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Let’s talk numbers: Contra vs. Upwork.
On Upwork, winning a high-ticket contract often requires a heavy investment in connects and a massive volume of pitches.
Contra feels like a totally different landscape—more focused on premium, independent expertise and direct matching. But I want to see what the actual data looks like across different niches.
If you are winning work here:
1️⃣ What is your proposal-to-win ratio? (e.g., 5 pitches = 1 win?)
2️⃣ Do you find that clients here respond faster than on traditional marketplaces?
Drop your experience in the comments. Let's help each other understand the landscape. 🤝
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So far, I haven't gotten a single lead organically. The work history on my Contra profile is just from some of my regular clients who I had pay me through the platform.
How about you? Have you had any luck?
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UI and the color scheme look 🔥 Where are you designing it?
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The core engine and all of these interactive features are fully functional right now, but I am still smoothing out the final rough edges. I am aiming for a public launch in about three weeks.
Where I need your help. I have three quick questions:
Where would you want to export your project blueprint, beyond Notion, Linear, or PDF?
What is the biggest headache you face right now when trying to explain your ideas to developers?
What feels missing? The blind spots are the most valuable to me right now.
Any feedback on new features, improvements, or things I should kill entirely would be hugely appreciated. Drop a comment below.
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