hey guys, just wanted to share a low-risk method i've been using to net around $1500/mo without doing much technical work myself.
the concept is simple: arbitrage. i find high-quality, low-cost services on fiverr and sell them as premium packages on upwork or niche marketing forums.
how i automated the search:
i have a small python script that scrapes trending services on fiverr (like logo design, video editing, or seo audits) and compares the average price with the same services on upwork. when it finds a significant gap (e.g., $20 on fiverr vs $150 on upwork), it alerts me.
the workflow:
1. i set up professional looking upwork profiles for different niches.
2. when a client hires me on upwork, i immediately hire a pre-vetted seller on fiverr.
3. i act as the project manager, deliver the work, and keep the difference.
anyone else doing this? i'm looking for a better way to automate the upwork bidding process, those 'connects' are getting expensive :D
arbitrage between freelance sites: fiverr to upwork method
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20 April, 2026 at 08:15 AM
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20 April, 2026 at 08:30 AM
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arbitrage is the oldest trick in the book but it still works like a charm lol
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20 April, 2026 at 08:45 AM
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true mate :D i used to do this with logo designs back in 2018, made enough for a new pc
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20 April, 2026 at 09:02 AM
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the hardest part is finding 'reliable' sellers on fiverr. most of them just use ai tools now and the quality is trash :/
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20 April, 2026 at 09:15 AM
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u just need to vet them properly bro. i spend a few hundred dollars every month just testing new sellers lol
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20 April, 2026 at 09:30 AM
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investing in testing is smart, saves u from bad reviews on upwork later
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20 April, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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wat about the upwork connects? they are literally stealing money with those prices :D
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20 April, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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lol upwork connects are a scam. i use a bot that only bids on 'high probability' jobs to save connects
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20 April, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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nice thread mate, i might try this with some seo audit services $$$
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20 April, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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seo audits are great for this because u can automate the actual audit with tools like ahrefs or semrush too :D
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double automation. thats the dream lol
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20 April, 2026 at 01:20 PM
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any tips for getting the first few reviews on upwork? it's so hard to get hired with zero history
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20 April, 2026 at 01:35 PM
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just do a few small jobs for cheap to build history mate. or use some 'friendly' clients to give u the first boost :D