Build a profile people trust
Before giving you a mission, a client looks at your profile for a few seconds. They look for one thing only: proof that you will do the work properly and on time.
A clear photo and title
A sharp photo of your face, from the front, on a plain background. No logo, no group photo: the client wants to know who they are talking to.
Your title says what you do for the client, not just your job: “English-to-French translation for e-commerce sites” rather than “Translator”.
A client-focused introduction
- First sentence: the problem you solve for them.
- Then: your specific skills, the tools you master, the languages you speak.
- Next: how you work (turnaround, number of revisions, availability given your time zone).
- Proofread: a mistake in a writer’s or translator’s profile costs missions.
Samples rather than promises
Three to five samples are worth more than a long list of skills. With no clients yet, make them for yourself: a logo for an imaginary company, the translation of a public article, a website mock-up.
Never show a client’s work without their consent, nor anyone else’s work: platforms close accounts for plagiarism.
Verify your account and take the tests
Get your identity and payment method verified when you sign up: many clients skip unverified profiles, and verification sometimes takes several days.
Some platforms offer tests (language, tools) shown on your profile, or require an entry test. Take the ones that match the missions you are aiming for.
Stay honest
Do not make up a degree, experience or country of residence. Platforms verify identity, and a closed account means losing pending earnings. A modest but accurate profile inspires more trust than an inflated one.