What is Fiverr?

Enter the realm of Fiverr. Imagine a marketplace that is more or an online bazaar, but where people sell services instead of selling products. That is what Fiverr is: graphic design, voiceovers, and writing catchy slogans – anything you want for your business. Actually, Fiverr started as a place where every service, or “gig,” as they call it, would run for five bucks hence the name. Now, it has expanded to be a platform where freelancers charge from $5 up to thousands according to the services rendered.

Pros:

• A diverse variety of services are offered.
• There is the ability to work with clients from around the world.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Cons:

• High competition.
• Fiverr takes a 20% commission on each transaction.

Setting Up Your Account on Fiverr

First of all, you need an account. Log on to the Fiverr website and then hit “Join.” You will be asked for your email and username. You want something professional but descriptive, so if you’re really into graphic design, something like “LogoMasterMike” would work just fine. Next, verify your e-mail, and you are done!

Steps:

1. Go to Fiverr.com >> sign up here
2. Click “Join” and fill in your details
3. Verify your email address

Tips:

• A Professional Photo should be used as the profile picture and a smile goes a long way!
• Write a catchy bio with just enough information that lets potential clients know what they can count on your expertise for.

Creating Your First Gig

Now, the fun begins – creating your first gig. Think about a gig similar to an Amazon product listing. It needs to be very clear on what you are selling, how much it costs, and why they should choose to purchase from you versus another seller. For example, if you’re a writer, your gig might be something like this: “I will write a captivating blog post for $50.”

Steps:

1. Click “Create a New Gig.”
2. Pick the category best fitting the service you’ll provide.
3. Write an extensive title and details of the Gig.
4. Set pricing and packages: Basic, Standard, Premium.[click above advert to see how freelancers set their prices]
5. Add some FAQs to capture the most frequently asked questions.
6. Add relevant images or videos.

Tips:

• Put keywords in the title and description, so that people can find your services.
• Give three packages so people in every budget can be helped.
• If possible, then add high-resolution images or videos to show the quality work.

It’s always a challenge to price yourself. You want to attract clients, but you don’t want to sell yourself short. Why not start out by doing a little homework to see what others in your niche are charging? If you are newcomers, that is totally okay, and you should probably charge less in order to get those very first reviews.

Example:

• Basic: $10 for a 300-word blog post
• Standard: $30 for a 1000-word blog post.
  Premium: The blog post of 1500 words and Search Engine Optimization, $50.

Bonus Tips:

• Gradually increase your prices with time when you have experience and good reviews.
• Create add-ons, such as extra fast delivery, that come with an additional charge.

Promote Your Gigs

Creating a gig is just half the battle. Now you need some customers! Share your gigs everywhere on social media, join groups that deal with Fiverr, and engage prospects. Think of it as shouting from rooftops, but online. The more your gigs are visible, the more chances you have to receive orders.

Steps:

1. Share your gigs on all social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
2. Be past active within online communities and forums regarding your niche.
3. Be active with the promotion instruments of Fiverr itself: Fiverr Pro and Fiverr Learn.

Tips:
Write a blog or create a YouTube channel related to your services
Network with other freelancers, collaborate with them.

Processing Orders and Providing Quality Work

Wow! You have received your very first order. Now, the actual work begins. Communicate clearly with the client to understand his requirements. Do quality work on time and never hesitate to ask for feedback. Positive reviews on Fiverr are gold.

Steps:

1. The client can be contacted to understand the requirements.
2. The delivery of work within the agreed time frame
3. Work revision
4. Requesting feedback and reviews

Tips:
Be professional and courteous in all your interactions. Keep deadlines so as to deliver on time.

Relating with Problem Clients

Not all clients will be easy to work with. Some will be picky; some won’t know what they want; and others are just plain cranky. Never lose your cool and always be professional. If a client is being unreasonable, you can always turn down the order but do so in a respectful manner.

Example: *** *** ***
“I would like the blog post to be about space travel, but also about cooking, and it shall be funny, but serious.”
“I love your vision! How about we have a focused piece on space travel and include a bit of light-hearted section regarding space food?”

Tips:
Explicitly set expectations from the start.
Utilize the Resolution center in case of conflicts.

Scaling Up Your Fiverr Business

Now, the more clients and positive reviews you get, then you will be able to scale up. This may be in the form of adding more services or increasing prices or even outsourcing some of this work in case you get too busy.

Steps:

1. Identify which of your gigs drive well; hence, focus more on it.
2. Hire other freelancers to share your workload.
3. Keep improving and updating your gigs.

Tips:

• Be sure to always be up to date with trends in your niche.
  Take Fiverr Learn courses to improve your skills.

Success Stories and Inspiration

So many freelancers strike gold on Fiverr. Take “LogoMasterMike,” who started with us, for example. He started on Fiverr offering basic logos at $5 each; today, he is one of the top-rated sellers who commands a charge of $500 per logo, earning him a six-figure income annually. Take the example of “VoiceQueenSara” again, who initially did small work related to voiceovers but now works for big-brand business houses.

Example:

• LogoMasterMike: From $5 logos to $500 per project, making six figures a year.
• VoiceQueenSara: Small voiceover gigs to working with the top brands.

Tips:

• Find inspiration in the success stories on Fiverr’s blog.
• Keep yourself motivated, pushing forward.

CONCLUSION ✓

Starting to freelance on Fiverr can be exciting and full of rewards. It is all about simply showing what you are good at, producing good results, and building a good reputation. You will need much patience and persistence if you want to create a successful freelance business on Fiverr out of your gigs.

Good luck, and happy gigging!