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yorhmienerd:
They did not give me any specific reason. How were you able to recover the account? did you send them a mail? I was flagged and removed from the fiverr ads system

But is there anything you feel you must have done wrong? Just think deep

dreamxhaser:
But is there anything you feel you must have done wrong? Just think deep

can we connect? I would love to connect with you so we can talk better. I can't think of anything I have done. The previous day, I mistakenly typed '@' but I erased it immediately. I have been on the platform for 2-3yrs, level 2 seller and over $19k made. I understand how the platform works. If you could put me through how you got your account back so maybe I can do that to get it unflagged

Codedboy95:
Hello guys, Someone suggested we have an official Upwork Thread so i decided to create one. If you have any questions or need any help with upwork this thread is for you.

About me: I'm a 'top rated plus' freelancer on upwork , I started freelancing on upwork 3 years ago and i can say i understand how it works.

Pls i need help opening an upwork account, and the best gigs to start with.

yorhmienerd:
can we connect? I would love to connect with you so we can talk better. I can't think of anything I have done. The previous day, I mistakenly typed '@' but I erased it immediately. I have been on the platform for 2-3yrs, level 2 seller and over $19k made. I understand how the platform works. If you could put me through how you got your account back so maybe I can do that to get it unflagged

Okay bro! Let’s connect.

Send me PM bro

dreamxhaser:
Okay bro! Let’s connect.

Send me PM bro

Bro, I don't have access to the email I used for Nairaland. Can I get your whatsapp? or if you would like to reach out, this is my whatsapp - 09082141248

yorhmienerd:
Bro, I don't have access to the email I used for Nairaland. Can I get your whatsapp? or if you would like to reach out, this is my whatsapp - 09082141248

I have Sent you a message bro ……………………..

Just keep pushing. You never know where your next break is coming from.

When a client says "great cover letter" right off the bat. And then they choose to interview only you out of 20 people... yeah, I think I'm doing something right.

please how do I buy connects? No card works

dreamxhaser:
Okay bro! Let’s connect.

Send me PM bro

Pls i need help opening an upwork account, and the best gigs to start with.
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Jaycobbs:


When a client says "great cover letter" right off the bat. And then they choose to interview only you out of 20 people... yeah, I think I'm doing something right.

Pls i need help opening an upwork account, and the best gigs to start with.
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Teel012:
Pls i need help opening an upwork account, and the best gigs to start with.
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Okay bro! Drop you number in a dead thread and mention me

Vectormike:
please how do I buy connects? No card works

Open a Chipper account. That's what I used for a long time before switching to First Bank Mastercard.

Or get a virtual card from Geegpay. You can also try Alat (Wema)'s virtual card, but I don't have experience with that.

Teel012:
Pls i need help opening an upwork account, and the best gigs to start with.
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I wrote a thread about it a while ago:.

https://www.nairaland.com/share/108824227

Hot skills: AI creation and automation, book marketing, book designs. At least, these are some of the ones I noticed in my niche which is writing.

dreamxhaser:
Okay bro! Drop you number in a dead thread and mention me

My number is on my signature

Jaycobbs:


When a client says "great cover letter" right off the bat. And then they choose to interview only you out of 20 people... yeah, I think I'm doing something right.

Share with us, sir.

Ayrastarr:
Share with us, sir.

What would you like me to share?

Jaycobbs:


What would you like me to share?

Proposal writing

😎😎

Just in. Another interview in the bag. LFG!

Just need to close this deal and add this to my list of clients.

Waiting on feedback from the last interview I had.

Still looking for the really big wins but I'll be patient. One step at a time.

Ayrastarr:
Proposal writing

Hey, wassup?

So here are some links to responses I gave someone about searching for jobs on Upwork.

https://www.nairaland.com/6413405/upwork-thread-questions-advice/114#135733049

https://www.nairaland.com/8451258/killer-upwork-proposals#135810289

Lemme give you a few more tips:

> Start with a killer hook.

If you can't capture the client's interest with the first two lines, the whole game is lost. For my hooks, I'll usually use a bold, specific statement.

See examples of hooks that have gotten me interviews:

"Hello!

As a mechanical engineering graduate and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), I don't just love cars—I study them. I regularly analyze car ads like this one: [https://youtube.com/shorts/_c_lXDZo4w8?si=8kl6uysu47v8PcQN] to understand what makes buyers tick and why certain messages convert better than others."

You'll see here that I'm immediately showing my expertise and that I understand the pain point.

Here's another hook:

"Hello!

If David Attenborough had a ghostwriter with a passion for national geography and deep-sea discoveries—well, you just might be reading his proposal."

This one gets interest—fast. David Attenborough is a legend Nat Geo Wild narrator.

One more example:

"Hey LAW,

If Ab Fab had a baby with Rick and Morty, raised it on British sarcasm, 90s nostalgia, and unresolved trauma... I'd probably ghostwrite its origin story."

This client was looking for someone to write humor to I started off my proposal with some British humor that I'm sure they'd understand (Client is British)

> Personalize your proposal

Address the client by their name if you can find it.

> Mirror the tone of voice and the length of the proposal

If the client writes a short job post, don't write an epistle in your proposal. If the client writes a detailed job description, don't write just two paragraphs and submit because you're applying to work with a client who loves details.

As much as possible, try to match their tone and the level of detail each job description shows.

> Make your proposal about them

Talk about their problems and how you can solve them. When I discuss my skills, it's based on how those skills are relevant to the job I'm applying for. I include parts in my proposal that show I read it and understand what needs to be done.

> Show evidence

Not too much; you don't want to overwhelm your client. Usually, two or three samples are fine. Your clients have things to do, and you're likely not the only person they're interviewing, so show evidence but not too much. Try not to be too stiff or formal. Your proof of expertise should flow naturally after you've mentioned what you're capable of doing, and then you show them the required evidence.

Phew. This is a long post.

I'll attach a few proposals that got me hired so you can see how I do it.

Lemme know if you have any more questions.

Jaycobbs:
Hey, wassup?

So here are some links to responses I gave someone about searching for jobs on Upwork.

https://www.nairaland.com/6413405/upwork-thread-questions-advice/114#135733049

https://www.nairaland.com/8451258/killer-upwork-proposals#135810289

Lemme give you a few more tips:

> Start with a killer hook.

If you can't capture the client's interest with the first two lines, the whole game is lost. For my hooks, I'll usually use a bold, specific statement.

See examples of hooks that have gotten me interviews:

"Hello!

As a mechanical engineering graduate and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), I don't just love cars—I study them. I regularly analyze car ads like this one: [https://youtube.com/shorts/_c_lXDZo4w8?si=8kl6uysu47v8PcQN] to understand what makes buyers tick and why certain messages convert better than others."

You'll see here that I'm immediately showing my expertise and that I understand the pain point.

Here's another hook:

"Hello!

If David Attenborough had a ghostwriter with a passion for national geography and deep-sea discoveries—well, you just might be reading his proposal."

This one gets interest—fast. David Attenborough is a legend Nat Geo Wild narrator.

One more example:

"Hey LAW,

If Ab Fab had a baby with Rick and Morty, raised it on British sarcasm, 90s nostalgia, and unresolved trauma... I'd probably ghostwrite its origin story."

This client was looking for someone to write humor to I started off my proposal with some British humor that I'm sure they'd understand (Client is British)

> Personalize your proposal

Address the client by their name if you can find it.

> Mirror the tone of voice and the length of the proposal

If the client writes a short job post, don't write an epistle in your proposal. If the client writes a detailed job description, don't write just two paragraphs and submit because you're applying to work with a client who loves details.

As much as possible, try to match their tone and the level of detail each job description shows.

> Make your proposal about them

Talk about their problems and how you can solve them. When I discuss my skills, it's based on how those skills are relevant to the job I'm applying for. I include parts in my proposal that show I read it and understand what needs to be done.

> Show evidence

Not too much; you don't want to overwhelm your client. Usually, two or three samples are fine. Your clients have things to do, and you're likely not the only person they're interviewing, so show evidence but not too much. Try not to be too stiff or formal. Your proof of expertise should flow naturally after you've mentioned what you're capable of doing, and then you show them the required evidence.

Phew. This is a long post.

I'll attach a few proposals that got me hired so you can see how I do it.

Lemme know if you have any more questions.

Oh. Bless you!


Thank you so much

Ayrastarr:
Oh. Bless you!


Thank you so much

😎

Amen. You're welcome.

Another job offer to use to hold body this weekend.



Bigger and better things coming

Hello bosses, my upwork account was banned permanently last month. The reason was that I tried changing my location to UK as I was not getting any gig in Nigeria despite wasting money on connects.
Upwork says i will not be able to create a new account using same identity..

Please, i will like to start afresh but I'm looking for the best way to go about this that would give me a soft landing.

Thanks in anticipation

Wisedove:
Hello bosses, my upwork account was banned permanently last month. The reason was that I tried changing my location to UK as I was not getting any gig in Nigeria despite wasting money on connects.
Upwork says i will not be able to create a new account using same identity..

Please, i will like to start afresh but I'm looking for the best way to go about this that would give me a soft landing.

Thanks in anticipation

Sorry about the account banning. Those Upwork folks are usually salty about anything related to location and stuff. So do you want to try again with a new Nigerian account or do you want to create a new foreign account? (Note, it's a bit tricky for identification with this but lots of people do it).

Or you could buy a new foreign account with someone else's details but that takes a lot of funds. Like 600K plus, if you can afford it

Jaycobbs:
Sorry about the account banning. Those Upwork folks are usually salty about anything related to location and stuff. So do you want to try again with a new Nigerian account or do you want to create a new foreign account? (Note, it's a bit tricky for identification with this but lots of people do it).

Or you could buy a new foreign account with someone else's details but that takes a lot of funds. Like 600K plus, if you can afford it

I would have preferred foreign account in my name.
In as much as would have love the idea of having an account with someone details, my gig mostly involves doing zoom calls and you know that the pic will not match

Wisedove:
I would have preferred foreign account in my name.
In as much as would have love the idea of having an account with someone details, my gig mostly involves doing zoom calls and you know that the pic will not match

Foreign account doesn't help much, Mine says Canada and it's hard, generally the freelance market has reduced to a degree

Another win.

See me collecting money for writing German content when I can't speak a lick of German.

If your niche is saturated, try searching for Spanish, German, and French jobs. Less competition that way. Just Google Translate your way to collect your dollars

Jaycobbs:


Another win.

See me collecting money for writing German content when I can't speak a lick of German.

If your niche is saturated, try searching for Spanish, German, and French jobs. Less competition that way. Just Google Translate your way to college your dollars

Please, how were you able to convince the client you speak German if you didn't submit work samples? Thank you very much for your help.

Babtunz:
Please, how were you able to convince the client you speak German if you didn't submit work samples? Thank you very much for your help.

I found a couple of short articles I'd written in English and translated them to German. Those are the items I submitted as proof. Easy peasy.

Jaycobbs:


I found a couple of short articles I'd written in English and translated them to German. Those are the items I submitted as proof. Easy peasy.

That's smart. Thank you very much 🙏🏾