If you're serious about landing better jobs on Upwork, timing and targeting are crucial. While Upwork has just introduced new job alerts for Freelancer Plus members, there's a smarter way to get ahead.
Upwork: Alerts are based on jobs you've already submitted proposals for. This means if your early proposals were random or experimental, Upwork may continue to recommend similar low-quality gigs.
Vollna: You control exactly which jobs you see. You set the filters: category, budget, keywords, client spend, and more. No guessing, no junk.
Upwork: The filters are limited. You can choose between hourly or fixed-price, and may set a minimum budget. That’s about it.
Vollna: Advanced filters allow you to customize job listings like a pro. Target only the clients and projects you really want.
Upwork: Notifications arrive via email or the mobile app. Desktop alerts are enabled by default, but they can lag.
Vollna: You receive real-time alerts through email, Telegram, Slack, webhooks, and more. Be the first to apply, even if you're not constantly checking Upwork.
Upwork: There are no integrations or exports. Just a list of jobs, and you're on your own.
Vollna: Integrate with your workflow. Export leads to Google Sheets, Notion, or your CRM. Automate follow-ups. Get a dashboard view of your agency’s pipeline.
Upwork: Yes, there are analytics, but they're limited. You might see how many proposals were sent or viewed, but this won’t help you improve or target better.
Vollna: You get full visibility into what works. Track proposal views, replies, ROI by category, cost per hire, and even how well your team or cover letters are performing. It’s actionable, not just data for the sake of data.
Upwork’s alerts are fine if you’re just starting out. But if you're serious about competing, winning better jobs, and avoiding wasted connects on the wrong posts, Vollna is the better choice.
It’s faster, smarter, and more customizable. It's built for freelancers who treat their Upwork account like a business.
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