How to work at Upwork or Former Odesk and Earn Money?

What kind of work can I get done?

Anything that can be done on a computer – from web and mobile programming to graphic design – can be done on Upwork. Freelance experts can tackle a range of projects:
  • Big or small
  • Short or ongoing
  • Individual or team-based
Whether you need a writer to knock out a 500-word blog post or a full-fledged software development team to support your business, our tools and the expert freelancers in our marketplace can accommodate.

How do I hire the right freelancer?

Start by writing a clear and concise job post.
Each freelancer submits a cover letter and link to their Upwork profile covering:
  • Skills, experience and portfolios
  • Client feedback
  • Language and communication skills
You'll get applications from independent professionals and receive our personalized recommendations within minutes. From there, just interview your strongest candidates and hire your favorite.

 

How do payments work?

Pay your freelancer per hour or per project, whichever you choose. For hourly projects, the freelancer bills you once a week, and we'll send a secure payment to your freelancer. For fixed-price projects, we'll release funds to your freelancer after they meet pre-set milestones. In either case, you're covered by Upwork Payment Protection, assuring that you only pay for work you approve.
All payments go through our secure system. Choose from the following billing methods:
  • Credit card
  • PayPal
  • Bank account
When we send your payments to the freelancer, we deduct a 10% fee from the rate they charge you. For example, if you pay your freelancer $20, they earn $18 and we receive $2.
 

How do I know I'm protected?

Enjoy peace of mind with systems designed to provide a safe and trusted workplace, including:
Work Diary. This tool captures snapshots of your freelancer's screen every 10 minutes, helping to verify that on hourly jobs, work has been completed as invoiced.
Payment Protection. Upwork Payment Protection assures you that you pay only for work you've approved.
Dispute Resolution. If an issue ever should arise, we have programs to help fix the situation.

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