shaunbaines

Is there a number attached to what contributes to higher order volumes? For those of us whose gigs mean their orders can take up to two/three/four weeks to complete seem to be placed at a disadvantage to those who complete larger volumes of smaller orders. There are also sellers who require feedback from their clients to better hone the work. They will require a longer lead time to complete their work and if the buyer takes their time to review the work, the seller is unfairly placed at a disadvantage through no fault of their own.

Everyone seems reasonably positive here so I don't want to be Dr Doom and bring the negativity, but I've had experience of this new review system. I worked with a customer on two separate orders, one before the change, one after. The first review was a 5 star and a glowing report. The second review after the change was a 4.5 star, advice on how to improve my work and a glowing report, including the desire to work with me again. I'm not complaining. 4.5 is still pretty good, but what changed? It's possible my standard of work wasn't as high, but I worry the new system invites criticism where none previously existed, particularly when it comes to the buyer's expectations. If I expect to fly when I jump out of a window, is it gravity's fault when I don't?

That's totally true and means there is a bottle neck of Level 2 sellers with nothing to mark them out as good or bad (or shifty.) I didn't know about the revamp so it will be interesting to see what occurs. Hopefully, it will be a way of recognising those people who have put in the hard yards.

I believe the seller's level is important to getting orders. If I am a buyer, do I go with a seller with a proven track record as indicated in their seller level, or do I risk going with a new seller who is an unknown quantity? Both sellers may be equally matched in terms of ability, but I have no way of knowing that without a seller level or the subsequent reviews. I'd have to pay to find out. It may not factor into the algorithm, but the perception of services is key to the success of any business venture. So should there be a level above Level Two? Absolutely. I think there should be a few. Look at how many levels there are in the forum? However, I'm not sure how increased levels benefit the buyer's experience. Would it add confusion? Would new levels freeze out new sellers as they fall further down the ladder?

I was told by CS that in order to achieve Top Seller status, one of the factors that is considered is community leadership. If activity in the forum does not constitute community leadership, what does? How can sellers reach the top tier? The CS also went on to say there are other criteria that has to be met, but did not indicate what these might be. This lack of specific instruction is one of the reasons there are so many myths being circulated, meaning sellers can waste valuable time and resources chasing the secret sauce instead of putting in the hard miles of making their gigs a success. So I'm glad of this thread and the increased presence of Fiverr on the forum to help provide stronger guidance, especially for new sellers.

You need to be patient. If you are new to Fiverr, it will take a few days for the algorithm to pick up your gigs and start showing them. I would also double check your new account is fully operational and does not require additional information before it goes live.

You could post the link for us to view and we may be able to offer suggestions on how to improve your gig. You also have the option of posting your gig on social media to drive traffic and interest to it.

If you post a link to one of your gigs, we can all take a look and perhaps offer suggestions on how to improve.

Every service industry attracts scammers and it can be difficult to tell them from the legitimate sellers, which Fiverr is largely comprised of. If you're new, I'd stick with sellers who have a large number of five star reviews and who have been working on the platform for a decent length of time. This information can be found on their profile and is worth studying before placing an order. And - as always - if a seller looks too good to be true, avoid them. Or at the very least, ask them a lot of probing questions before parting with your money.

Judging by your gig profiles, you are off to a good start, (though there is a grammatical error in your proofreading title.) Your personality comes through in the descripitons of your services and I think this is always a good way to connect with customers. The key thing is to provide a good service and to keep your promises to the customers. It takes a while for your gigs to gain traction so I would be patient, but as your business begins to build and you acquire more and more five star reviews, there is every chance you will succeed.

As a new seller, you are able to create up to seven different gigs under the same seller profile. The type of gigs you offer is only limited by your skill set.

There is a chance the seller has stopped messaging because they are on holiday. The seller has the option of blocking all messages or blocking messages from new clients only, meaning you should have been able to contact them. It may be the case that they have simply selected the wrong option by mistake. Not great for you, but not necessarily a red flag either. If they are on holiday, it will be apparent on their profile, together with the date they intend to return on.

If you include a link to your gig, we can all help with improving it.

I've been lucky enough to work full time as a Fiverr freelancer for around eighteen months now. I have one gig and a steady stream of orders that means I basically work every day. I don't think I'm doing anything special - just following the rules and making good on the promises to my customers. In 2023, I have seen a slight decline in orders placed, which is normal due to the world wide economic situation, but a higher influx of new customers looking for services. This is partly down to Fiverr's earlier big marketing campaign, but I'm guessing, it's also due to an increase in side hustling from customers who have more than one income stream. I forsee an increase in freelancing over the next few years, which means more competition, but also more customers. As a result, Fiverr's influence will grow, but I would also suspect more Fiverr-like platforms will appear (which they are very few of now) so there will be new opportunities ahead. Of course, things can change in a heartbeat and who knows what 2024 will bring? But on the all I'd say - so far, so good.

There is a lot of talk about how active a seller should be on Fiverr and how many hours you should be logged on for. While Fiverr does encourage as much interaction as possible, no specific numbers are available and there is no point in logging on just to flick through the screens. Personally, I am in and out of Fiverr five or six times a day, either to check deadlines, to check and reply messages or to interact on the forum pages. The bigger question is how much time do you have to invest in your Fiverr experience? Whatever that amount of time is, I would use that as your guideline.