Why I am no longer freelance writing on Fiverr

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2025

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  • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
    @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому +12

    I write weekly in a newsletter (FREE and released every Friday) about my new biz, farm, eco-freelancing, and buying land!! Follow along, would love to have you: affable-cell-946.myflodesk.com/ji77qtimlf.

  • @YogaBlissDance
    @YogaBlissDance 8 місяців тому +22

    I LOVE HOW FLEXIBLE YOU ARE you shift ahead of the curve....I totally get it. Fiverr didnt' work well for me, even though it got me a MAGAZINE MENTION but I still didnt' blow up. I love that you saw an opportunity- with the Amish and are gonna fill it. YOU ARE A TRUE ENTREPRENEUR!

  • @DanLHays
    @DanLHays 8 місяців тому +9

    Way to go, Alexandra! A very smart move. I've been on Fiverr since 2015, TRS, Fiverr Pro, and I'm leaving as well, for all of the reasons you just mentioned. Also, they recently did another of their complex "updates" that has effectively killed my income. Last straw, it was time.

  • @mgindriago
    @mgindriago 9 місяців тому +8

    You are the blueprint!!!... thank you for being a true inspiration in this freelancing world

  • @markksantos
    @markksantos 8 місяців тому +3

    I talked to you in the beginning of my Fiverr career and you changed my life!

  • @poisondoll13
    @poisondoll13 8 місяців тому +2

    This was an excellent video and really needed for where I currently am in my freelancing journey, three years in and as a new mum. Great, honest advice as always, Alex!

  • @campfiretrailers2848
    @campfiretrailers2848 8 місяців тому +4

    Proud of you for staying there so long!!!! Really a testament of your perseverance!!!!!

  • @jemimamori
    @jemimamori 8 місяців тому +19

    I'm a long-standing, top-rated, five-star content writer on Fiverr with perfect metrics. It was my primary income stream for about five years and demand far exceeded my capacity. But, at least in my little corner of the platform, the market seemed to go into free fall after the release of GPT4. Now, no matter how I set my pricing, I am seeing abysmal impressions and only returning clients - the ones who still want a human writer. I feel pretty pessimistic about the impact this will have on the digital landscape in the long run.

    • @melaniecoleman3164
      @melaniecoleman3164 3 місяці тому

      Hi there also a writer on fiverr. I also noticed a really big dip in sales after GPT4

  • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
    @AlexandraFasuloBiz  9 місяців тому +3

    Let me know what you guys think of the video!

    • @panamaveggie
      @panamaveggie 9 місяців тому +2

      I'm not even freelancing right now, on retainer and super happy with the "job," but I just love seeing a young woman killing it, it inspires me and makes me happy! Wishing you all the best!

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  9 місяців тому +1

      @@panamaveggie Awww I love that - same to you!

    • @KristinaLopezWrites
      @KristinaLopezWrites 8 місяців тому

      Love this! I’ve been thinking the same things but want to help the authors I do. So far, I’ve been able to funnel them off of Fiverr to use either Contra or my invoicing workflow instead. Not sure if I’ll keep it much longer though. Would love a video on how/whether you funneled potential clients to your website or if you closed it out and told past clients your move…🫶🏽

    • @Sugaryhope0624
      @Sugaryhope0624 7 місяців тому

      I want to ghost write. Please if there's any team of yours let me in! 😢

  • @TheCherelynnShow
    @TheCherelynnShow 8 місяців тому +1

    YAY YOU! I really enjoy learning from you about Fiverr. I'm still on there and rarely get a gig from it. I'm enjoying your farm adventures and excited to watch you succeed!

  • @Freelancebigsis
    @Freelancebigsis 9 місяців тому +5

    Love it Alex! Such a great perspective! Fiverr has definitely changed and alot of categories, like writing and even voiceovers (that I was mainly doing for a long time) have either become too saturated or taken over by AI. Its a new landscape for sure, but I have noticed bigger clients coming onto the platform lately (at least for me and alot of my students), but it's not the same as it was a couple years ago. Love seeing the progress on your barn, looks sooooo amazing!!!

  • @vivveene
    @vivveene 8 місяців тому +5

    You speak the truth. I am still a newbie and for some procrastinated reasons, I disappeared from Fiverr for a year and now I am back, it makes me feel like, might as well I had stayed isolated. I think I am going to give Upwork a shot. I just need to accept change is okay.

  • @brittanyverlenich
    @brittanyverlenich 9 місяців тому +6

    Good stuff as always, Alex! So cool what you're doing with the barn. I definitely feel a pull to connect more with people offline.
    Most of my clients have come from in-person networking and from my podcast (Social Media Magic). I'm actually thinking of getting on Fiverr now for some lower-ticket, one-off projects like UGC content so I can pass on more work to my team as I build it into an agency!

  • @Alex.Explores
    @Alex.Explores 8 місяців тому +10

    Perfect explanation of where I am now. Although I still get orders from Fiverr they don’t pay as well as my private clients (even before the 20% tip!) plus the new rating system is messed up.

  • @theglamtechie
    @theglamtechie 7 місяців тому +11

    Real talk. I never had seen success with any platform. Not Fiverr, Upwork, Contra, or any of them. I built everything from networking and through another selling space entirely. Some people need training wheels while others figured out how to ride a bike without any of them.
    The market is in a weird flux right now, though. This is regardless of freelancer platforms. But the key should be diversifying your income right now.

  • @zaibiqbalawan
    @zaibiqbalawan 8 місяців тому +11

    I think we should not rely on freelance market places only.... brand yourself through your social media and portfolio website

  • @kendals3833
    @kendals3833 8 місяців тому +9

    7 years on Fiverr and I didn't go on vacation mode once... But I did take nice vacations... There are ways around it... But I definitely want to take my expertise off of Fiverr. I am a fashion designer with real industry experience for 15 years, only in freelance the last 7 years. I have soooo much knowledge that could make so much more money off of Fiverr... I see other fashion designers making 110K + per year working off of Fiverr and I am just breaking 40K a year. I can't complain too much, because it is paying the bills, but I wish I could figure out how to push through and make more off of freelance platforms.

  • @cmcreations3830
    @cmcreations3830 8 місяців тому +9

    In my case, they closed my Fiverr account because someone who didn't know their policies sent me their contact information. That's when I knew I couldn't depend on Fiverr. What worked for me was through collaboration with small to medium sized companies, who were in the same industry as me, but doing different things. We negotiate on the price, and how much they take per project. They would just add my services under their portfolio, then send me projects whenever they get clients. Now I get 10 times the orders than I did

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому +2

      Love that - there is money to be made in partnering directly with the companies!

  • @gabrielle9958
    @gabrielle9958 8 місяців тому

    I read your featured article. And was impressed. I was currently considering joining Fiverr or Upwork. I'm so glad your video popped up in my feed.

  • @lynnedegregorio2626
    @lynnedegregorio2626 8 місяців тому +4

    You go girl!🩷🩷🩷🩷⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @B.Mignon
    @B.Mignon Місяць тому

    I just got on fiverr a week ago after watching your video and taking notes

  • @lustytravel
    @lustytravel 3 місяці тому

    I've been freelancing on Fiverr since 2018. I am still on the platform, and I have been a Pro seller for a couple of years, but I take very few offers. I agree with you when you say the clientele there is not the best. I mostly only get inquiries and when I give them my rates, they ghost me. I have definitely outgrown Fiverr. And taking 20% across the board is ridiculous.

  • @DwainDwight
    @DwainDwight 3 місяці тому

    totally agree young lady. well done!

  • @KristinaLopezWrites
    @KristinaLopezWrites 8 місяців тому +1

    Yes! I’ve been thinking of closing my Fiverr since it seems I hadn’t gotten any inquiries for months even though I’ve NEVER put it on vacation mode and always respond within 1 to 7 hours, depending on the time of year.
    I’ve gotten more clients to get off the platform and use my Contra or invoicing system when we get on a video chat and I mention Fiverr’s cut of my profits and their purchase. Most buyers I’ve talked to also don’t like that so if you can, mention that when on a consult call.
    I’m a freelance writer AND a book editor and have found that, before my writing services were more popular. Now, authors find me more often than not which is great since I can’t always know when a new author is done with their book and ready for me to help! I’m revamping my website for SEO to be found for book editing and my LinkedIn has been giving me the most client inquires and biggest packages. I’m just two years in full-time but am ready to grow beyond what Fiverr can give. It’s been my supplemental search engine for people to find me but not sure it’s worth the few orders I get every month or so.🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому

      Yes exactly! Use it to supplement but not as your full brand ❤

  • @morrislungumastery
    @morrislungumastery 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi Alex! Great video. You are always on point and your financial IQ is admirable. You've been a great inspiration to my freelancing career. Im a seller on Fiverr at the highest level but not pro and I have been thinking in the lines of what you have just said here. The platform prioritizes buyers over the talent and seems to be getting worse. To make a farming pun, its like they are trying to get more milk out of the cow by squeezing the cow to death. I feel its very shortsighted and retrogressive and might cause the platform to be low-budget forever. Thanks for saying it as it is ...even though this is tantamount to a declaration of war lol...but somebody with influence had to say it...and I believe there's nobody better to get the message through than you. Thank you for the insight. Wish you all the best with your agricultural journey.

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Lots of ag content coming to this channel 🙏

  • @dougscott188
    @dougscott188 8 місяців тому +1

    I really admire your hustle. You are well known and don’t need them, and I agree it is best for new workers. I have bought Fiverr stock and this perspective is valuable to understand it from an investment perspective. I own my own agency and I do hire freelancers but have not used that platform. It seems to me they should offer platform services that are available for established agencies. I think that would boost their revenue.

  • @marshalljameslee440
    @marshalljameslee440 4 місяці тому +5

    I've done $300k on Fiverr in the past few years. Totally happy being on there. Best part is that the business comes to me. I feel very fortunate.

  • @ChrisCoolski
    @ChrisCoolski 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this AMEN.

  • @aularje
    @aularje 8 місяців тому +1

    Is there some contract template or process for onboarding an independent client outside fiverr, upwork etc?

  • @alicejungdesign
    @alicejungdesign 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for your tipps. After the last change that you also cant level up if the success rate isnt good. I have only 5 stars ratings so that was the point where I doubled down and try more other stuff. I also habe the problem that I have a lot of people that want my prices pushed down so I would rater make no money at all.

  • @GetAClueMarketingShow
    @GetAClueMarketingShow 8 місяців тому

    👍Great video! Been on Fiverr since 2012, a lot less leads and more saturation means less sales. So yes totally understand… Be more focus on your own websites & make more money!🔎

  • @majoriyosayifx
    @majoriyosayifx 7 місяців тому

    How can I go about the freelencer

  • @Justin_Beaver564
    @Justin_Beaver564 8 місяців тому +1

    Weren't you featured in a CNBC article?

  • @cad4ts
    @cad4ts День тому

    I am not a writer.
    I offer my engineering services on Fiverr, and I am away from Fiverr little by little. I just stay on Fiverr for a returning clients mainly, and that's all.
    Last year is one of my worst year on Fiverr.

  • @Inner_Order
    @Inner_Order 4 місяці тому

    That's really cool sweetie. i'm inspired.

  • @hannahleoraschmelzer4795
    @hannahleoraschmelzer4795 6 місяців тому

    I am having such a hard time registering a credit card. And i have not been able to speak to a human. How do i get in touch with someone.

  • @CreativepreneurJourney
    @CreativepreneurJourney 8 місяців тому

    What you did is very smart there are certain market places that are not fair.

  • @muhammadusman4695
    @muhammadusman4695 8 місяців тому

    Alexandra Fasulo can you tell me new platform of freelancing five and Upwork are not good nowadays,

  • @MillionaireMillennial
    @MillionaireMillennial 8 місяців тому

    Love ❤️ you Alex!

  • @MatthewTheUntitled
    @MatthewTheUntitled 8 місяців тому +1

    What do you think about upwork?

  • @NikiK57
    @NikiK57 2 місяці тому

    Freelancing is paying "better" because it literally has 0 social security, 0 sicks days, 0 pension, 0 paid vacation, 0 paid health insurance, 0 bonuses etc. etc. Also not to mention that depending on where you live, the tax differences can also influence this. The difference between wage workers and freelancers are these things. More often than not the freelancing option ends up with less cash on hand if you factor in all those things.

  • @dig.vlog8638
    @dig.vlog8638 8 місяців тому

    I want to start freelancing on Art that is painting, sketching and many types of art forms, so can you please explain that is it possible on fiverr as i read the previous comments so i have doubt on that how i got orders at this platform?

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому

      You can definitely get orders on Fiverr. I would consider branching OFF Fiverr by the 2-3 year mark.

  • @edwincastro
    @edwincastro 4 місяці тому

    Came across your channel whilel soul searching on how to make extra income. I enjoy writing and I can definitely see myself doing this as a side hustle but how would I know I'm a good writer? Should I just jump in and start writing? Thanks

  • @Maxthetruth-zr5lh
    @Maxthetruth-zr5lh 8 місяців тому

    Since I got back from holiday, I have got zero messages, zero orders. whereas, I was getting at least 7-10 big projects before my vacation.

  • @achhhhhhh
    @achhhhhhh 8 місяців тому

    Love you, thanks

  • @TrippingOverParadise
    @TrippingOverParadise 8 місяців тому +1

    What portfolio hosting site do you recommend?

  • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
    @AlexandraFasuloBiz  9 місяців тому +3

    Where is your favorite place to freelance?

    • @KristinaLopezWrites
      @KristinaLopezWrites 8 місяців тому

      I have my website, a Contra, and my LinkedIn that have always brought in my best clients. Fiverr has been more supplemental for me since I also book edit but I’m planning to revamp the SEO on my website this summer to get authors to findi me that way more often.

  • @garrygballard8914
    @garrygballard8914 3 місяці тому

    I'm looking for a freelancing website builders, Know anyone ???

  • @DesignDesigns
    @DesignDesigns 8 місяців тому +4

    Good decision. Fiverr should live with the new and beginner sellers/freelancers. Fiverr gives no respect or value to the veterans and experienced freelancers. Looks like, Fiverr wants everything 'cheap'! And it is all about "THEM" and their "Buyers". When I was a beginner seller, my work was mediocre at best. Now that I have completed 300+ orders, there is a huge difference in the quality of work between my beginner self and experienced self. But that doesn't mean anything to Fiverr, it seems. From their sellers/freelancers, they want the best quality of work, with lowest price(free might be better), with a duck-tape on the mouth, no hope and no-self respect

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому +2

      Exactly! I encourage freelancers 2-3 years into the business to start branding themselves off freelancing marketplaces.

  • @salomonsarmiento6274
    @salomonsarmiento6274 8 місяців тому

    is it your book about how to get away from giver platforms? I´m on Upwork several years and want to step away, not feeling happy there just kind of stuck

    • @Hkolncvbj3067
      @Hkolncvbj3067 8 місяців тому

      Same me. I'm on Upwork for 7 years Top rated, I want to quit, unfair policy and poor earnings.

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому

      Yes I cover side hustling and building a freelancing agency in it!

  • @janguigayoub1299
    @janguigayoub1299 6 місяців тому

    why you didn't work for automation fiverr without you like drop servicing and drop sales to some one. who has the same your skills

  • @tinkerer67
    @tinkerer67 3 місяці тому

    Have been freelancing on Fiverr for 7 years in the entertainment business and it works fine if you're willing to stick to it non-stop and take all the crap its "buyers" throw at you. However, if you take some time off it, it will be very difficult to get back to work as it won't show your gigs to anyone, no matter how successful your gigs are on the platform. Not an ideal place in my opinion for experienced people in their fields, where you can work with some dignity, helping clients who know well about the work they want done.

  • @eminentemmanuel5198
    @eminentemmanuel5198 Місяць тому

    A script writer on Fiverr but no order. Anyone help my career

  • @benjaminmatheson5890
    @benjaminmatheson5890 8 місяців тому +1

    Can you help me setup my LinkedIn profile so i can start freelancing?

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому

      Check my youtubes on Linkedin freelancing! I have quite a few :)

  • @rbnsnmb
    @rbnsnmb 7 місяців тому

    Hi I am a doctor in india but i plan to do a side hustle and copywriting is something i am interested to learn, please if you teach paid mentorship i would like to learn from you and and learn how to get international clients

  • @joytime1001
    @joytime1001 7 місяців тому

    I wanna try to seek opportunity on Fiverr, but $100-$200 is big for people from Indonesia like me who just wanna start

  • @PeaceLoveandHappiness2025
    @PeaceLoveandHappiness2025 4 місяці тому

    Wow. I leave tips when I've used people on fivver.

  • @alokshah1287
    @alokshah1287 8 місяців тому

    Hey how long was it after that you go ur first project on fiverr? Cause there are soo many ppl that talk through telegram? What to do?

  • @SuccessWithinSuccessAllOut
    @SuccessWithinSuccessAllOut 8 місяців тому

    Me too...over 4 years ago though 🥰🤣

  • @unleashedagain555
    @unleashedagain555 8 місяців тому

    Is Legiit good for writing jobs?

  • @akcivan
    @akcivan 8 місяців тому

    thanks girl, you light up a bulb on my head

  • @AsifPkTv
    @AsifPkTv 8 місяців тому

    Agreed you are saying right fiverr is not a good place to work in 2024. I am from Pakistan

  • @summerjoy247
    @summerjoy247 8 місяців тому

    I’m reading your book now 😊 I’ve never gotten clients on Fiverr, just spam…

  • @lessemo
    @lessemo 8 місяців тому

    I dont get how they can keep up with 20% on the freelancer side and 5% for the buyer.
    Usually the poor people are the freelancers, while businesses are on the buyer side

  • @RobertBrown9585
    @RobertBrown9585 8 місяців тому

    Great.

  • @spotty001dv6
    @spotty001dv6 8 місяців тому

    I leave up***k as well. I don't trust the platform anymore.

  • @itsturtletime
    @itsturtletime 8 місяців тому

    HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Same!

  • @personofinternet682
    @personofinternet682 8 місяців тому

    Are you on x?

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  8 місяців тому

      I am but I don't really use it! I am most active on TikTok and IG

  • @Kwesi009
    @Kwesi009 8 місяців тому

    If we had the chance to shape a private community with Alexandra, what would you want it to include? Let's share our wishlist below!

  • @GayanBandarathilaka
    @GayanBandarathilaka 6 місяців тому

    Hy

  • @sashakil63476
    @sashakil63476 8 місяців тому

    Hey maam How Are you..☺️
    I’m From Bangladesh.. 🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @hankclingingsmith8707
    @hankclingingsmith8707 3 місяці тому

    I'm building?? ,,Or I am having built ??

  • @CHARLIITV
    @CHARLIITV 8 місяців тому

    shouting: CONGRATULATIONS
    🥂🍾

  • @prestontucker1687
    @prestontucker1687 3 місяці тому

    Any business that thinks taking your tips is ok. They've lost their way.

  • @Meena88379
    @Meena88379 8 місяців тому +1

    Only real person on youtube❤

  • @airgaborpara3824
    @airgaborpara3824 3 місяці тому

    This freelancing etc. bubble will explode soon. She is smiling in funny way. She does it not alone. Its like a game what Sndrew Tate does. Money comes from something , from thin air. Is she from Israel?

  • @MillionaireMillennial
    @MillionaireMillennial 8 місяців тому

    Bump

  • @kayceguthrie5235
    @kayceguthrie5235 8 місяців тому

    That’s insane they take your tips, you wouldn’t think that would be legal?

  • @r_a_
    @r_a_ 3 місяці тому

    👍🏻

  • @CoconutPete
    @CoconutPete 7 місяців тому

    Fiverr is a race to the bottom and overall is awful

  • @ChrisMWalker
    @ChrisMWalker 8 місяців тому +1

    Congrats on doing things you love and getting away from something that caused burn out and thanks for mentioning and still being a part of @legiitofficial 😇

  • @poisondoll13
    @poisondoll13 8 місяців тому +2

    Also, can we address the elephant in the room - it feels good to be moving away from a platform based in a country that is currently committing horrific, deplorable acts of violence and human torture, that is facing trial in the ICC for committing genocide. Byeee Fiverr.

  • @heatherdavis-kf5kv
    @heatherdavis-kf5kv 4 місяці тому

    Not to mention they are an Israeli company and since they are committing Genocide it would not be something I would align with.

  • @CourtneyHall-dh2zl
    @CourtneyHall-dh2zl 8 місяців тому

    Stop talking in Ebonics.

  • @gdj777
    @gdj777 9 місяців тому +1

    Buy bitcoin…and chickens.

    • @AlexandraFasuloBiz
      @AlexandraFasuloBiz  9 місяців тому +1

      Hahahaa

    • @SoRight8
      @SoRight8 8 місяців тому

      Yes to chickens. Gold and silver though are more reliable...bitcoin is a gamble. Diversify. Some states are drafting legislation for businesses to accept gold.

  • @Bitcoin_Gold
    @Bitcoin_Gold 3 місяці тому

    Pay your taxes

  • @rbnsnmb
    @rbnsnmb 7 місяців тому

    Hi I am a doctor in india but i plan to do a side hustle and copywriting is something i am interested to learn, please if you teach paid mentorship i would like to learn from you and and learn how to get international clients

  • @rbnsnmb
    @rbnsnmb 7 місяців тому

    Hi I am a doctor in india but i plan to do a side hustle and copywriting is something i am interested to learn, please if you teach paid mentorship i would like to learn from you and and learn how to get international clients

  • @rbnsnmb
    @rbnsnmb 7 місяців тому

    Hi I am a doctor in india but i plan to do a side hustle and copywriting is something i am interested to learn, please if you teach paid mentorship i would like to learn from you and and learn how to get international clients

  • @rbnsnmb
    @rbnsnmb 7 місяців тому

    Hi I am a doctor in india but i plan to do a side hustle and copywriting is something i am interested to learn, please if you teach paid mentorship i would like to learn from you and and learn how to get international clients

  • @rbnsnmb
    @rbnsnmb 7 місяців тому

    Hi I am a doctor in india but i plan to do a side hustle and copywriting is something i am interested to learn, please if you teach paid mentorship i would like to learn from you and and learn how to get international clients