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How to Message a Freelancer on Upwork

Hello and congratulations on starting your journey on Upwork!

Interacting with freelancers or with potential clients is an essential part of this platform and it’s quite simple. Today, I’ll guide you through this process step by step.

Steps to Message a Freelancer on Upwork

Step One: Locate the freelancer

• Start on the homepage after you’ve logged in to your account.
• Find the ‘Search bar’ at the top of the page.
• Enter the name of the freelancer you’re looking for, and hit the ‘Search button’

Step Two: Message the freelancer

• Select the right freelancer from the search results.
• Upon landing on their profile, find and click on the “Message” button.
• Here you can directly write and send your message.

Note: Only clients can initiate a conversation, freelancers cannot immediately contact a client without first receiving a message or job invitation. Please also consider the terms of service and use proper behaviour when communicating within Upwork.

Best Practices for Messaging on Upwork

There are also a few best practices that can help you establish a good connection with a freelancer or potential client.

• Always be professional. Remember this is a business interaction.
• Clearly outline the job requirements or any queries you might have.
• Ensure your message is clear, concise and error-free. Good grammar and spelling show respect to the reader.
• Reply promptly. Effective communication is key to building a good working relationship.

Hope this answer is helpful. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!

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