In my proposals, I prioritize these four key points: Problem identification, Experience and Credibility, Client-centric questions, and a Personal touch.
Upwork Job Post 🗓️
The Proposal 📝
Proposal Breakdown 🧱
I. Problem Identification: The proposal begins by addressing the website’s slow speed and poor user experience. This immediately connects with clients, as I have demonstrated an understanding of their problem.
2. Experience and Credibility: I highlighted my experience working with various types of businesses, which can instill confidence in their ability to trust my ability to handle different website requirements.
Section 2 ✌️
3. Client-Centric Approach: The questions posed to the client demonstrate a focus on understanding their specific needs and goals. This can make the client feel valued and involved in the process.
⚠️ Note: This section is optional and totally dependent on whether the job post said anything about the deliverables or not… In our case with the job post, it doesn’t, hence this section.
I typically ask 3 questions that most definitely gets you a response from the client, centered around the job post; in this case I chose to ask:
1. What the Website Goals were
2. User Experience Goals
3. Specific Areas of Focus for optimisation
Personal Touch ✨
Personal Touch: The closing remarks, including the friendly tone and the “standing by to help” offer, can create a sense of personal connection and availability, leaving a lasting impression on the client.
Note
This approach works for any type of job post. You just need to:
- Identify the problem to be fixed.
- Talk briefly about your experience and credibility.
- Ask client-centric questions if necessary.
- Add your personal touch.
Don’t bore the clients out with essays. Keep it short and straight to the point. This isn’t an English competition. Use words the client can understand, and use punctuations too.
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