You’re probably doing these… And Upwork could BAN you for it

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#1.) Offering to do Free Work For Clients

If a client asks you to do any work for free, say no. It violates Upwork’s TOS and even if it’s a small test the client asks you to complete for free, Upwork could ban you.

I have a friend who was banned from Upwork after earning over $30,000 because he offered a free trial to a potential client.

Instead, simply inform the client that it breaks Upwork’s TOS and tell them to fund a small contract. Then tell them that the funds won’t be released to you unless they approve of your work.

#2.) Sending Contact Info to Clients

You can’t send contact info to clients unless you’ve already signed a contract with them on Upwork.

No emails

No phone numbers

No external zoom meetings.

This includes sending them anything that contains your contact info. Such as a google drive link with your portfolio, which also includes a way to contact you.

If you want to schedule a meeting with a client, you can use Upwork’s integration with Zoom. (see image attached).

#3.) Plugging External Tools into Your Upwork Account

There are sites that automate the proposal applying process, these can get you banned from Upwork and are not worth the risk.

Upwork doesn’t allow for ANY external plug ins.

Avoid these things and you’ll safely close clients on Upwork.

Cheers,

Nico

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