Tips for Newbies [ARCHIVED]

[Guest cust0mcr3ationz]

This is just a top 10 but many other tips i’m reading are really good. http://fragglesrock.com

[Guest tn5rr2012]

Fiverrtastic has a great blog!

[blastoff89]

First finding what you really enjoy doing and what are you good at. Then think of ways on how you can earn from it. Goodluck!

[Guest calcomedia]

First of all, you have to do gigs about things what you really like.



Then, you must be polite, read what your customer wants and talk with him, be honest and know your limits, never offer something you could’t do.



And, sure, you need to be very lucky!!

[Guest mikedin]

do what you love to do best! Well i love graphics but these days, i hardly get sales these days…and it is really pissing me off…! i need solution peeps…

[Guest tn5rr2012]

Reply to mikedin: my sales have dropped off significantly also not sure what is wrong. I did move my gig from Other to Lifestyles Categories hoping that makes a difference. I used to see my gig featured on the main page, I never see it there anymore

[jasonm]

My advice-



Carefully choose your deadlines for delivery. You might think you’re giving yourself plenty of time to do a gig but then you get three or four orders at once. Your kid may get sick or the weather knocks out your power.



If you’re going to be late delivering your work (and you will at some point) then be honest. Give a brief explanation of the problem and when you can deliver. I find that a client who knows what is going on will be more understanding.



Never turn in shoddy work, even if the gig is only for $5. A good rule of thumb is to ask if you would give this product to your mother or best friend. The client who only pays $5 now may come back with a $20 or $50 order.



Request clear instructions from the buyer up front. It is not profitable to redo work over a misunderstanding.

[badgehelp]

BYOT - Bring Your Own Traffic



Don’t rely on Fiverr’s system to get you orders. You need to actively promote your own gigs. I have sold over $12,000 of gigs in the last year, I do it by promoting it myself



Jim

http://fiverr.com/badgehelp

http://youtube.com/IamTheSEOguy

[ugenya]

How do you drive traffic?

[Guest fivered]

"Don’t rely on Fiverr’s system to get you orders. You need to actively promote your own gigs. I have sold over $12,000 of gigs in the last year, I do it by promoting it myself"



I think you are pointing to the most important issue here: Traffic!



Most people tell us how to structure your offer or service, like over-delivery. Thats all correct

but I think first of all people must know that your offer EXISTS!



How exactly do you promote your offer? do you visit forums relevant to your gig and

make useful posts or do you somehow promote your gigs directly?

[techfob]

*1 NEVER LIE

*2 BE HONEST

*3 IF YOU MADE MISTAKE SAY SORRY



THIS IS 3 MAIN RULES FOR FIVERR,EBAY ETC…

WORKS FOR ME, GOOD LUCK

[ownergolan]

Always over deliver

Always be honest & patient



thats my 2 cents 🙂

[press_releases]

Ask the customer to leave positive feedback. When I make delivery I always write the follow:



“Please take a moment to leave positive feedback for me and I’ll do the same for you” 8 times out of 10 the customer will post something positive!



And if you can, do the gig as soon as you get it. The faster you make delivery the happier your customers will be.

[press_releases]

Reply to @techfob: You’re absolutley right! If you make a mistake, own it and say you’re sorry. People can be pretty forgiving if you admit your mistakes.

[sweet_maria]

thanks for the great tips 🙂

[rynodingo]

Providing value is what it is all about. Always put yourself in the shoes of the buyer when sending your Gig through. Think if this is something you would tell your friends about or even bother to provide a review. Keep all interaction with your buyer on a positive note.

[chrx23]

It’s about being patient once you start out. Depends on how descriptive you are with your gigs. Also videos are more helpful and attracts more people to your gigs. Always be polite with a buyer even if they are being uneasy. Make sure you deliver on time. If you cannot let the buyer know you need more time. If you estimate you can do a gig in 2 days you should add another 1-2 days just incase.

[xrumercheapback]

Always deliver what you mention in gig description and some free bonuses and yes reply to the messages buyer need to know from you. be sincere and guide him/her as much as you knowledge the service you are providing.

[Guest tn5rr2012]

I love everyones advise and points, glad to see an active participation in this post

[sathihata2024]

Reply to @madmoo: it is great 🙂

[charleytakaya]

Reply to @techfob:



Agree, honestly develops trust, trust and a good rapport will go far. I have already repeat clients. Mistake? hmmm it happens, I just find it hard to say "Im sorry"



For a couple of reasons. 1. It positions you in a bad light with who you are dealing with

2. It lowers your self-esteem and confidence.



SO, what is the alternative. Accept what you did, correct it immediately and give better service. I always affirm, correct, move on with value…



but thats me, KEY is not falling into mistakes or a pattern where you are there…process on some things are difficult and its not a MISTAKE it a point to pause for client feedback is one way of looking at it…



Lets make it better…for you.



that sort of approach



charleytakaya

[waqasali]

Always believe in making true and honest relationships and forget the consideration of your Gig (i.e. $5). We spend so much time in chatting on social networks/friends, most of the time only for the sake of time-pass and in actual got nothing to remember.



I can assure you all, if you start taking your clients (buyers) in a way that it would be a life-time business relationship which would also include; business ethics, humanity, honesty, professionalism, commitment and sincere advises, then it would not be the case of earning $5, in fact you will start giving worth to your own time which would worth a lot more than $5.



In nut-shell; Start giving worth to your time by delivering the best you can and treat those $5 only as a bonus.

[Guest seoboy2013]

If you’re new to fiverr then 1st look others gig that smiler to your gig and make your gig grate than that! That’s the only way to get order to your gig if you’re a newbie! =D>

[Guest usquidoo]

Hey everyone, I want to share my success with you from Fiverr. What I’m going to tell you really changed my Fiverr status - I started seeing so many sales it was almost impossible for me to complete them all (that’s when I learned about outsourcing).



Anyway, the key to success on Fiverr is traffic. I’m pretty sure you know by now that more traffic = more sales = more money. Have you noticed the top sellers are the ones promoting their gigs outside of Fiverr? They get tons of traffic from recommendations on Forums, marketers, etc…



This is what separates the top sellers from everybody else. It wasn’t until I learned that “secret” - that traffic is the key to sales and exposure in the online community to become a top seller on Fiverr. Fiverr is a LOT better than having a 9-5.



Good Luck!

[linkwheel_links]

Key is fast delivery. Nothing anything can math it. If you have a great quality service and offering a superb fast delivery of your order, you are macho man…Customers always care you when you will care his work.