hopecreatnz Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Before now, if I bid for ten jobs, I most certainly will get 7 replies out of which I’d get 5 jobs. Now it’s no longer the case, I hardly ever get a job from buyer’s request. Why is this happening? What do I do to improve my chances at success? Please advice me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanshuber16 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Before now, if I bid for ten jobs, I most certainly will get 7 replies out of which I’d get 5 jobs. Now it’s no longer the case, I hardly ever get a job from buyer’s request. Why is this happening? What do I do to improve my chances at success? Please advice me.Before now, if I bid for ten jobs, I most certainly will get 7 replies out of which I’d get 5 jobs.This means that your approach is fine. I don’t think you have anything to worry about that.Now it’s no longer the case, I hardly ever get a job from buyer’s request.It is just that BRs are always such a gamble (albeit with no negative consequences 😉 ). There’s no guarantee or consistency when it comes to BRs. It is just a bidding system where many sellers vie for that one thing: for the buyer to choose them.What do I do to improve my chances at success?Nothing, really. Just keep at it. You could also try to improve the structure/content of the BR offers that you send.However, I think it is a good idea to stop depending on BRs altogether and to get buyers from your gigs/Fiverr search directly. You could improve gig exposure by spending more time/resources on marketing your gigs to your target audience. Also, try to develop a good rapport with your buyers, and hopefully, you get a few repeat/regular customers 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshy01 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 You need to keep trying. You have a nice request template already.I wish you the very best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopecreatnz Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 You need to keep trying. You have a nice request template already.I wish you the very best!Thanks freshy01. How do you know this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uxreview Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Before now, if I bid for ten jobs, I most certainly will get 7 replies out of which I’d get 5 jobs.This means that your approach is fine. I don’t think you have anything to worry about that.Now it’s no longer the case, I hardly ever get a job from buyer’s request.It is just that BRs are always such a gamble (albeit with no negative consequences 😉 ). There’s no guarantee or consistency when it comes to BRs. It is just a bidding system where many sellers vie for that one thing: for the buyer to choose them.What do I do to improve my chances at success?Nothing, really. Just keep at it. You could also try to improve the structure/content of the BR offers that you send.However, I think it is a good idea to stop depending on BRs altogether and to get buyers from your gigs/Fiverr search directly. You could improve gig exposure by spending more time/resources on marketing your gigs to your target audience. Also, try to develop a good rapport with your buyers, and hopefully, you get a few repeat/regular customers 🙂However, I think it is a good idea to stop depending on BRs altogether and to get buyers from your gigs/Fiverr search directly. You could improve gig exposure by spending more time/resources on marketing your gigs to your target audience. Also, try to develop a good rapport with your buyers, and hopefully, you get a few repeat/regular customersI think Hans was spot on here with these 2 recommendations. BR can get you started, but you can’t build a sustainable business on it.Keep your Fiverr gigs running, but focus on building additional revenue sources. Most good freelancers are providing their service on multiple platforms. And even a better plan is to detach yourself from all platforms. Work directly with clients.You’re writing blog posts and proofreading articles. You should have a decent client base by know. Your services are easily repeatable so try to find a client that needs your service on regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopecreatnz Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Before now, if I bid for ten jobs, I most certainly will get 7 replies out of which I’d get 5 jobs.This means that your approach is fine. I don’t think you have anything to worry about that.Now it’s no longer the case, I hardly ever get a job from buyer’s request.It is just that BRs are always such a gamble (albeit with no negative consequences 😉 ). There’s no guarantee or consistency when it comes to BRs. It is just a bidding system where many sellers vie for that one thing: for the buyer to choose them.What do I do to improve my chances at success?Nothing, really. Just keep at it. You could also try to improve the structure/content of the BR offers that you send.However, I think it is a good idea to stop depending on BRs altogether and to get buyers from your gigs/Fiverr search directly. You could improve gig exposure by spending more time/resources on marketing your gigs to your target audience. Also, try to develop a good rapport with your buyers, and hopefully, you get a few repeat/regular customers 🙂How do I go about this? I used to make up to $500 per month but now I’d be happy if I make $50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshy01 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 How do I go about this? I used to make up to $500 per month but now I’d be happy if I make $50Hi @hopecreatnz,Things would get better with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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