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Upwork

Has an affiliate program onIImpact
Online platform connecting businesses and clients to remote professionals for projects in over 2700 skills, including development, design and writing.

Earn commissions by promoting Upwork's Talent Marketplace and Project Catalog to new clients via affiliate links on websites; 70% of first contract spend up to $150; access to creatives, banners, logos; dedicated affiliate team support; worldwide affiliates encouraged.

Overview

Network / Platform
IImpact
Company
Validated
7/8/2025
Program information
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Commission & Conversion Tracking

How Upwork calculates commissions and tracks conversions.

Commission plans
Earn $150.0 one-time commission on referred purchases. Payment is made once per successful referral.
$150 One-Time Referral Bonus
70% of first contract spend up to $150.
One-time
$150
Fixed

Tracking

Attribution model
Not specified
Tracking method
Affiliate links via Impact platform (cookies implied)
Cookie duration
30 days

Promotional Tools and Resources

Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts

BANNERS
Yes
TEXT LINKS
Yes
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING
Yes
More info about marketing materials
Regularly refreshed logos, ads, banners, unique affiliate links, creatives

Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions

Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Upwork

SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED
Yes
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED
Yes
PPC ALLOWED
Trademark Bidding
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
Worldwide
COUPON SITE ALLOWED
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS
Not specified
Approval process
Manual approval that usually takes Not specified. Website required — Sign up via Impact; suitable for websites promoting to audiences; dedicated team assists onboarding; proven freelancing audience implied
Other restrictions
Not explicitly detailed; focus on website promotion via links, promote Talent Marketplace and Project Catalog

Payouts and Payment Methods

How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported

Payment frequency
Net30
Payout currency
USD
Minimum threshold
$20
More payout info
Commissions paid monthly via Impact platform, subject to Impact terms; earned on first contract spend for new clients; Schedule: Monthly

Payout methods

Wire Transfer
Banking
PayPal
E-wallet

Upwork overview

Company
Pricing model
Paid
App types

SUPPORTED PLATFORMS

Web
Online
Mobile
Android, iPhone

Impact Overview

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Impact
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