UpWork connects freelancers in more than 190 countries and territories. Freelancers can search for jobs, post their own jobs, and receive job offers from clients.
UpWork also offers a marketplace for buying and selling services.
PRO TIP: There is no such thing as a free lunch, and this also applies to Upwork connects. While you may be able to find some free connects here and there, eventually you will have to pay for them. So be warned, and be prepared to budget for this important part of your business.
Some freelancers have claimed that UpWork is not always free to use. UpWork responded by stating that it is a “freemium platform.
” This means that UpWork allows freelancers to post their jobs and receive job offers, but does not require them to use the full platform features. UpWork also offers a premium membership that allows freelancers to post jobs for longer periods of time, receive more job offers, and access to premium features.
