How to Get UpWork Clients (2020 And Beyond) (Udemy.com)
Learn how to create a successful online freelancing career using UpWork through bulletproof personal branding
Created by: Christine McLean Lewis
Last updated June 2020
What you will learn
- How to identify the right UpWork client
- How to revamp your UpWork profile for the best results
- Key features to look out for when applying to UpWork jobs
- The elements of a strong UpWork proposal
- How to get repeat UpWork clients
How it compares
Against the other 150 rated Udemy courses in Entrepreneurship on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 32% of them
- Reviews295#90 of 151 by number of reviews
- Length3 hoursshorter than 52% of them
- Last updatedJune 2020earlier than 75% of them
Course Description
This course is for those who are serious about taking a 360 degree approach to UpWork freelance success. Writing a good proposal isn’t the only thing that you need to consider, although that’s one of the things discussed in this course. If you want your online freelancing business to grow, you should consider leveraging all aspects of UpWork while building a strong online presence off the platform. A strong online presence will help you direct more clients to your UpWork profile. That equals more UpWork jobs and money in your pocket!
You’ve probably been struggling with securing clients on UpWork, especially since competition is rife. There are approximately 12 million freelancers on UpWork. Therefore, you’re probably competing with hundreds of thousands of freelancers in your category. What makes the problem even more real is that freelancers no longer get 50 free connects in the free plan. Connects now have to be purchased and you don’t want to waste money buying connects if you aren’t getting any jobs. The only way to stand out in a sea of competitors is to understand how to effectively brand yourself both on and off UpWork.
That’s what makes this course different. Not only is it specifically tailored to explaining how to utilize the most recent UpWork features, it also starts by helping you understand how personal branding can help you achieve lasting UpWork success. This is a course specifically designed to help you build an online freelancing career on UpWork in this uncertain world.
You will learn how to:
Create a personal brand statement
Use your personal brand statement to identify your ideal UpWork client
Use LinkedIn for brand promotion
Create a strong General profile
Create a strong Specialised profile
Find the right jobs
Create a strong proposal
Get repeat clients
It’s time to connect with potential clients and get more work on UpWork.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
295 Reviews
Christine McLean Lewis
How Can You Transform Your Skill Into an Online Freelance Career?
There is a secret to earning money online using freelancing. What began as a side hustle for me in 2013 has evolved into a full-time work from home career. My journey began on Elance, now called UpWork, and I have spent the past 7 years honing my craft and formalizing my freelance writing business, CEM Writing Services.
If I could do it, you can do it too! I realize that my 7 years of growth have provided me with a wealth of knowledge on attracting and retaining clients. These years have also taught me how to merge content marketing with an innate writing ability.
My courses aren't limited to writers. Anyone who wants to learn how to build a successful online freelancing career can benefit from the knowledge I share. Join me on this journey as I help you succeed in online freelancing.
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Reviews
By Anna Snider on 8/18/2025
Started this course back in 2020 and have come back to review and finish up. Loved the information and the clarity of the presentations. Looking forward to implementing this teaching in my UpWork profile and career.
By Odewole Babatunde Samson on 10/12/2024
I really enjoyed every part of the tutorials. It was a nice experience
By Dimitri Ken Djamen on 6/16/2023
I learned everything I was looking for. Thanks to this course, I now understand why I had so little success when I tried Upwork the first time. The lecturer goes into all the details step by step, with a combination of experience and knowledge.
By Mariama Ani on 8/10/2022
This course came just when I was almost giving up on having the right attitude towards my work and creation of my Upwork profile. The tutor has been very clear in her teachings. I would recommend her to anyone going through an uneasy feeling about having the right Upwork or website creation.
By Osondu-amaechi Joy Ndidi on 8/9/2022
It's indeed a good match for my branding
By Ugwu Emmanuel Olisaemeka on 5/6/2022
The course was awesome and I'm looking forward to making use of it
By Sewak Singh on 4/27/2022
Hello, I'm a Freelance Web Designer and Developer, I'm specialized in WordPress. Although Christine's Personal Brand Statement and Buyer Persona are different than mine. But I really love this course and found it truly useful for any freelancer, who wants to start working on the UpWork platform. Thank You! Christine.
By Robert Tetteh on 4/5/2022
This course has helped me shape my upwork portfolio to something I am proud of. Looking forward to adding some testimonials about jobs that i hope to get.
By Faruq Bakre on 2/27/2022
I have learned so much about how to improve my Upwork profile and how to submit winning proposals. I also love that she included sections about creating a personal brand, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile. Thank you so much for this course.
By Paschal Ifeanyi on 2/21/2022
Christine took out time to explain every step you should take to succeed at Upwork in clear and simple detailed video demonstrating the do's and don'ts for each step. Thank you Christine
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