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What Is UpWork Bidding?

Last updated on December 27, 2022 @ 9:44 am

Upwork Bidding is a process where you can search and find work opportunities that match your skills and then boosting your proposals by bidding using your additional connects.

You can then submit the boosted proposal to the client with your price and terms. If the client accepts your proposal, you’re then hired and can start working!

Boosting your proposal to put it at the top of the client’s proposal list.

Freelancers can boost proposals on Upwork with Connects by placing a bid. You’ll use connects as a freelancer to reach out to clients and let them know you’re interested in their projects. You can bid as many as you can with your connects.

You have a better chance of getting the job you want when you can be first in line for exciting projects. The more connects you use, the higher your proposal will be placed in the client’s proposal list. 2. Boost your proposal.

How’s the process?

Search

You come across a job posting that perfectly matches your qualifications and experience.1. Seach for a job fitting to your skills and qualification

Determine

You can bid to strengthen your proposal if you truly value the job. Clients will still receive your proposal without it because it is always optional. The bidding table displays other freelancers’ bids to aid in your decision-making.2. Bidding Table

Bid

Enter the maximum amount of Connects you’re willing to invest in a boosted proposal in order to secure one of the top slots. In addition to Connects’ usual request for a proposal, this bid cost will also be included.3. Bid to the top of Client's Proposal List.

Check Bidding Results

Upwork will emphasize your proposal to the client by placing it in the top three places and adding a “Boosted” icon with a blue lightning bolt if you’ve bid more than other freelancers have. The label and blue lightning bolt on your proposal will be deleted if you are outbid, and it will also move lower on the list.4. Example of Boosted and Outbidded ProposalsYou cannot boost a proposal for the same job position after the auction closes after seven days or upon first hire, whichever occurs first.

PRO TIP: Upwork bidding is a process whereby freelancers can place bids on projects that they are interested in. This can be a great way to get work, but it can also be a risky proposition. If you are not careful, you could end up spending a lot of time and money on a project that you will not get paid for.

Once you’ve been hired for a project, be sure to deliver quality work and communicate with your client regularly. If you do a great job, you’re likely to get repeat business from that client. And as your portfolio grows, so will your reputation as a top-notch freelancer.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.