🚀 How Proposal Boosting Works
Upwork’s Boosted Proposal feature lets eligible freelancers and agencies bid extra connects to secure one of four top spots in the client's proposal list. Boosting increases your visibility and significantly improves your chances of getting a reply.
ℹ️ Note: Boosting on Upwork requires additional connects on top of the regular proposal submission cost.
🎯 What Getmany Does
At Getmany, we boost only the highest-quality jobs based on our Getmany Score. Here's how it works:
When a job matches your set criteria and has a strong Getmany Score, we automatically boost your proposal using your fixed amount of connects.
We submit proposals immediately – often placing you first in the auction.
If you're the first to boost, your proposal appears at the very top of the list.
ℹ️ Note: Proposal rankings are dynamic. Other freelancers can outbid you, which may lower your position. While we can’t guarantee the top spot, our speed gives you a strong advantage early on.
⚙️ How to Set Up Boosting
📌 Where to Find It
Navigate to your Bidding Settings
Go to the Terms & Boosting section
Scroll down to access Proposal Boosting settings
🛠️ Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Set Fixed Boosting Connects
Choose how many connects to spend per boosted proposal.
ℹ️ Note: Getmany will always bid this fixed amount, regardless of other competitors’ bids.
Step 2: Set Daily Boosting Budget
Define the maximum number of connects you're willing to spend per day on boosting.
This helps you stay within budget and avoid overspending.
Step 3: Set Your Target Getmany Score
Choose the minimum Getmany Score a job must have for us to boost your proposal.
We only boost jobs with a score of 4 or higher.
You can manually adjust this from 4 to 5, but we recommend using score 4 to avoid missing great opportunities.
ℹ️ Note: Currently, Getmany calculates the score and handles boosting automatically. In the future, you'll be able to customize what's important to you in a job or client.
🧠 What is the Getmany Score
The Getmany Score is our unique algorithm that ranks Upwork jobs by quality and relevance based on your profile and preferences. You’ll see the score next to each job in your search results.
How It’s Calculated
We evaluate:
Job details (scope, budget, description quality)
Client’s profile (feedback, total spend, location)
The Getmany Score is also used to refine your Hiring Preferences and improve job search accuracy.
👉 Want to learn more? Check out ourIntroduction to Job Search Engine.
💡 Useful Tips for Smart Boosting
Consider using this proven strategy for optimal results:
When setting a fixed amount of connects, limit it to 3-5 connects per boosted proposal
Set your daily budget accordingly
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📊 50% of replies happen within the first hour of job posting
Getmany submits immediately, placing you among the first to be seen
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If you get a view or reply, you’ve gained traction at a minimal cost
If someone outbids you and your proposal falls outside the top 4, your extra connects are refunded (per Upwork policy)
🎯 Getmany helps you boost effectively and affordably – no need to overspend connects manually.
💬 Need Help?
Questions? Need assistance? Reach us at [email protected] – we're here for you!