Changing Your Visibility on Upwork

Introduction

Welcome to the world of freelancing on Upwork! It’s great to have you on board. Your question about changing visibility is essential, and the process is quite straightforward. This guide aims to walk you through the steps necessary.

Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s how you can manage your visibility settings on Upwork:

Step 1: Login to Upwork

First things first, make sure you are logged into your Upwork account since all account-related settings are accessible only after login.

Step 2: Go to My Profile

Once you are logged in, navigate to ‘My Profile’. You can usually find this at the top right corner of your Upwork homepage, clicking on your profile photo.

Step 3: Edit your profile

Find and click on the ‘Edit’ button, this should lead you into the profile editing mode, which allows you to make changes to your profile including visibility.

Step 4: Adjust visibility settings

Scroll down till you see a header for ‘Visibility’. Click on the ‘Edit’ button (pen icon) next to it. Now, you can select your preferred visibility option from the dropdown menu.

Step 5: Save changes

After you have changed your visibility, don’t forget to save the changes you have made. You can do this by clicking on the ‘Save’ button usually located at the top or bottom of the editing mode.

Visibility Options

You have the following options to set your profile visibility:

• Public: Your profile will be visible to everyone, including search engines like Google.
• Upwork Users: Only logged-in Upwork users can view your profile.
• Only Upwork Clients: Only clients looking for freelancers in your domain can see your profile.
• Private: Your profile will only be visible to clients you have already worked with and others you specifically share it with.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right visibility is essential in maximizing your opportunities. It’s often a good idea to keep your profile as public as possible to gain the most exposure. However, if you have privacy concerns or specific focusing areas, feel free to choose the one that suits you the best. Happy freelancing!