How my friend got his first order in minutes

[landofawes]

Good tips, thank you, this is useful to a newbie like me.

Thanks for putting a smile on my face :rofl:

[darknwolf]

This really helps, and it actually makes sense. Thanks a bunch!😃

[numansady]

Last year, I introduced a friend to Fiverr. After he had set up his account, I recommended that he takes some time to go through the forum in order to learn from experienced sellers. I also suggested that he stays active by posting and replying to other posts whenever he could. To his surprise, he got his first order barely an hour after he had posted on the forum. The client saw his post and went ahead to order from him.

In case you are wondering, yes - that’s also how I got my first order. In my case, it took around 3 weeks but my first client also ordered after seeing my posts on the forum. I don’t believe in coincidences. So here is my suggestion to new sellers struggling to get their first orders:

1. Learn. Go to this category and read through the threads. Most of the questions have been answered here comprehensively by experienced sellers

   https://forum.fiverr.com/c/Fiverr-Tips/tips-for-sellers

2. Be active on the forum.

   Posting “why am I not getting any orders” doesn’t count as being active.

All the best!

Thanks a lot for posting a useful link for new seller. I m grateful to you.

[Guest iberbsmooth1]

An interesting take. I do believe that every available strategy that a seller has @ their disposal should be utilized and that’s why having this forum to bridge a number of ideas is so important. I too hope this will help others along the way. Thanks for posting.

[Guest brand_claire]

Thank you so much for this wonderful advice… Am new here and i will start commenting on other post…

[humanissocial]

If sellers are getting clients from the forum that’s great! If sellers are becoming better sellers from the forum that’s great too! Not sure I see a downside here? Thx for sharing.

The downside is that people spam the forum with generic comments to try to get business.

[taufiq_sayed]

Good tips! Thanks a lot !

[numansady]

The downside is that people spam the forum with generic comments to try to get business.

Absolutely correct. I am 100% agree with your opinion.

[Guest graphic_real]

Thank you for your post

[Guest sheikhrana99]

Thank you for your input and advice

[pedrodaher]

To be honest, I built my gig and unpaused it yesterday, and out of nothing I got a new order that is waiting to be completed… It didnt even take an hour, and I didn’t have any videos or exciting pictures yet… Oh the universe is a weird place.

[tushar403755]

Thank you for your advice

[i_am_ola]

Your advice is worthwhile!!

[numansady]

To be honest, I built my gig and unpaused it yesterday, and out of nothing I got a new order that is waiting to be completed… It didnt even take an hour, and I didn’t have any videos or exciting pictures yet… Oh the universe is a weird place.

Wow! Congrats.

Go Ahead @pedrodaher

[goldsmydy]

Thank you for your input and advice and sharing how long it took you and your friend to get your first order. With all these “algorithms” and sellers on Fiverr, it can be hard to know how how you can get more people to find your profile. I never thought about clients reading the forum! I will stay active and positive! Thanks again!

I also think so…

[anickkiller76]

Within one hour I get my first Order, its a very memorable moment for me, I think its my #logo design gig, or #tshirt design gig 😀

[awesome_donna]

True though, some seller even outsource job to sellers like them after checking on there profile and meet up with all qualities needed.

[walidhks]

That’s a solid advice bro, im a photoshop editor, and video maker
I didn’t had any orders until now
I will do my best to get one
As you know always the beginning is harder

[moi_wordpress]

In my way of reasoning, I believe people are more likely to check out a profile that shows interest in others and offers interest. Such as you keep your name out there even if it’s a little bit. I’m a graphic designer and my designs do well on Instagram because I follow this rule of commenting on others. I just want it to pan out here, and I love getting to know post.

I shared my ratings that earned consecutively 5 stars , amount of orders, around 1000 people visited my gigs, but not a single order. 😦

[steffikeung]

Great advice! The forum is also a great research tool for seeing what many buyers are doing wrong, so you can stand out by doing it right!

Great advice in this thread, and I agree! Scrolling through the forums offers valuable insight also as to how you can position yourself in a competitive market.

Or we can figure out what clients might be looking for that aren’t offered yet.

[humanissocial]

Great advice in this thread, and I agree! Scrolling through the forums offers valuable insight also as to how you can position yourself in a competitive market.

Or we can figure out what clients might be looking for that aren’t offered yet.

Thank you and that’s so true! Low-competition is really valuable. I’ve found it helpful myself. I try to avoid making unique gigs that have few, if any competitors.

[Guest jiyaur1]

Great tips for newbie. I am also a newbie and i learned a lot form fiverr forum.

[wordpressdony]

It’s a great think, thanks for sharing with us 👏

[dux_marketer]

YOU NEED TO BE ACTIVE ON THIS FORUM SERIOUSLY.
IT HAS HELPED ME A LOT

So grateful…

[mubeennisar]

For me having a great portfolio was the main thing.
Compile your work to show it to clients.
This will really help you get the first order very fast 🙂