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Is Upwork's Boosted Proposal Feature Hindering Non-booster's Visibility to Clients?

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Upwork is a popular platform for freelancers to find work and clients to find qualified professionals. One feature offered by Upwork is the ability to boost a proposal, which is meant to increase the visibility of the proposal to potential clients. However, there is a general feeling among freelancers that this feature may actually limit their ability to be seen by clients. In this article, we will explore this idea and consider whether or not clients are truly influenced by boosted proposals when making hiring decisions. What is a Boosted Proposal on Upwork? A boosted proposal is a paid feature on Upwork that allows freelancers to increase the visibility of their proposals to potential clients. When a proposal is boosted, it appears higher in the list of proposals for a particular job posting, increasing the chances that it will be seen by the client. Boosting a proposal is done by using Upwork Connects, that is if you want to be in the top three proposal senders, buy more Connects an

How to Evaluate Job Posts On Upwork - And Save Your Connects!

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If you don't know how to spend your Upwork Connects, you could end up without a job or wait for the next month to get your free Connects again. Connects are the form of currency that you use to find a job on Upwork. It's a control system to prevent freelancers from applying for all the jobs posted there. If this currency system is not in place, it will be more difficult for the client to find the right person for the job.   As with any legal tender, it's limited so spend it wisely. So, in this article, I will teach you how to use your Upwork Connects to their full potential. I will explain how to evaluate a job posting and choose the best one for you. I cannot guarantee that you will find a job. However, knowing how to evaluate job postings alone will ensure you have Connects ready to spend when the right job comes along.  How to Use Your Upwork Connects Upwork has a monthly Connects plan. Each month, you get ten Connects, but they dry up quickly. So, you need to