Freelancing Basics Archives - The Ways To Wealth

Fiverr vs Upwork: Which Is Best for New Freelancers?

R.J. Weiss — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:25:51 +0000

In this post, we’ll help you decide between Upwork and Fiverr, comparing the two freelance marketplaces in terms of: In the end, we’ll help you decide which platform gives your freelance business the best chance of success. Fiverr vs Upwork: Key Insights Fiverr 101 Fiverr allows freelancers to create gigs for a large variety of services. Freelancers starting out on Fiverr can create up to 15 different gigs, which are then listed in the Fiverr marketplace. The price of Fiverr gigs can range from $5 to $995 per gig. Clients then find your gig (most often through a search on […]

The post Fiverr vs Upwork: Which Is Best for New Freelancers? appeared first on The Ways To Wealth.

The 4 Steps to Launch A Freelancing Business (With No Experience)

R.J. Weiss — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:00:14 +0000

Anyone can make money by freelancing online. Yes, anyone. No matter what your existing skills are (and even if you think you don’t have any), you can launch a successful freelance business. For me and many others, making that first dollar freelancing was a life-changing moment. It opens up a world where you take control of your career and your income. It’s also the future of work, as our economy is shifting more and more towards freelance workers. So, freelancing isn’t just a way to make money today, but also one that provides more opportunities for growth going forward. It’s […]

The post The 4 Steps to Launch A Freelancing Business (With No Experience) appeared first on The Ways To Wealth.

7 Expert Upwork Tips for Beginners (+ 9 Mistakes to Avoid)

R.J. Weiss — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:51:45 +0000

Getting your first job on Upwork, or even your first few jobs, is hard. So much so, in fact, that many freelancers end up quitting after sending in a few applications without a response. I get it. I was there too. It’s frustrating. Upwork was one of my first big side hustle successes. I was able to go from beginner to earning over $100+ an hour designing landing pages. But it didn’t happen overnight. On the flip side, as someone who has spent over $80,000 hiring freelancers on the site, I’ve also seen my fair share of mistakes when it […]

The post 7 Expert Upwork Tips for Beginners (+ 9 Mistakes to Avoid) appeared first on The Ways To Wealth.

How to Make Money on Fiverr: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

R.J. Weiss — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:34:18 +0000

When you’re brand new to freelancing, Fiverr can be the easiest and fastest way to get started. And while the site has a somewhat fair reputation for low pay rates, oddball projects and difficult customers, it is possible to build a sustainable and profitable freelancing business on the platform. In this article, we’ll talk about how to make money on Fiverr, explain why it’s a great choice for beginning freelancers, highlight a few tips for success, and run down some of the most common mistakes to avoid. We’ll also dig into what makes Fiverr different from other popular freelancing sites, […]

The post How to Make Money on Fiverr: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide appeared first on The Ways To Wealth.

How to Choose a Freelancing Niche (+ Best Niche For Beginners)

R.J. Weiss — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:23:47 +0000

In this post, you’ll learn a beginner-friendly process for finding your niche as a freelancer. In the end, you’ll have chosen the ideal niche that: It’s a process that works no matter what freelance service you’re offering — whether that’s freelance writing, graphic design, social media management or something else. Why You Want to Niche Down as a Freelancer There are three primary reasons why it makes sense to niche down: Money When famed bank robber Willie Sutton was questioned about why he chose to rob banks, his now-famous response was: “Because that’s where the money is.” This same line […]

The post How to Choose a Freelancing Niche (+ Best Niche For Beginners) appeared first on The Ways To Wealth.

How to Get Your First Job on Upwork [Beginner’s Guide]

R.J. Weiss — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:31:33 +0000

Competition is fierce (especially for newbies). Here's how to get contracts.

The post How to Get Your First Job on Upwork [Beginner’s Guide] appeared first on The Ways To Wealth.