Morgan Overholt offers advice about the freelancing platform Upwork
Hi, I’m Morgan. I’m an Expert Vetted freelancer who has earned over $500,000 on the Upwork platform since joining 2017. I’m also a self described fan-girl and Upwork evangelist. Upwork has changed my life in ways that I never imagined possible. And I largely credit the Upwork platform, which continues to make up about half … Read More
There are currently a couple of different ways to increase your hourly rate as a freelancer on Upwork. First, I will walk you through the official method recommended by Upwork. After that, I’ll share a slightly more unconventional method (that I personally use) and the rationale behind it. But before we begin, there are a … Read More
As someone who has earned over $500,000 on the Upwork platform, one of the questions I am asked most often is: “But what about those Upwork fees!?” Upwork’s fee structure seems to be one of the biggest hangups for freelancers interested in signing up for the platform. But as you can see from my profile, … Read More
Editor’s Note: The following is a guest-contributed article by Top-Rated Plus Upwork freelancer Emmanuel I. With a population of about 211.4 million people, Nigeria is the most populated Black nation on the planet. However, living conditions in most parts of the country can be less than ideal, with rising unemployment levels and a dwindling middle … Read More
A couple of years ago, I found myself in need of a little extra help around the ‘virtual office’ and decided to begin searching for a new “intermediate-level” freelance graphic designer. Read Also: Can you make good money on Upwork? How I made $500,000 in 4 years I had a lot of expectations about what … Read More
Over the years, I have had the honor of being interviewed on variety of podcasts to speak about Upwork, freelancing and small business. Below, you will find a list of my favorite podcasts and interviews, with links to the episodes in which I appeared, along with a short blurb about each. While you’re at it, … Read More
Badges are highly sought after due to the many benefits including decreased Upwork fees and priority access to top clients. Most Upwork Badges will automatically appear on a freelancer’s profile within 48-hours of meeting the respective requirements of each. Although an invite may also be sent out via email. The four badges are: Rising Talent, … Read More
You may find yourself asking: “Now what?” and “How do I convince this client to hire me?” The internet is often full of obvious advice and clickbait on the topic of how to accept and ace Upwork interviews. This is not going to be one of those articles. This article is going to contain real … Read More
If you’re like me, you often get fed up with the plethora of generic Upwork articles out there about “how to get more reviews on Upwork”. Usually these articles are full of obvious and unhelpful advice like: be professional, meet your deadlines and focus on a great customer experience. And while those things are all … Read More
Are you new to Upwork or having trouble landing that first job? In this article, I will walk you through the exact strategies that I used in the early days of my own Upwork career to land my first few jobs on the platform. Topics covered include: How long it should take to win your … Read More