Freelancing has changed thousands of lives globally, and I’m one of those people who turned it
into a full-time, high-income digital career. My name is Faizan Dawood, a Top-Rated Pakistani
freelancer on Upwork. Over the past few years, I’ve built a successful profile, delivered 240+
projects, logged over 2,600 hours, and earned more than $100,000 by helping clients from the
USA, UK, Europe, UAE, and beyond.
If you’re looking to see my work or hire me, here’s my Upwork profile:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/faizandawood
How My Freelancing Journey Began
When I (Faizan Dawood) started freelancing, I had no formal degree, no big agency experience,
and no roadmap. What I did have was passion, work ethic, and the willingness to learn skills
that the world actually needs.
In the early days, I focused on:
- High-demand digital skills
- Understanding global client requirements
- Improving communication
- Building a solid professional identity
- Delivering quality work without shortcuts
Slowly, clients from the USA, UK, Europe, and the Middle East started trusting me for long-term
projects.
Finding My Niche Was the Game Changer
One of the biggest lessons I discovered was that specialization beats generalization.
I built expertise mainly in:
- Web Design
- UI/UX
- WordPress & CMS
- Shopify / Shopify Hydrogen
- Full-Stack Development
- E-Commerce Stores
- Conversion-Focused Websites
Crossing the $100K Milestone as Faizan Dawood
Achieving $100K+ in Upwork earnings didn’t happen overnight. It was the result of:
1. Quality Above Everything
I never rushed projects. Quality delivery builds reputation and repeat business.
2. Strong Client Communication
Clear communication alone wins 50–60 percent of projects.
3. Professional Systems & Frameworks
I built personal processes for research, UI/UX flow, code structuring, testing, and delivery.
4. Optimizing My Upwork Profile
I designed my profile to clearly show value through:
- Strong title
- Compelling overview
- Clean portfolio
- Case studies
- Reviews & client feedback
Profile Link:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/faizandawood
What I Learned After Working With 240+ Clients
- Clients value reliability more than anything else
- Skills alone aren’t enough , results matter
- Long-term clients are more profitable
- A niche makes you stand out
Tips for Freelancers in Pakistan (or Anywhere)
1. Learn skills that actually sell
2. Create a profile that highlights results
3. Write personalized proposals
4. Deliver more value than expected
5. Communicate professionally
Why Clients Trust Faizan Dawood in 2026
Today, clients hire me for:
- Professional websites
- Shopify stores
- Full-stack development
- UI/UX design
- Speed optimization
- eCommerce scaling
- Technical guidance
- Long-term support
My profile link:
https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/faizandawood
Final Thoughts
My journey from zero to $100K+ on Upwork is proof that freelancing is not luck , it’s strategy,
discipline, and continuous improvement. If you stay focused and deliver exceptional work,
clients will always return.
