How to Become an Upwork Social Media Manager in 2024 - Beginners Guide

[@JoshBurnsTech]

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare skl.sh/joshburnstech05231 CHAPTERS ► 00:00 - Earn $434 per day from home ► 00:37 - What is Social Media Management (SMM)? ► 01:44 - Common SMM tasks ► 02:36 - How to learn Social Media Management ► 04:48 - How much money $$$ you can make as a Social Media Manager ► 06:33 - SMM Upwork profile tips (from USA) ► 09:58 - SMM Upwork freelancer (from India) ► 12:10 - How much money $$$ in my first year on Upwork ► 12:23 - How to find social media manager jobs on Upwork ► 13:07 - How to get 5-star reviews on Upwork ► 15:34 - Upwork Connects update :) ► 16:44 - How to save your social media manager job searches ► 18:57 - Be really active in your job search ► 19:36 - ONE CLIENT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

[@alwaysbrillant10]

I've gotten my Skillshare 1 month subscription. Thanks 😊

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@alwaysbrillant10 You're very welcome!

[@Dailyfall1]

Hi Josh, I have been learning trading for so long using a demo account, but my problem now is lack of funds😢😢. Hope you see this post. I have screenshot this post Incase this works oh God! 🙏🙏.

[@sportingarenatv7495]

Thank you for sharing please how can I build my portfolio has a social media in 2024

[@gdj777]

These strategies really apply to any Upwork hustle I would say.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

They really do! 🔥🔥🔥 I used the same strategies on my own Upwork profile, proposals, portfolio, job search, etc.

[@ruthadetayo708]

Came from Twitter! For the first time in yearsss, I watched a full 20min vid without skipping a thing

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Happy to hear that! And thanks for letting me know that you came from Twitter. 😁

[@shawnkummer]

Hi Josh - what software are you using to create your screen capture and create your videos? Thanks and enjoy your videos.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

OBS, which is free! obsproject.com/

[@shawnkummer]

@@JoshBurnsTech nice thanks for this!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@shawnkummer You're welcome!

[@SolariaEsoterica]

Hi Josh, I keep applying for jobs on upwork and they accept and want to interview me outside of the platform. They are obviously scammers. The thing is that I spend money buying connects and I spend a lot of time applying for jobs. Can you please make a video about how to avoid scammer job posts? I know all the obvious telltale signs but it just keeps happening and I'm getting really disheartened.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hey, I'm sorry to hear that! Can you paste some links to these jobs below? That way I can take a look at them.

[@SolariaEsoterica]

@@JoshBurnsTech yeah.. I will tomorrow for sure

[@AnsafP]

@@SolariaEsoterica been a month. Send the links buddy.

[@dotpenji]

Great insight into social media management! What's the most effective strategy for a beginner to land their first social media management job on Upwork?

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Definitely focus on the 3Ps, profile, portfolio, and proposals. For more help on these, checkout this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJSud5d8bNWBqsk

[@markanthonymanayan2136]

This online job opportunity sounds promising, especially for those looking to earn from home. Thanks for sharing the details, love it!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@markanthonymanayan2136 You're very welcome!

[@smoothUxx]

Hello, As I was a begginer at upwork I lose all of my connects now i cannot send proposal also i don't have money to buy membership. Please help me 😢

[@JoshBurnsTech]

What are you looking for help with? I recommend that you be more selective with the job you bid on if you can't afford to buy more connects.

[@ornchamplin-hx9bd]

I have watched many vedios for social media management which should include organic growth no one teach abt it indepth

[@asantamzid]

Hi Josh, I've a question pls answer me- is it important to keep up 2 specialized profile title keyword in the Main profile title for optimization? what's the best way to get more invite? thank you

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hey! If you have more than one specific skill then definitely use specialized profiles. It will help you rank different profiles rather than combining everything in one profile.

[@asantamzid]

@@JoshBurnsTech Hi, thank you for your reply & advice. Actually, I want to know, suppose On my main profile title has "WordPress & E-commerce Expert" and I have a specialized profile about "Mailchimp Email Marketing Expert " Do I have to put Mailchimp Keyword in my Main profile title or just will have it on the specialized profile title? Thank you🥰

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@asantamzid Good question! No, you don't have to include the skill on both profiles. However, if it's one of your popular skills (in titles of your jobs) then you could include it on both profiles. Especially since it appears that the skill relates to both profiles.

[@asantamzid]

@@JoshBurnsTech Got it now! thank you so much!❤

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@asantamzid You're very welcome!

[@N1s_k0]

Great tips, thank you!

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're very welcome!

[@gobinda-qm8ix]

If 434$ per month. I am happy with that also 😊

[@JoshBurnsTech]

😁

[@vinoe__7473]

I have some doubts, clear it Anna😢

[@upworkcoach]

Hey, your advice is pretty cool! Thanks a bunch for that.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You're welcome!

[@upworkcoach]

@@JoshBurnsTech I am really impressed by your tips.

[@MartHustle]

Thank you josh, can you give the spec of your gaming laptop? Thanks

[@JoshBurnsTech]

You’re welcome! Here’s the one that I currently have (in my video). But I’m planning to get a MacBook next. Only downside to this laptop is battery life. The battery only lasted a couple of years. Alienware - 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 - 512GB Solid State Drive - Silver

[@MartHustle]

@@JoshBurnsTech thank you, if you’d go for mac, make sure you go for 16 inches and pro so you can enjoy your editing, i have 14 inch and editing was very hard because its small. Am trying to get a nice gaming pc that have a long life and fast with editing because I multitask alot. Am looking out for RTX 3060 and 12 gen gaming pc though. Thanks so much

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@MartHustle I actually have a PC that I built myself and I use it for work/editing. I mainly use my laptop for screen recording KZbin videos and when traveling. You can see my setup here (it has slightly changed, but the PC build is still accurate). kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2W1YpydfZV5eck

[@MartHustle]

@@JoshBurnsTech this is amazing, one day I would have a setup more than that. Thank you josh.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@MartHustle You're very welcome!

[@alwaysbrillant10]

Very informative 👏

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thank you! 😀

[@jonykausar9907]

Really very informative video...

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Really glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@angeloangelo5397]

😂​@@JoshBurnsTech

[@divyavenkat9416]

Hai josh I'm from india

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hey!

[@hhmcricketers]

Interested ❤

[@mrhack1921]

Hey dude thanks for your amazing content so i want to learn facebook ads its in demand to be a freelancer ?

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hey! I would recommend researching facebook ad freelancers in your geographic area. This section of the video shows you how to do it 5:07

[@urvpatel2003]

Is there any college degree required to earn money from upwork?

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Nope

[@arshbae]

Hello josh, need help, am in love with 'writing jobs' unfortunately, i created an account but didn't get a single task to do.thank you.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Hey! I recommend watching the videos in this playlist. I share everything that's worked for me on Upwork. kzbin.info/aero/PL2RRbYdV_lUSJ_9B0EqnITq_KaS1PlGSE

[@aarav34590]

I have just started watching and am a huge admirer of your work. But before I watch the entire video, for God's sake, promise that this is not a regular video that won't work. You said it doesn't need experience, and I am hoping for a smooth process to actually earn money. I am ready to work hard, but I want to ensure that this will work. Please confirm it 🙌 ( i love this type of video )"

[@JoshBurnsTech]

I wouldn't have posted this video if it wasn't possible. 👍

[@aarav34590]

Holy fuck 😯 , it's about social media manager and i am social media manager, does a 3 job as a social media manager, and currently searching freelance work on upwork and on fiverr for social media manager, this video is coming on the right time, so thankful 🙏💕

[@aarav34590]

@@JoshBurnsTech thanks for reply and i am social media manager BTW, can i ask you just one question, i am doubting that social media manager role can easily replace in future and anyone can do it this job, can you please make it clear that social media manager has great potential in future, i am really struggling on upwork and fiverr for my social media manager work

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@aarav34590 I personally know social media managers on Upwork who make really great money. Checkout 5:07 to get inspiration from really successful social media mangers on Upwork.

[@aarav34590]

@@JoshBurnsTech great video, it give so much confident, i am sure i can definitely get my first job on upwork, but i am doing one mistake that - i only applied payment verified job, now watching this video i realize how i am making this big mistake, can be apply on unverified payment method Josh?

[@shivinunitholi2493]

SMM requires "NO EXPERIENCE" you say and then you mention about a big list of skill sets required for which Im sure clients will ask for proof of work. Then why such clickbaity title? Also 434 dollars per day? Wonder which client is paying SMM that much especially when they want cheap labor done these days by outsourcing these things for like 5 or 7 dollars per hour.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

1. You don't need to work for a company to learn how to do those tasks. I personally know self-taught SMMs who got started with no "real world" experience. 2. It sounds like you left this comment before watching 4:49

[@shivinunitholi2493]

@@JoshBurnsTech First of, no client is gonna hire you and pay you big bucks without you showing "real-world experience" in your portfolio. Also, I did watch the full video and you have only shared screenshots of a handful of SMMs who are charging like 40-70 dollars but those folks Im sure have huge experience in the given area of specialization. That really does not add up to 434 dollars/day for anyone who'd want to start offering SMM services on platforms like Upwork. And anyway, you will have to pay from your pockets as a newbie on Upwork to buy more connects in order to send more proposals to get that first client as you only get 13 free connects for an entire month.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

​@@shivinunitholi2493 There are many other ways to gain experience without working full-time or part-time for a company. If you watched the video, you would know that. There are many ways to build a portfolio. You're right, I did only show a few freelancers because the video would have been over an hour if I went though all of the high paid SMMs on Upwork. Regarding connects, yes a lot of new freelancers waste connects. That's why it's important that you understand how to find the best jobs and opportunities. Again, something else that I showed how to do in this video. The truth is, new freelancers make life changing money on Upwork all the time. But freelancing is not for everyone. It takes a lot of discipline and work to build a consistent client base. Either way, thanks for sharing your opinion and perspective. I appreciate feedback, both positive and negative.

[@shivinunitholi2493]

@@JoshBurnsTech I've tried content writing service on Upwork and have tried all so called "expert opinion" on how to write personalized proposals. I had only one client reach out over the last 18 months. Despite having a 5 star review I had no other client revert offering me any work. Also you're being too presumptive when you say newbies waste connects. There are jobs that cost you 8 connects. Now that you have only 13 free connects for a whole month, you might be able to apply only for 2-3 jobs in one month. How is that considered "wasting connects"? Lets get real. Newbies find it super difficult to make money on Upwork. I say that from first hand experience. The handful few who make money on Upwork do not represent the majority. Its good to be practical than selling dreams online.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@shivinunitholi2493 Like I said before, I personally know numerous new freelancers are are making great money on Upwork. The cost of the freelancer plus membership (80 connects per month) or buying connects is still more than worth it if you consider the time and cost involved with finding non-platform clients. After building a reputation on the platform then clients start coming to you. But, freelancing isn't for everyone. I wish you the best in your future endeavors. 👍

[@VisionaryRaj]

Hello sir i am a graphic designer freelancer Ineed clients

[@stoeger-media]

5:35

[@MuhammadQasim-yv4lv]

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[@JoshBurnsTech]

❤❤❤ Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@adrianshah4715]

@JoshBurns Tech huge fan from nepal.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it! 😁

[@adrianshah4715]

@@JoshBurnsTech as I'm beginner in up work. How to find clients.

[@JoshBurnsTech]

@@adrianshah4715 Watch the video that I recommend at the end of this video.