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| SEO Tutorial - oDesk is now Upwork |
Dear oDeskers,
Together we’ve redefined how
people work. What you do every day on oDesk used to be called “the future of
work,” but it’s rapidly becoming the norm. We know 90% of US businesses hire
independent professionals and they are ready to find more talent online.
I’m thrilled to announce that we
have relaunched oDesk as Upwork. Upwork is a new name, and also a new platform
for connecting businesses with talented professionals, faster and more easily
than ever before. And, in the coming months, we will focus on four areas of
innovation:
- Faster hiring. To accelerate hiring, we’re making it easier for freelancers to update their availability and for businesses to find, interview and select freelancers who are ready to work right away.
- Better collaboration. We’re making work simpler and more productive. A new messaging experience will include chat and video, plug into your favorite services, and organize conversations into chat rooms. Plus, you’ll be able to communicate with your teams through native Android and iPhone apps.
- Larger teams. Shared team workspaces will make it easier for multiple freelancers and clients to collaborate. Businesses can create and engage large freelance teams quickly, safely, and in compliance with Upwork Enterprise.
- Professional growth. Upwork will be a platform where independent professionals can thrive. With access to work history stats, the ability to earn Top Rated status and information on high-demand skills, freelancers will have the tools to get more and better jobs.
oDesk is now Upwork. You can begin
experiencing the new platform today by going to upwork.com. You’ll see familiar
oDesk functionality and your existing profile, with a new mobile-friendly and
simplified design. A new Upwork Messenger app is now also available for
download on Android and iPhone. And, don’t miss the Hiring Headquarters, our
new destination for ideas and inspiration to help you get more work done
faster.
You may also be wondering about
the new name. With an exciting and limitless future in mind, we chose Upwork to
better convey our vision and represent our current and future community. It’s a
name that inspires us and we hope it will inspire you as well.
We’ll continue to share our
progress towards this vision, and look forward to creating more success for
your business than ever before. I’m excited to step into the CEO position at
Upwork, and I invite you to join in the conversation to find answers to your
questions. If you have feedback for us or have questions about our new platform
check out these FAQs or we’d love to hear from you at upwork-info@odesk.com.
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