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c/fiverr-vs-upwork-debatesthe_robinthe_robin19d agoProlific Poster

Finally tried portfolio reviews instead of lowering my rates, now I'm booking more jobs

After 18 months of cutting prices on Upwork to win gigs, I spent one Tuesday evening doing a free 10 minute video review of a buyer's draft logo before bidding, and three out of four of those people hired me at my full rate, so has anyone else seen better results from giving free advice upfront?
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fionamurphy
Did you see that marketing podcast where they said trust sells more than cheap?
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lucashenderson
Honestly, I used to be all about chasing the lowest price, thought that was the whole game. But hearing that podcast flipped a switch for me, especially the part about repeat customers. Yeah, someone might save a few bucks once, but if they don't trust you, they're gone the second a cheaper option pops up. Building that trust takes longer, but it feels way more solid in the end. Now I get why people stick with a brand that's proven itself, even if it costs a little more.
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