The worst Fiverr sponsored video of all time. (Ft. Shelby Church)

Hold on to your video editing mouse because I've stumbled upon the worst video editing advertisement in history. And guess what? It's an ad for the freelance platform, Fiverr!

This gem of a video, called "What YouTubers Don't Tell You About Starting a Channel", comes courtesy of Shelby Church. Let me show you why this ad is a major fail.

The Epic Editing Mistake

Around the 6:49 mark, Shelby's talking about the benefits of using Fiverr to find a video editor. But something crazy happens – the screen starts flickering wildly. Greens, blacks, the whole nine yards!

Wait, it gets better. This is supposed to be an ad showcasing the benefits of using Fiverr for video editing. Yet, there's this HUGE mistake that any competent editor would catch.

What Does This Say About Fiverr?

This blunder makes me question everything:

• Did Shelby even watch the final video before publishing?
• How did Fiverr approve this with such an obvious glitch? Did they even watch it?
• Why didn't Fiverr ask for the mistake to be fixed before the video went live?

This whole mess screams that Fiverr doesn't care about quality control. It also suggests that creators like Shelby Church aren't double-checking the work that's delivered.

It's Not Just the Glitch

The whole video is an ad for Fiverr, but ends up making a terrible case for the platform. Why would anyone want to hire a Fiverr editor after seeing this? The notorious low prices on Fiverr likely mean you'll get the quality you pay for.

Honestly, this whole thing is hilarious and sad at the same time. It paints a really bad picture of both Fiverr and the freelance editors who might work there.

You Deserve Better

Fiverr is a place where everyone is racing to offer the cheapest services, not the best. They make money by charging fees on everything – your work, your tips, and the client's payments. It's bad for everyone except Fiverr themselves.

If you're a video editor hoping to succeed, avoid platforms like Fiverr and Upwork. Instead, find clients the smart way – through cold emailing. I actually made a blog post about how to find clients and get them to respond to your cold emails, which might help you land a high-quality client and build a real video editing business.

The Takeaway
If you're serious about video editing, steer clear of Fiverr. Remember, quality work deserves quality pay.

Let me know if you've had crazy experiences with platforms like Fiverr!