My Simple Hack to Find What’s Trending on Upwork

Here’s what I do ⤵️

I type my skill (e.g., “Data Entry ”) in the search bar…

Then switch to Talent → filter by Top Rated freelancers.

Now I go through their profiles one by one. Scroll their recent jobs. You’ll start spotting patterns.

In my case, I kept seeing:

“Topical Authority Roadmap” 😍

Turns out, one freelancer had a dedicated gig for it.

👌 So I made one too.

Optimized my profile with the same keywords.

Boom, leads started showing up.

Try it & if you have any secrets do share..

Tips for Freelancers 📱

⏺ If you want to earn higher rates, build real expertise, and focus on urgent or complex projects, clients pay more for specialized skills and quick solutions.

⏺For steady, long-term income, trust and strong relationships matter most. Deliver great work, communicate well, and aim for ongoing contracts.

⏺If you take on simple tasks, highlight how fast and efficient you are. Many clients value speed and reliability just as much as skills.

This chart helps freelancers see what to emphasize in their profiles and proposals, so they attract the right clients and align their strengths with what the market needs.

Proven Strategies to Succeed on Upwork📱

Upwork is a very challenging platform, but there are proven strategies you must use to improve your chances of success. Most people simply join Upwork, buy connects, and start sending proposals without doing any research or preparing their profile. This is why many proposals either go unnoticed or are ignored. If you don't address the key areas of your profile, you'll keep wasting connects. However, if you're patient enough to follow through.

✅1. HAVE A STANDOUT PROFILE PHOTO

Your Upwork profile photo is essential. Use a clean, professional headshot with a smile and a plain background (white or yellow). You should appear likable and approachable.

✅2. ADD A SPECIALIZED PROFILE TO YOUR PAGE.

Specialized profiles enhance your visibility in search results, allow for more tags, and highlight your niche expertise. This makes your profile more relevant to specific clients.

✅3. START WITH A LOWER HOURLY RATE.
Begin with a competitive rate (e.g., $10/hour) to attract clients, gather reviews, and build credibility. Don't worry about high pay initially; focus on earning trust.

✅4. REQUEST TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST CLIENTS OUTSIDE UPWORK

Request LinkedIn-verified testimonials from clients you've worked with outside Upwork. These serve as social proof and help build trust in the absence of Upwork reviews.

✅5. ADD UP TO 4 ATTRACTIVE VISUAL PORTFOLIO ITEMS.

Upload four strong, visually appealing portfolio pieces with detailed descriptions and relevant tags. Even if you're a beginner, showcase your best sample works.

Hey folks 👋

I just got a project offer on Upwork, but I’m looking to outsource it — if you’re great with Excel dashboards, hit me up!
📝 Project:
Build a simple, clean, and dynamic Excel dashboard based on daily performance data that’s entered manually.
What it involves:
One sheet per employee with daily metrics like:
SO & SQ Total
Number of Orders
1180 Calls
Quotes Follow-Up (Yes/No)
Oldest Missing PO Date
Orders Missing POs
Refusals
Refusals Completed (Yes/No)
Special Orders
Create a dashboard that updates as new data is entered (no automation or live feeds needed)
Include weekly/monthly rollups
Show composite scores
Compare employees, filter by date, test scenarios
Design should be clean, user-friendly, and easy to maintain
You should be good at:
Excel formulas & logic
Pivot tables, slicers, and dynamic charts
Creating dashboards that look good and make sense
Explaining your setup so we can keep it going internally
If this sounds like your thing, DM me with a quick draft or sample something to show you're the right fit.
Looking to get this moving ASAP

Hey Freelancer!🫡

Passive income ≠ Passive effort.

Let’s go! 💰👩‍💻

✅ We’re Hiring a TikTok Video Content Creator!

Do you love making short, engaging videos and have a knack for storytelling? We’re looking for a creative person to help us make high-quality TikTok videos focused on Upwork tips, freelancing hacks, and motivational content.

📌 What you’ll be doing:

Creating short TikTok videos (45–60 seconds)

Designing eye-catching visuals with a clean, professional look

Writing catchy captions and adding on-screen text

Using trending sounds and music in a smart, relevant way


📝 Topics will include:

🔤Building a strong Upwork profile

🔤Writing proposals that get noticed

🔤Freelancing tips & growth strategies

🔤Common mistakes freelancers make (and how to avoid them)

🔤Success stories and inspiring content


📥 Interested? Here's how to apply:

Share some examples of your past TikTok or short-form video work

📧 Send your portfolio to @honelegn19