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Do You Need Connects for UpWork?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 10:16 pm

As a freelancer, one of the most important things you can do is to join a community where you can interact with clients and other freelancers. There are many freelancing communities out there, but UpWork is one of the most popular.

PRO TIP: If you are new to Upwork, you may be wondering if you need connects in order to start bidding on jobs. The answer is no – you do not need connects to start bidding on jobs. However, if you want to apply for certain types of jobs (like writing jobs), you will need at least one connect.

UpWork is a freelancing platform that allows you to find work, collaborate with clients, and get paid – all in one place. In order to use UpWork, you must have an account and be logged in. You can create an account for free, but in order to start bidding on projects or applying for jobs, you must upgrade to a paid membership.

Once you have an account, you can start browsing through the available jobs and projects. When you find something that interests you, you can submit a proposal outlining your qualifications and why you’re the best person for the job. If the client likes your proposal, they will award you the project and you can get started.

Once you’ve completed the project, the client will release the funds to your UpWork account. You can then withdraw the money to your bank account or PayPal account. UpWork takes a small percentage of each transaction as a service fee.

So, do you need Connects for UpWork? While Connects are not required to use UpWork, they can be helpful in getting your proposals noticed by clients.

Connects are essentially UpWork’s currency – each one allows you to submit a proposal for a job or project. If you don’t have enough Connects in your account, you will not be able to submit a proposal.

Therefore, if you want to maximize your chances of being hired on UpWork, it is recommended that you purchase Connects.

Conclusion:

Yes, purchasing connects will increase your chances of being hired on UpWork as it allows
you to submit more proposals. However, connects are not required to use
the site or be hired for jobs.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.