Building a Thriving Freelance Career Through Fiverr and Upwork

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If given the choice, I’d exclusively work on projects, focusing on tasks like creating graphics, writing copy, or managing PR pitches.

I thrive on project-based work, even with long-term clients, which is precisely why platforms like Fiverr and Upwork appeal to me so much.

I get asked about these sites a lot. And the truth is that I’ve had great success with them and have created long-term working partnerships because of them.

I stumbled upon them with a mix of curiosity and necessity. I not only needed to find a way to make my skills work for me in a flexible, but I wanted ongoing project-based work.

Using my experience to help you succeed, here’s what I learned and how I made it work for me.

Key Learnings and Strategies:

- Finding My Niche: Identifying marketable and unique skills was essential. It wasn’t enough to be good at something; it had to be in demand.

- Crafting My Profile: Beyond listing skills and experiences, I infused my profile with personality, understanding that clients value knowing who they’re working with.