Well, it's quite amusing! Fiverr seems adamant on enhancing its platform at the expense of its sellers. Over the past three years, Fiverr has been my sole source of income; virtually all my clients originated from this platform. However, there came a sudden drought—no orders, no messages, absolutely nothing—for a couple of months. It compelled me to take action, pushing me out of my comfort zone to expand my business elsewhere. I had foreseen this inevitable shift that would disrupt the status quo and cause distress to sellers, and I wasn't inclined to wait for it.
Thus, I embarked on establishing connections beyond Fiverr, focusing on clients from various platforms and nurturing strong relationships with them. Presently, I'm scarcely reliant on Fiverr for even 5% of my income, as it no longer holds the same value. Despite being a level 2 seller with impeccable performance ratings across the board, the new system seems to deem me as underperforming. Interestingly, this discrepancy is attributed to undisclosed reviews. But if that were truly the case, why do I continue to retain longstanding clients spanning several years?
Consequently, when Fiverr decides to base its judgment on private reviews, my account is rendered invisible. Yet, what about the remaining 95% of my clients with whom I've been collaborating outside this platform? Some of them I've been working with for over three years, and others for five years. While I comprehend their efforts to reduce platform competition and elevate quality, it's imperative to acknowledge that without sellers, there would be no buyers. Quite ironic, isn't it?
Want to hear something funny? That I'm still eligible to promote my gigs, yet they've been inexplicably removed from the marketplace. Now, how does one recover from such a situation? Is Fiverr implying that I should redirect my hard-earned clients, whom I've cultivated relationships with outside the platform, to utilize their money here? I firmly believe in one principle and one principle only: success in business stems from diligent self-improvement and independence from any single platform. Fiverr merely serves as a conduit for potential clients, a function that can be replicated elsewhere online. And let's not overlook the power of connections.