I do pure php, mysql, html, css, ajax, server management, hosting, domains, seo. Fullstack. 18 years. Until recently, all i did was like hobby, webs for myself - google ads, and friends. My skill level is around 7/10 + czech/english/vietnamese on fluent level. Now i want to earn some extra cash and
tried to ask chatgpt and it sent me to fiverr, freelancer, upwork, gumroad. But seems hard to compete. Then tried reddit and facebook, but full of scams and still, hard to compete.

Anyone with real experience to give me good advice?

Pretty much all freelancers/agencies are feeling the struggle. AI has made people drop their prices to pennies for development work

You're competing with people who offer websites for <$299 in some cases, which is good enough quality in the clients eyes

are there any local agencies in your area that hiring? Maybe reach out to them, or try to approach local businesses and offer your services

well said, the struggle is real right now and the job market is toast for the time being

some say indeed.com worked for them idk tho

I'm just starting my own company, these corporations have lost their marbles.