Portfolios are vital for design and creative professionals to demonstrate their skills and expertise to clients and also to create a brand for themselves. That’s why we’re introducing the Portfolio Wizard, a simple, flexible customization tool that provides a better way for freelancers to showcase their work. Read Full Article
More homes and better infrastructure may help urban areas in the short term. In a recent commentary for Quartz at Work, Upwork CEO Stephane Kasriel explained why he believes a sustainable future lies in a different direction. Read Full Article
In this Q&A; with Upwork, Cara Bedford, director of marketing at CompuVision, shares how she disrupted the traditional mindset of her colleagues to make working with freelancers part of their culture: "Every desk has a simple sheet that asks 'What can I Upwork today?' to encourage people to think about projects they can get freelancer help with." Read Full Article
Working remotely grants professionals unprecedented freedom from traditional corporate restraints. However, if you’re looking to maximize your remote opportunities and want to be seen as a credible expert in your field, it’s important that you don’t become so distracted by the freedom of remote work that you forego presenting yourself like the professional you are. Read Full Article
Growth. Innovation. Scale. These are all things that executives strive to achieve, whether they’re bootstrapping a startup or leading a 30-year-old enterprise. And forward-looking leaders are approaching them with a new lens. Here are three noteworthy articles that address how leaders are carving a path for innovation. Read Full Article
Business leaders say teams that want to start working with freelancers should “just get started”: keep your first project simple and engage a freelancer with the skills you need. But how can you find that talent on Upwork? These three posts from Upwork’s Hiring Headquarters will help get your project moving forward in no time. Read Full Article
The future of work is unfolding before us as higher education also undergoes a modern renovation. Are they on the same path? Both are on a clear and quick path through the fourth industrial revolution…but are they on the same path? Read Full Article
New research by Willis Towers Watson indicates that organizations recognize the urgent need to attract the right digital talent in order to transform their business and drive results. Learn more about what organizations can do to address that challenge. Read Full Article
Freelancers are creating the life they want, but they may face doubts about their income, their quality of life, and the opportunities available. New data from a survey of U.S. freelance knowledge workers shows that many beliefs about freelancing are little more than myths. Read Full Article
Upwork is investing in better tools for clients and agencies like you to find each other. We’re starting at the top of the funnel by rolling out an enhanced agency profile. Read Full Article
Martyna Klukowska-Chapman started organizing Upwork Huddles in Cape Town to meet other freelancers and get tips on how they have grown their freelancing businesses. She quickly learned that Huddles are a great way to do that! Learn more about her experience as a Huddle host. Read Full Article
Upwork will soon replace the old client account types with four new membership plans that will allow businesses to choose the best features to suit their needs. Here's an overview of the new plans and pricing. Read Full Article
When a team starts to discuss how to create a public API (application programming interface) to link their software to other popular programs, one question often comes up: should the team use SOAP or REST? Let’s take a closer look at these two API styles. Read Full Article
How can we respond to changes in the way we work and increased automation? As these articles explore, we can choose to adapt, set our own boundaries, and leverage technology in order to pursue the opportunities we want most. Read Full Article
Everything from data-driven marketing campaigns to automated business workflows and sprawling app ecosystems relies on a hidden network of APIs (application programming interfaces). Let’s take a closer look at what APIs are and how they work. Read Full Article
A slow site can have a direct impact on your bottom line: If users and bots take off before it loads, your other efforts to build a site that converts won’t have the impact you’re aiming for. Here are four ideas to help you fine-tune your page load speed. Read Full Article
A lot of brands are jostling for attention from your customers. Whether you get your message out via mobile, video, or virtual reality, here are five things to consider first that will help guide the rest of your campaign. Read Full Article
Access to skills and talent scarcity are the biggest challenges for hiring managers. A growing number of companies are finding that skilled expertise through digital platforms like Upwork, which is driving up demand for a wide variety of skills. Is your freelance business ready to compete? Read Full Article
The inaugural Work Without Limits New York Summit challenged leaders to meet the future head-on by adapting to new models of work that embrace freelance expertise, remote work, and the agility of flexible teams. Here are some of the summit's highlights. Read Full Article
As you build your business on Upwork, you learn what it takes to create a profile that stands out, write an eye-catching proposal, and build a successful portfolio. But how do you decide which projects to pursue in the first place? Here are four tips to help you take a critical eye to the projects you consider and spot a great job post before you submit a proposal. Read Full Article
For the first few months of 2019, demand for skills related to L&D; (learning and development), automation, and urban planning soared on Upwork. Read Full Article
Many freelancers on Upwork have world-class skills and expertise that enable them to build the business they want in order to pursue the opportunities they choose. Upwork’s new ad campaign, which launched today in New York City’s Times Square, features 14 top freelancers and agencies on Upwork. Read Full Article
Voice search is everywhere and it offers a lot of new opportunities for freelancers—particularly marketers and developers. Here's an overview with a few ideas to help you get started. Read Full Article
We’re always looking for ways to maximize our time at work and home—especially as the world of work continues to evolve and we must reskill to stay relevant. Here are three standout articles that address top trends and provide unique points of view on the world of work. Read Full Article
Think you've wrapped up your taxes for 2018? Be sure to check whether you should make tax payments during the coming year. Missing payments could result in interest charges and penalties—not to mention an unexpected tax bill. Read Full Article
