Stan Slavev, Top Rated Plus Freelancer

Boosted Proposals

Boosting helps my proposals be seen

Stanislav (Stan) Slavev is a long time user of Upwork, even before it was Upwork! He first started using Elance 10 years ago doing content creation and entrepreneurial work, including producing creative assets, videos and websites. In his decade on the platform, Stan has used almost every feature and add-on that Upwork offers. His mindset to explore new ways to be more effective and be shown to the client motivated him to use Boosted Proposals as soon as it became available.

"The thing with me is, if the platform gives me any way to perform better, to be more presentable to the client, or give me any leverage, I would consider using it,” said Stan.

He doesn’t want to miss an opportunity to connect with clients. When his Boosted Proposals appear at the top, he has the reassurance that clients are more likely to see it.

Using Boosted Proposals is a strategic move for Stan, and he does everything in his power to be visible by clients. The decision to boost his proposal is one of many areas where he invests, including custom videos, in an effort to make his proposal stand out.

“It’s very valuable that Upwork connects you with actual clients. It’s a reason that I started [using Upwork] and why I’ve always stuck with it. Specifically with Boosted Proposals, the leverage is a guarantee that I will get in front of clients. It gives me the power to decide if I want this leverage or not.

“It’s a consistent promise that a majority of my proposals would at least be seen.”

“I spend a lot of time writing the proposals and preparing them. I make custom videos telling clients how I see myself working with them…I make sure that even if there are already 10-15 proposals, I know mine would stand out.”

He’s seen that winning more projects helped build a reputation for the quality of his work. Boosting his proposals has contributed to his 100% Job Success Rate over the past year. This makes it a clear business decision to boost his proposal to use this advantage to reach clients.

"I've definitely seen progress with Boosted Proposals… I have leverage, close to guarantee, that I can reach clients. I consider it a business decision that I make that I use this leverage."

Ads is a big part of Stan’s experience on Upwork, and he is able to connect with and form a partnership with clients on unique projects.