Kesha Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 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! 68 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priyank_mod Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 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, 64 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navid_zafar Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I believe consistency is the most important factor for leveling up on Fiverr. 49 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asif255 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Patience! 49 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breals Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 '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. 45 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesha Posted September 11 Author Share Posted September 11 These are all some very great tips so far, everyone! I love all of them. Keep them coming. 🤗 37 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priyank_mod Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 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!! 💯 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk1000 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 (edited) 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 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easypr Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Set clear, realistic expectations — and overdeliver every time. 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breals Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 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. 38 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandyzines Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 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. 36 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoebe_johnson Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 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. 28 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauseefabbaskhn Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 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. 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunboatrecords Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 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. 27 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priyank_mod Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 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. 28 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenasemenkova Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 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. 29 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecomforge Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 First Learn, then remove the L. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_organic Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Please Be 100% 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejamuhh Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Educate yourself on how the platform works, before taking part in your freelancer inbox or the forum community. 24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinsconsult Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 - 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. 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk1000 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 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. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tee_creative Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Patience and hard work. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdbstudios Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 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 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vehiclewrap1 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Write gig FAQs. Clarify all common confusions and provide details about what buyers will receive. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiki00 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Stand Out and work with passion. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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