Top 5 Fiverr Myths - Debunked!

[coerdelion]

People keep repeating the same wrong advice - and newbies are deceived by it.

Here’s my take on it - share if you feel so inclined:

[vickiespencer]

BRAVO! I bookmarked this!

[hazel_justin131]

Thanks for making this video. It’s so true
Especially about point 2. I am sick of those youtube gurus who make these silly videos only for views and newbies come to this platforms without any skills and cry about not getting orders. You said right background removal is the most saturated makret and more and more sellers are coming in this without any skills.

[ahmwritingco]

Very useful post! I’m sure this will be linked to many times over the coming years.

@1.13 – Ah, Spam. Delicious as part of an Hawaiian breakfast. The other type, that’s not so great! 

[rana4944]

It’s really true.
I think not only on Fiverr but also on other freelancing sites there’s the same situation.
And I have seen multiple YouTubers saying you don’t need to have any skills to work on Freelancing.
And its strange to staying online 24/7 and getting orders.

I had checked the channel, its amazing. Going to check another video regarding Fiverr on channel.
Good 👍

[imagination7413]

THANK YOU! Bookmarked, ❤️ed, and added to my ‘Guide’ for if I ever get the chance to update it. 

[uk1000]

Good video 🙂
It does seem to flick to a different image then back again around 0:43.

At around 2:31 it says “So while sending buyer requests is quite a useful way to get orders…” - shouldn’t it say “So while sending offers to buyer requests is quite a useful way to get orders…” - otherwise some people might actually send buyer requests to try to get orders (advertising their gig) and get their requests denied/flagged.

[rana4944]

Good video 🙂

It does seem to flick to a different image then back again around 0:43.

At around 2:31 it says “So while sending buyer requests is quite a useful way to get orders…” - shouldn’t it say “So while sending offers to buyer requests is quite a useful way to get orders…” - otherwise some people might actually send buyer requests to try to get orders (advertising their gig) and get their requests denied/flagged.

Its better practice to appreciate it. Just saying!!

[surajrenuka]

I just love the image where teddy staring laptop screen 😃

[adnanmahmud]

Point 3: Promote your gigs on social media.
I always try to write an article relevant to the service I offer. Then I share it on social media with my gig link.
I think this is not spam, right?

[Guest lloydsolutions]

Excellent! Just what the forum needs!

One for the “share cupboard”. 🙂 

[english_voice]

Good video and thanks for posting.

The sad thing is that those who really should view the video will probably never see it. Which is why we will continue to see the same poor advice dished out on the forums. 

[heyfellow1]

Thanks alot! I will direct them to this video when they say " how to get order".

[paschalisblack]

Myth 6: Having many gig favorites rank your gig higher.

[imagination7413]

Myth 7: Offering unlimited revisions is necessary for getting first orders.

[tayyab_zia5]

So why Fiverr ask to share your gig on social media when you create Fiverr profile you see that the Fiverr said share your gig.

[surajrenuka]

Sharing would probably help,…but not keep sharing again and again !

On 8/9/2020 at 3:32 PM, tayyab_zia5 said:

why Fiverr ask to share your gig on social media 

Because sharing gives fiverr boost on search engine too! Its not only helping you but it helps fiverr way more than it helps you! Hope you know that any game or app keep asking you to share its link with others , this is almost same !

[coerdelion]

That is very true @surajrenuka - everything Fiverr does or says is aimed at improving their bottom line …

[mattboa]

On 8/9/2020 at 3:43 PM, imagination7413 said:

Myth 7: Offering unlimited revisions is necessary for getting first orders.

This. You should do unlimited revisions only if you’re a high-level/Pro seller. 

[imagination7413]

On 8/9/2020 at 3:45 PM, mattboa said:

This. You should do unlimited revisions only if you’re a high-level/Pro seller.

Nope.

Still far too risky.

Unlimited is NEVER a good idea. 

[lenasemenkova]

On 8/9/2020 at 3:45 PM, mattboa said:

This. You should do unlimited revisions only if you’re a high-level/Pro seller.

What? Why? You shouldn’t do them, period. 

[coerdelion]

No pro seller would dream of offering unlimited revisions

[hazel_justin131]

I never liked unlimited revisions because buyer can ask for revisions even if he come after so many years and you can’t do anything about it because YOU offered unlimited revsions and buyers can take advantage of it.

Happy Birthday @coerdelion May you have many more! 

[mattboa]

Nope.

Still far too risky.

Unlimited is NEVER a good idea.

I would never put them myself either but it would be fine to put it as a formality, in my opinion, when working on a large project.

A customer who puts a large sum of money forward is looking to be seriously satisfied with the completed work. It’s not going to turn into a hotbed for overworking/abuse like it happens with 5$ gigs. And there’s always CS if that happens. Again, it’s a formality. Most Pros I’m seeing right now put it in their premium package.

[imagination7413]

On 8/9/2020 at 3:54 PM, mattboa said:

I would never put them myself either but it would be fine to put it as a formality, in my opinion, when working on a large project.

A customer who puts a large sum of money forward is looking to be seriously satisfied with the completed work. It’s not going to turn into a hotbed for overworking/abuse like it happens with 5$ gigs. And there’s always CS if that happens. Again, it’s a formality. Most Pros I’m seeing right now put it in their premium package.

Nope, still not going to agree with unlimited.

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1 ) Do you offer unlimited revisions, 100% money back guarantees, or 100% satisfaction guarantees? DON’T. These are never a good idea. The first two imply that you’re not confident in your work, and all three attract scammers.

*Exception!*

• The only exception to this “no unlimited revisions” rule is if you have rock-solid, ‘fool-proof’, written, detailed measures in place to protect yourself from both scammers and Fiverr itself. See (FAQ) 1, 2, 3. If you do go this route, only offer unlimited in your highest package, and make the cost enough that it would cover a potential 50 revisions. The drop-down menu for revisions goes from 0 to 9, which should normally be plenty for any gig.
• When a large and multi-million-dollar business offers money-back guarantee, it’s because they can afford to absorb the cost of a returned good. Freelancers can’t afford to risk loosing a large sale for work already done to the whim of a dissatisfied client. Besides, Fiverr already has a refund system in place, so you don’t need to include it.
• While I agree that aiming for 100% satisfaction is great, there are too many witnesses and stories where offering ‘guarantee’ has forced cancellations. If you want to put this in, be very careful of your wording, so that there can be no loophole.