Freelancing on platforms like Upwork can feel liberating—and overwhelming all at the same time. You set your hours, choose your clients, and manage your projects. The freedom is exciting, but without a structured routine, it’s easy to get off track, miss deadlines, or burn out. The good news? […]
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Mastering Upwork’s Time Tracker: A Freelancer’s Guide to Getting Paid Safely
One of the biggest challenges freelancers face on platforms like Upwork is making sure they get paid fairly and on time. While strong communication and quality work are key to client relationships, the way you track your time can make or break your freelancing success. That’s where the Upwork Time […]
Read MoreStop Waiting for Reviews: How to Confidently Ask Clients on Upwork
If you’ve been freelancing on Upwork for a while, you already understand how crucial client reviews are. They’re more than just kind words—they represent your reputation, your credibility, and often determine whether a potential client will pick you over another freelancer. But here’s the tricky part: while most clients […]
Read MoreScope Creep
Scope Creep: Manage Change without Losing Clients If you’ve ever worked on a freelance or consulting project, chances are you’ve encountered scope creep. It’s that moment when a client asks, “Can you just add this one little thing?” or when requirements seem to shift after the project is already underway. […]
Read MoreWhat to Do When You’re Not Getting Hired on Upwork
If you’ve been applying for jobs on Upwork and hearing nothing but crickets, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most frustrating experiences for new — and even seasoned — freelancers. But here’s the good news: in most cases, not getting hired isn’t a sign that you’re not good […]
Read MorePasskeys for Freelancers: A Simpler, Safer Future for Logins
If you’ve been online lately, you might have noticed something new when logging into certain websites: an invitation to create a passkey instead of entering your usual password. For freelancers juggling multiple accounts across client platforms, tools, and financial services, this could be a game changer — but only if […]
Read MoreUsing ChatGPT to Improve Your Upwork Proposals
If you’ve been freelancing on Upwork for a while—or even just starting out—you know the proposal is everything. It’s your first impression. Your digital handshake. And often, it’s the crucial moment that determines whether you land the job or get passed over. The challenge? Writing a compelling proposal requires […]
Read MoreHandling Rejection on Upwork: A Freelancer’s Guide to Staying Resilient
Rejection is one of the hardest parts of freelancing, especially on competitive platforms like Upwork. You put time into crafting proposals, only to be met with silence—or worse, you land a project and get dropped halfway through. If you’ve gone through this, you’re not alone. More importantly, it’s not a […]
Read MoreFreelance Burnout: Signs, Solutions, and Preventions By Patty Thompson
Freelancing provides many benefits—freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to do meaningful work on your own terms. However, those advantages come with a common challenge that’s often ignored: burnout. As freelancers, we wear all the hats. We’re the marketing team, the billing department, the customer service rep, and the talent. […]
Read MoreWhen to Say No: Turning Down Job Offers
Gracefully on Upwork by: Patty Thompson Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Owner RPT Virtual Services, LLC As freelancers, especially those new to platforms like Upwork, we often feel we need to say “yes” to every opportunity that comes our way. After all, isn’t that how we build momentum, land more clients, […]
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