Small, fixable issues that quietly hurt conversion on maker profiles — pulled from our verification review notes.
Stock avatar photos and no location detail both reduce trust more than clients admit — a real photo and named city consistently correlate with faster inquiries.
Unclear rate ranges cause clients to bounce rather than message — always list a range even if final pricing is custom.
Stale portfolios read as inactive. Update at least one project every quarter, even as a freelancer with a full plate.