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The Hidden Costs of Upwork's Boosting Feature: How It's Hurting Freelancers

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No time to read? Listen to this article here .  Upwork is an online platform that connects freelancers with clients looking for their services. It has been a go-to platform for many freelancers looking to find new clients and build their businesses.  Recently, however, Upwork changed its bidding system and introduced a new feature called "boosting", which allows freelancers to bump their proposals up the list for visibility by the client. While this feature may sound beneficial, the reality is that it has had a detrimental effect on freelancers, particularly those who are new to the platform or have limited resources.  You cannot send proposals without Connects.  The Hidden Costs of Upwork's Boosting Feature: How It's Hurting Freelancers will explore the negative impact of these changes on freelancers and how it leads to a situation where only those who can afford to boost their bids are favored over more qualified but less financially capable freelancers. Agencies ar

How to Be a Freelancer in 5 easy steps

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  This article is a response to Junel Hans' post on Upwork Freelancers Philippines. There's no one-size-fits-all path to starting your own freelance business. However, this post will help you be the work-from-home freelancer you want to become. The first step to getting clients is to make them aware that you're available to work for them. The second step is to get in front of the right people to hire you. The internet is a crowded place. There's so much information available to the average business person that it can be overwhelming to sort through what's worth your time and what's not. If you're starting and looking to get started with a new project as a freelancer, you may be wondering where to turn. The good news is that there are plenty of freelance opportunities for you to start and build a thriving business. But first, you'll need to know what you're doing before you can begin. I've written this article to help you figure out how