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@neilyhype, I understand your perspective, but I don’t think that alone can prevent "buyer’s remorse." The best way to minimize the chances of it happening is by setting "Request to Order" on all your gigs. This ensures you have a conversation with the client before proceeding. I also send samples so they have a clear idea of what to expect, and I include disclaimers in my custom offers. Of course, this means spending countless unpaid hours managing client expectations, but in the long run, it's worth it. Keep in mind that clients are not obligated to accept your work. Technically, an order can remain "in revision" indefinitely. Ultimately, success comes down to clear communication and setting expectations before the order is placed. If you do all this, the chances of encountering "buyer's remorse" or being forced to work with somebody who is unstable become really low.

I completed this new verification process and, I have to report a bug. It un-paused some of my ancient gigs that I created as a beginner and, I had to pause them again.

I look at the matter this way: It takes an outstanding amount of will to make it as a small business owner. If one has that amount of will and willingness to take on such a risk, they have strong constitution and perseverance. Even if they fail miserably, they will gain most valuable knowledge that they will apply elsewhere, and they will be 'successful' regardless. Now, the rest, will most likely quit in much earlier stages when they suffer losses that are beyond their threshold of tolerance. So, the 'issue' will take care of itself. Life is a zero-sum game anyway.

DO NOT CAUSE ANY FRICTION WITH THE CLIENTS. They hire you to “take the pain away”. They have a problem and, you are hired to solve it. So, avoid causing the client any type of suffering after they hire you. I choose my words very carefully. This may seem odd but, it goes down to an existential level. Think about it. As for the rest, I agree with the people above.

@filipdevaere There is something mesmerizing about this level of honesty. I think it's the air of integrity that it creates. However, I do not believe that it is sustainable on online platforms without a feature such as 'Request to order'.

@martinacaraffa, I am sorry to read about this negative experience. Consider it a baptism of sorts. Make sure to read the resources posted above by @imagination7413 and other useful topics on the forums. You will learn a lot. A tip from me: consider adding a photo of yourself in your gig galleries or thumbnails. Clients appreciate seeing who they’re hiring, as it creates a more personable experience. Best of luck with your freelancing journey, and raise your prices when you have built your profile. This alone will repel a good amount of bad prospects. Warm regards, Spyros.

@scottwaltonvo From what I understand, you create a gig under the "Music & Audio" category, and then you go to "Live Music & Audio Services." Within this, there are three types of services you can offer: live performance, production, and recording services. You also have the option to specify the city where you work. This seems similar to the live photography gigs that were introduced a few months ago. I believe that essentially, we show up and deliver our services on-site or perhaps, we can allow clients to come to us. I would also be really interested in knowing how we should operate to meet Fiverr's ToS.

Request to order is the most essential thing for your success on Fiverr. It also keeps the psychiatrist away. Like the apple. But on Fiverr. And digitally. And you don't get to eat it. Or make a smoothie.

You can just tell them that you are overbooked. No need to cause any friction 🙂 PS. I do not know about the review. Last I checked it was 14 days.

@mateusbl Thank you for bringing this up. The system for extensions and revisions can definitely be abused. In my experience, when this happens, I simply choose not to work with those clients again. I also believe that frequent extensions and revisions can negatively impact the success score of a gig, though this is just an informed guess. I was a buyer before I was a seller and, I longed to get the e-mail that X has delivered your order. Most of the time, people who abuse the extension feature are middlemen that wait for approval from someone higher in the corporate ladder, etc. Just my two cents ^^

@rawque_gulia For what is worth, I went unavailable in May for more than two weeks and, did not see any significant change in impressions or leads after I came back.

@ageuroconsultin, You are on the second page for me in Business Plans. Your impressions must be fine. However, I believe that most clients use the search feature. They don't navigate through the menu. Sometimes we receive 5 messages per hour, others, 1 message per day. As for promoted gigs, there is a chance that higher level sellers are picked before you. Check the impressions and, you will see if it is working. Hope this helps! Best, Spyros.

This is shameful. It probably went undetected. Make sure to alert customer support, your success manager — if applicable and, let's try the Fiverr staff that is here on the forum like @Kesha, @Lena, @milos_siena. Let's see what happens. And @nidashaikh9, I am sorry to see all this abuse with foul language and metaphysical threats. I hope this is resolved, and the user gets banned for good.

You complete hundreds of orders, offering exceptional deliverables and a seamless experience for your clients.

A phishing attempt, most probably. All transactions are handled by the platform, so such prompts are irrelevant anyway. On top of that, we are not allowed to share personal contact details unless it is something that is absolutely essential for the completion of an order. Even in that case, it should only be shared within the order page. I suggest that you get acquainted with Fiverr's terms of service before you do anything that will jeopardize your potential future on the platform.