who have been affected by this. That it hasn't reached your side does not mean it's not happening. @Abiodun4038, they will eventually close your account because most appeal falls through.... Find another freelancing website or online business.

keishik:

I don't know what you're on about but like I said, Upwork aren't shutting down accounts for being inactive in the span of a month. Believe what you like.

twosquare:
I REPEAT, THEY ARE CLOSING ACCOUNTS... First is to put them account on hold, then if your appeal falls through, there's a permanent ban on it because you are inactive or not getting jobs. I'm not saying they will within a month, but they can. They do as they please.

keishik:
You're actually not saying anything new. Everyone knows Upwork can shut accounts - they've being doing that for quite some time. I only made a post because someone said there was a supposedly new mandate to shut accounts for being inactive after 30 days. I thought that was an erroneous interpretation and attached a mail to prove it. If you want to say someone's "wrong" and continue saying so, perhaps you should have a reason for doing so.

twosquare:
check samtobi's comment again....and read what you wrote. This was his comment at the bolded What I mean by that is they are set to deactivate the account of freelancers who have not been able to secure any contract in the last 30 days.

The reason for this, according to them, is to reduce the stiff competition on the platform. If you have been on the platform and have not been active, then it is time to buckle up and get some contract rolling before they lay a siege on it.

What you attached is just for September; I'm talking about what has been happening for 2 months plus now...and will still continue....

samtobi:
Hi Guys,

how has it been? I hope your Upwork journey is a breeze

There is an Update from Upwork currently. They are about to close the accounts of Freelancers who have not been active on the platform. What I mean by that is they are set to deactivate the account of freelancers who have not been able to secure any contract in the last 30 days.

The reason for this, according to them, is to reduce the stiff competition on the platform. If you have been on the platform and have not been active, then it is time to buckle up and get some contract rolling before they lay a siege on it.

For those who have not been gaining access to the platform, accept my sympathy because Upwork is not going to take back their words. They are bent on reducing the number of freelancers to the number of available jobs.

keishik:


There's really no need for this back and forth. I'm going to paste Samtobi's comment again and urge you to pay attention to the tenses. He was clearly talking about some new policy supposed to come into effect soon. Your pride in maintaining your line of argument instead of owning up to misinterpreting both his comment and my response is totally needless.

pcguru1:


Upwork is now shit all 10 dollars job for what

oladipupo2234:


Am currently a content writer on Fiver, working for a friend who has an account with Fiver and Upwork. Although am just three months old into freelancing business; however, I have always been a content writer for the past two years. After working for this short period, which was very challenging and considering the low return I get, I had to stop working with the guy (Friend) last week. If you don't mind, we can rub minds together to build on your account and command good reward. am available for chat on 07033973947

oladipupo2234:


Am currently a content writer on Fiver, working for a friend who has an account with Fiver and Upwork. Although am just three months old into freelancing business; however, I have always been a content writer for the past two years. After working for this short period, which was very challenging and considering the low return I get, I had to stop working with the guy (Friend) last week. If you don't mind, we can rub minds together to build on your account and command good reward. am available for chat on 07033973947

pcguru1:


My role on Up work is Software Engineering I only have one client and its only him I get jobs from we just use up works to do the payments