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Once I turned to Upwork, it probably took a day and a half to find the right person. I posted my job description and Upwork immediately suggested a few professionals that might be a good match.”

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upwork?

Upwork is the world’s work marketplace that connects businesses with independent talent from across the globe. We serve everyone from one-person startups to large, Fortune 100 enterprises with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. Our talent community earned over $3.8 billion on Upwork in 2022 across more than 10,000 skills in categories including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations. 

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What projects can be done on Upwork?

Virtually anything you can do on a computer can be done through Upwork.Freelancers in our marketplace can tackle a wide range of projects — big or small, one-off or repeat, individual or team-based. Whether you need a content writer for an SEO-friendly blog post, or your own software development team to build a mobile app or create a web portal, you’ll find talent on Upwork ready to support your business.

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How do I hire on Upwork?

After you’ve created your free account, you’ll answer a few simple questions about the role you want to fill, like what type of talent you need, specialized skills, budget, and terms. We’ll consolidate the details and share it with our network so the right talent can come to you. You’ll get qualified proposals within 24 hours. Meet the candidates you’re excited about, and hire as soon as you’re ready.

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What if I'm not happy with the results?

Most projects on Upwork get completed on time and as expected, but if needed, we’ll step in to offer help. If there’s a disagreement between you and your freelancer, we’ll provide dispute assistance and, if needed, connect you with arbitration to get to a final resolution.

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How does Upwork keep my team, work, and activity secure?

Upwork follows cutting-edge security and privacy best practices designed to provide a secure, reliable, and compliant talent marketplace for businesses of all sizes. Upwork meets stringent privacy and security industry certifications. We also view compliance with privacy laws as an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to keeping customer data private and safe.

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