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Advice #1: Don't use FIVERR's logo. Advice #2: Attention to details in everything you do. For starters, it's Fiverr, not Fiber. Advice #3: If you happen to be in the logo niche, also don't use any other logos than Fiverr's that you don't own the rights to. And no, if you change a tiny detail, it doesn't make it your logo or give you any rights to it. Advice #4: You don't get work "from Fiverr", you get work from people who make use of Fiverr as a platform. Think about who those people are, and how you could help them, and then polish your Gigs which offer that helpful service, before you publish them. Advice #5: Don't send messages to other sellers to ask them for help, work, orders, whatever, chances are that you'll get reported for spam. Good luck.

I spend quite a lot of time on wording things in order to avoid distinctly male or female nouns or pronouns, where possible, without getting your tongue or brain into a knot or ending up with a text double the length of the source text. It's really easy in English, compared to some other languages... However, most people either aren't aware, or don't care, or leave it up to me, apparently, and while I had some requests for "gender-neutrality", nobody so far was as specific as to ask for those pronouns to be used, and most of the people who ask for "gender-neutral" seem to understand avoidance of male/female nouns and "they" under it, or even male AND female nouns and pronouns, while that doesn't make it gender-neutral, but just less male-centric (and a lot longer).

My cat insists that he never plays chess with people, only ever roulette, in the version of a country that currently may not be named, and never with people who actively use their middle name, especially not abbreviated with a single bold letter. Apart from that, he says he likes the video, but won't say why. He is like that. My suspicion is that it's either because it's useable as ASMR to fall asleep to, or because it can be used as a subliminal or not so subliminal "ask the universe and it shall give" video to brainwash people into being successful, so they'll earn the cash to keep the house warm and cans opening, while he keeps sleeping.

Some of the mentioned ones surely resonate, but the one that probably had the worst effect, looking at the big and broad and long picture, might be perfectionism, I've stood in my own way too often in my life, and didn't do things I should have done, because of it. It has its place and time, of course, but it can hinder you more than it should, too.

Supercalifiberlisticexpartalosuccedocious. The only thing a faint voice in my head kept insisting is missing and must still be coming is "Success doesn't ask for your T.EL3grAm ID or gives you the T E L E G R A M of its project manager." for some weird reason. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Just in case you're not aware, this part is completely normal, and how Fiverr works. As a buyer, you're forwarding the full sum, and we as sellers forward the full work. Buyer pays Fiverr, Fiverr keeps the money safe until seller delivers and the buyer accepts the delivery manually (or lets it autocomplete, where the usually 3 days come in - around Christmas, buyers get far longer, 8 days or so, I think. And even then, the seller can't withdraw the money, but, as an additional security layer, it goes in their clearance queue for another full 14 days (seller levels 0-2), or 7 days (TRS, PRO, sellers in the seller+ program), before they can actually withdraw it. Also, sellers even can actually get a negative balance, if Fiverr gets complaints and decide they are justified, so the buyer would get their money back, and Fiverr takes it back from future earnings of the seller. As you can see, for buyers, the system is pretty bullet proof, as long as they know how Fiverr works (all described in ToS and Buyer Help Center), and don't accept partial deliveries or let the 3 days go by without asking for a modification if something's wrong. Even if you miss the 3 days, or something, and the seller does something that's against the terms, like partial delivery, or ends up not delivering at all, you can still go to support and ask them to intervene. If you already "systemically" (via request modification button) requested a revision, the order won't autocomplete, so there's not much to worry. Just check uour notifications, as the 3-day period will start anew if the seller redelivers. Of course, if they redeliver the completed job, that'd be fine, if not, reject the delivery again. Maybe the seller has internet issues or is away over the weekend and will respond on Monday. If not, you could ask support to nudge them. ETA: Ah, milestone order, I don't use those, so I'm not sure about the deadline, autocomplete, etc. specifics there. But if you opened a ticket already anyway, surely support will help you out.

Your money, what else... They'll try to make you pay some "small" amount as a "safety deposit" or "fee" or whatever, with the promise of big jobs to come (they won't). In addition, if you actually reply to them off-Fiverr, you're in violation of Fiverr's terms of use and open yourself up to potential blackmailing tries.

Ahah, my actual post got hidden. 2 ... 7 seems still on the trigger list, that should possibly mean something... 😉 Until then, all the best for your next 39 dozen or so orders without constant availability and social media. You rock.

I feel like there is a very However, I'm sure that Filip has something valuable to offer, while the less valuable your offerings, the more it could actually be crucial to "stay online 24/7" and "post on social media"*... 😉 Congratulations, Filip, and after now six or so years, and lots of orders, I can also confirm that 24/7 and social media posting isn't necessarily a requirement. If anyone after too much forum consumption fears that Fiverr isn't for them because they need sleep and are socially shy, do not fret, you may still prevail. *Of course, this isn't to say that the one or other of these "tips and tricks" is necessarily a bad thing in itself, or might not get you even more orders, and you who really read forum posts and don't just "react" to them, know that.

Maybe that I spent more time with and on a few people than I'd usually done. Something that's usually on my should/want to do list, but easily suffers, as I like being on my own and having my downtime all to myself.

Not having to "bid".

Unfortunately, I've had an abysmal experience with an MSI gaming laptop. The battery blew itself up so much that it pushed the keyboard upwards and permanently deformed that section so much that I had to use an external keyboard even after exchanging the battery. Might have been just bad luck, but no MSI for me anymore.

Someone had discussed "papaya" with their customer, apparently, the conspicuous fruit was on the trigger list (paPAYa)...

If it's something I'm fine doing for $5, no, that's great, I love short jobs that are done quickly. If they are asking for something for far below the price that they should easily be able to see or guess from my Gigs, then, yes, that's annoying, as it's often just a waste of time for both sides.

I've seen links to whatever in profiles so often that, if I wasn't a forum reader, and even if I had read the rules, as a new seller I'd probably think it was completely fine. Sometimes, it's baffling how such things fall through the cracks despite all AI, trigger words, etc., remembering the "papaya" forum post, which is forever engraved in my memory, I think 😅

Nothing worked, and the person either got banned or might not want to be found – maybe it's a sign to move on? Just an idea, though, it's up to you, of course, to try and find them and continue ordering from them. But yes, such information is private, and as you already saw, Fiverr won't pass it on, and it's unlikely that anyone here knows, and even if, that they'd give it out. Your best shot if you really want to keep buying spells that don't work, is to search for the person's username or similar names in relevant places in the www.

Hm, well, the worst thing is easy, waiting for trains that are a l w a y s late or even so late that the next late one comes first, while it's freezing cold. Oh, wait, from this year on, it's probably the electricity and gas bills. The best things are many... meeting friends and family for Christmas, Christmas markets, medieval Christmas markets, hot drinks, sofas and blankets after walks through the cold, reading on the sofa under blankets, watching movies on the sofa under sofa under blankets, Jackets and Coats with actual pockets, the realization that the day isn't over, after all, it's just dark so early, snow, as long as it's still pretty, the sound of walking over snow, more night sky, stars and moon sightings, having a more or less reasonably warm place to return to, candles, fairy lights, winter and Christmas music, concerts in churches, and did I mention hot drinks...

Can only recommend doing that asap, a real game-changer - and I mean getting work done faster (so you'll have more time for gaming ;))! In retrospect, I don't know what I was thinking, working without a big enough external monitor for years. I don't even want to know how much time it would have saved me.

In Cyber Monday mood, I was admiring a cheap(ish) version of the zenbook dual that a local electronics store had on display, I always thought that 2-display setup could be really nifty for my purposes. Well, turned out that the display unit was the last one they had, and that version wasn't orderable online anymore either, I checked the online stores of the biggest electronics retailers here, and staff guy made me an offer for the display unit, including a 4-year special store warranty of the chain on top of the usual manufacturer's, so..., like you, I already got myself a nice Christmas gift. Totally for business purposes, of course, not because it's totally fun to play around with. It will serve different purposes, though, and definitely also increase my productivity as well as entertain me while working, so I think of it as a good investment, especially since my old laptop has begun showing clear symptoms of the "definitely don't forget to make backups, frequently" kind. I'd have preferred the realization of specific travel plans, but that's out of the question at the moment. Maybe next Christmas. What I'm also looking forward to is visiting a friend and handing over her Christmas present in person this year, as last year, DHL somehow managed to never deliver it...

Indeed. High time to offer realistic and reasonably safe Gigs instead, for those who don't yet. Now if only Google would sue people who claim they can translate anything from any language into any language, within 24 hours, be it a shopping list or War and Peace... 😉

Actually, in certain categories, people do have to take a skill test to be able to even publish a Gig in those categories, so, for those, it's not just important, but even mandatory.

"One day in, zero orders" I've said so often that nothing can surprise me any longer, since I'm a Fiverr forum reader, but I have to admit, that this thread did. I was so sure it must be a satire thread by Mr. Newsmike, for example. Okay, I'm trying to wrap my brain around the fact that this is for real. First of all, yes, preach, brothers and sisters, and listen to the eternal sermons, you who are honestly seeking guidance and not forum badges. So. You want to get somewhere quickly, then pour everything you got into it. Don't walk, don't jog, run. Eat your espresso. Be honest with yourself, about yourself. Then define the customer group(s) that you could, realistically, serve well, and who, realistically, would want to buy from you. Tailor everything to them. Everything. To them, and only to them. Read everything there is that can help you to understand how Fiverr works. It's an investment in your business. You have an hour to watch Netflix? You have an hour to read stuff that will help you make a living. The closer to the source, and the higher up the ladder, the better. Think about it all, and tailor it not just to your realistic target group but also to the realistic you. Along the way, keep improving the realistic you, and aim for a slightly less realistic target group, or stick with what works, if it works well enough and you're happy enough with it. As you can see, those are 5 steps. It's the magic number that will lead you to success. Okay, no, there are no magic secrets, and this is a bonus step, don't trust people who promise you secrets. Why? Back to step 5, Think about it all, or just, Think. You can do it if you really want to do it. Probably. But the stress is on 'do', not on 'want', all those Fiverr slogans are about 'doers', not 'wanters', for a reason. No. There's no way to get it right in just a yesterday. That's not a lot of time. And that's not a job description. Stop thinking of Fiverr as a job. Fiverr is a platform that can empower your business. If you want to make a living as a freelancer, say goodbye to the word "job". Create your business, be your own brand of freelancer, and use what the platform gives you to make money for yourself and the platform. Have you read their Support Center articles? Their blog? Done the free course? "I created my Gig yesterday. I put a lot of time and keywords into my job description", doesn't mean a thing. It's the very basic start, not more. I've trashed Gigs that I worked on and filed to perfection over days, weeks, and months, including one or two that actually were doing nicely, had only five-star reviews. To get an order the first day, you must be something special, or selling hot cakes, or be lucky, or even a combination of all of that. It can happen, but you shouldn't expect it to happen. What you should expect if you want to make a living out of this is a lot more work than a yesterday. Luckily, there are only two days in a year that you can't do anything - yesterday, and tomorrow. And since it's today now, back to your Gig drawing board. 😉 In any case, welcome, and best wishes.

Definitely not. I'm not sure if "having a team of 48" is conducive for either TRS or Pro, really. It probably won't hinder it, if everything else is what they are looking for, and it may be just me, but those designations seem to have been made more with individual sellers in mind more than with agency-like entrepreneurs. But Fiverr also has evolved, and it might not matter. Although, personally, I think they should have a different category of titles/levels/designations for one-person and multiple -people businesses. As a buyer, I'd also definitely want to know/be sure if I'm dealing with the one or the other. That's not to say the one is better than the other, just different, and I think the requirements/"titles" should also be different.

A Con: Depending on which category you are in, there are actually people who collect patchwork pieces from different sellers to stitch them together and pass them off to the actual customer as their seamless expert pro work, and you not just lose time by providing a piece of the patchwork, but also support a scammy salesperson, and potentially help cause harm to the person or company that ends up with the patchwork blanket.

Not quite. It's not about being certain of receiving a negative review, either, it was just a correction regarding a technicality. Sometimes, I forget to leave feedback, and when the customer's 5*-star feedback automatically pops up, 10 days later, I can not leave feedback for the customer, on their profile page, but I can leave a response/comment below their feedback on my profile/Gig page. Generally, yes, sure, reflect and improve, but you can, and should, still reply to a negative review, if you get one, even if it's past that 10-day window, was all.