Why Graphic Design on Fiverr, Upwork, 99Designs is NOT WORTH IT

Graphic design on Fiverr, Upwork and 99 Designs seems to be the easy solution to getting lots of freelance design clients, right? But is Fiverr worth it? The theory of setting up your portfolio of graphic design on Fiverr or any other freelance design platform or freelance design site has its benefits and its really bad points. And I want to make sure before you put all your beans into one of these freelance design platforms that you know key information so you don't lose money and waste valuable time that you could spend setting up your freelance design business yourself.

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[TheCreatives]

Hello Creatives! Thank you for watching. Comment below your experiences with using these freelance design platforms.

[krystalhu]

FINALLY! Someone speaking without no gimmicks, just pure raw REVIEW.

I am sold :) It is better to build your own establishment :)

[maggielikesart]

THANK YOU. I have had a bad taste in my mouth about all of these services ever since I heard about fiverr back when it started. I was like "haaangon people are going to want to pay me $5 for a design after I worked my ass off to get my graphic design degree? no thanks". And I feel like the whole thing just devalues design work and treats designers like machines.

[peacefultyrant_]

As an anarchist, the moment you compared these sites to “little governments”, I felt that.

And you are right on about it. I’m working on my Fiverr profile right now and my initial feeling is that the more I invest in this platform and others like it, the more I see my energy, love and passion being destroyed.

Great video, thank you for your wisdom and perspective!

[janmckkreatives]

Quick, Straight To The Point, No Time Wasted Video. This is what I'm talking about. Great video..and thank you for the information.

[tatianan.]

Because I don’t have much experience in graphic design and illustrations I started on upwork. However 5 months later its really difficult to find clients and showing my portfolio.
I rather build myself up. Thank you for the video!
Can you do a video on your thoughts on pateron

[jekalambert]

Thanks for your video. It never made sense to me to get work by submitting a low ball bid. Maybe it works for freelancers who do simple thoughtless cookie cutter designs to use one of these platforms. For me, I don't believe any platform that pits designers against each other for the lowest bid could possibly be supportive of building the clientele I want to cultivate. You cannot build your business working for $3 an hour.

[SiahKyneDesign]

Hey Lauren! Thank you for the lovely breakdown on these services. They always left a nasty aftertaste in my mouth.
On a different note, let me ask you: Why do you and so many other creatives resort to teaching design on social medias, and less about sharing the design work you do in other areas of your life? It can feel discouraging to feel more "hustle" mindset entrepreneurs default to "edu" carousels instead of actually designing and sharing your work. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and even more so, I'd be willing to talk about this if you wanted to make it a segment!

Thank you again!

[a.y.]

Hey there! I've discovered your channel today and started watching your videos. I really like the content you create, your message is always accurate and precise. This video was no exception. The only thing I am not very fond of about the channel so far is the background music. It might be just me not being a fan of background music in the YouTube videos but I don't generally mind them when they're barely heard. I found the music in your videos a bit too loud for my liking but maybe that's just me.

[ravindusamarakoon]

Thank you very much ♥ I expect like this one and found it. Your informations are very helpfull to me. Keep up your works.

[koshisunuwarrai]

that's very insightful info. and I agree everything you said. one must work on their own personal brand.

[bright]

My first Upwork account was suspended after I have done about 3 different jobs that earned me $200. It is discouraging seeing my sweat being withheld by another man. With the help of your video, I am convinced is the best way to get things going.

[fareehaqamar]

this is what I was looking for! I don't want to work on these platforms for the same reasons. I even tried on one but it wasn't for me. But I don't know how to get clients as an independent beginner freelancer. I know that we have to send emails to find clients but I want to know the whole process like who should i reach out? how should i reach out? & then again how to make sure they approve my work proposal. Please do a video on it!! especially for a beginner freelancer. Thank you so much!

[hrvbox]

I definitely agree but this gives you exposure, when I have more experience I'll start working on my own but for now raising the prices on fiverr gradually has worked a lot for me

[josephgiunta]

Excellent review!!! These design platforms are about pleasing the clients and increasing their incomes by keeping the cost of design low. It attracts clients looking for cheap but excellent work. It could be a good way for a new designer to gain experience but only a lucky few can earn a living with them. I think it diminishes the value of design in general. Good review. Thank you.

[SpeedyFlix]

You're my favorite person now! Thank you!

[jerryuyokei]

Nice job keep dishing out interesting video

[harikrishnamodh]

Thank you for all these wonderful guidance and content😊

[mwhite]

I will never touch any of these services. I actually find 99 Designs to be an unethical practice. Maybe that's just me, but getting free iterations out of often naive, young designers is disgusting.

[rahmarr]

I like your content 😍 it's helpful and your way of expressing your ideas is really simple and nice 🌷 I agree with you on what you're sharing about these platforms 💕 thank you 💖