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I’m just getting started on Fiverr in hopes of earning some extra cash. I’ve never been a fan of aggressive internet marketing - spamming social media or constantly promoting myself in random places on the internet - but I decided to give Fiverr a shot regardless. 

I’m a programmer currently in college, aiming for a career in the industry, but I also do graphic design on the side. I’ve previously worked on various projects, from physical advertisements to logo designs, mostly for people I know, and I've recently remembered Fiverr and thought I’d give it a try. 

I published two gigs yesterday, and almost immediately, my inbox was flooded with scam messages. A quick Google search confirmed they were scams. Today, even more messages came in, in various forms, to my surprise. 

Is this just the reality of Fiverr - not only for new sellers but also for those who have been on the platform longer?

 Do the scams slow down over time, or is this something I’ll have to deal with regularly?

I know Fiverr has over 150K+ designers, so competition is tough, and I understand that I might not receive many, if any, clients for quite some time. 

My question is: Can I succeed without actively promoting my gigs? Will I need to spend time sharing them around the internet to get noticed?

what are the best ways to attract real clients without heavy self promotion?

How long does it typically take for a genuine client to appear, and how many could I realistically expect over time?

Additionally, I’m not looking to promote my gigs here, but I’d appreciate feedback from more experienced sellers. 

Are my gigs set up well? Is there anything I missed, and what could I improve?

Gig 1 - "I will design a minimalistic, modern logo that matches your vision"

Gig 2 - "I will vectorize, modify or refine your existing logo"

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