What to Write in an Upwork Proposal (+ a free proposal template)

Upwork proposals... what are you supposed to include in them? I've sent over 250 proposals over the course of my time on Upwork, so in this video, let’s talk through the template I used to land Upwork jobs and I’ll wrap up the video with a few of my biggest lessons learned for writing Upwork proposals that actually land clients!
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[00:00] intro
[00:39] who cares about upwork proposals?
[01:21] upwork proposal template
[02:01] part 1: a snazzy intro
[02:40] part 2: the subtle brag
[04:20] part 3: call to action
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  • @devzdalisay313
    @devzdalisay313 Жыл бұрын

    I love the way you talk or the way you explain everything. Easy to understand just love it this is a great help also for me as a beginner in free lancing.

  • @malcolmstephenson556
    @malcolmstephenson5569 ай бұрын

    Verify nicely done! You even sold me on trying Upwork. So, you got yourself a new subscriber. Keep Rockin' Babe!

  • @thisaraharshana2168
    @thisaraharshana21686 ай бұрын

    Hi, recently I am up to this. I watched several videos but none of them could be compared with this video. Thank you very much. 😊

  • @user-jb9jr6nt4r
    @user-jb9jr6nt4r11 ай бұрын

    This is the best video I have ever seen I love that, that is very helpful for me as beginner on Upwork

  • @AndreaSumpter-qm3hf
    @AndreaSumpter-qm3hf2 ай бұрын

    I just want to say thank you for putting all the work you do into your content! I am a former HR assistant and I have been a stay at home mom the last five years. Now I'm trying to get into the freelance world and frankly I didn't know where to start. I have been binging your videos the last few weeks and I am truly grateful for the detailed advice you give!!

  • @Dan13Speed
    @Dan13Speed Жыл бұрын

    If we all use the same template, I think this is going to be a problem. Remember this is a numbers game. You may write 50 proposals before you land your first gig, and the more reviews you have the better your chances get. If English isn't your first language then you have a slight disadvantage, however, don't let that imtimitade you, this ia bastadized language that did not exist 1000 years. If your home country is one of those places that is always in the news for the wrong reason, don't worry about that, as there is nothing you can do to change that situation. Just remember that we have certain countries that are completely banned from Upwork due to sanctions. Anyways, I have learnt over the years, not to worry about things that you have no control over, and always give it your best. Watch out for scammers, as I have encountered alot of scam jobs on upwork lately, that target new freelancers. Anyways folks all the best.

  • @Mary20002

    @Mary20002

    4 ай бұрын

    You sound very inspiring, upbeat and positive. It’s obvious all of the road blocks you mentioned. However, I believe in God if it’s meant to be it will if not oh well. There’s other freelance avenues but to discourage people because you find that as a treat is not a strategy. I’ll give it a good try and if God wills it there’s nobody going to stop me…👎👎👎👎

  • @tupacca1281

    @tupacca1281

    Ай бұрын

    English has existed 2ince around 400 AD. To help you with the math, thats 1600 years. So I guess you're right. It did not "exist 1000 years". And that "bastadized" language is beautiful because it has faced challenges, near extinction, has borrowed and annexed, and then took over the world as the dominant language. I gotta stand up for English. No one shits on it for free on my watch.

  • @grouchyolddan
    @grouchyolddan7 ай бұрын

    thank god not another ai video but an actual useful informative and great channel/person to learn from :) thank you so much this is the best

  • @user-cq1cz1nb5y
    @user-cq1cz1nb5y11 ай бұрын

    It was very helpful! I am an absolute beginner on upwork and it helped me a lot.

  • @muhammadofei
    @muhammadofei4 ай бұрын

    Excellent video, I will use this and I am sure I will get a lot of work on upwork as I am new on there.

  • @currentfavs280
    @currentfavs280 Жыл бұрын

    oh I'd really love the way you are explaining and I can follow you're instructions well. Thank you!

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear that - glad it was helpful!

  • @mujerjane4422
    @mujerjane442211 ай бұрын

    Hi there! I'm just scrolling my KZread then i saw your channel. Im so absolutely admire how you deliver the topic about making upwork proposal. I am here because i want to learn more and im very eager to dig more in order to absorb every word what you say. I maybe a newbie but i am willing to understand and make a move to do my task if im given a chance to work at upwork. My only background is youtube university it may sound questioning but that is it. P.s. Hoping someone can proofread my grammar and i will be happy to hear my mistakes. 😊thanks

  • @endriaswondafrash9921
    @endriaswondafrash99213 ай бұрын

    Thank you my beauty, for your beautiful presentation on free lancer proposal writing ! Thank very much indeed ! help so many people online, please releases such videos

  • @nahidulfahim
    @nahidulfahim Жыл бұрын

    It's really helpful for the beginners and you are beautiful plus your way of talking is really hooking.

  • @creativedoings
    @creativedoings Жыл бұрын

    All your contents are so full of value... thank you sir, I can say from your videos, I've improved my chances of getting more projects to work, I will love to have the sample of your proposal Deya🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾

  • @LuciaPan
    @LuciaPan Жыл бұрын

    This is very helpful Deya! I feel so lucky to see your video! Thank you Deya.

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Lucia! :)

  • @martab.7463
    @martab.7463 Жыл бұрын

    It was very helpful! I am an absolute beginner on upwork and it helped me a lot to write my first proposal :)

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear that, Marta! :) Best of luck with your proposals.

  • @mobisolaonipede
    @mobisolaonipede Жыл бұрын

    This was beautiful!!!

  • @amjadawan4150
    @amjadawan4150 Жыл бұрын

    freelancing is aside. your cuteness was overloaded. keep growing. I will apply your tips further

  • @annebarboza
    @annebarboza Жыл бұрын

    I paused in the middle of the video just to say I admire the way you speak, if you have a podcast I would be listening to them every time I'm working

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Anne!!! That's such a nice compliment. Thank you so much.

  • @chriszep857
    @chriszep857 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This video is very helpful.

  • @shafaitahir4728
    @shafaitahir4728 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, i realized I've been writing so vague proposals.

  • @jayse5989
    @jayse5989Ай бұрын

    This has been really useful, I will try this out.

  • @HeadFullofDreams394
    @HeadFullofDreams394 Жыл бұрын

    I love your energy! I just recently signed up for UPWORK, I have zero experience and no training whatsoever, I have no idea where to start but I guess your video gave me new inspiration!

  • @Orewa_vlad

    @Orewa_vlad

    Жыл бұрын

    same haha

  • @RabbaniaChaudhry

    @RabbaniaChaudhry

    4 ай бұрын

    yup same. no idea where to start but eager to learn.

  • @Rana-yc6yt
    @Rana-yc6yt2 жыл бұрын

    Hey cutey pai Your way of explanation is pretty understandable. Pretty awesome

  • @NATURELOVER-ez2ij
    @NATURELOVER-ez2ij10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much ma'am. Such a creative cover letter..

  • @jenifferoliveira8827
    @jenifferoliveira88272 жыл бұрын

    Perfeito! Sempre trazendo conteúdo relevante. Obrigada por compartilhar, são ótimas dicas!

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jeniffer! :)

  • @weirdworld2486
    @weirdworld2486 Жыл бұрын

    I like your way of sitting🥰

  • @mosiur1050
    @mosiur1050 Жыл бұрын

    Your explanation is excellent like your face. Keep giving us best valuable content about upwork

  • @irinairinovna9230
    @irinairinovna9230 Жыл бұрын

    Your template is really great! Thanks!

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Irina! 🙂

  • @Rahmann_tech
    @Rahmann_tech2 ай бұрын

    This is really helpful and easily understandable for beginners

  • @swetaparikh4859
    @swetaparikh4859 Жыл бұрын

    Deya your content is just top notch.... Would request you to make some updated videos For eg AI related stuff like how your work with the help of AI and also some tutorials

  • @kyndoll5219
    @kyndoll52196 ай бұрын

    so so helpful! thanks Deya girl :)

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    6 ай бұрын

    thanks for watching!!

  • @letsgoviral777
    @letsgoviral7779 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Deya!

  • @haidersaba6526
    @haidersaba652611 ай бұрын

    Thank you so so much this was really really helpful honestly 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @bedbeard333
    @bedbeard33311 ай бұрын

    You did a very good job air-keyboarding!

  • @nicoleg.9190
    @nicoleg.9190 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips. I implemented them and my % of earning contracts on my submitted proposals has gone up in the 2 days since I watched your video.

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Nicole!!! Yay! I'm so happy to hear that.

  • @lairenmeitei6699

    @lairenmeitei6699

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MyNameIsDeya MADAM YOU ARE VERY LUCK GIRL , I HAVE 6 PROJECT DONE AND PAYING TIME ASKING ABOUT REFUNDABLE LINKING FEE $50 I HAVE NO MONEY STILL NOW HELP ME PLZ I WILL DONE UR PROJECT WITHIN 1 DAYS

  • @saifjakaria
    @saifjakaria Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this valuable information❤

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @zahuraalam2998
    @zahuraalam29982 жыл бұрын

    Wow best video on proposals thank you for the video 📹

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Zahura! Appreciate that.

  • @estherchisomochi8614
    @estherchisomochi86145 күн бұрын

    This is great 👍

  • @HeyitsMinzie
    @HeyitsMinzie Жыл бұрын

    This is very helpful! I am currently using this template so I am hoping I land a job soon! thanks!

  • @uroobaabid4416

    @uroobaabid4416

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ??

  • @HeyitsMinzie

    @HeyitsMinzie

    Жыл бұрын

    @@uroobaabid4416 Yes! It actually worked. I added my own style to it of course. I sent out 7 proposals and got a response from 2. I start Friday 😊

  • @uroobaabid4416

    @uroobaabid4416

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HeyitsMinzie I hope I start getting response too. I start from today

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    omg I' so happy to hear that!!! :)

  • @larafungaming3374

    @larafungaming3374

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@HeyitsMinzieWow congratulations 🎉

  • @user-un9kb6mo5r
    @user-un9kb6mo5r7 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @marjorietirante6547
    @marjorietirante654710 ай бұрын

    Mam i hope you can make video on how to make sample work experience in writing and also a portfolio in writing

  • @economis411
    @economis4119 ай бұрын

    great video to start, nice dress anyway

  • @malcolmstephenson556
    @malcolmstephenson5569 ай бұрын

    Curious - What would you estimate is typical response rate to proposal submittal. Maybe I should call it "Conversion rate?

  • @beyondknowledge4977
    @beyondknowledge49779 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @godwinolokor9372
    @godwinolokor93729 ай бұрын

    How did you get the client's name? I hardly see their names.

  • @dequeency5411
    @dequeency5411 Жыл бұрын

    Its great thanks

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that! You are so welcome!

  • @remotesaleschris
    @remotesaleschris11 ай бұрын

    What about attaching a workee profile, I find that helps

  • @afiaagyeiwaa2175
    @afiaagyeiwaa21759 ай бұрын

    I love straight to the point videos

  • @95muric
    @95muric4 ай бұрын

    Hi everyone. When we receive an order for UX/UI design from Upworkt, do we need to conduct an interview with the customer? Or can I receive an order simply by writing?

  • @rashadzzaman
    @rashadzzaman5 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @datinh3m
    @datinh3m Жыл бұрын

    what is software you using, i can write like you Deya?

  • @rochelleschlaud2420
    @rochelleschlaud24202 күн бұрын

    Deya! What do I do when I feel like I have to many proposals out at once? How do I tell myself that 50 clients aren’t all going to respond yes on the same day?

  • @HarisAslam89
    @HarisAslam89Ай бұрын

    Instead of submitting text proposal, what if I record a short video covering all his project's brief points and send it as attachment? Can a video proposal have a good impact than a text proposal? Will it be against Upwork terms & Conditions?

  • @PHPTechLife
    @PHPTechLife Жыл бұрын

    The proposal example you mentioned seems generic to me, do you hear about you focused proposals?

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! I did a quick search and a you-focused proposal seems really in line with what we're discussing in this video in terms of focusing on the client & what they're after. :) Or did you feel like anything was missing from this video?

  • @PHPTechLife

    @PHPTechLife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MyNameIsDeya I think the essence of our proposal should be, how we can help our clients to achieve their business goals. It doesn't matter how many degrees and experience we have because clients don't care. We are a stranger to them and if we do not address their unique needs they will jump to the next proposal. The only thing which matters is how you can help the client. Here are key points I think, we should consider while writing a proposal. 1) Did I read the job post properly? 2) Is this job relevant to me? Is this job perfectly match my Upwork profile? 3) In the first sentence, what should I write? so I could grab the client's attention instantly? 4) Do I have the relevant samples to show the client? 5) Never start your proposal with the I word because you have to be unique and most people start their proposal with the I word. When you address the client's unique requirements and craft the proposal accordingly then he/she will surely feel that you are a competent person and will give the confidence to hire you. I think that should be enough for writing a great proposal.

  • @itsmahis
    @itsmahis Жыл бұрын

    Is this proposal and the cover letter page are same

  • @SyedAzharBEC
    @SyedAzharBEC27 күн бұрын

    Hey Deya can men also enroll into your dbm bootcam or only women

  • @HullioGQ
    @HullioGQ Жыл бұрын

    I thought the Upwork Profile is your resume. Do you actually upload another resume with your proposal?

  • @pamelaihenatuoha2779
    @pamelaihenatuoha2779 Жыл бұрын

    The video was really helpful I must say. Kudos to you. Is it right to include one's phone number while writing a proposal?

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it depends & is a personal preference - I personally don't do it for freelancing gigs but I have seen it on some people's CVs/proposals.

  • @kaluuzoma8614

    @kaluuzoma8614

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't try that on Upwork. You'd get instantly banned

  • @misskairu8120
    @misskairu8120 Жыл бұрын

    Good Deya..I have a question. I don't have any work any work experience? How do I go about that. Thank you

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Hiya! I've got videos on how I got going with 0 work experience here - 1) kzread.info/dash/bejne/X3-cyNiImZysj84.html and 2) kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZuV09l7ntepnZs.html and 3) kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJufqrZwpbGwhs4.html Hope that helps!

  • @AregawiGebrehiwot-s4m
    @AregawiGebrehiwot-s4m22 күн бұрын

    Can you help Me to start Upwork because i am freshman to this platform

  • @akterhossain2325
    @akterhossain2325 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Aktar!

  • @shahmeercr
    @shahmeercr4 ай бұрын

    you talk so swiftly what do you eat

  • @AlmaAlma-ed9sz
    @AlmaAlma-ed9sz9 ай бұрын

    not help for me. sorry

  • @kompanetspro2116
    @kompanetspro2116 Жыл бұрын

    To write "my name..." is a useless thing. Your name is already written by Upwork. "I`d love to be your new...." - there is no sense in these words Clients don't care about this. It would be much better to go straight to the point at the start.

  • @MyNameIsDeya

    @MyNameIsDeya

    Жыл бұрын

    Heya! Feel free to update/edit the template however you see fit. :)

  • @jaybrown4444
    @jaybrown4444Ай бұрын

    This proposal sounds good but it's too long. No client is going to read all of this when they have 50 other proposals as well. Also, it's not a good idea for everyone to copy the same template. That would be ridiculous and Upwork will slowly look into things and penalize those who have the same proposal template. I've seen it happen to friends on the site. This is a bad idea guys! There is no one-size-fits-all template. It's a numbers game and clients usually work with freelancers that have the skills they're looking for and have short and precise proposals, with a resume, portfolio, and sometimes references.

  • @iliutacristian8322
    @iliutacristian8322Ай бұрын

    This is much too long; nobody cares where you worked or for how many years. If you want to include this information, do it in your profile description. The proposal should be short and concise. All that matters is what you can do for the client. Period.

  • @azryzaky1781
    @azryzaky178110 ай бұрын

    Hello Daya, I need your help. Please let me know is there any way to contact you. I have sent more than 20 proposals and I haven't heard back from client. Let me know why this happens. I'm Doing Data Entry and Virtual Assistant related tasks. heared

  • @RolandAkor

    @RolandAkor

    9 ай бұрын

    I hope to practice so I become a good proposal writer. How do I contact you if need be?