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A milestone worth sharing!
I’m proud to have earned Top Rated Plus recognition on Upwork.
This achievement reflects years of delivering high-quality work, building long-term client relationships, and maintaining a strong track record.
Now, I’m bringing that same experience to Contra, helping businesses with SEO content, medical writing, legal content, technical documentation, and research-driven content strategies.
New platform. Same commitment to quality. 🚀
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When I moved from Upwork to Contra, I wasn’t sure whether I was making the right decision.
Now? I’m never going back.
Contra has given me more than a place to find work. It has connected me with clients who value my professional perspective, trust my expertise, and invest accordingly. It’s also given me visibility, community and the space to grow from an independent designer into a collaborative studio that’s continuing to expand.
So, if you’re just starting out on Contra, take this as your sign to keep going. Show up, share your work and give it time. You never know what it could grow into.
Wow...Thanks so much for this, Sydelle
I’m just starting out here and this has motivated me to do more.
Any tips on how to get better here, attract clients and all?
A few days ago, I shared my $10K milestone post here on Contra.
I honestly didn’t expect the response that followed.
10.5K+ views
85+ comments
22 upvotes ...and so many kind messages and congratulations. 🫶
It’s pretty crazy seeing a small milestone turn into this much support. And now we’re almost at 500 followers. 👀
Thank you to everyone who’s been following along, checking out my work, sending opportunities, or simply dropping a kind message.
Really appreciate it. ❤️ Next stop: 500. 🏁
I'd scan those 85+ comments for the same question coming up twice. That's probably your next post.
I’ve been taking on new projects for less than half of what I usually charge on Contra. Why?
Because I’ve been trying to understand the dynamics of the platform, especially the fundamental logic behind its “discovery score.”
For a long time, I turned down projects & inbound invites because they felt like an underpay. But I’m starting to look at it differently.
I’m essentially starting from 0 here on Contra. I have to build my way up, earn visibility, establish trust, collect the right kind of work, and eventually get back to the level I’m used to operating at.
I’ve done that before in my professional life. This time, I’m just learning how to do it on a new platform.
I'd only count the lower rate as an investment if those projects create something Contra actually scores, like a review or verified project. If they don't, half the fee is gone and the Discovery Score may stay right where it is.