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How to start your upwork without client

Suggestions you need to know

  1. Profile Overhaul: Ensure your profile is client-focused rather than self-focused. Highlight how you can solve problems for clients rather than simply listing your skills and experience.

  2. Learning from Others: Consider taking courses or researching successful freelancers’ profiles, particularly in sales copywriting, to understand how to appeal to potential clients.

  3. Rate Adjustment: Initially, you may need to lower your rates to attract your first few jobs. Once you have some positive feedback and a stronger presence on the platform, you can gradually increase your rates.

  4. Work Examples: You don’t need to have previous clients on Upwork to showcase your work. Create and upload examples of what you can deliver, even if they are hypothetical projects.

  5. Proposals and Cover Letters: Customize your proposals and cover letters for each job. Focus on the client’s needs and how you can meet them, and always include a clear call to action.

  6. Persistence and Feedback: It’s common not to get hired immediately. Use any rejections as learning opportunities by asking clients why they chose someone else and use that feedback to improve.

  7. Target Smaller Jobs: Initially, focus on smaller jobs that you can complete quickly to build up your job history and client reviews.

hints

made sure that you customized every cover letter focused on the client and their frustrations.
showed them you was motivated and excited to work together.
showed them examples of the work that you could do for them.
gave them a super-clear next step to take if they wanted to work with you.

cover letter checklist

  • use client’s name
  • focus on client
  • frustrations
  • motivated and excited
  • use work examples
  • clear next step
  • use P.S. and industry

cover letter example

Subject: Excited About Your Shopify Project!

Hi Jane,

I’m really excited about the chance to jump into your project! Finding the right Shopify developer isn’t easy—you need someone skilled, eager to collaborate, and trustworthy enough to get it right the first time. And that’s exactly what I aim to be.

I prefer working with a smaller circle of clients because it allows me to focus on building long-term relationships. This means we can work together not just on this project, but on future ones as well, growing and adapting together.

I’m always on my toes, learning new skills and tackling challenges head-on, so I can bring the latest and greatest solutions to your business.

If you’re looking for someone committed, who can take the stress off your hands and help you nail this project, let’s talk!

Just drop me a message on Upwork, and we can set up a 45-minute chat to really get into the details of what you need.

This call will be great for making sure we click and that I’m the right fit for bringing your vision to life.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

P.S. I did some homework on your business, and I must say, I’m impressed! There’s a huge opportunity here to make your website a total sales magnet. Can’t wait to share my thoughts with you during our chat!

Cheers, [Your Name]