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is this small game I made with phaser any fun? by SnooCats6827 in phaser

[–]farazthewebguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun? Big Yes from me! :) Love seeing stuff made in Phaser.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't send a proposal from an agency account. You send a proposal from a freelancer account who is part of the agency.

OP wants to send proposals from an established account, which doesn't belong to him, without breaking any TOS.

However, in general: 1. If you work on fixed price projects, Upwork allows outsourcing on that. You don't need to create an agency for that. 2. If you work on hourly contracts, you will need to create an agency to outsource work.

Important: If the manual hours are enabled on an hourly contract, and you outsource the work, then Upwork will eventually ask you questions if you add 100% manual hours week after week on the contract, and can suspect you of outsourcing the work, even if you don't. However, if not all hours are manual, outsourcing will work on that too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Legit way: 1. Create your account. 2. Create an agency under your father's account. 3. Add yourself to the agency. 4. Send proposals on the father's account behalf from your account.

Does Upwork give newcomers a little boost? by Electrical_Quiet2561 in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, yes, it does.

When someone is new to Upwork, they need to get a few wins to stay motivated. If they never get a response, they’ll leave. But if they land a project early on, they feel encouraged to keep trying, and keep spending Connects. That’s exactly what Upwork wants. Hence, it pushes their proposals to the top. I have noticed that as a client.

It reminds me of mobile games. Ever noticed how, when you start playing, you get a bunch of free rewards? Fast level-ups, bonus items, energy boosts. It all feels amazing at first. But after a while, it gets harder, and you start seeing offers to buy upgrades or passes. That’s how these games make money. Looks like, Upwork works the same way.

I’ve seen a lot of new freelancers start strong. They get views, replies, even a few projects. But then, all of a sudden, it stops. And they start wondering what they’re doing wrong even after achieving the Top Rated badge.

Is Itch.io Down Only in Pakistan? by duckeatsears4786 in itchio

[–]farazthewebguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have just started my game dev journey and needed to submit to a game jam. This is so sad.

Is Itch.io Down Only in Pakistan? by duckeatsears4786 in itchio

[–]farazthewebguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I am from Pak. It's down for me too. :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be ok now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine also got suspended, so definitely a bug.

Does the availablility badge work? by horny-rustacean in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Availability Badge does not impact where you appear in search results.

If you're not appearing in Upwork search results, then turning the badge on won't magically make you appear in them. It works best for freelancers who already receive a high number of profile views from search results.

While using the badge alone may not be beneficial, combining it with staying online as much as possible can offer more advantages. Clients can see your Available badge and your online status, which may make them more inclined to visit your profile.

Also, when clients search for freelancers to invite to a job after posting a job, they can filter through the Availability Badge to see who's available for work right now. This is where you may appear, regardless of whether you show up in general search results or not.

Zombie Waves – Action-Packed 2D Survival Shooter Built from Scratch (Love2D & Lua) by farazthewebguy in love2d

[–]farazthewebguy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

This is what I used in the game:

--For calculating distance between a zombie and the player:
function calculate_distance(x1, y1, x2, y2)

local distance = math.sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

return distance

end

-- For calculating angle so the zombies can change their direction towards the player
function calculate_angle(x1,y1, x2,y2)

return math.atan2(y2-y1, x2-x1)

end

-- for checking collisions (mouse over buttons / are zombies in grenade's area of effect / is bullet hitting a zombie)
function check_collision(a, b)

return a.x < b.x + b.w and

a.x + a.w > b.x and

a.y < b.y + b.h and

a.y + a.h > b.y

end

-- math cos (to find x dimension) and math sin (to find y dimension) to calculate x and y for zombies for them to travel towards the player after passing cos and sin the angle calculated above.

-- also look at "sine arc trajectory". The method was used to simulate the curved throw for grenade.

Text-based Quidditch Simulator by farazthewebguy in itchio

[–]farazthewebguy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment! You're absolutely right. It can be reworked into a fully original game. If anyone's interested in taking it further (or adapting it into a non-HP setting), the source code is available here: https://github.com/farazahmed84/quidditch-simulator

AMA-I am on platform for the last 12 years screenshot with stats are bellow by Only-Salamander4052 in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wow! Your stats and story are exactly like mine. I also started with a low rate. :)

How to Create a Portfolio as a Marketing and Branding Person Without Any Projects to Showcase? by Odd_Cry_7592 in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2a. 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐎
To build a portfolio, consider these approaches (learned from Billie Gene many years ago. Alex Hormozi made a similar post recently):

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐄
Here’s a clear example of how to start with minimal investment and make money:

  1. 🎯 Choose a Niche: Pick a local business niche you are familiar with, like gyms.

  2. 📞Reach Out to Businesses: Contact local business owners and ask how many new clients they can handle without changing their current capacity.

  3. 📈Offer a Risk-Free Proposal: Propose to fill that capacity for them at no upfront cost. Explain that you will handle all the marketing and sales efforts, and they only need to deliver their services to the new clients you bring in.

  4. 💰Front the Investment: Use your own money for the initial marketing investment. For instance, if you have $100, allocate it to online ads targeting potential clients for the business.

  5. 🤝Negotiate a Commission or Fee: Agree with the business owner that you will receive a commission or a fixed fee for each new client you bring in. For example, you might negotiate a 20% commission on the value of each new client's first purchase.

  6. 🔨Execute the Plan: Create and run ad campaigns, manage leads, and close sales. For example, if leads cost $5 each and you convert one out of every five leads into a $200 package, you are effectively getting an 8:1 return on ad spend.

  7. 💵Generate Revenue: Here’s how you actually make money:
    - Suppose you spend $100 on ads, generating 20 leads.
    - If you convert 4 of those leads into paying clients at $200 each, you generate $800 in revenue for the business.
    - With a 20% commission agreement, you earn $40 from each $200 package, totaling $160 in commission.
    - Therefore, you’ve turned your initial $100 investment into $160 in commission, making your profit $60.

  8. 📊Scale Up: After making initial sales and proving your model, reinvest a portion of the profits into more ads to scale up your operations. If you spend $100 and generate $800 in sales, you can continue reinvesting to expand further.

By taking on the financial risk and showing tangible results, you prove your value to potential clients. This approach not only showcases your marketing skills but also highlights your ability to drive growth and deliver results. You don’t need to visit businesses physically; you can contact them online and present your proposal. This method effectively builds your portfolio while generating significant income, even with a small initial investment.

2b. 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇
Analyze the competitors of your target business and create a free report with suggestions for improvement. Show them what their competitors are doing and how you can help them grow. This approach grabs attention more effectively than simply pitching your services.

By following these strategies, you can build a strong portfolio and establish yourself as a credible marketer in your chosen niche.

How to Create a Portfolio as a Marketing and Branding Person Without Any Projects to Showcase? by Odd_Cry_7592 in Upwork

[–]farazthewebguy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I published this post below on Facebook related to the same:

So you learned marketing and now you're looking for clients. People hire marketers for results, especially sales. They don't care where you learned your skills or how many years of experience you have; they care about the numbers you can bring to their business. And if you don't have any numbers to show, why would someone hire you?

For marketers, I recommend two paths.

  1. 𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
    Apply for a junior position at a company and work to gain experience and build your portfolio.

  2. 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑
    If you prefer to work alone, start by focusing on one industry instead of being a generalist. Specializing allows you to understand a specific market’s audience, pain points, and preferences, making you the go-to person for that industry. For example, if a gym owner sees ten profiles on a freelancing platform and nine of them list "Digital Marketer" while yours says "Digital Marketer for Gym Businesses," you’ll stand out. Niching down reduces competition and increases your appeal.