How to build your business with Upwork

The Freelance Economy for Companies Part 2 Lead Gen & Sales – Upwork Edition

May 7, 2020/in /by Kim Merritt

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Day 1 - Introduction & Developing a Strategy

Introduction to Part 2 How to Use Upwork For Lead Gen and Sales 3 minutes

Kim Merritt welcomes you to the Freelance Economy course Part 2, for companies interested in using Upwork as a lead generation and sales tool.

Basics of Upwork for Lead Gen 5 minutes

We discuss the basics of how the Upwork system works, including hourly vs fixed-price projects, payment protection, costs, and fees.

Plotting, Planning, and Developing a Strategy for Lead Gen 2 minutes

Introduction to creating a strategy for your freelancing business.

Freelancer Defining Four Question 1: What Are Your Income Goals for Lead Gen? 2.5 minutes

Answer questions to determine how much money you need to make freelancing.

Freelancer Defining Four Question 2: What Freelancing Activities Are You Going To Do for Lead Gen 1.75 minutes

Browse the 3,500 categories and skills in Upwork to help you decide what freelancing activities you're going to do.

Freelancer Defining Four Question 3: What’s Your Experience Level for Lead Gen 1.75 minutes

Answer these questions to help you determine what experience level you 'll list in your profile.

Freelancer Defining Four Question 4: Who Is Your Competition And What Are They for Lead Gen? 7.25 minutes

Research your competition on Upwork. See what other freelancers with your skill set are doing.

Day 2 - Building Your Upwork Profile

Gathering Information For Your Upwork Application For Lead Gen 2 minutes

Learn what information you need to pull together, before starting to fill out your Upwork application.

Employment, Education & Certifications For Lead Gen 2 minutes

We'll go over your education history, employment history, and any certifications you hold, to get ready to fill out your Upwork application.

Profile Picture For Lead Gen 1.5 minutes

Learn what type of a picture to use for your profile.

Profile Title For Lead Gen 2.75 minutes

Learn how to write your profile title. Time to be creative and use those keywords.

Profile Overview For Lead Gen 4 minutes

Learn the secrets to writing a profile overview that will get you jobs.

Portfolios For Lead Gen 2.5 minutes

Learn the importance of a portfolio and how to put one together, even when you're just starting out.

Introduction Video For Lead Gen 3.5 minutes

Learn how to make an introduction video for your Upwork profile.

Business Email And Domain Registration For Lead Gen 3.5 minutes

Upwork wants to see serious freelancers on their system. A business email says you're serious. Learn about domain registration and using a business email.

Day 3 - Opening Your Upwork Account

Secrets To Getting Your Upwork For Lead Gen Application Approved The First Time 3.25 minutes

Upwork gets over 10,000 applications a day and they don't approve all of them. Learn how to improve your odds to get yours approved the first time you apply.

Opening Your Upwork Account For Lead Gen 9 minutes

A step-by-step on how to fill out your Upwork application.

Getting Your Upwork Profile For Lead Gen to 100% Complete 4 minutes

You need a profile that is 100% complete in Upwork. In this video, you'll learn what can be used to get you there.

Upwork Account For Lead Gen User Settings 6.5 minutes

We'll walk through all the user settings for your Upwork account including: membership, connects, contact info, tax info, my profile, profile settings, get paid, my teams, connected services, password and security, identity verification, and notification settings.

Introduction to Walkthrough Of The Upwork System For Lead Gen 1 minute

An introduction to the walkthrough videos.

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