Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! And happy holidays to those of you who are celebrating various other ones this holiday season. Are you still sending out Upwork Proposals during this time?

Just noticed this today. I guess this is a pretty cool feature that can let you know if your account is at risk before you get suspended or kicked off.

Been sending out more proposals, sending out loom proposals, optimizing my profile and picture and landed 2 new trial clients this week. If it goes well they will become regular monthly clients. How's Upwork going for you? Let me know if you have any questions!

Most people think clients are ONLY hiring for skills. But if you’ve ever been on the other side of the screen (as a client), you know that’s not true. When clients post a job, they’re usually juggling: - 🚀 Speed → “Can this person get the job done without me babysitting them?” - 🔒 Trust → “Will they actually follow through and not disappear mid-project?” - 💡 Clarity → “Do they get what I need without me writing a 10-page manual?” - 🗣️ Communication → “Can they keep me updated so I don’t stress out?” - 🎯 Results → “Do they understand the outcome I’m paying for, not just the task?” Think about it this way:Hiring on Upwork is a risk management game for the client. They’re not just asking: “Who’s the most skilled?” They’re asking:“Who feels like the safest bet?” That’s why someone with less experience but stronger positioning/communication can beat out a more skilled freelancer or agency.