smashradio

I don't know how anyone would manage to get five gigs denied without bothering to learn the rules of the game. Anyway: this is not something we can help you with here on the forum. You need to reach out to customer support if you think it was done by mistake. You can create a ticket here: https://www.fiverr.com/support_tickets/ I also suggest that you take a closer look at the terms on Fiverr. Here they are: https://www.fiverr.com/terms_of_service/

Goals are great! I've been setting some more or less realistic goals. I have a habit of being brutally honest with myself about my goals. So here it goes. Apply for Fiverr Pro Working on it. Not going to apply until I have everything planned and nailed down. Have a six-figure income (including projects outside of Fiverr) Nearly there. Launch at least one new gig Done Improve my skills in customer relations Looking at course options Completely refurbish the home office Ideas in motion! Build my new, dedicated home theater Just started! Get more physical activity Unlikely Eat healthier Also unlikely Get a new tailor. My last one is getting old and is nearly blind at this point. Working on it. Do more work in the garden Already started. Cut down on my gallon-a-day Coca Cola Zero consumption Already in progress. I switched to Pepsi.

There are no shortcuts to success. Fiverr rotates gigs based on their performance and relevance in each case. I recommend reading this guide:

If your gig has been removed, we can't help you here on the forum. You need to contact support about it, if you think your gig was removed by mistake. You can create a ticket here: https://www.fiverr.com/support_tickets/

This is a good place to start learning:

We're totally in agreement on that. In the meantime, I want to make a gig using that thumbnail. Perhaps it can be called "I will expertly craft your voice over gig thumbnail like this". I could make a lot of dough! Don't you think? 🤑Suggest me, dear sir!

I think it's an automatic process based on your buyer satisfaction rate. Meaning that if you consistently deliver great quality, value and support to your buyers, you're likely to receive the Fiverr's Choice badge at some point. It will be there for a while, then go away again. If you get a Fiverr's choice badge and that buyer ends up giving you great feedback, I believe the chances of keeping the badge for a while increase. In my experience, whenever I get a Fiverr's choice order, I tend to get more of them in a row. Even so, when I search for my niche, I'll see the badge on my gigs, but if I refresh, it might not be there and someone else has it. So I believe it's an automated "lottery" of sorts, and the contestants are sellers who have exceptionally high buyer satisfaction rates at any given time. This is just a theory, of course, and it's impossible to know for sure. But I don't imagine that Fiverr editorial staff constantly sits there to award this badge to each individual seller.

This is your gig video audio as it plays on Fiverr (I downloaded it directly from your gig). That means our audio is at the same level as the first mp3 files in the 90s, after it has gone through Fiverr's meatgrinder of a compression algorithm. The sample rate is pulled all the way down to 22.050 kHz. It's no wonder the audio quality sounds like garbage. It doesn't matter what you do. It will always sound like garbage with this level of compression. The person who had this idea should get fired.

I've had the same issue as a voice over artist. I've tried bringing it up with support, my success manager, the support again, and even sent this to the UX team at Fiverr. So far, my requests have been met with a "The relevant team is aware of the issue" for the past three years. At this point, I've concluded that Fiverr doesn't care. And there's little we can do about it. At one point, they even claimed to not hear the difference, after two audio professionals including myself described the difference as "CD vs. dirty audio cassette". We even documented this by recording the same clip as it sounds locally vs. what it sounds when playing back from the website. They still wouldn't listen. It's the reason why I haven't been able to use a gig video for several years. I've decided to try again, but given what @mcortelazzo describes here, I have little faith that Fiverr has bothered to improve this. At the end of the day, it's all about the money: traffic and storage costs money. Fiverr did this to save money, because there was a time when gig videos had a much higher quality. And they don't care if they ruin the audio of demos and the portfolio – even when it is directly detrimental to the talent pool who needs high-quality audio the most.

Yep, that's him! I enjoy his content for what it is. But his thumbnails? They are a prime example of who not to emulate from Youtube when making gig thumbnails. Or maybe... Just maybe.....

I think it's a good thing that they are selective. I haven't applied for pro, but I'm considering it in the content writer category. I view it this way: If one does not receive the pro badge, you probably shouldn't have it, and it wouldn't benefit you, even if you got it. Why? Because buyers in that category expect nothing else than perfection. If you're not able to come up with the goods, you'll receive negative reviews and likely loose the badge anyway.

You need to read this part as if you were recording a manly commercial for a pickup truck specifically designed for lumberjacks: "Despite my muscles and my great American jawline and that look on my face that says, “don’t speak to me you crumb,” I’m actually a man of the people."

@sakinur_rahman Adding to all of that – yes, it might be your gig description causing fewer people to convert as well. I took a look at your gig description on your main gig. Sorry, but I don't have time to read all of them. From what I can see, it's not terrible. But it could be improved. There's a few grammar issues (try using Grammarly Premium to improve your writing), but here are some things you can think about, in order to improve the description further: Who are your clients and what is their challenge/problem? How will you solve that problem? What is your value proposition (why should buyers order from you, and not someone else?) What makes you and your service unique? Make those things stand out in your gig description. Then, there are some red flags/contradictions in your description I would take a closer look at. You're offering "free maintenance". What does this include? A couple of bulletpoints down, you offer "5 days free support". Is the free maintenance only available for 5 days? Will my website really need maintenance that fast? And what happens after that? You're also offering 24/7 support. Do you have a dedicated team to ensure this is possible? Or is it in fact not 24/7? If it's not, then you're not honest and you're over-promising. That's not good. You offer "unlimited revisions". That's dangerous on so many levels. First of all, it will attract buyers that want to abuse you by making you work for free. If i was a business person looking to set up an online store, I would know that in real business, you have to pay people when they work for you. I would be careful to hire someone who doesn't have the self-respect to demand payment for their work. Those are some thoughts I have after reading your gig description. If I'm thinking it, maybe buyers are, too. I hope that helps! 🙂 And remember: this is just me being honest and trying to help, so don't take it the wrong way! 😄 P.S. On Fiverr, we're dealing with international buyers from all over the world. I recommend avoiding words like Sir, Dear, Brother, Mam and so on. In a lot of countries, this can come across as weird or even put some people off. I'm not your brother. I never met you. I'm a business professional. I know it's considered polite in some countries, but since it's difficult to know when/where to use it online, I recommend avoiding these terms. First names or usernames will do! 🙂 I wrote a topic about it:

It is true that your gig will drop out of search results for a while when you edit it. But don't be scared. This is normal, and happens because the Fiverr algorithm is re-learning your gig. It has to go through everything agian to see what has been changed, and how that will affect the placement in search. "Rank" doesn't work like it used to. You don't "build up" rank over time, whereby any edit you make will force you to start over. Your place in the search results are based on your performance combined with how relevant Fiverr thinks your gig is to each single buyer when they perform a search. Making well thought out and smart edits to your gig (like improving thumbnails that is not working) is the right thing to do. I'm a Top Rated Seller and I've been here since 2014. I've been editing my gig every month since I was a level two seller. Improving my gig descriptions, thumbnails, changing pricing and testing out new things. I'm still here and I'm still "ranking". So don't be afraid of editing your gig. Be afraid of not editing your gig when it's needed. If you're getting clicks, you could possibly get more clicks with better thumbnails.

Adulting can be scary stuff. You're into that territory now. Piggybacking on what @lloydsolutions explained above, I'd like to add that if you're going into business (doesn't really matter what kind of business) you need the skills to do so. I assume you already know your editing, but business is about so much more than that. It's about managing your income, communication with disgruntled clients, handling brutal feedback and getting a virtual kick in the nuts every now and then. It's about feeling down, feeling awesome, and everything in between. Even though you're nearly an adult at 17, I remember struggling with these things for years after I turned 18. Still do, sometimes. All of this can be daunting as a teen with ambitions. So use your parents and family or someone you trust for all they're worth! It's a shame that these things aren't taught in schools, really. In school, everyone is a "winner" and you get a medal for participating. You learn little of the realities you'll face as an adult, including how to take care of taxes, doing business, doing a hard days work, sitting up at your computer with a migraine until 3 am because a client project has to be done by the morning. You get the picture. It's tough. So don't try to go this alone. Ingest all the knowledge you can from those close to you. Ask for help. And by help, I don't mean to ask someone to do stuff for you, but to teach you how to do it yourself. I think it's awesome to see teens wanting to go into freelancing. Who want to earn money and do something constructive with their time. So don't let this put you off the idea - but let it sink in. Even adults need support. Keep doing what you're doing! 😄

I would consider freshening up my gig thumbnails, if I were you. They have way too much text on them. It becomes impossible to read on smaller devices, and because people have a short attention span, you need to hook them right away. That means communicating what you do with as little text as possible. Keep in mind that even if Fiverr shows your gig to someone, that doesn't mean they will click on it. That is your job as a seller: make your gig attractive and the clicks will hopefully come. From there, your gig video, gig description and portfolio must do the rest, converting them into buyers. Best of luck!

This sentence perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with my generation. Guys. You have to do this. I need this.

So true. Yet... Be careful what you wish for.

Just to add to this: I think the main factor (outside of the regular, known ones, like your stats, reviews, and buyer satisfaction rate) is how much value you bring to Fiverr. Selling five dollar gigs probably won't make you stand out as a monetary resource that Fiverr can tap. And that's what we are: a resource for Fiverr to earn profit from. That's not negative, in my view, and I want Fiverr to find the best ways to push more value out of us. It helps me improve as a seller and freelancer (and it makes Fiverr earn more, making me, as a shareholder, happy). If you offer great quality at the right price point, I'm convinced it will increase your chances.

I'm hurt that I'm not mentioned as one of the popular TRS you know! (Or maybe I'm not popular enough. Maybe I should be nicer to people.) 😂 Jokes aside, here's my two cents on the claims: Forum participation: I'm going against the flock on this one. As I understand it, it's not a must. However, one of the things they look at is community leadership. I assume that involves being active in the community, helping other sellers, or doing something that benefits the community as a whole. It could be having Youtube channel about Fiverr, being active on the forum, or something else, or nothing at all. If you're successful enough and meet the requirements, I don't think they care about that bit. Gig price: I've seen TRS sellers with 5 dollar gigs. So that's not true. But I also heard from my SM that having higher priced gigs can increase your chances, since overall earnings can go up. Fiverr also prefers higher priced gigs these days, since it obviously earns Fiverr more money to sell a 300 dollar gig compared to a 30 dollar gig. Professionalism in communication: Yes, yes and yes. If you're friendly, polite and professional at all times, this will increase your chances of a promotion (and happy buyers, who will in turn, increase your chances of a promotion). Zero tolerance for grammatical mistakes: I've seen TRS sellers with a few mistakes here and there. I don't think it's a zero tolerance. But overall gig quality is obviously a huge factor in determining if someone gets promoted. Good grammar is part of that, and is always important. Gig image: Same as above. Not same service twice: I was also told this by someone at Fiverr. Even so, as long as the gigs are different enough, you should be ok. I have multiple voice over gigs, but they are tailored to different types of projects.

I'm not a professional web designer (I've done a few sites for clients outside of Fiverr over the years). So I can't say anything about being in that gig category, specifically. I'm a top rated seller here on Fiverr in other categories, though, so I know a bit about how Fiverr works. I'll start with first impressions: your gig thumbnail It has too much text. Difficult to read on smaller displays. You have a gig using Figma. But most clients won't need that, or even know what it is. If you're a good web designer, you should know how to use other tools, like Wix, Wordpress and so on. They might have a higher demand (but also, more competition). Your value proposition Where is it? What do you offer, that makes you stand out from other buyers? What is your clients pain points, and how do you solve them? Why should buyers order from you, and not someone else? What makes your gig special? Answering those questions should help you to create a strategy. You need to show potential buyers right away that you understand them, that you have the solution for them, and that there's more value to be had ordering your gig, compared to the one next to you. Your portfolio Since you're new, you have no reviews to back up your claims. So you should use your portfolio to upload previous work, show off your skills and convince the buyers that you're the right choice. Your gig description Your gig description is very lacking. This is the place to sell yourself and your skills to the buyers. Your gig description should shine. Use every single available character and make sure it's professionally written, without any grammar issues. After a short introduction, start off by showing that you know the client's pain points and needs. Then explain how you're gonna solve it. Show off your skills and value proposition. Gig video? Consider hiring a professional animator to set up a gig video. Use the same as mentioned above: pain point, needs, solution, value proposition. Don't go for the cheapest sellers when making your gig video. Hire a professional script writer, and send them your gig description and more information about your business. Have them write a killer video script. Then hire a professional voice actor to do the voice over for the video. Gigs with videos will often have a higher chance of engaging the buyers and converts better. Profile description What is your background? Education? Experience? Be truthful, but don't be afraid of selling yourself here. You're the brand. Show it. Hope this helps! Also, there's tons of guidance to be found on the forum. This is a great place to start: You need to treat your Fiverr profile like a business. Have a business plan, have a strategy! 🙂

You can read more about "Pro" here: https://blog.fiverr.com/post/how-to-become-a-fiverr-pro Fiverr business buyers want the very best. So we request Pro candidates to go through a vetting process: We'll ask you to tell us about your professional background, your higher education, your portfolio of previous work or examples of notable projects you've created for clients outside of Fiverr, etc. Once we get to know you, we will evaluate your application form and notify you whether you were found eligible to open a Pro Gig.

Actually, the health care system in the nordics is viewed by others to be great. It's "free" and "modern". Yet, that's one of the systems in Spain I prefer over the nordic system. I'm just glad we don't have to suffer under the US system. "Oh, did you break your leg? Shall I call an ambulance?" .. "No thanks. I can't afford the ambulance."

Here's the thing: Most of these liars and pretenders will market themselves as "experts" or "specialists". That's the first lie. They will also promise to do something they can't. I wonder: when you came back to Fiverr after a couple of years – with a plan this time around –did you know, at least to yourself, that you had the skills required to perform the services you would sell? You don't have to be an expert to sell on Fiverr. But you have to be an expert to market yourself as one. That's the difference. I have no formal training as a voice over actor (I never went to school for it!). In fact, I'm self taught. I had work lots of prior work experience, so I knew I could do it well. I'm also a self taught translator, and I've worked as a journalist for years without ever going to school for it. So you don't really need any formal education or prior experience to be good at something. I think the core of the issue is self-deceit. The pretenders fool themselves, just as much as they try to fool the buyers. You went overboard with your efforts. You refuse to deliver subpar work. Maybe you shouldn't have accepted those orders until you've learned the trade, but then again, I've accepted voice over jobs as Santa Claus, even though I usually don't offer character voices, because I'm not very good at them, to be honest. All though I do a killer Goofy laugh! I informed the buyer that character voices isn't something I excel at, pointed out that it's in my gig FAQ, and offered a cancellation. But I also said that I'd be happy to try, and if they liked it, they could keep it. If not, we could cancel the order. The client ended up loving it, and I'm now their yearly Santa Claus. I'm still no good at it, but they liked it, so I guess I'm in the clear. My point: I was honest about my limitations and didn't promise something I couldn't keep. I'll add to this, that as a translator, my clients are often from other countries. They don't know if the translation is any good. Far too often, they will come to me with a document they bought from some cheap translator on Fiverr, and ask me to just "confirm" if it's good. They usually end up ordering from me when I highlight all the mistakes/clearly Google translated content. When I do, they will go "Oh, but he said he was native!" or "She promised me a manual translation!". So yes - you might be able to get away with certain things/niches, but frankly, I don't care if you can "get away with it". It's just like those people with fake university degrees. Even if you can get away with it, it's unethical. The other day, I checked out a couple of web designer gigs on Fiverr (helping out forum members). One of them had the typical "I'm expart web developer with much long experience". He offered to "customize wix templates". That has nothing to do with "web development". Also, the guy was probably 16 years of age. Now that's a pretender. A liar. The other one had something akin to "I'm a web design intern at a large agency here in *Country*. As a side project, I create websites for my clients using WordPress.". He was honest. An intern. Cool! Still learning, but he wouldn't get that spot at his agency if he was completely useless.