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frank_d

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  1. I can’t speak for others. But I have hosted several webinars, and was only offered compensation once. (Which I didn’t take out of principle) If only the hours I have poured in this community were billable, I would have retired by now. 😛
  2. Sure that’s understandable. Giving back to the community isn’t for everyone.
  3. It does. There are two private slack groups, one of them allows select sellers participation.
  4. Hey @vickieito Are you in the private slack channel?
  5. I’m sorry but are you asking for compensation to share feedback with Fiverr staff on what they can do to create new learning tools for you and improve/elevate the marketplace?
  6. Yes the opposite can also be true. It’s important to use Fiverr’s tools as solid indicators but our decision making tree needs to be based on what makes us successful in the first place: our gut feeling and ability to read people.
  7. @donnovan86 @callyofficial Oh absolutely, don't get me wrong: buyer insights can definitely help spot red flags, unless the buyer has opted out of certain fields. (which is still an indicator IMO) My post was more about: how we shouldn't jump into conclusions just becase we see something written right next to the chat. It's a bunch of numbers, just listen to what the buyer says. Sometimes the numbers and the context of the convo, don't line up. 🙂
  8. This is a legit account, calm down. Yoav has never participated on the forum before, and people jumping on him won't help! 🙂 I am sure he will speak to the admin team to get the badge, in the meantime, this is a good place to share your insights people!
  9. Hey gang! It's been a while since I've posted. I am working through stuff. 🙂 So I had an interesting interaction the other day. I see Fiverr pushing sellers to use the amazing Buyer Insights tool, you know that gizmo that lives in our inbox and let's us know if a buyer is brand new, or their average spending, reviews etc. So here's the thing: I see people posting periodically about how a brand new account is a "Red flag". Sure that makes sense from a certain POV but that's not always the case. Depending on whether or not you are in a position to capture qualified leads, you can do amazing things even with a brand new account that has a poor average spend. Case in point: How many of you would see the account creation date and average spend, and decline even asking them questions?
  10. hey @petrolviv17 I never got around to updating the post for several reasons. I'm not sure if I should, as everytime I share information, I end up in a... weird situation. But I am considering posting something shorter but extremely relevant soon.
  11. Partial you say? Hmmm.

    1. miiila

      miiila

      Not sure what you are saying, but as I'm here anyway, I'll leave a "Today is a good day to be happy" here (it's true, after all, despite being a cheesy print on my shirt). Have a happy Sunday! ☀️

  12. Super bored right now. Uninspired to work. Anyone up for a quick impromptu live Q&A session?

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    2. frank_d

      frank_d

      yes but you would be paid for your time. Plus you won't get "dragged" you set your availability beforehand.

    3. vickiespencer

      vickiespencer

      I saw that I could set my availability, so I would have to dress up on only certain days. Would I know ahead of time that I had a video chat?

       

    4. danno1950

      danno1950

      Video chats will post on your calendar ahead of time, Vickie. 

  13. Remember: Fiverr bases most decisions on data they have and we can’t see. Maybe it rings true: people who respond faster may have better chances to book the gig.
  14. And another thing: Seems like I have a new thing to test out. 🙂 Very useful as I always read notes on my second monitor just off camera during calls.
  15. Well as with all Fiverr features, they first implement the infrastructure on seller's end of theing, and then they start rolling it out to buyers. As of right now, I personally can't see it on anyone's profile, which means the roll out has been selective so only a test group of buyers gets to see this feature.
  16. I mean Fiverr will start rolling it out to buyers so they can book calls. I am very excited to offer paid video calls.
  17. I just noticed I am now able to set availability, choose the duration of the session and name my price, all through the “profile” page. Which means we are close to release. anyone else excited about this new feature? I know I am. 😉
  18. While this is true, the algorithm was not meant to be understood easily by humans, I think there's more to your story that what you just posted. We lack context. What was the new gig about? Was it similar to the first one? Was there any weird activity in your account lately? (bought reviews, gig exchanges etc)
  19. frank_d

    Oh dear

    If they are offering a one-off course, I should start a university. 😆
  20. That's the great part: it actually helps them. In some cases it makes them understand that trying to go cheaper will not bring the expected results. In most cases, however, it just helps them understand that they need to look elsewhere. The interesting part is that until I challenge their assumption, it's impossible to see if they have a skewed value perception due to ignorance or because they are just shopping based on price or just don't see the actual value I bring to the table. At any rate, this helps resolve the issue on both ends. As an added bonus, they do remember that I helped them find another vendor. Now if only Fiverr would grant an incentive so that all sellers did just that when they couldn't establish project fit... 🤔
  21. My approach is slightly different. I don't want to antagonize anyone, nor do I take the discount request personally. However, it is my responsibility to pivot away from their poking at my pricing. So what I usually do, is challenge their proposal: "I don't see how I could deliver my usual quality on that kind of budget. In order to keep the price under $x, we would need to cut quite a few corners and to be honest, I wouldn't want to compromise on your vision." Then I suggest alternatives that don't involve me, like another fiverr freelancer or what to type in the search bar to get something that matches their budget.
  22. No, no you can't. No one should DM this account. This is your one and only warning @farhanahmedkh. Stop implying that you can help people. Get your 4 reviews account and keep on walking.
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