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cc_animation

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  1. My condoleances. From your post I can tell he was a kind and inspiring man. Indeed, we should take time for ourselves and enjoy the moment, especially us freelancers (who tend to sometimes get tangled up in all these projects and deadlines). I wish you and your family strength to cope with the terrible loss!
  2. I always disliked the forced 'I will...' format. I understand they wanted to create some unity in the various offerings on Fiverr but it adds unnecessary fluff. I think it's much better to just describe the service outright, like: Logo design for SMB Voice over Video editing for social media etc.
  3. As an individual seller you can offer shorter communication times; in agencies or larger companies, clients are often connected to a project manager who then has to relay feedback to the design team. Efficiency and speed are your strengths because you're more flexible than a large company. Larger companies have more overhead, leading to relatively high prices for smaller projects. Individual freelancers -hopefully- have fewer business expenses, so you'll probably win over the smaller clients by competing on price. You may not always be able to beat them for the bigger, high-end clients, because you lack the manpower and versatility, but you will be able to generate a steady revenue in your niche with returning, smaller clients.
  4. Sounds good, but far from secure. It would be easy to circumvent. Change one pixel or alter the file only slightly and the hash wouldn't match anymore, so the system and buyer are duped into thinking they're original or unique deliveries.
  5. If you are so sick and tired of people trying to capitalize on you, you should either increase your prices or state in your terms that your work cannot be resold "as is" and the buyer cannot claim to be the creator. You may not prevent it completely but you're in control of what you provide to others and for what price.
  6. May I ask why the huge price difference? Is 35 dollars on Fiverr your 'sweet spot'? Because asking 35 dollars for something worth hundreds of dollars (or in case of a government agency thousands of dollars) seems arbitrary. In that case, why not 50 dollars, or 100 dollars? It still would be a big bargain for any buyer.
  7. I'm not even surprised. But passing an English test doesn't guarantee success on the platform. Buyers will find out quickly enough what kind of seller they're dealing with so I don't think cheating the system works.
  8. Not software, but check out The Animators Survival Kit by Richard Williams This book teaches you the basic principles of animation. Understanding the basics of animation is much more important than the software.
  9. Everyone and their grandmother has photoshop skills. Unless you're a unique top talent, chances are the competition is too strong and you're being snowed under.
  10. You're right in saying that you can never be sure if a seller is honest. Indeed my comparison was under the assumption we're dealing with honest sellers. Of course, on Fiverr it's a gamble and vetted sellers are always a safer choice of course. Proficiency in 61 languages and 38 expertises, haha. If only all scammers were so easy to spot!
  11. Hi Sabine, Yes, I have a registered business and as a full-time freelancer I'm allowed to deduct all business related costs. I keep track of all costs (invoices, receipts) and my bookkeeper handles the tax return and everything. Are you doing this work on the side? Are you employed? Then the Belastingdienst will likely classify your revenue from Fiverr as 'resultaat uit overige werkzaamheden'. But even then you should be able to deduct most business-related costs (phone, computer, software subscriptions, Paypal fees, etc). Maybe there is a treshold for that if you're not classified as a full-time 'ondernemer', so always check with an accountant. I'm not a tax expert so don't take my advice for granted 🙂
  12. Thanks for that. I deduct the conversion fees in my tax report as business costs (ie. the difference between withdrawal amount and actual received amount) so I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle of going through Payoneer > Wise for that amount.
  13. My point is that his comment does make sense. Noobs CAN provide BETTER services than seasoned Fiverr sellers, because being a noob on Fiverr does not necessarily mean the new seller is a noob in his craft. So imagine someone with 10 years of experience joins Fiverr. Even though he is a New seller, he is skilled and experienced. Compare that with a Lvl 2 seller with only 2 year of experience. Chances are the new seller is the better pick.
  14. I'm also from the Netherlands, checking on the best way to withdraw. How much did you save by using this method compared to Paypal?
  15. Not necessarily ever Fiverr 'newbie' is a newbie to his or her craft. Someone can join Fiverr with 10+ years of professional experience and potentially deliver better quality than a top seller on Fiverr with only 2 years of experience.
  16. There is no set number, it depends on your gig, your category, the competition, and many other factors. Overall, the more orders you complete successfully, the better you get ranked, and logically, the more often buyers will see your gig. But there is no guarantee.
  17. This option to withdraw directly to my bank account seems very useful, but I wonder which currency conversion would be cheapest. Does Fiverr use the standard market rate or does it add a (hidden) fee to convert from USD to EUR? I know Paypal adds a hidden fee in their currency conversion of 2,5% or so. If anyone has experience with this option and could shed some light on this, thanks!
  18. I rather have fiat currency at the moment, I can always buy crypto with USD if I want to. Until there is good regulation in the crypto sphere, and there is protection in place against scammers, money laundering and tax evasion, I don't expect crypto as payment method anytime soon.
  19. But that’s what I said, either a seller is from a third world country (where cost of living is lower) or pricing themselves lower in order to get that first 5* rating.
  20. You’re welcome anytime! I just checked your profile and I noticed you actually have a Pro Verified badge. That hopefully should attract clients who don’t expect $5 prices. So I don’t think you have a lot to fear from cheaper sellers.
  21. Some are, but regular buyers might have gotten used to the relatively lower prices compared to ‘normal’ freelance rates. Your mileage may vary so it’s worth a shot, if you’re looking to expand your clientele and income stream. For me it offers a nice side income. (And I don’t have $5 gigs 😉 )
  22. On Fiverr you’re competing with sellers from third world countries, hobbyists or beginning freelancers who don’t know how to value themselves. Some deliberately undersell themselves in order to get gigs and reviews, knowing full well that $5 is unsustainable. I’d stick to your own pricing. There are buyers looking for quality and who are willing to pay normal prices.
  23. Math doesn’t check out. If you want to increase it, don’t be late. Simple as that.
  24. Hi, I’ve started on Fiverr this month and created some gigs. Some may be more in demand than others, but in the meantime I was wondering what I could do to optimize my gigs and improve click-through rates? Suggestions are welcome, thanks! Profile: https://www.fiverr.com/cc_animation Also, there are very few buyer requests in my categories (less than 5 on average), is that normal?
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