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ranson:
Hello house,
Is it appropriate to agree to a discussion on Skype if someone suggested it on upwork platform? I need a response ASAP from you gurus so that I will not ignorantly break the rules.

Yes, but then, when the interview is successful, let the client know that payment must be done on Upwork.

I'll like to rewrite some texts. I need a re-writting expert who's interested to please send me an email at aprofessoratnaijdotcom

Finally, mods on this thread has allowed me
reply post. So I'm here now..

Please we are all brothers and sisters. The original plan was to help others achieve success as freelancers. We should stop all this rancor it will get us nowhere. @stagger take it easy.. please let us all learn to tolerate!

I opened this tread out of love, so Let Love Lead!

Shalom!

BITCOIN HELP!!

Please how do you guys get bitcoins?

I have taught/guided many on how to make money from Upwork.com and other freelancing sites.Here's my thread https://www.nairaland.com/2594236/elance.com-upwork.com-other-freelancing-site

Now I seriously need to learn about Bitcoins.

Please quote me if you can teach me.

Shalom!

Please how do you guys get bitcoins?

I have taught/guided many on how to make money from Upwork.com and other freelancing sites.Here's my thread https://www.nairaland.com/2594236/elance.com-upwork.com-other-freelancing-site

Now I seriously need to learn about Bitcoins.

Please quote me if you can teach me.

Shalom!

Carter001:
440/$ n I'll take all....

Sorry Bro. 450/$ is my rate. Thanks for your interest.

At the moment I have $485 skrill. I can top it to $500 skrill by 03/Nov(tomorrow) to make it a round figure, that isn't a problem.

485$ skrill available at #450. Drop your number.

I'm selling all at once not in bits. Please no negotiations #450/$1 is my rate (Buyer sends Naira equivalent first).Thanks

**Update**
At the moment I have $485 skrill. I can top it to $500 skrill by 03/Nov(tomorrow) in case you need a round figure, that isn't a problem.

485$ skrill available at #450. Drop your number.

I'm selling all at once not in bits. Please no negotiations #450/$1 is my rate. Thanks

***Updated***

kaycodes:
Thank you very much..
Nigerians don't seem to see anything wrong with bending the rules, maybe they need international exposure to really help them understand the damage they do to our reputation online.

When I got a remote job with a software company, I decided to share the opportunity here, only to start getting calls on how they can dupe the interview process, which made me delete my original Nairaland.com account I opened since 2008. I just couldn't take the risk as the moniker resembled my name.

I can't begin to tell you the comment some colleague made on our Skype chat, with regards to Nigeria. One simple example, on this particular day, we were discussing a Ransom email that a client of us received from Russia, when one dude from the US says "This Russian dude doesn't know what he is doing, he needs to go and learn how to scam from those Nigerians." it took all the will power in me not to reply him, after all my brothers won't learn to stop trying to cheat.

May God help us redeem this terrible image that we keep portraying of our beloved country. Now we have to work twice as hard to prove to international employers that we can deliver without scamming them.

Thank you again for speaking out. I get interviews on upwork.com and my profile is proudly Nigerian.

I've actually tot about deleting the thread or edit the subject of the thread. I hope to get suggestions.

Indeed I opened this thread out of LOVE, I know quite well that most of us has benefited from. Since I know we all think and do things differently, I'll advice that Upwork is not for everyone. There are standards that must be followed. I EMPLOY EVERY NIGERIAN UPWORKER TO READ THIS ARTICLE ON THE BEST PRACTICES.

Here are six ways you can rock your Upwork experience and avoid interruptions that can kill your business’ productivity.

1. Accept Payments Only Through Upwork

Upwork offers payment protection for work that’s reported appropriately, with industry-leading security to protect both your personal and payment information. It also makes payments work more smoothly across borders: Clients can pay via credit card or PayPal, and freelancers can withdraw funds using the option that works best for them, including ACH direct deposit, U.S. dollar wire transfer, Payoneer, PayPal, and others.

Payments that take place outside of Upwork lose that protection, and without the built-in tools that support reporting and payment processing on Upwork, they can add to your business admin.

Plus, because you’ve agreed to “engage, communicate, invoice, and pay online” using Upwork’s platform under the terms of service–accepting payments through other channels is a violation of that agreement.

So what can you do? If a client proposes to pay outside of Upwork, decline and let us know. Clients can pay an “Opt-Out Fee” to take the relationships off the marketplace, but you should carefully consider the impact this could have on your business before agreeing to do so.

2. Use One Upwork Account

Within the Upwork platform, there are a number of features that help establish trust among new connections. These include the Job Success Score, the Rising Talent and Top Rated programs, past feedback and ratings, and skill tests.

When you split your activity across multiple logins, you confuse people about who you really are and dilute the power of building a strong personal brand. Your single Upwork login includes access to any account type you may need: freelancer, client, or agency.

3. Use Your Own Account and Your Own Identity

Just be yourself on Upwork—including your real name and location.

You’re required to provide accurate and verifiable account and profile information. This transparency is also an important part of a marketplace that’s built on trust and your personal reputation.

To help keep your account and identity secure:

Respond quickly to requests to verify your identity (e.g., Participating in a phone or video verification, providing a government-issued photo ID).
Don’t transfer or sell account credentials to other users. For example, individual accounts may not be shared between users, and team members of an agency cannot share account or log-in credentials.
Don’t ever log into one of your client’s accounts on his or her behalf.

4. Make Sure Your Profile Is Accurate

Information about your identity needs to be honest and up-to-date, but to be successful, your profile should go beyond that to include recognized best practices:

Use your real name as well as a professional portrait for your profile photo.
Accurately describe your experience, skills, and qualifications and the services you offer.

For expert tips, read how to make a great impression every time with your freelancer profile.

5. Share Information Smartly

To protect yourself and your personal information, keep all contact with potential clients inside the Upwork platform.

Don’t list your email, your Skype contact information, your personal website, or a third-party profile (such as LinkedIn) in your profile.
Don’t share personal contact information with prospective clients. For example, use tools such as Upwork’s messaging and videoconferencing during the interview process, and use your Upwork profile to outline qualifications and share portfolio pieces.

Note: Once you and a client have agreed to work together, you can use whichever communication tools work best for your needs.

6. Being Successful Requires More than Complying with the Terms of Service

Running a successful freelance business means protecting the systems you use, such as Upwork, as well as your reputation. While there are rules for using the Upwork platform, much of being successful means meeting the expectation of your clients.

Here are a few extra tips to remain on the good side of both Upwork and your clients:

Really polish your profile. Check your profile for grammatical and spelling errors, use complete sentences, and make sure words and phrases are capitalized correctly.
Be responsive. Whether you receive a message from a client or from Upwork’s Support Team—including the Disputes team—always be as responsive as possible. If you’re going to be unavailable for a period of time, take advantage of Upwork’s “Out of Office” notification.
Do great work. When you accept a project, you promise to complete the assignment and to deliver high-quality work. Misrepresenting your skills or failing to perform work as promised can result in a low Job Success Score as well as disputes with your clients.
Be thoughtful in your communication. Treat everyone with respect and professional courtesy in all communications.
Tailor your proposals to the needs of each job and client. Don’t spam prospective clients, send the same cover letter repeatedly, or excessively message anyone.
Don’t pressure clients to give you feedback, and don’t withhold work until feedback is left.

Following these tips will help you establish yourself as a contributor to the Upwork community and a skilled resource for your clients.

Culled from: Six Ways to Rock Your Upwork Experience (and Avoid Getting in Trouble)
https://www.upwork.com/blog/2016/10/rock-your-upwork-experience/?utm_source=responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TR_ToS_Update

$42 Skrill Available. Interested person must send Equivalent naira first (please only serious buyer). Quote me.

$42 Skrill Available @445. Interested person must send Equivalent naira first (please only serious buyer, no negotiations). Quote me.

3RNEST:
okay I guess they are not stubborn like PayPal.. I learn they respond fast on Twitter...

Ernest, send me that test trick on my email abeg aprofessor@naij.com. Thanks

3RNEST:
I just send it to them..I don't know how many days its will take them to reply...they kind of slow...I love Upwork support team..attending to u at a speed of light...No sleeping..

It's faster than using their website. At most, you'll get a response in 2 business day. I can give you their phone number if you'd like to reach them via this means also.

3RNEST:
Can anyone help me on the EASIEST way to verify my SKRILL account, i have issue with mine...i need help!!!

use this email verification[at]skrilldotcom for fast response. Just attach and send your Id's.

Is about time we start collecting tithes/donations/or remittances on this thread, I'm of the thought we could donate this funds to any orphanage home. Who's with me on this? We should give to the less privilege. So we can have a committee, who will oversee the process. I don't need to be part of the committee. We just need sincere and like-minds. I'll be glad to hear all your thoughts..

Shalom!
Victor.

Exoticstan:
There's one thing I've learnt about freelancing, and from top freelancers like Stagger. They will come for you whether you are from Nigeria or from Kuvukiland as long as you know your stuff really well. So using the US as your nationality merely gives you transient advantages.

Between September 25th and October 10th, I received 26 invitations to job of which I rejected about a dozen which I was either not interested in or didn't match my skills. Western clients will always come for you when you have a lot of 5 star reviews, 100% Job Success Score and rapid response rate. And yes, they even give bonuses too.

So keep a really appealing profile, do aneat job, and watch them come for you. Be successful!!!

Truly!

curatorX:
Hi Victor,

This is my niche. I'm a personal finance blogger. You can check out my blog via www.nairainsider.com.

I believe I can deliver outstanding results. It will be a pleasure to help you out.

Thanks!

P.S:
I've sent you a mail. devtracts at gmail .com (remove spacing please).

I'd sent you a mail.

I need someone who can create and answer a personal finance question on a weekly basis. The question and answer combined should be 400-500 words in length. I will provide a list of websites where you can find questions and potentially view other people's answers for ideas. It will need to be written in a professional but informal manner

Requirements
1. Extremely fluent in English (prefer this to be primary language)
2. Some background in finance would be nice.

aprofessor@naij.com

I have $50 Skrill available at N450.Quote me if you are interested (from now to 4pm 04/10/2016)

I have $50 Skrill available at N450.Quote me if you are interested (from now to 4pm 04/10/2016)

I have $50 Skrill available at N450.Quote me if you are interested (from now to 4pm 04/10/2016)

oxsam88:
Interested, please whatsapp me

I have $50 Skrill as same rate (N450)

I have $300 Skrill available at N450.
Quote me if you are interested (from now to 12pm 03/10/2016)

GlitzG:
Drop your contact

Kindly reach me here with your WhatsApp line aprofessor@naij.com or zeroninezerosevenfivethreetwothreeeightzerofour

jaady:
I am interested but not at 450, contact me lets talk

N450 it is, there isn't much talk about that.

I have $300 Skrill available at N450.
Quote me if you are interested (from now till 12pm 03/10/2016)

I have $300 Skrill available at N450.
Quote me if you are interested (from now till 12pm 03/10/2016)

I have $300 Skrill available at N450.
Quote me if you are interested (from now to 12pm 03/10/2016)

[quote author=Neduzze5 post=49766909]I think I noticed it because that guy interviewed more than 20 people under the same job posting. Thanks bro. I've learnt my lessons.[/quote


Let me help you explain what happened: The client was "flagged as Inappropriate" by numerous freelancers. Thus, Upwork did an investigation to see freelancers who had already agreed/consented to received payment out of Upwork. So the messages between you and the client were analyzed. If a client/freelancer is flagged as inappropriate, Upwork usually investigates.

Gmajor:
guys is it possible to create a custom order on upwork like the way it's done on fiverr?

Also can a buyer who I've been chatting with create a custom order (not hourly work) ?

cc: Victor101
U1
Exoticstan

By custom order, I guess you mean " a fixed Price project"? On Upwork is call FIXED PRICE, so yes is possible. You can discuss with the client to make a project a fixed price amount and agree on term of work together.