Spent ~$728 on Upwork in 2024 for fees, yielding 229 proposals, 50 interviews, and 5 hires — roughly $145 per acquisition. How do your numbers compare?
Hey everyone, I find it really intriguing to see these numbers in action. I’ve dabbled with similar paid strategies on Upwork, and while my spend has varied, I always wonder about the balance between volume and quality of proposals. Your numbers made me curious: did you adjust your targeting or proposal style over time, or was it more of a consistent strategy? I’m particularly interested in hearing if anyone else has experimented with tweaking their approach based on campaign performance. Also, do you think the fee structure itself is holding back some freelancers or inspiring them to innovate? Would love to hear your thoughts!
I have experimented with various targeting adjustments on Upwork, and my results also reveal that the conversion from interview to hire is the most unpredictable part of the process. While I have seen similar acquisition costs, in my case refining the proposal content and strategic bidding has helped in slightly reducing the cost per hire. I found that tailoring proposals to better match client requirements not only raised my interview rate but also improved overall project satisfaction. A systematic, data-informed approach has proved essential in making the most of every dollar spent on acquisition.
hey all, i’ve had a simlar spend on upwork but ended up with 4 hires so roughly $150 apiece. ive tried a coppel tweaks in my propsoals, but results r still radom. anyone else dealin w/ this balnce?
I have experimented with budget allocations and negotiating proposal approaches to trim down acquisition costs. I noticed that refining my proposal’s structure and deliberately focusing on specific project requirements improved my conversion rate. Adjusting the content to prioritize clarity and relevance reduced the number of interviews that were irrelevant, which in turn helped manage overall spending. While my budget per hire remains in a similar ballpark, my experience suggests that targeting the right clients and persistent tweaking of the proposal format can lead to a more efficient use of funds without a drastic drop in hiring numbers.
Hey everyone, really interesting thread here! I’ve been testing the waters on Upwork too, and while my numbers aren’t an exact match to the ones mentioned, it seems like the conversion from proposal to interview really plays havoc with the overall budget. I started experimenting with slight variations in my proposal tone and even shifted my target niche a bit, hoping that a more tailored approach might reduce acquisition cost even if it means fewer proposals overall. I also played around with some A/B testing ideas – sending two slightly different versions of my proposals to similar job posts – and the feedback has been pretty insightful, though no silver bullet yet. I’m curious, has anyone else tried multipronged experiments or maybe found a completely new angle that improved the final hiring rate? It’d be great to compare notes and maybe even identify some common factors that tip the scales. What’s been your latest experiment in tweaking your approach?