Hi all! Fresh joiner in here! I get clients from UpWork. Any tips on where to find $35/hr contracts? Or what industry to specialize? Thanks!

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There are hundreds of $35/hr. contracts on Upwork in many different industries for all kinds of clients. It’s a question of what skills and knowledge can you offer the client? What samples do you have? Are you a AD or CW? A videographer or producer? If you’d like any help or advice, you can DM me.

I’m a Top-Rated Plus talent on Upwork and happy to help. (I’m also a client on the site.)

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Welcome!! I would focus on tech, crypto and finance. Those are the big payers

Also, make sure you have a portfolio that reflects the industries mentioned above! You can write your own blogs and copy samples

What are you charging now? I've been on Upwork since it was oDesk, and I've steadily raised my rates over the years. Had to build up my portfolio and Upwork ratings to get to that point, but now I'm at $75/hr. I don't get a ton of work on there (most of my clients are word of mouth and have been with me for years), but when I do get bites, I already know they're willing to pay me what I'm worth.

I’m at $95/hr. but I need to raise my rates. However, I’ll probably wait until next year. I’m on a freelance contract until October, so I am not doing a lot on Upwork right now.

I have one steady client whom I’ve worked with for 4.5 years, so he’s at $85/hr. with only a 5% fee. I write all of his websites and everything else that he needs to be written. Awesome client.

He is definitely a dream client - he’s a “serial entrepreneur,” so I’m always writing, revising or adding to his websites or writing marketing campaigns for something. I’ve also written letters for him to colleges, the board of education, utility companies, and people who owe him money. (Not stuff that will win awards, but it’s easy money, so I’m happy to take it!🤣)

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