Natural-language Upwork freelancer search and export tool
Provide a more specific search interface for Upwork freelancers, allowing users to describe hiring criteria in natural language and export matching profiles.
online BOTH Product / E-commerce
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — Forget Big Apps. These Tiny Tools Are Making Millions at 18:14
Problem: Upwork's general search is insufficiently specific for users with detailed requirements about location, experience, ratings, and earnings.
For: Agencies, recruiters, and startup founders that hire freelancers.
Examples
- A user could request Ukrainian mobile developers with at least five years of experience, a 4.8-star rating, and $50,000 in earnings; suggested pricing is $100 per month.
Soon you can unlock the full business plan.
Behind this: 10 build steps · 1 tool and how each is used · how to validate demand · 3 things the video never answers.
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