[Fiverr Suspends Business in Russia]

7 minutes ago, blindsightmix said:

Alright man, I hope you'll never get in the situation in which you will lose the income and means to provide for your family just because you are located in the country which government's actions makes everyone in the world cancel you, without even asking your own opinion or providing any other option. Since this nightmare started I can hardly sleep, I know exactly what's happening in Urkaine and I wish I could leave this country because I don't want to be on that side but I can't, I don't have means to do it, the boarders are closed, the income has been cut. And if anyone here is happy that all Russians, including those who oppose the government's decision deserve to lose the ability to put food on the table and now on the verge of being totally broke, I just have nothing to say to you other than I pray that it will never happen to you.

I try not wish ill to anyone, even Russians, believe me or not. As far as I know, while restricted, the Russia's borders are not yet closed for its citizens if they have a valid visa.

I live in Lithuania - a Post-Soviet country near the Russian border. On March 11, 1990, our country declared that it was an independent nation, the first of the Soviet republics to do so. I will never get to experience what you're experiencing, because if Russia decides to invade our country once again, I will have to take up arms and fight for my country and my freedom. Our country has never been more united for the one and only goal - help Ukraine in any way possible. Our MFA has already deported 4 employees of the Russian embassy for illegal activity in our country. I root for Ukrainians every day and wish them to win this war, because they are fighting not only for themselves, but for the whole Europe and and the principles of democracy. 

35 minutes ago, surajkartha said:

The current set of sanctions is equivalent to shooting in all directions except at the target. Did EU stop importing natural resources from Russia? No right? 

Sanctions are not supposed to be felt instantly. They are supposed to slow down the economy of the country slowly. They also seem to be one of the few ways to interfere into this invasion without causing escalation.

The answer is, yes, they did. From Belarus too. Not all the countries, but a lot of them, Lithuania included.

41 minutes ago, surajkartha said:

And btw, Russia is at war with Ukraine, not the rest of the world

Not yet, and hopefully never, because that would not end up well for anyone.

43 minutes ago, surajkartha said:

What that man is doing cannot be justified, but the answer to human suffering is not causing more human suffering...  I wish the world leaders would stop aggravating him further and start to follow some of the principles of conflict resolution... 

Sadly, in this situation, it seems to be the answer. I would like to have as much optimism as you do, but the reality is different. If you would have taken at least a tiny glimpse at what Putin was talking about in the last decade, you would not even write this comment.

[Fiverr Suspends Business in Russia]

1 hour ago, mikavirtanen said:

Really? Did these retards even think that if they kick us out, we will have to find a full-time job and pay even more taxes? Or should we die of hunger instead?

Let me offer you some perspective. 115 children have been killed, 140 have been injured since the start of the invasion. Overall, 636 civilians have been killed, 1125 have been injured and over 3 million have fled their country as of 15th of March according to Kyiv Independent. These are only the recorded numbers, the real number is bound to be higher. Fiverr amongst other businesses took a stand and made a decision to not contribute to those numbers. It doesn't matter how much you pay in taxes, the fact that you do is enough.

1 hour ago, blindsightmix said:

Honestly, paying taxes from the money earned by working on online platforms is volunteering here in Russia. The government have not established the way to regulate that yet and make it unavoidable. Now, if we lose the income from online platforms for a long time, we have to find the regular job that will absolutely pay the taxes taken from paychecks. I guess you can make the further conclusions on your own. 

I understand your point. I don't know enough about tax laws in Russia so I cannot comment on the percentage of taxes a freelancer has to pay in your country, but what I do know is that everyone has to pay taxes. If you avoid paying taxes, that doesn't mean that every Russian freelancer does the same. Your personal decision to avoid paying taxes is not an excuse for Fiverr to continue indirectly contributing to Russia's invasion of a sovereign country and slaughtering its people.

1 hour ago, blindsightmix said:

I don't think that Fiverr pay taxes to Russian Federation government by providing us platform to work.

Fiverr doesn't, you do. And you pay taxes from the income Fiverr provides.

[Fiverr Suspends Business in Russia]

My heart goes out to both Ukrainian and Russian people. It's a cruel war and as in every war, civilians are the victims.

While Russian freelancers are getting sanctioned, Ukrainian freelancers are unable to work because they either have to flee their country or join the fighting force.

To all the people saying that these sanctions don't make sense, because they are targeting regular working people, you have to understand one thing - Every ruble you pay in taxes is directly financing Putin's army and his invasion of Ukraine. You cannot blame Fiverr or any other business for deciding to cut ties with your country, you can only blame your "president".

It's horrible seeing how much the whole population of Russia is suffering because of one delusional kleptocrat in power, but such is life and such is war. These sanctions are only the beginning and everything indicates it will get worse.

There is a saying - “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Today, you are not allowed to call this war by it's true name, tomorrow you will be on the frontlines of the "special operation", "liberating" Ukrainian children and women. There's always a choice you can make.

[My first year on Fiverr]

On 3/6/2022 at 5:22 PM, thiagodematos said:

This is truly amazing. I realized that Fiverr rewards consistency. After a while, everything becomes a snowball, and after that things just take off. Cheers!

I would agree, as with everything, consistency tends to be key. I am experiencing some turbulence at the moment, but that has also something to do with the fact that I only have one gig which is bringing in clients. Still need some time to build a stronger foundation with additional gigs, but focusing a lot on one gig doesn't seem to be a bad idea in the beginning. Best of luck on your journey!

On 3/7/2022 at 8:44 PM, foxxys_ said:

Congratulations!! I am also new on fiverr, I start this experience today. Your post gives me hope ^^

Thank you. I've checked your seller profile, you have some beautiful art going on there! Best of luck on your journey.

[Please check my gig and suggest me how can I improve]

8 minutes ago, mariashtelle1 said:

🤦‍♀️ I have no words…. He is asking how??? He is not asking if marketing is marketing. Can you please read my other replies at least in this topic? It’s getting bizarre. 

Like Don Quixote fighting against windmills. I commend your efforts 😄

[Fiverr's Support of Ukraine]

I apologize for hijacking the post, but it's very important for anyone abroad wanting to help, to know how. Every Ukrainian needs our help and we can help here and now. You can donate to Ukraine's support funds and help Ukrainian soldiers and civiliands directly.

Donate to Ukrainian support funds:

 • Come Back Alive (Повернись живим) - a Ukrainian NGO that has been assisting Ukrainian troops with essential military equipment since 2014: https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/

 • Ukrainian Red Cross: https://redcross.org.ua/en/donate/

Before donating, please research all support funds on your own and donate at your own discretion. Here are some more funds that would benefit from our support and trusted media sources from: https://help-ukraine.crd.co/

[Add an option to report forum users.]

Fiverr platform has at least three ways to report users for inappropriate behaviour. Fiver forum has one - message the mod. I would really appreciate an option to report users efficiently and without the hassle. I'm getting really tired of spammers, who litter all over the forum every day with their nonsense replies and reactions on every single post ever made, which also messes with forum notifications. Not to mention, the "experts", who are spreading misinformation which can be downright harmful. An option to report users easily and efficiently would be very much appreciated and I'm a bit baffled it does not exist yet.

[My first year on Fiverr]

On 2/26/2022 at 7:54 AM, jyalapawan said:

Great man!! Your journey has been fantastic. Keep growing. You are like an inspiration. 

I am a new seller and trying to get the first impressions. Sometimes it feels that I have spent so much time creating the gig, I have desired skill too. But, still I am not getting orders. But then I feel that I should stay patient. Kudos to you!! 🥰

Thank you, you're very kind. Honestly, I don't think you can spend too much time on your gig 😄 seems like there's always something to optimize or improve. Be patient, but be proactive, you'll get there. 👍

On 2/26/2022 at 11:55 AM, rosebarlow said:

Congratulations! This was an interesting read. I wish I had done a post like this for my first year!

Thank you. I'm sure an established seller such as yourself could tell a great story. If you decide to do a post like this, I would be interested.

23 hours ago, nikandco said:

@gajuseidiThanks for being so honest and open about your experience! I hope new sellers see this, and are inspired to do their own research and learn as much as they can to help their businesses grow 😉

Thank you for your kind words, Nik. I wrote this post for everyone as much as for myself. It's helpful to look back, remember my own struggles and understand my own strengths and weaknesses. If new sellers can take one thing away from this is that that you have to put in work. Doesn't matter what service you provide, where you start or what your circumstances are, you have to put in work. It seems elementary, but I see countless new sellers who would rather refresh their Fiverr profile twenty four hours a day and pray to their favorite God than put any real effort into their skills and knowledge.

14 hours ago, nft_god1 said:

Congratulations sir sir,

Can you please share some tips on how you got back and git the fiverr choice badge when you received your negative re views?

I'd be happy if you can do that.

TIA.

Hi Tia,

I will have to disappoint you, but I don't have any tips. After receiving those reviews, I analyzed my own mistakes and tried to fix them (which included overhauling my gigs and working on my communication). While the Fiverr's choice badge does take seller's metrics into consideration, I also got lucky.

14 hours ago, shahadatsajib said:

the negative review was great barrier to your initial struggle 🙂

It definitely was a bumpy ride, can't argue with that 😄

[For Ukrainian community members navigating Fiverr during the conflict.]

For anyone abroad wanting to give direct and immediate support to Ukraine in the time of conflict, you may donate to their official funds:

Come Back Alive (Повернись живим) is a Ukrainian non-governmental organization that has been helping Ukrainian soldiers since 2014 by supplying essential military equipment: https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate/

Ukrainian Red Cross society provides first aid in areas where access to medical services are limited, establishes сommunication and raises awareness of health risks: https://redcross.org.ua/en/

After doing some research I found that those two funds seem to be the most trust-worthy, transparent and proactive. Before donating, please make sure to do your own research and donate at your own risk. Ukraine needs our help and while prayers are nice, a direct financial support is much more vital.

[My first year on Fiverr]

On 2/24/2022 at 7:53 PM, matveydubishkin said:

Nice, now how i can get my first order?...

Getting straight to the point, I see. First off, this topic is not about getting your first order. There is plenty of information on the forum about what to focus on when you first start out on the platform. Secondly, I've checked your posts and saw that @imagination7413 has replied to you with some useful information, which you don't seem to even have bothered to read. Something tells me that whatever answer I 'd give you would be of no use.

On 2/25/2022 at 2:10 AM, kklothh said:

This is so inspirational, especially for a newbie. Seeing that amount of success after a slightly unfortunate start certainly puts a lot into perspective. I'm glad to see you've come out so well after this year and your learning experiences! Much luck with your future endeavors and congratulations! 😄

Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful. 😊 I always enjoy reading stories of other sellers as well. I find a lot of inspiration there and also feel better prepared for the inevitable hiccups that await along the way. Best of luck on your journey as well!

On 2/25/2022 at 5:02 AM, aarontgladiator said:

Genuinely impressive how you've been so successful even though you joined Fiverr pretty late compared to other people. This is literal proof that you CAN still succeed on Fiverr.

While there are many sellers who are wildly more successful than me, I do take pride in my progress. I think it's really important to take a step back and evaluate your own situation as accurately as possible. I found a bit of success on the platform and I think the course of action is to only build on that. 

[My first year on Fiverr]

Today is the 25th of February and it marks exactly one year since I created my seller account on Fiverr. I thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on this journey and share my experience with you. ✍️

After setting up my profile and my first gig, it took me about two weeks to receive my first order. To my surprise, the client wasn‘t exactly asking for what I was offering, but after some researching and trying different things, I managed to find a solution and deliver what they needed. This order as well as a few others made me realize that there‘s demand for a service that I could provide but wasn‘t focusing on. I changed my gig entirely, started learning additional software, and polished my profile regularly. 👷‍♂️

 

 

As you can see from my analytics, in the first three months (starting on February) I was barely getting any orders or making money.  In fact, I was at a loss, since I invested in different software which would enable me to deliver my orders to a higher standard. ⬆️

In June, orders seemed to pick up a bit and in August I earned more than a minimum wage in Lithuania while working on Fiverr part-time. This was a great achievement for me and proof that Fiverr has the potential to be a substantial income stream if utilized correctly. 💼

In the same month, I received my first negative review, followed by a second negative review on the same day. I was distraught. I turned to the forum and found great advice from experienced sellers on how to act in this situation. My overall review score dropped to 4.7 and for the next two months, I felt the consequences of that day. 📉 Needless to say, it was a learning experience.

In October, I managed to climb back to a 4.9 review score, in November my gig was chosen for a Fiverr's choice badge and in December I reached level 2 and had the most successful month up to this day. 🚀

 

 

In early January I uploaded a video to my gig. I felt confident that I can offer a better quality service than most of my competitors and raised my prices. I let my returning clients know that their next order would be discounted to make the transition a bit smoother. 🧈

Right now I‘m finishing up my main gig (designing a portfolio PDF for the gig gallery) and slowly working on additional gigs. My plan for this year is to further develop my skills, do lots and lots of market research, and have at least 3 fully fleshed-out gigs by the end. ✔️

Throughout this journey, I was an active member of the forum and it has been an invaluable experience for me. From dealing with difficult clients to mental health issues, I knew that there would be people here who are willing to help and give advice. For that, I am very grateful and I hope we can continue the meaningful conversation going despite the problems this forum has been facing. 💖

Overall, Fiverr has been a great experience so far and I get excited thinking of ways I can and will improve. I still have lots to learn, but for some reason, I feel calm about the future. 😎

Do you guys have interesting stories from your own time on the platform? I would be very curious to learn how you got started, grew, and achieved the goals you set out for yourselves. 😉

 

Here‘s to our future goals and achievements! 🏆

 

[I just received my first “brief”!]

10 hours ago, frank_d said:

Then you get two options:

Decline and create custom offer.

That’s it. No message, no questions for clarification, establishing project fit, nothing.

I have received 3 briefs so far and had to decline all of them simply because I did not have enough information. The lack of the ability to communicate with a potential client is plain foolish. Everyone knows it should be there, seems to me like a conscious choice not to include this option for whatever reason. I guess if you'd want to get any value from this feature, you would have to encourage the client not to accept your offer and to discuss the project further. 🤦‍♂️

In BRs you are also unable to directly message the clients, but at least the descriptions of their requests are more elaborate for the most part.

[Calling on the artists here!~ Would love to see what you've got to show.]

On 2/17/2022 at 8:28 AM, jonbaas said:

Alright. I posted this a while back on the forum, I suppose I'll bring it back -- since you asked so nicely. 

Here is a tiny sample of my artwork (i.e., realistic graphite portraits):

(click the forum link to see the artwork -- the Funkopop Klingons are not my work 😛 )

Your portraits are quite skillfully drawn, well done! My favorite would also have to be the “Girl in the Shadows”. The inverted drawing technique is quite difficult to get the hang of and I think you managed to control the shading really well. The strong contrast gives your drawing depth and the dramatic gaze tells us a story that we can interpret in our own way.

3 hours ago, zeus777 said:

OK so I was working on this kimono for the past 2 days.
I CANNOT use the sewing machine so I did this all by hand, and I'm quite proud! 😄
I found the fabric and fell in love with it, I had to make it.
My mother looked shocked when she found out I've hand-sewn the whole thing.
I'm sure she said something like "You're crazy." at one point. Thank you mother, I'm your dang daughter.

 

No joke, it looks amazing! You should be proud. Some of the most beautiful people are a bit crazy, nothing wrong with that. 😄

 

[Calling on the artists here!~ Would love to see what you've got to show.]

This topic is such a breath of fresh air. Love seeing people expressing themselves in different mediums, keep 'em comming!

[Will the skill test have any effect on my profile?]

10 hours ago, torikul_369 said:

Is skill test important to rank Gig? Give me some suggestions.

Skill tests give you more credibility, they do not influence your SERP ranking as far as I know.

[How to optimize Fiverr profile and What step is effective for gig ranking?]

17 hours ago, visualstudios said:

Getting new friends, those have no idea what they're talking about.

⬆️

20 hours ago, saiadulca said:

And other some friends said when I level one seller I will get huge work in fiverr.

Achieving a fiverr level is an opportunity to reach a wider audience, in no way, shape, or form does it guarantee you more orders. You have to put in work, don't expect fiverr to babysit you.

[Calling on the artists here!~ Would love to see what you've got to show.]

On 2/3/2022 at 2:26 PM, sesoru said:

Wow! I really love this. It has a great silhouette, great colors and theme, and it speaks to a spiritual part of your mind while telling a story. It conveys a sort of strong determination coupled by the calmness of one's heart when they are at peace. I also have to note that I love how you gave this great balance in that you chose to do details toward the top and then let the details flow into the bottom like water, if that makes sense. All the details gather at precisely the right spots while other areas are left less so which for me really creates another layer of added personality and depth. I love it, thank you for sharing!

That was a wonderful interpretation, thank you! It has a political connotation as well, but it's quite subtle. You got the strength and calmness combination perfectly.

On 2/5/2022 at 9:16 AM, mariashtelle1 said:

Well, I’m drawing for life but it’s not that often that I get to be crafty. 
I couldn’t find a painting for my house so I had to make an abstract wall art myself. 
It’s actually huge, it’s the human size 🙈 and as you can see I love everything gold 

@ahmwritingco how’s my gold fund doing? Do we have enough to buy a penthouse? 
 

 

Your piece is lovely! The gold coating gives it this luxurious feeling, and the texture makes the painting dynamic and interesting. I bet it looks great on your walls 😊

On 2/7/2022 at 5:24 PM, zeus777 said:

Great illustration! Reminds me of some illustrations of my coursemate, her works are very delicate and detail-oriented and she also loves to draw various scenes with cartoon characters or characters that she thinks of herself.

[Nothing is going well here.]

On 2/2/2022 at 11:47 AM, katakatica said:

Honestly? January was the best selling month I had (quantity and $$) ever.

 

16 minutes ago, olyasr said:

For me December and January was the best months ever since I started to work here.

This was the case for me as well. People do tend to spend more in holiday season, but your earnings in said season also depend on the service one offers.

[Calling on the artists here!~ Would love to see what you've got to show.]

Great topic! Hope to see more creations here 😊

Here's a painting I did in 2020, titled "river flows in you"

 

[Ink, needles, and tattoos oh my.]

Tattoos has always been an interesting subject to me. I have a few myself and I love seeing beautiful tattoos made by professional artists.

However, more often than not, people tend to cheap out on tattoos. They wake up one day, decide they want huge angel wings on their back and go to the cheapest tattoo artist they can find, who has no license, no qualifications and no regards for sterile instruments.

I always tell people that they should think about their tattoos for some time and save up before they decide to get it. Tattoos are not cheap and if they are, they will probably get a lot more expensive when one decides to remove or cover them up after looking in the mirror.

I remember, when I got my first tattoo, I was waiting in the waiting room and a woman came to reception asking to book an appointment with. After a lengthy conversation, the tattoo artist did not agree to book an appointment as he deemed the tattoo idea to be unprofessional. I was pleasantly surprised, and at that point I knew for sure that I was in good hands with my tattoo. I think that's how it should be. Yes, you can argue that it's client's money and they can do whatever they want with it, but I think that as a professional tattoo artist, one has certain responsibilities when it comes to modifying other people's bodies.

[What's the benefit of the Fiverr forum badge? Or what is its significance?]

On 1/3/2022 at 9:18 PM, mariashtelle1 said:

Why do you need to increase forum rank?

⬆️

You increase your forum rank by being a productive member on the forum. But since you're asking this question, I doubt it's on your list. 

[How do I rank gig?]

On 12/16/2021 at 2:15 PM, pixelrashid said:

I am 12 hours + active but if I search my gig I can't find it

You're not 12 hours active. You're wasting 12+ hours a day doing nothing and expecting clients to flock to your profile. Your gig images go against almost every suggestion fiverr has for creating a professional gig image. This article is a good place to start: 

https://www.fiverr.com/support/articles/4410883326481-Gig-image-guidelines-Making-the-most-of-your-Gig-image?segment=seller

[What's the benefit of the Fiverr forum badge? Or what is its significance?]

On 12/7/2021 at 12:49 PM, raselahmed666 said:

you will do more and more comments for any problem post.

Like what? When someone posts a topic asking for help with a specific problem, you reply "Great. Thanks for share"?

[I successfully complete my 10th number order]

Let us know when you complete a 100. Until then, 🤫 

[less work in December?]

As @andywarburton mentioned, it really depends on the service. Some businesses are entirely seasonal and make most of their profits in holiday seasons.