Let’s talk about platform subscriptions

Let’s talk about platform Subscriptions

#Let’stalkabout Platformsubscriptions

Independent freelancers and others professionals often complain about subscriptions fees on certain platform. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that achieving visibility and building a professional reputation require financial investment. Think about it, we are all happy spending hundreds and hundreds of money on non-significant items, but €15 a month to a platform that offers access to professional opportunities? Suddenly that’s “too much”? This reluctance may appear to reflect underlying attitudes toward investing in professional development rather than the actual financial cost. We maintain that this issue is fundamentally a matter of mindset.

Free vs. Paid: the harsh reality!

On a free workspace, you’re listed, but not really seen. Think LinkedIn: unless someone already knows you, or you’ve paid enough to advertise yourself, you’re buried under the algorithm’s filter. That’s how it works — algorithm filtering at its finest.

On a free listing, you’re just another smile in a sea of faces.

Would you:

· expect Spotify to host your music for free?

·        demand a supermarket shelf without paying rent?

·        ask for a free desk in a co-working space “because you have dreams”?

·   ....

Exactly! So why expect a professional platform to market you, filter scammers, handle payments, and build trust — for free? Seriously?

When you're paying for a subscription, consider it as an access fee or an investment. You're not buying a password; you're buying a spot to show your experience, your skills, and why the hiring company should choose you instead of Paul or Jack! Importantly, you are demonstrating your credibility and gaining opportunities to build your wealth.

Behind the Curtain

Every button, every payment, every anti-scam filter — someone built that, not in a weekend, but in years, through design, testing, breaking, fixing, and rebuilding.

They could've chased their own dreams — but instead, they built your dream stage. (Technically, it's their dream too, but lucky you, you get to stand on it!) And your first reaction is: "Wait… why does it cost €15?" Are you kidding? Do you know how much was invested so you could shine?

"You’re not paying, you’re waiting for your clients! And you should know that there is a huge difference between freeloading and independent freelancing"

Free is too expensive

If you're still clinging to free tools, free exposure, free accounts — guess what your clients see? Someone who doesn't believe in their own value. Let's do some math: if you won't invest €15 in your career, you're probably not ready to earn €1,500 from it. Success costs something, and that's why not everyone has it.

TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read): This isn't about subscriptions. It's about respect, readiness, and reality. Do you want to be treated like a professional? Act like one. Pay your seat, show up and own your platform. Dear independent freelancer, you are either on stage or in the crowd.

I stand with the vMasst platform and honor my dues! — A. Max, independent freelancer on vMasst

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