Getting Started with Zenfl

Welcome to Zenfl Job Alerts! This comprehensive guide will walk you through setting up your first job alert feed and optimizing it to find the perfect freelance opportunities on Upwork.

What is Zenfl?

For a complete overview of Zenfl and its features, please visit our Overview page.

Initial Setup (2 minutes)

1. Find the Bot: Open Telegram and search for @ZenflUpworkBot
2. Start the Bot: Tap the Start button or type /start
3. Access the Mini App: After using the /start command, the bot will send a welcome message with instructions. Click the "Create a New Feed" button in this message to open the mini app.

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For the best experience, use the latest version of the Telegram mobile app. The mini-app works on both iOS and Android devices.

Creating Your First Feed (5 minutes)

Step 1: Configure Feed Settings

1. Feed Name: Give your feed a descriptive name that reflects its purpose, such as "React Development Jobs" or "Writing Projects $30+".
2. Strict Mode: Enable this to receive only jobs that strictly match your criteria.
3. Job Title Prefix: Set a custom prefix that will appear before job titles in notifications.
4. Hashtags: Add hashtags that will be included with job notifications for better organization.
5. Mute Notifications: Toggle this to keep the feed active but temporarily stop receiving notifications.
6. Webhook URL: Add a custom webhook URL to receive job alerts in your own applications.

Step 2: Set Budget Preferences

1. Choose your preferred budget type:

   • Both: See both hourly and fixed-price jobs
   • Hourly Rate: Only hourly jobs
   • Fixed Budget: Only fixed-price projects

2. Set your rate/budget range:

   • For hourly jobs: minimum and maximum hourly rates
   • For fixed-price jobs: minimum and maximum project budgets

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If you're unsure about rates, start with a broader range and narrow it down as you see what the market offers.

Step 3: Select Job Categories

Choose the job categories relevant to your skills. You can select multiple categories to broaden your opportunities.

Step 4: Configure Job Attributes

Select specific job attributes to refine your search:

• Experience Level: Entry, Intermediate, Expert
• Local Markets: For US and UK freelancers, see jobs available only to freelancers from these countries
• Hours Per Week: Filter jobs requiring less than 30 hours per week, more than 30 hours per week, or any hours
• Job Types: One-time, ongoing, or contract-to-hire opportunities
• Connects to Apply: Filter jobs based on how many Upwork connects are required to apply
• Featured Jobs: Focus only on jobs that are promoted by clients
• Required Skills: Skills that must be present in job listings
• Excluded Skills: Skills you want to avoid

Step 5: Set Client Preferences

Define your ideal client profile:

• Client Rating: Minimum star rating (1-5)
• Location: Include or exclude specific client countries
• Hiring History: Minimum jobs posted, hires made, amount spent
• Account Verification: Toggle for payment verified clients only

Step 6: Create Keyword Searches

Add keyword conditions to further focus your alerts:

• Job Title: Specify keywords to search for in job titles
• Job Description: Specify keywords to search for in job descriptions
• Required Skills: Specify keywords to search for in the required skills list
• Basic Search: Use the simple search options for common needs
• Advanced Search: Build complex queries for specific requirements

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All filters are optional. You can create a feed without any settings, which will make you receive job alerts about every new job on Upwork.

Step 7: Save Your Feed

Tap the "Save Feed" button at the bottom of the screen to activate your feed.

After Setup: Managing Your Alerts

Once your feed is active, you'll start receiving job alerts in Telegram that match your criteria. Each alert includes comprehensive information about the job:

• Job title and complete description
• Client details including rating, location, and hiring history
• Budget/rate information
• Required skills
• Project timeline details
• And more

Actions You Can Take on Job Alerts

• Open Job: Click the "Open Job" button to view and apply on Upwork

Optimizing Your Feed

After receiving your first batch of job alerts, you may want to refine your feed:

1. Too Many Alerts? Make your filters more specific by:

   • Increasing minimum budget/rate
   • Adding more required skills
   • Being more specific with keywords
   • Setting higher client requirements

2. Too Few Alerts? Broaden your criteria by:

   • Expanding budget/rate ranges
   • Removing some client filters
   • Generalizing your keyword searches
   • Adding more job categories

Creating Multiple Feeds

For maximum efficiency, create separate feeds for different types of work:

• Specialized Feeds: Create distinct feeds for different skills you offer
• Opportunity Feeds: Set up a feed with broader criteria to discover new opportunities
• Premium Feeds: Create feeds focused only on high-value clients and projects

Subscription Options

For detailed information about our subscription plans and pricing, please visit our Pricing Page.

Common Questions

How quickly will I receive job alerts?

New job alerts are typically delivered within minutes of being posted on Upwork, though exact timing depends on Upwork's job refresh cycle and our processing queue.

Can I use Zenfl on desktop?

While the feed creation mini-app works best on mobile devices, you can receive job alerts on any Telegram client, including desktop versions.

How do I edit an existing feed?

Send the /feeds command to the bot, then select the feed you want to edit and tap the "Edit" button.

Is there a limit to how many feeds I can create?

Currently, there is no limit to the number of active feeds you can create.

What if I want to pause notifications temporarily?

Each feed has a "pause" button that allows you to temporarily disable the feed. You can enable it again when you need it. Note that the "muted" option doesn't stop notifications but changes how they are delivered.

Next Steps

Now that you've set up your first feed, explore these resources to make the most of Zenfl:

• Filter Reference - Detailed guide to all available filters
• Webhook Integration - Connect Zenfl to your applications
• Usage Tips - Advanced techniques for power users
• Professional Examples - Ready-to-use feed configurations

Getting Help

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

1. Use the /help command in the bot chat
2. Join our Telegram Support Chat for assistance
3. Follow our Changelog Channel for updates
4. Contact our support team at support@zenfl.pro