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Is the year already half over??! Is anyone else losing track of time? I went outside wearing a winter coat yesterday and realized it's almost summer. Time has been a blur since I started freelancing in November!
Let's see. Here are my goals for 2022:
1. Become a Level 1 Seller (done!)
2. Become a Level 2 Seller (done!)
3. Update all my gigs (including prices) - this is in process ( @vickiespencer - @newsmike is my unpaid financial advisor too!)
4. Start having weekends again and work half days - making progress towards this goal, but haven't gotten there yet (increasing prices has helped)
5. Lose weight that I gained since I started freelancing - Failing at this goal. Ever since I set it, my weight has gone up!
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5 minutes ago, nomuffinsforyou said:
YouTube really needs people that give actual good advice for working on Fiverr, and not make it look like a "get rich quick" scheme.
I agree!
So many people want to just quit their job and become their own boss. That’s the dream life, right?
But is it really what they want to do? Are they willing to give up the security of the monthly paycheck or break away from the tendency to be “told” what to do all the time?
I think many aspiring freelancers on Fiverr forget that—
1. As a freelancer, no one can tell you how to run your business. Sure, there are nice people on the forum that will make comments on your gig. But ultimately, that decision is yours to make.
2. Also, Fiverr is not your boss, it’s a marketplace. It isn’t obligated to give you orders or a monthly paycheck. That depends on you. If you don’t have orders, what are you going to do to get those orders?
So, if they can’t handle those two responsibilities, freelancing probably isn't for them. It's a dream, not a reality.
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Part-timers and full-timers, please share your experiences!
Here are mine as a full-time freelancer:
Pros
1. No dress code! Yay!
2. Also related to #1 - For Fiverr, no phone calls or video conferencing unless it's gig-related (I love this!!!)
3. I can say no when I don't want to do the job. Or charge a lot more.
4. Flexible hours with unlimited breaks. This is great…but opens the door for procrastination. And a lot of mindless snacking.
5. I set my prices and have more control over how much I make each month. This is wonderful. 😊
Cons
1. A half day is 12 hours of work, so my working day just got longer.
2. It’s harder for me to strike a work-life balance. If my kids see me on my phone, they'll ask, "Are you still playing Fiverr?!"
3. I make stupid mistakes (often!) that hurt my business. Once, my husband called me a "Yes Man." To prove to him that I was not a "Yes Man," I rejected 8 inbox requests for business in one day. Some of those requests would've been great orders. But I was set on proving to my husband that I could say "no." My best-selling gig quickly became one of my worst selling gigs. Luckily other gigs picked up at that same time.
How does your freelancing life look like?
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Hi @fabiohusson, I took a look at your gig and your competitors' gigs and would like to make the following suggestions:
1. I agree with @smashradio, the models that you have are a bit plain and I don't like the hand sketches on your 2nd and 3rd pictures in your gallery. It would be better if you had those as 3D digital models that match your gig description of "photorealistic renderings."
2. Your competitors show greater contrast in shadow and lighting than you do. They also put the furniture in its intended setting (such as in a living room or bedroom) or against a colorful/trendy background.
3. You offer "3D renderings" and "texture and lightning," which is something that is unique from your competition. So really play up these features in your images in your gallery.
4. You also offer "3D modeling from your sketches, plans or photographs." You can show examples of how you did this. Just make sure that it is clear that your 3D renderings came from those sketches, plans, and photographs (and aren't mistaken for the finished products).
5. Your competition seem to be offering the source file and you don't offer that. Would that be something you are willing to include in one of your packages?
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1 hour ago, zeus777 said:
I'll finish my post with this random thing I saw today:
I saw a vulture eating a squirrel in my friend's backyard in California.
It's the first time to see an actual living vulture (I've only seen them in old western movies) I know I'm sounding mean but vultures are not......attractive birds, they look like they have third degree burns on their heads!!
The wing spam was quite impressive though.
Oh, @zeus777! You're so funny! Did you really see a vulture eating a squirrel today? Hopefully you didn't watch the whole thing ... and hopefully vultures in the backyard aren't a common thing over there!
But if it is a random thing, like you said, I'm not surprised you're the one who got to see it! 😂
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19 hours ago, excel_expert said:
@vickieito I checked my last 10 cancelled orders and only one of them had a notification at the top that my stats won't be affected ... However, most of these orders I cancelled via Support and they assured me the stats won't be affected. ... Does anyone know if not approving a cancellation from my end (regardless of the reason), automatically affects the stats negatively?
If Fiverr CS says that it doesn't affect your stats, I would have Fiverr CS tell you specifically what order numbers are affecting your stats, just to verify. CS does make mistakes from time to time, so I always like to know the exact order numbers that are affecting my order completion rate.
On your second question, it depends on the reason. I know if a buyer marks "ordered by mistake," the order is often canceled on its own (without my input as a seller). This one shouldn't affect your stats. However, there are other reasons buyers may cancel and order (without the seller's input) and it will affect your stats. So it's always best to reach out to Fiverr CS and verify if it does or doesn't (and dispute it if you believe you shouldn't be penalized).
19 hours ago, excel_expert said:...many of those who initially contacted my $5 gig end up leaving behind hundreds and thousands of Dollars in my account. So I don't think the $5 starting price is a bad idea. It attracts in a good day about 20 inquiries, of which a few I can convert to orders. Do you still think it's a bad strategy? ☺️
... I believe I'm handling it in an optimal manner.
@excel_expert, I will defer to your expertise. 😊 This is your business and if you feel like you have a good handle on things, keep doing what you're doing. You'll have to deal with the headaches that come from attracting some annoying buyers who can't read the gig description, in order to secure the big orders, but it sounds like it might be worth it!
As for me, my life a lot easier now that my prices have been increased. I certainly don't want 20 inquiries a day (I prefer to spend my time on orders and not chatting with buyers who might waste my time). My higher prices automatically filter out a lot of the unnecessary inquiries. So instead of 20 inquiries turning into 5 orders, I'll get 8 inquiries that turn into 5 orders. I also like it when buyers just place the order right from my gig page, because when I talk with them, I already have an open order with them. That's a lot more manageable for me.
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13 hours ago, williambryan392 said:
Shouldn't a CV, profile or letter be the work of the applicant if the prospective employer is going to judge them by it?
11 hours ago, smashradio said:I would say it depends.
I agree with @smashradio. It depends on the applicant's intent for having the CV written.
If it's to deceive, then yes, it is wrong.
If they are qualified in every point, but struggle with writing the resume and (as @smashradio mentions) the "information on the CV is true," then as @theratypist mentions, we're just "highlighting what needs to shine."
I, for one, hate writing my own resume. I love writing resumes for others and have a knack for highlighting their best skills and attributes but when it comes to my own, it's a real pain. I don't like saying what I can do, I want to show it. I believe my work should speak for itself. That's why I love working on Fiverr, I don't have to share my resume. Unfortunately for many of my clients, they have to go through this self-promotion process to get a job and I feel their pain.
I like to see the resume as the applicant's "first impression." Like a business card or suit, applicants usually pay a professional to get it done. Business cards printed off a home computer could look tacky. And a homemade business suit might make candidates look like Raggedy Ann and Andy. So job applicants pay a professional printer and tailor to make a good first impression on their future employer. A professional resume shouldn't be any different.
12 hours ago, theratypist said:those services are fairly popular and its made a lot of people $$$.
I remember that article about Charmaine! Both are really great stories. I'm sure they inspired many people to start working on the platform!
12 hours ago, theratypist said:Curious though, have you encountered "difficult" cases? 😅
12 hours ago, williambryan392 said:I had one that wanted me to actively lie on their LinkedIn
I had that too! The buyer gave me all her information and I created a resume. She absolutely loved the resume, but started to say she felt "nervous." After probing, I found out that she had lied about her education and degree because she thought it would look better. Luckily she agreed with me when I told her it was best to be honest, so we quickly updated the resume with the correct information.
My most "difficult" case was writing a resume for someone trying to transition into the adult entertainment industry. I could not, for the life of me, find keywords by web research. All I found were graphic images and videos that I didn't want to see. I ended up declining the job and blocking the buyer (twice under two accounts!) for flooding my inbox with hours of explicit language and stories even when I repeatedly asked the buyer to stop.
Another fun one, was a client who sent me her bio in Swedish and I used Google translate and chat sessions to understand the client's previous roles. I gathered all the details first before taking on the order, so I knew I could easily create a resume for this client.
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On 6/5/2022 at 9:30 PM, williambryan392 said:
If someone says they're a good chef, and they give me a meal, I can judge for myself if I'm happy with their work.
If someone says they're a good doctor, and they give me a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment program, I can't judge for myself until perhaps it's too late.
There's no harm in the chef practicing their trade without prior experience / training / skills.
There's an immense amount of harm in the doctor practicing their trade without prior experience / training / skills.
Hope that makes sense!
On 6/6/2022 at 2:51 AM, catwriter said:Unless you're ordering fugu.
Well said @catwriter! 😂
Jokes aside, I do like the points @williambryan392 brought up regarding the risk levels associated with the type of services that we offer. I do consider my resume writing gig one of my higher-risk gigs. I'm very lucky that I get a lot of post-order feedback from my buyers. They usually share with me screenshots from employers stating that they were impressed with the quality of my cover letters and resumes. It's also nice when they tell me my CVs helped them land a job. So it's these unsolicited post-order feedback that have really given me confidence in my abilities.
On 6/5/2022 at 10:43 PM, miiila said:I think those "liars" some people talk about, are mostly people who either exactly know that they do deliver subpar work, or absolutely lack the ability to know it, and the self-reflection, and the skills to quickly learn what they don't know.
On 6/6/2022 at 1:48 AM, smashradio said: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.
Thanks! I like both of your definitions of "liar."
On 6/5/2022 at 10:43 PM, miiila said:I sometimes get people who ask if I can do things that aren't advertised in my Gigs, or if I have experience with a specific niche, or a specific tool they use, or so, at times even things that don't have anything whatsoever to do with my Gigs. ... if I'm reasonably sure I can do it, and want to do it, I'll tell it like it is, that I have no, or little, or some experience with X, but that I don't think it will be a problem. I'm not pushy at all, and will often tell them something like "if you're looking for someone who's specialized in X, maybe see if you can find someone first, you still can come back, if you can't". If the person wants to hire me for the job then, great; if not, also great.
On 6/6/2022 at 1:48 AM, smashradio said: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.
This is how I've gotten most of my current business (through people asking me to do things that aren't specifically advertised in my gigs). I'm glad that my approach is similar to both of yours. I'm honest about my limitations and experience levels and direct them to look for "experts" on Fiverr. If they still want to try out my services and are willing to let me try it out, then I'll give them a custom order.
On 6/6/2022 at 1:48 AM, smashradio said:You don't have to be an expert to sell on Fiverr. ... 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. ...
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!
Thanks @smashradio! It's inspiring to hear that you don't have any formal training either but have been able to prove yourself in the Fiverr marketplace.
... I'd love to hear your character voices!
On 6/5/2022 at 10:43 PM, miiila said:as long as your Gigs and profile don't lie, and you don't lie to customers in communication, and they get what they bought, and an excellent result, even if you spend many many (unpaid) hours on something that someone with more experience may have done in fifteen minutes, I don't see an issue, and don't see the lie.
Thanks for all your comments, @miiila! This makes me feel better about myself. I think my recent "mulling" has been a result of imposter syndrome kicking in. I'm not sure why those feelings have come in right now, but I'll try to ignore them and focus my energies on more productive things, such as building my business and learning as much as I can. Thanks for all your help!
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Thank you 🤩Popular Top Rated Sellers! The results are in…
Thanks to all of you for taking the time to share your thoughts on what it really takes to become a Top Rated Seller. You are awesome!
Based on the feedback, there are really only three categories that all of the comments fell under. I've included a summary of the discussions as well as my thoughts below:
Factors that affect whether you are TRS or not:
1) You are Rock Star Material @miiila
2) You bring value to Fiverr @smashradio
3) You fit “The Pyramid” @williambryan392
FACTOR 1: You stand out … you are 🤩 Rock Star Material!
In order to be a top-rated seller, you’ve got to stand out. As @miiila reminds us, it’s not called “Top Rated Seller” for nothing and the team that handpicks sellers “are very choosey….because if everyone is a TRS, no one is.”
Simply put, just meeting the minimum requirements for TRS is not going to cut it.
- You’ve got to exude greatness in everything that you do…just like @damooch916 in his ‘high art’ tank top, or collection of Christopher Hitchens essays and Jordan Peterson book.
- Or @yannisenglish whose expertise in the games blog writing niche makes him naturally stand out from the crowd/competition.
- Or @vickiespencerwho was clearly “knocking it out of the park” with her buyers.
Greatness is a part of who you are and it shows no matter where you are.
So based on the consensus, the team that handpicks TRS sellers will be looking for…
- Seller/gig professionalism & presentation, timely deliveries, high % of repeat buyers, your portfolio, social proof (high reviews & buyer satisfaction), excellent communication, stellar customer service, and professional responses to public ratings.
In addition to “qualifying” you, the team may consider reasons that may “disqualify” you …
- Even though forum activity is not a qualifier for TRS, it could be a disqualifier if you have warnings or offensive/bad content. @williambryan392 @newsmike
- Being notorious for going “full metal Karen” on CS, could be a disqualifier. @newsmike
- Grammar mistakes could be a disqualifier if they affect overall gig quality. @smashradio
As @visualstudios says, “if you look like a TRS to begin with, you’ll be more than likely to get it.”
Don’t give Fiverr any reason to disqualify you due to lack of professionalism.
FACTOR 2: You bring value to Fiverr
There were several questions on whether gig price or average selling price has any bearing on becoming a TRS.
On the one hand, Fiverr likes high prices:
- "Generally speaking the higher the better ... seeing that [the average selling price] move in the right direction, this shows you're making more and more over time, and therefore more and more for fiverr." @williambryan392
- "...when Fiverr sees you are selling at higher prices, you are likely doing something right." @yannisenglish
However, we see TRSs with low selling prices, so it’s not decisive.
I think what it all boils down to is what @crownmediaa calls “value for the money” and @miiila calls “relevancy and providing value to Fiverr.” [emphasis added]
So, the big question is…(more than just price alone)…are you providing value to Fiverr?
- @smashradio sums it up nicely here: "I think the main factor…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)."
TRSs are a monetary resource for Fiverrr.
- @vickiespencersays: “One of the first things my SPM said to me was, 'Of course, Fiverr expects you to increase your prices over time.' Therefore, I think the team that chooses the TRSs looks at the seller’s potential earning ability.” [emphasis added]
Potential earning ability is money for Fiverr.
- I also like @newsmike’s comment here: "I would hope they are giving preference to those using "seller plus" and "promoted gigs" as well. You know, those investing in their own success, both monetarily and through behavior, public and behind the scenes."
I also hope that sellers who invest in their business, in paid ways that also benefits Fiverr, would be considered.
- @smashradio says here: “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."
I would hope that Fiverr looks into the value you bring to the Fiverr community as a whole, including the forum. Think of all the sellers who flood the platform and get the motivation to stick it out just a bit longer because of the help from TRSs and other levelled sellers. Seller retention is in the best interest of Fiverr.
FACTOR 3: You fit “The Pyramid”
The last part of this discussion talks about gig type and the performance/number of sellers in your category.
- As @callyofficial states: "I don't think this [gig type] would be a major factor, but could be taken into consideration, especially if you have a unique gig or USP."
- @yannisenglish is the prime example of an expert who is dominating a niche market.
- @vickiespencer states: We all know that sellers and their gigs oversaturate some categories, and it is more unlikely that sellers will earn the TRS status in these areas.
This is unfortunate, but happens. Some sellers qualify for TRS but never get it because they are in oversaturated markets.
- @williambryan392 says that “so long as there aren't duplicates and they aren't unethical or against ToS” gig type and the category shouldn’t matter.
This goes back to the first two factors. Make sure you stand out in good ways and provide value to Fiverr.
- @visualstudios mentions: I assume there is some sort of cap (% wise) of TRS per category, so as not to devalue the badge.
- @callyofficial adds: while I don't think this would make a big difference, I would guess that there will only be a certain number of TRS's for each category, so I'm sure this would be taken into consideration.
Agreed. There’s a reason why TRSs are handpicked because if this were an automatic promotion, the TRS badge would be meaningless.
- I like @williambryan392's explanation: It is a pyramid…they want to have enough sellers at each level at each price point and offering each type of gig.
This makes sense and is the way things should be. The bottom layer of the pyramid will always be the biggest – it takes no effort to be there. Then, the levelled sellers make up the middle layer. And at the top, the hand-picked, specially-selected and vetted sellers who clearly stand out and consistently demonstrate excellence in all that they do AND provide tremendous value to Fiverr's platform.
That badge is certainly well deserved by all of you!
Thanks for all of your input!!!
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On 6/6/2022 at 1:12 AM, yannisenglish said:
I work on Fiverr part-time so I am living proof that you do not have to break your neck working full-time on this platform to make TRS 🙂
@yannisenglish! That's really wonderful - good for you! How do you manage to maintain your Fiverr business on a part-time basis? I'm just learning how to spread out orders and plan ahead for weekends and other life events. I find it really hard to strike a good work-life balance.
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On 6/6/2022 at 6:05 AM, damooch916 said:
Let me start by thanking you for recognizing my enormous popularity. ...
Regardless of what you may have heard, I’m totally approachable. 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. ...
Shocking, I know. But strip away my abnormal ability to turn a tank top into “high art,” and I’m just a normal person. I’m just your average, highly radiant sort, sitting at the local cafe with a collection of essays by Christopher Hitchens and a Jordan Peterson book, displayed visibly enough to make you think, “wow - what a balanced world view that handsome man must have.” ...
On 6/6/2022 at 6:29 AM, visualstudios said:Omfg, this is too good lmao. Actually, this is so good I think we should start an inspirational youtube channel. You write the scripts, I edit the videos, and maybe mike for the voice over - and we split the revenue. Not even joking, it could do pretty well.
On 6/6/2022 at 7:11 AM, newsmike said:I'm in.
On 6/6/2022 at 6:40 AM, smashradio said:Guys. You have to do this. I need this.
@damooch916, I'm blown away with the content that you and @newsmike seem to come up with on a daily basis! That's pure awesomeness right there.
And that's not even looking at your vetted, top-rated talent that you offer on Fiverr!
I agree with @visualstudios & @smashradio...
I'd love to see what the dynamic trio can do on YouTube! @damooch916 + @newsmike + @visualstudios 😍
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Just now, smashradio said:
Aaaw, that means a lot! 🤩
I forgive you in my awesomenessesesesss. 😄
Thanks for always thinking of us "little people"!
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On 6/6/2022 at 3:33 AM, smashradio said:
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.) 😂
@smashradio, I'm equally shocked that you were not on the list! I thought you were...and then saw this message. 😔 I'm disappointed in myself. I was trying to include all the TRS I knew and inadvertently left out the one TRS I interact with on a daily basis! I am so sorry! This was an error on my part and has nothing to do with your popularity and awesomeness!!!! 🤩🤩🤩
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On 6/2/2022 at 4:46 AM, smashradio said:
In my view, the number one reason why a new buyer isn't making it, is because they lie about their skills...If you wish to go into freelancing and have any kind of success, you better be honest about your skills. And your limitations.
On 6/2/2022 at 9:28 AM, mariashtelle1 said:Worst part that a lot of them are not even lying, they really believe that pressing three buttons to remove background makes them “photoshop exparts” and “digital marketers” after they took 5 min course on how to publish FB ad.
I don't know why, but I've been mulling over both of your comments for the last few days. I've certainly been guilty of taking the "fake it 'till you make it" or a "try it and see if you can do it" approach. Or "take a course and post a gig" approach.
For almost every one of my gigs, I never really had paid experiences outside of Fiverr to do the services that I offer. So every order was a test on whether I could really do the service that I was offering or not. I've been very lucky because so far I've been successful, and I can now say that I'm proficient at what I do. However in the beginning, I couldn't say that.
I'll be honest that I've accepted many orders that I did not know if I could deliver and luckily I could...after MANY, MANY hours of going overboard on the efforts (because I refuse to deliver subpar work or anything less than excellent).
So this makes me wonder, am I in the same category of "liars" that are saturating the Fiverr marketplace, but have just been a lucky liar that can actually perform well and keep my buyers happy?
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After running into two different threads about the becoming TRS, I thought I should reach out to the popular TRS that I know!
For those of you who don't I exist, I'm Vickie and I'm following you (no, I'm not paparazzi, I just like your content). 😊
@newsmike, @vickiespencer, @misscrystal, @shayaan499, @visualstudios, @damooch916, @frank_d, @raselkhondokar, @zeus777, @miiila, @williambryan392, @yannisenglish, @callyofficial, & @vovkaslovesnyy
I've seen several ideas floating around the forum about the hidden factors of becoming TRS, since it is a manual process, and wanted to see what your thoughts are on some of the ones I found:
From @chrispydesigns's new user introduction post today, he stated that:
QuoteI am slated for review of Top Rated Seller status and have been doing some research about what that means to me and how I can reach my goal. Engaging in fiverr forums was one of the metrics considered during the evaluation process of determining a sellers status of top rated.
From @asifhassanantue's post last month (based on conversations with his Success Manager):
QuoteThe team that handpick sellers to be a TRS is very choosy about selecting seller for TRS. Firstly we have to fulfil all the requirements for TRS then there are some important sector they look into such as professionalism of the seller which communicating, zero tolerance in grammatical mistakes on gig & descriptions, gig price should be minimum $10, gig image have to be professional & clearly communicated, there should not be same service gig twice.
So based on your experiences, do you think any of the following had any bearing in your TRS promotion?
- Forum activity
- Gig price
- Type of gig(s) offered
- Seller/gig professionalism
- The performance/number of other sellers in your category
If not, what do you think did?
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18 hours ago, smashradio said:
Ohhh, this drawing makes me feel so much better about my own doodles! 🤣
This drawing is actually pretty versatile ... it could be cat, a squirrel, or even a small fox! Sorry @smashradio! That animal picture has taken this thread way off topic!
18 hours ago, smashradio said:Have you used Fiverr sellers to improve your gig?
Hmmm....I haven't used Fiverr sellers to improve my gig yet. My thumbnails looks kind of like that animal picture you have there. Well, it's a little better, but it could definitely be more professional. I'm hoping to have time this week to update my thumbnails and gig videos. I've been trying to do this for weeks and have been too busy. Maybe if I can't do it this week, I'll consider outsourcing.
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Fun topic!
English is my native language, but I mostly grew up in bush Alaska, so I can speak a little Central Yupik Eskimo. They did opening exercises in Yupik. I also took Yupik because that was the only foreign language you could take in school. Eskimo language is very airy and guttural, so my Eskimo teachers would often laugh at me because my voice is so high. They warned me that if I continued to speak from the nose (instead of the throat) my lungs would freeze. Luckily I never spoke long enough for that to happen!
I also know just enough Spanish, Hawaiian, and Japanese to get myself in trouble. 😂
I'm terrible at languages, but I do like to learn little phrases from different languages for fun!
I have Fiverr customers from 18 different countries so far, so I'd love to learn just a few simple words and phrases so I can show them that I care.
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11 hours ago, smashradio said:
Now go out there, learn new things, and if you're feeling sad right now: don't. If you don't know how: learn it. Then come back to Fiverr, with a plan, a skill and something to contribute to the platform.
That's the way to success.
Thanks @smashradio! This is what I ended up doing. I opened an account in 2019 (I didn't even create a gig) and then came back after 2 years of learning new skills and creating a business plan. Once I knew what skills the buyers wanted, it was much easier to post my first gig and run a business.
11 hours ago, donnovan86 said:This is a major issue especially in the writing section. I see a lot of people stating they are from the US but which clearly use a VPN, as their English is extremely poor. ... Yet legit sellers lose clients due to them.. It's sad, really. I am sure I lost quite a bit of clients due to them too...
Yes, this is a big problem for me as a writer! Buyers see that my location is Japan and even though I tell them I'm just an American expat in Japan they don't believe me. I have to "prove" that I'm a native English speaker, usually by showing some of my portfolio. Even then, they are skeptical. At that point, I just have them refer to my reviews and tell them that they don't have to use my services if they are uncomfortable.
I have no chance in the buyer's requests for my writing gigs because buyers immediately dismiss me as a non-native speaker once they see my location as Japan.
However, this doesn't seem to be limited to just the Fiverr platform.
When I lived in Utah, I would always get compliments on how good my English was. Once, a guy even ran up to me to ask, "Where are you from?" After I told him I was American, he responded, "No....where are you R-E-A-L-L-Y from?"
So I responded, "Where are you R-E-A-L-L-Y from?" He was startled and said, "Uh...I'm...I'm American, of course."
Well so am I!
It's really hard having to prove my identity wherever I go...
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23 minutes ago, dannykojima1 said:
For now decided to quit as a seller/freelancer on Fiverr. So I'm now only remain as a buyer hope to searching for any writers who has a creative skills I can hire for my comic and magazine through sci-fi and fantasy art ... Well, I guess I will have to search around the forum for some tips on how I can create job through Buyer Request for any available freelance writers out there, someday.
@dannykojima1, You can submit a buyer's request by clicking on the "Post a Request" button on your main buyer's page. Or by clicking on your profile picture (this is also where you "Manage a Request.") The forum seems to be full of sellers asking about how to get buyer's requests, so it may be easier just to refer to the Help Center for tips:
https://www.fiverr.com/support/articles/360050062693-Buyer-Request-Tips
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5 minutes ago, rudra_dey said:
I gave my client a mockup file to show in live portfolio. But she wouldn't permit it. That's why my live portfolio is empty. Also it's so sad to me.
I also noticed you have no PDFs attached to your gallery. You can have unlimited pages of your portfolio attached via a PDF.
Consider attaching a portfolio of your best work to all your gigs. Just make sure you have permission to use any images that are in your portfolio. If you don't have a portfolio, create one! I used my downtime as a newbie seller to create a portfolio for my gigs (I just made up projects to display my skills).
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Hi @rudra_dey! You had two orders in the last 3 weeks, which isn't bad for a new seller. Your two reviews mentioned your attention to detail and that you do great work. So keep delivering quality work to keep your buyers happy.
Also, since you are a graphic designer, it would be great if potential buyers could see the projects that you do for your buyers. Projects can be displayed next to buyers' review by turning on the Live Portfolio option for each gig. Make sure "Live Portfolio" is checked. Buyers would need to approve the image when they write their review. The Live Portfolio is a great way to get more orders. I've had many buyers message me saying, "I know you do great work, I saw your work in the reviews." Then they would place an order with me.
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17 hours ago, alex68berlin said:
.. in my case, one buyer was already showing that he didn't care about rules, since he knowingly underpaid and tried to cheat me. So I would still be happy to have this in my hands and do not have to rely on the willingness to cooperate of someone who is either lacking experience or has already shown not being interested in n.ot harming me.
@alex68berlin you might want to consider increasing the price of your base package ... $5 will attract the type of buyers that you are describing. You are a Level 2 seller with 140 great reviews so it may be time for your to increase the prices so that you can start attracting buyers of a higher caliber.
@excel_expert the same goes for you too. You are a Level 2 seller with 863 5-star reviews. There's no reason why you need to list your services for $5.
When you increase your prices (especially from $5!), you will find that buyers will respect you more.
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@williambryan392 .& @imagination7413, Amazing content, thanks to the both of you for your posts!
I was the first one to react to your post @williambryan392, but it literally popped up right after my 5th post of the day! ...And thanks for mentioning a newbie. 😊
Luckily there was so much content to go through that it's kept me busy. And with Listerina chiming in, things couldn't have gotten better!
This post has definitely been bookmarked in my browser so that I can refer to it often and and share often. 🥰
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On 5/29/2022 at 1:40 AM, dev_mh said:
I think stories are just like stories, for entertainment purposes. But in the case of experience, it should be for motivations and guidelines.
I like this explanation! That means I've posted in the right category ... I think! 😉
On 5/29/2022 at 11:31 AM, smashradio said:Welcome to the forum! Glad to have you! I've been sharing guides and tried to be helpful on the forum for years. Sometimes, I've given up and not logged on for months, simply because of the amount of spam/bad advice and pointless posts.
So you're not the only one.
Thanks @smashradio for the personal welcome! I'm following you and I've bookmarked a lot of your content. I really appreciate the time you take to explain everything in detail. These are my top three favorite!
https://community.fiverr.com/forums/topic/256924-my-top-8-red-flags-when-selling-on-fiverr/
https://community.fiverr.com/forums/topic/282129-the-biggest-seller-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/
On 5/29/2022 at 3:19 PM, alphagev said:I remember my first question ever. I was anxious because of a buyer who didn't leave a review. Well, some members correctly pointed out that I was being too pushy and my attitude was unprofessional. That was a great lesson to me - I keep it close to my heart.
It's scary making that first post! Some newbies come to the forum expecting the forum members to take their side. I'm glad you were humble enough to take the criticism! 😊 I've been following you too. Thanks for making the forum a better place!
On 5/29/2022 at 3:19 PM, alphagev said:So, wrapping it up, here's what the forum taught me:
- to listen to advice and don't take comments too personally - people could seem rude but you should see things in perspective;
- to avoid scammers on Fiverr;
- to stop listening to bad advice and to have a critical thinking mindset;
I'm still learning how to say "no" (thanks to smashradio and many others for the beautiful threads about this topic).
Thanks for your key learnings! I think you are the first one.
...where's @smashradio's article about "no'? I found many articles on the art of saying "no" from @imagination7413.
On 5/29/2022 at 6:08 PM, fiveroptic1 said:Me too! Just easing my way back in to the quagmire of drivel hoping to find a decent nugget that makes visiting here worthwhile. Well done to @vickieito for being succinct and sharing a post of value. If only all newbies could say something so constructive...!
Thanks @fiveroptic1! I saw you on a lot of older threads but not on recent ones until now. 😊 Good to see you!
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👀What does freelancing life really look like?
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Sorry this might be a bit long, but I think this is my 5th post for the day!
@dannykojima1 – I think it’s awesome that you were a kidpreneur! And funny how you found Fiverr through “a friend’s niece who’s husband” told you about it! I also find the order system on Fiverr (and the timer) stressful. I’m glad you’re building your business on DeviantArt and can’t wait to see your new art gig on Fiverr in January! 😊
@nomuffinsforyou – I also can’t wait until you’re a full-timer too!
@williambryan392 – I’m like you, I prefer this lifestyle over corporate life and hope to eventually make more than I used to earn (someday)! I agree that each job has to be our best and we have to build other streams of income and not be too dependent on Fiverr.
@farrukh_bala – Great points! I agree that there’s good money to be made if we work smart, “learning while working” is one of the best pros, and the pros heavily outweigh all the bad that comes with freelancing!
@corsogr – So true: flexibility = freedom! I love the flexibility and freedom that Fiverr gives me.
@smashradio – Ummm, you actually can’t fart as much as you want in the studio, right? Because you’re recording. Unless it’s the SBDs (silent but deadly ones). In that case, it’s just unfortunate for you! 😂 Anyways, you are awesome! I wish I had a schedule like yours! … I also want to see a picture of young and dapper smashradio in a tux!
@visualstudios – I also find the direct relation between work and pay very motivating (but I also procrastinate more than I should)! I also find that the work tends to come at inopportune times and there’s not much control over the workload. …on your dream manager job – do you think managing a team of freelancers is on the horizon for you? 🤔
@theratypist – I loved hearing about your main jobs! Your researching/consulting projects explains why you have such great posts! I’ve been digging up a lot of your content on the forum and have been learning a lot from you, so thanks! I also like the people here on the forum. It was lonely trying to run a Fiverr business all by myself, so it's been great hanging out here! I hope I can get to know everyone better but it’s hard with the 5-post daily limit. I’m torn because I want to give back as much to the forum as I can (since I get so much information out of it), but I also don’t want to miss out on all the fun!