Filters

Keywords

Use keywords to control which opportunities appear in a filter. Combine simple terms, exact phrases, required words, and exclusions to keep results focused.

Exact Phrases

Use quotes for exact phrase matches:

  • "website design"Finds the exact phrase "website design".

Must-Include Terms

Use the + symbol before any word that must be present. For example:

  • +website +design logoMust include both website and design. Logo is optional.

Excluded Terms

Use the - symbol to exclude specific terms. For example:

  • +developer -wordpressMust include developer but exclude projects with wordpress.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Search Mode provides the same functionality as Basic Search, but uses a text field instead of tags for greater control and visibility. This makes it easier to:

  • Write and edit complex queries
  • See your entire search at once
  • Copy and save queries for later use
  • Fine-tune your search terms

To enable Advanced Mode, open Advanced Keywords Options and select Search Mode. This switches the filter to a single searchable query field.

Search by Field

Target specific fields when a keyword should only match one part of a project, such as title, description, skills, budget, location, or client history.

Boolean Operators

Use AND, OR, and NOT when you need strict logic across multiple terms. Boolean rules are most useful for filters with several service categories or exclusions.

Grouping Terms

Use parentheses to control how terms are evaluated. Grouping is helpful when one part of the query is required and another part can match one of several options.

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