Upwork Description
Upwork is a US freelance marketplace created in 2015 when Elance and oDesk combined under one brand. Businesses post projects or search profiles to hire freelancers for software development, design, writing, marketing, customer support, accounting and many other skills. Work can be paid hourly with time tracking or by fixed-price milestones, and payments are held in escrow until work is approved. Larger companies can use enterprise plans to manage many contractors. For freelancers, Upwork is a place to find clients, build a reputation and get paid. For affiliates, Upwork suits content about remote work, hiring, starting a freelance career and small business operations. The programme rewards referrals of new clients who spend on the platform. Fees apply to both clients and freelancers.
Some of Upwork's features
- Freelancers across hundreds of skills
- Hourly and fixed-price contracts
- Escrow payment protection
- Time tracking for hourly work
- Enterprise talent solutions
Upwork's Referral Program
Upwork's affiliate programme runs on Impact and is listed at up to $150 per new client, with a 30-day cookie. Payouts are made by ACH or PayPal. Commission usually depends on the new client's spending, so check the current qualification rules in Impact.
