What’s your best Fiverr Advice?

[Kesha]

Calling all the seasoned Fiverr pros! Based on your experience on the platform, what’s one piece of advice you’d give to fellow users, whether a seller or buyer, who want to level up their Fiverr game?

Drop your wisdom below! 

[priyank_mod]

Unflinching focus on QUALITY of your own skillset and work😎 while trying to improve yourself with every order, instead of being obsessed with gig-optimization, gallery, tips-tricks, impressions and clicks. 

 

 

And yes,  

[navid_zafar]

I believe consistency is the most important factor for leveling up on Fiverr.

[asif255]

Patience!

[breals]

'Deliver exactly what your gig says you're going to do. '

Don't take any shortcuts, because your customers are more savvy than you know.  They will pick up on any error you make, especially if you're being dishonest with your skillset. 

So, you really have to be an expert in what you do.  Don't start a gig, then aim to become an expert later on down the line,  as you will get caught out.

 

[Kesha]

These are all some very great tips so far, everyone! I love all of them. Keep them coming. 🤗

[priyank_mod]

38 minutes ago, breals said:

Don't start a gig, then aim to become an expert later on down the line,  as you will get caught out.

This should be put up on a BANNER on the 1st stage/page of gig creation... much needed!! 💯

[uk1000]

41 minutes ago, breals said:

They will pick up on any error you make, especially if you're being dishonest with your skillset. 

So, you really have to be an expert in what you do.  Don't start a gig, then aim to become an expert later on down the line,  as you will get caught out.

I don't think you need to be an expert in every gig/service. There's room for gigs at different prices for different skill levels. If the seller isn't claiming in their gig that they're an expert at something then they shouldn't get caught out by not being expert in it. eg. a buyer might be okay with 'good enough' quality at $x than paying 3 or 4x for expert skill level for the same/approx same service.

Though if the seller puts a skill on their profile and Fiverr's bug puts "expert" at the end of it (which it still does), when the seller didn't enter that then the seller shouldn't be blamed for what Fiverr's system automatically did.

I think there should be a way to get better at an offered service without being 100% perfect at it from the very start really. And I don't think all buyers will expect 100% perfection from a newer gig.

Edited September 11 by uk1000

[easypr]

Set clear, realistic expectations — and overdeliver every time.

[breals]

10 minutes ago, uk1000 said:

I think there should be a way to get better at an offered service without being 100% perfect at it from the very start really. And I don't think all buyers will expect 100% perfection from a newer gig.

I think that's the issue.  In todays consumer market, the customer does expect 100% perfection, even for news sellers.  Also 100% doesn't just reflect the product. it also includes

1) Attitude / Professionalism

2) Communication

3) Abilty to take feedback

4) Innovation 

5) Honesty / Integrity

 

My original point was that there are so many new freelancers, that in the opening part of thier profile or gig description claim to be experts that let themsleves down at the first hurdle.  It would be better practice to hold off on publishing that first gig until they have read the forum, taken the Fiverr tests, and learned their trade until they became experts. 

When you search for Fiverr on Google - You see the screenshot below. So, 'in my opinion' you do need to be an expert from the outset to maintain the integrity of the platform. 

 

[mandyzines]

Don't put all of your eggs in one basket. Your investment of time, energy, and money can be gone in the blink of an eye if the "AI" on the site misinterprets something and the likelihood of you being left in the dark without any recourse is very high.

[phoebe_johnson]

Only one thing- focus on building professional relations with your clients b going the extra mile and showing you care can turn one-time gigs into long-term working relations.

[tauseefabbaskhn]

26 minutes ago, phoebe_johnson said:

Only one thing- focus on building professional relations with your clients b going the extra mile and showing you care can turn one-time gigs into long-term working relations.

A wise advice and I do agree. Going an extra mile for genuine buyers who also appreciate your work can get you some long-term projects. 

[sunboatrecords]

DO NOT CAUSE ANY FRICTION WITH THE CLIENTS.

They hire you to “take the pain away”. They have a problem and, you are hired to solve it. So, avoid causing the client any type of suffering after they hire you.

I choose my words very carefully. This may seem odd but, it goes down to an existential level. Think about it.

 

As for the rest, I agree with the people above.

[priyank_mod]

6 minutes ago, sunboatrecords said:

DO NOT CAUSE ANY FRICTION WITH THE CLIENTS.

They hire you to “take the pain away”. They have a problem and, you are hired to solve it.

+💯

And, if you sense the friction (in a spidey way) beforehand, then avoid working with them. 

Being the problem solver or solution provider is always in vogue & demand. 

[lenasemenkova]

Say ‘no’ to projects more often if you have a bad feeling about them. Don’t be greedy. There is a reason you have a bad feeling about them.

[ecomforge]

First Learn, then remove the L.

[go_organic]

Please Be 100%

[thejamuhh]

Educate yourself on how the platform works, before taking part in your freelancer inbox or the forum community.

[collinsconsult]

- Always respect the Terms of Service and Community Standards. It's so underrated but if you want stay on this journey for long, this is the most important rule. 

- Do everything possible within your power to offer the best quality services and always go beyond expectations. Under promise and over deliver. 

- Patience and consistency. It's like wine. The older your gig, the more earnings you make. So ensure you do everything possible to stay here for long. 

[uk1000]

2 hours ago, mehboobahmed6821 said:

2: if client is ever wrong , re-read rule 1

If the client is wrong wouldn't it be better to politely show & say that they are wrong (not saying "you are wrong" but another way)? eg. if they ask for something and something about what they ask for would mean lots more work but they say "oh it won't require x to be done" you could show them exactly why x would need to be done, why it would take a lot longer to do that task and maybe if quoting a price, why it could cost more.

It's surely best to be honest if the buyer is making incorrect statements, with proof to back up the actual truth.

[tee_creative]

Patience and hard work.

[pdbstudios]

On 9/12/2024 at 10:05 AM, sunboatrecords said:

DO NOT CAUSE ANY FRICTION WITH THE CLIENTS.

They hire you to “take the pain away”. They have a problem and, you are hired to solve it. So, avoid causing the client any type of suffering after they hire you.

I choose my words very carefully. This may seem odd but, it goes down to an existential level. Think about it.

 

As for the rest, I agree with the people above.

dotu_art literally half-assed anything i told him of my commission and every time i had to make him re-do something because he had done it incorrectly, if that isn't friction then i am Santa Claus

 

in the end he cancelled the order, i was the one who had started the order, and the avatar he was making was nearly done too

[vehiclewrap1]

Write gig FAQs.
Clarify all common confusions and provide details about what buyers will receive.

[wiki00]

Stand Out and work with passion.