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There are more than 255,000 sellers on Fiverr.

Out of those, only a few will ever make it past the 1 order mark and have any chance of success. 

Is it because the "system is rigged"? Perhaps because buyers are "unfair" in choosing sellers with a track record for success? 

. It's rigged to match the best seller with the right buyer. That's why the Fiverr algorithm and metrics used for deciding who makes it is ever-evolving. 

. And that's a good thing because a strong Fiverr is a better Fiverr. 

If you're misrepresenting yourself and your skills, the system is rigged to keep you as far away from buyers as possible. 

In my view, the number one reason why a new buyer isn't making it, is because they lie about their skills. 

Far too many are lying about their skills and misrepresenting themselves to the point that it becomes ridiculous. 

The screenshot below is not fake. It's from an actual seller profile on Fiverr: 

Unfortunately, this is no laughing matter. 

f you're not an expert, lying about it won't make you one. 

If a buyer ever decides to make an order, they will walk away disappointed. Angry, even. Pissed off because they expected an expert and received an amateur. 

For the seller, the result is a negative review, no more orders and a trip to the forum, asking why the orders have stopped rolling in. 

Thankfully, Fiverr has ways to separate the wheat from the chaff by using its algorithm. But the algorithm can never be perfect. 

It all begins with every person out there who thinks lying about their skills can land them success. It won't. 

If you wish to go into freelancing and have any kind of success, you better be honest about your skills. And your limitations. 

You need to invest time in your skills. You need a proper business strategy. 

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. 

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