Tips
How to Get Work on Workana and Other Freelance Platforms
Updated: October 23, 2026 · WorkIsThere
Winning your first project is the hardest part. These tips work for Workana, for WorkIsThere and for any platform where clients choose between proposals.
Quick answer
To get freelance work: complete your profile with a photo and portfolio, only apply to projects that fit, write short, personalized proposals, start with competitive prices and ask for a rating after every job.
1. A Profile That Inspires Trust
Use a real photo, a headline that says exactly what you do ("WordPress and WooCommerce Developer" instead of "Programmer") and a description focused on the results you get for your clients. Add 5 to 10 specific skills and work samples.
2. Personalized Proposals
A good proposal is short and answers what the client asked for:
- First line: show that you read the project.
- How you would do it, in 3 or 4 concrete steps.
- A similar job you have done.
- A clear price and deadline, and a question to start the conversation.
3. Choose Carefully Where to Apply
When proposals are limited, every one counts. Prioritize recent projects with few proposals that match your skills 100%. On WorkIsThere you get 4 proposals per week and earn 2 permanent ones for each finished job: winning projects gives you more opportunities.
4. Your First Ratings
Your first reviews are worth gold. Take small projects you can deliver quickly and very well, communicate often and ask the client to rate you when you close.
5. Don't Depend on a Single Platform
Having a profile on several platforms multiplies your opportunities. On WorkIsThere, creating your profile and applying is free, and what you earn is 100% yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get work on Workana?
Is it hard to get work on Workana?
At first, yes, because of the competition and the lack of ratings. A complete profile, personalized proposals and small projects help you get started.
How much should I charge on my first project?
How much should I charge on my first project?
A competitive but fair price: look at the budgets of similar projects and position yourself in the low-to-mid range until you have ratings.
Where can I find freelance work for free?
Where can I find freelance work for free?
On WorkIsThere, creating your profile, applying and getting paid is free: there are no commissions or paid plans.