Level Up Your Upwork Success: Vollna's Latest Features for Smarter Bidding

Smart Connects Management: Your New Bidding Superpower

💡 Connects Visibility & Analytics

One of the most requested features is finally here: you can now see exactly how many Connects each job requires before placing a bid. But we didn't stop there. We've introduced a game-changing metric: "Connects per Reply."

This new analytics feature shows you the average number of Connects you spend to get a client response. Think of it as your bidding ROI calculator. Are you spending too many Connects on high-competition projects? Or perhaps you've found a sweet spot in a particular niche? Now you'll know.

Making Data-Driven Decisions

By combining Connects required per job with your Connects per Reply statistics, you can:

• Identify which project types give you the best return on your Connects investment
• Optimize your bidding strategy based on hard data
• Make informed decisions about when to use Connects on higher-cost proposals

Advanced Filtering: Your Path to Perfect Projects

Enterprise & Premium Opportunities

We've added specialized filters for:

• Upwork Enterprise Clients: Target companies known for larger budgets and long-term relationships
• Featured Jobs: Quick access to premium positions that often have higher visibility and better engagement rates

Location-Specific Targeting

New location filters help you focus on markets where you have a competitive advantage:

• US-Only Projects: Perfect for US-based freelancers or those targeting the American market
• UK-Only Projects: Ideal for UK freelancers or those specializing in British markets

Refined Search Capabilities

Our new Advanced Search Mode gives you unprecedented control over your job search:

• Field-Specific Search: Target keywords in titles, descriptions, or required skills separately
• Job Success Score Requirements: Match projects to your profile strength
• Screening Questions Filter: Choose whether to see projects with or without pre-screening questions

Team & Agency Enhancements

Webhook Integration

For our Teams & Agencies users, we've added webhook support to our notification system. This powerful feature enables:

• Real-time project notifications integrated directly into your workflow
• Automated lead management
• Seamless connection with your existing tools and CRM systems

Best Practices: Making the Most of These Features

1. Optimize Your Connects Strategy

• Use the Connects Required filter to focus on projects within your preferred Connects investment range
• Monitor your Connects per Reply metric for different project types
• Adjust your bidding strategy based on response rates

2. Create Custom Filter Combinations

Try these powerful filter combinations:

• Enterprise clients + Your niche keywords
• Featured jobs + Location-specific requirements
• High Job Success Score requirements + No screening questions

3. Automate Your Workflow

For agency users:

• Set up webhook notifications for instant alerts
• Integrate with your CRM for streamlined lead management
• Use advanced filters to distribute opportunities among team members

Looking Ahead

These updates represent our commitment to helping freelancers and agencies succeed on Upwork. By providing deeper insights into Connects usage and more precise filtering options, we're giving you the tools to make every bid count.