melanielm

They're having folks create content for them, which may help their SERPs or something. Is Fiverr trying to become the next Quora, but just for digital service information? Who knows? I'd love to see some numbers about how many actual buyers read these things, but I highly doubt that's available to us. If I answer a question, will I get data about impressions and clickthroughs to my profile?

Sure. Go to the main page as a buyer (or in an Incognito browser when you're not logged in) and look through gigs. You can click on the seller's profiles easily. Things were a lot easier 15 years ago. Competition etc. has made it necessary to stand out. You can't offer what other people offer if you want to succeed as any type of freelancer. I think it's a lot more about building an entire business/brand than it is simply selling on Fiverr (or any other platform).

"I'm very sorry, but that's against Fiverr's TOS. All communication must occur here." If they still insist, just stop talking to them.

Why don't you use all those amazing skills to build your business?

This! I've been a freelancer for about 25 years, the majority of my adult life! I pay all my family bills with my work. I still have people who believe I can chat, go out, do something for them at any moment. Yes, there is a different level of flexibility with freelance work. That just means I have to control my own time and discipline... and often work 'overtime' at unexpected times. Another common misconception... anyone can be a successful freelancer. It takes a lot more than a technical, marketable skill to succeed.

How does one learn anything? Find reputable, high-quality sources of information and study it. Learn how to operate a business as a freelancer. Study marketing. Recognize that there aren't any quick tips and tricks that will make you successful.

Sharing your gigs in random groups -- and especially ones with the sole purpose of posting gigs -- is useless. They are full of people who only want to post their own gigs, not your target audience. Sharing gigs randomly elsewhere is just spam. If you want to use social media effectively for marketing, learn how to actually market your business/freelance brand effectively.

Could you point me to a resource about how these people are chosen? Also, was the rule about identifying your posts/content as AI revoked? I think I missed something.

Although super basic, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is the best advice for freelancers, I believe. The only way I've been successfully earning a living on my own for the past couple of decades was by always having multiple sources of income (not just multiple clients, but more than one type of income). Always dedicate a portion of your time and energy to growing the next source.

It makes a LOT more sense to get information from Fiverr directly rather than some vague "google" search, doesn't it? It's 20% on everything.

I want to learn leather-crafting and specifically how to make (primitive) shoes. Do I have time or energy to do this? No.

This is your sister's account. You have to open your own account. Contact Customer Service with this question. Of course you can't simply take over your sister's account. That's fraudulent.

@Kesha This might not be your area directly, but perhaps you can help this artist that some scammer on Fiverr stole from!

This is the strangest thing ever. Messaging back and forth and copy-pasting the prepared feedback would take longer than just writing "Great work!" or whatever.

At this point, I'd contact Customer Service. However, they may suggest you cancel the order since the buyer won't work with your to find a solution. Perhaps it's possible to deliver the content without posting it? That may constitute an incomplete delivery, which isn't allowed. Ugh! Buyers that toy with your business stink. Good luck!