There are four (4) common mistakes and suggestions that would help get order on Fiverr and Upwork.
1. Complete Profile: Make sure your profile is 100% complete on either Fiverr or upwork. Most social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, would want you complete your profile to 100%. It will give you an advantage.  If you don’t know where to start, your Upwork homepage will help you. On the right side of the page, you will see a percentage and guidance on what to add to your profile.
2. Profile picture:
The most important thing you are ignoring is your profile picture. It’s the first impression the client gets from you. Picture speaks more than words. It is advised you use a picture that puts you in a positive limelight.
3. Title and the description:
The next thing you need to work on is your title and description. The title and description should be clear and only about one specialization. For example, if you are good in creative writing, then focus on it.
Make your description straight to the point. Don’t write long introductory paragraphs. Speak about your experience and how you can help clients. Make sure you don’t have any grammar mistakes or errors. It is advisable, you go through your description severally to avoid errors.
It has been observed that some freelancers write a really long introduction or include motivational quotes. Some even have quite a different title that doesn’t match with the description. Be specific about what you do and how you represent it to the clients.
- Make sure you have a good portfolio with eye-catching images: This is your strong point so be careful here. Be precise and keep your portfolio orderly so that it can attract potential clients. Your portfolio is important to the clients because they want to see if you have a previous experience similar to their project. What you should be careful about is the Skills section. Go to your Profile Settings and make sure your Categories section is relevant to your profile title and the description. The clients are going to find you according to the skills you mention in your profile. And after you complete several jobs, they will find you according to the skills the clients.
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