A Fiverr Guide For Beginners Using The Portfolio

[cass_hawkings]

If you're anything like me and have yet to get your first client here on Fiverr, you'll know it's difficult to attract clients at the beginning of your journey. Sure, it's frustrating, but thousands of users have superior experiences. It's important to show that you understand your field.

One of the features Fiverr has is the portfolio. This is where you can place projects and samples of your work to make your gigs stand out against the competition. But wait! There's an issue.

The portfolio feature only allows for images and videos to be uploaded. Why? I have no clue, but if you're in a profession such as writing like I am, ten there is a way around this. The only place that you upload documents is on gigs.

While you can use screenshots from previous projects, you can also jazz it up by creating short videos of the process you undertake for your work. Don't worry, there is no need to use a camera. I use the screen capture feature on my Macbook to record what my work looks like in the Word Document before I edit, while I'm editing and afterwards.

I usually do not include images in my Word docs because it makes the file size increase and could cause the program to freeze. I only upload pictures once I'm in the middle of uploading content to the website.

To create videos, all you need is a basic understanding of Canva. You don't need fancy expensive editing software. The creative possibilities for any video are endless. It is very simple process as you can either create videos from scratch or you can use a template that is already included.

 

Edited September 30 by cass_hawkings

[cass_hawkings]

Hi all,

Scammers are running rampant on Fiverr and it can be difficult for a beginner to know who is a genuine buyer, who is either trying to get free work done or is a legit scam.

So, the number one thing you should always look for when someone contacts you for "work" is when they create their account. If it says that the account is recent and has a profile picture, sure, hear them out. A person who is a professional will create an order BEFORE asking you to work for them. If the account has no profile picture, then be suspicious.

Another thing you need to watch out for is spelling, grammar and language skills. Not everyone is perfect in these fields, but a professional will have these skills down to a tee.

Next up, is reviews. Okay, if a person has done all the right things then they're legit. But you need to see if the person has placed reviews too. If the person is starting, there won't be any and that's okay as everyone has to start somewhere. However, if they've started the account on the same day, and there is no profile image, and an order has not been placed, then block the person.

Also, if the potential asks for an email address for any reason, either tell them no and that it's against Fiverr's policies or block them, no questions asked. That might seem harsh, but it's a tactic to protect yourself from being scammed.

Edited October 1 by cass_hawkings