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The Biggest Mistake New Service Sellers Make (And How to Avoid It) - Mxstermind - Aug 2, 2026
I've bought and worked with dozens of freelancers and agencies over the years, and one mistake keeps showing up.
Most people try to sell their skills instead of the outcome.
Nobody really wants:
A website
A Discord bot A logo
An AI chatbot
They want:
More sales
Less manual work More customers
Better branding Time saved
When you write your offer, stop talking about what you can do.
Instead explain:
The problem you solve. How you'll solve it.
What the client receives.
* Why you're different.
Example:
❌ "I make websites."
✅ "I'll build a fast, modern website that helps convert visitors into paying customers."
Simple change, but it makes a huge difference.
What's the biggest mistake you see sellers making?
RE: The Biggest Mistake New Service Sellers Make (And How to Avoid It) - Orgy - Aug 2, 2026
(Aug 2, 2026 02:58 PM)Mxstermind Wrote: Example:
❌ "I make websites."
✅ "I'll build a fast, modern website that helps convert visitors into paying customers."
meh. more text = less people reading it. people these days have gotten used to and even burnt out on this typical sales speak.
RE: The Biggest Mistake New Service Sellers Make (And How to Avoid It) - Basilisk - Aug 3, 2026
(Aug 2, 2026 09:19 PM)Orgy Wrote: meh. more text = less people reading it. people these days have gotten used to and even burnt out on this typical sales speak.
Precisely.
I used to write long and very detailed sales threads, but I noticed people won't even bother to read the entire thing - and would rather spam you with questions.
Nowadays, I keep as short and concise as possible.
And even then, some won't bother.
RE: The Biggest Mistake New Service Sellers Make (And How to Avoid It) - The Pact - Aug 28, 2026
(Aug 2, 2026 09:19 PM)Orgy Wrote: meh. more text = less people reading it. people these days have gotten used to and even burnt out on this typical sales speak.
(Aug 3, 2026 04:24 AM)Basilisk Wrote: Precisely.
I used to write long and very detailed sales threads, but I noticed people won't even bother to read the entire thing - and would rather spam you with questions.
Nowadays, I keep as short and concise as possible.
And even then, some won't bother.
Upshot of all of this is .....
❌ "I make websites."
✅ "I make websites that convert to cash?"
RE: The Biggest Mistake New Service Sellers Make (And How to Avoid It) - Samplif1re - Oct 1, 2026
Solid advice for trying to sell yourself in general. In contexts like this forum, even your services should be sold as a PRODUCT. Fiverr you sell just services.