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  1. Can I change my gig price and description ? If increasing the gig price will get any negative impression? Looking for expert advice. I am new on Fiverr. Thank you so much. Hope you will help me to get the point.
  2. Hello Fiverr Community, I recently encountered a situation on Fiverr that I believe warrants discussion and caution among fellow freelancers. I want to share my experience to raise awareness and potentially prevent others from facing similar challenges. I recently completed an order for a CRO audit. The client, an agency, did not specify that the order was on behalf of their client. The transaction seemed routine, with the client expressing satisfaction upon delivery. However, to my surprise, I received a disproportionately harsh review from them. What's concerning is that as a seller, I am unable to modify my review after seeing the client's feedback. Meanwhile, buyers have the freedom to adjust their ratings, creating an imbalance in the review system. In this specific case, I provided a "good experience" 5-star rating based on the assumption of receiving positive feedback in return. Over 500 reviews on my profile, I only have 3 reviews at 3/5 so it doesn't happen very often. However, the subsequent review was unexpectedly negative, leaving me feeling unfairly rated. This experience raises important questions about the fairness and transparency of the review process on Fiverr. Shouldn't sellers have the same opportunity as buyers to adjust their ratings, especially in cases of unjust feedback? I urge fellow freelancers to exercise caution and consider the potential risks when dealing with clients, particularly agencies representing third parties. Communication and clarity upfront are essential to avoid misunderstandings that could lead to unfair ratings. I wish I could change my review to flag the seller account and avoid to other freelancers a bad experience similar to mine... but it's not possible... Additionally, I'm concerned that while buyers can modify their ratings, as a seller, I always fear providing a low rating and consequently upsetting the client, leading them to change the rating to a lower one. I welcome your thoughts and experiences on this matter. Let's work together to ensure a fair and supportive environment for all members of the Fiverr community. Best regards, Alexis
  3. Hi fellow logo designers, I receive quite some messages from people interested in my logo on Fiverr Logo Maker, but for them wanting different colors. Since this is something that they can easily do themselves, I always tell them "When you click 'buy & download' you can edit the colors (and even the design itself) exactly to your liking". But for some reason this is not clear to them without me telling them. Do you receive these same messages as well? And if so, what do you tell them? I think it would be a good idea for Fiverr Logo Maker to change the button, or add a little subtitle before the ordering process. So people can easily spot that they can make changes to the design themselves. Curious for your thoughts!
  4. How can I get short on Fiverr? I have been on Fiverr for a long time, I have 3 gigs active and I have done proper SEO, My account has a short option, but I'm not getting a short, what should I do to get a short?
  5. I have made this account at the end of 2020. while opening this account I chose a random username since I wasn't very aware of how it might be problem to me in the upcoming years. It's been 2 years and i am known as @designabhay for the business puroposes. I have really liked the username since it represents my official name and also the work I do which is graphic design. The name 'sendrebiebs' is not my official name. What do i do? I really need to change the username to the official one which I plan to use in a long term!
  6. আমি কিভাবে Fiverr সংক্ষিপ্ত পেতে পারি ? আমি দীর্ঘদিন ধরে Fiverr এ আছি, আমার 3টি গিগ সক্রিয় আছে এবং আমি সঠিক SEO করেছি, আমার অ্যাকাউন্টে একটি সংক্ষিপ্ত বিকল্প রয়েছে, কিন্তু আমি একটি শর্ট পাচ্ছি না, একটি শর্ট পেতে আমার কী করা উচিত?
  7. Ever had a buyer send you a message, asking for a LARGE discount - simply because they've got "more work for you in the future". This might sound great, but there's no guarantee they're place multiple orders with you. Even with the subscription offering on Fiverr - they can back out at any time. I once heard a great tip, so feel free to use this if someone offers this to you: Respond with: "Sure, I can do discounted pricing for repeated orders. The first order will be my standard rate - but the second and third orders will be 5% and 10% discount respectively, and 10% thereafter". This way - you're offering a discount for repeat orders, but not risking the client placing one order and ghosting you!
  8. How can properly do SEO for a perfect Gig?
  9. As a new Seller on Fiverr, the idea of having a full inbox and a steady influx of orders is very exciting! However, the reality can quickly get overwhelming. Once your gigs start to gain some attention, you will notice a significant increase in business. You must learn how to manage Buyer demand and your personal availability, so you can give each order the necessary attention. Otherwise, you risk a drop in Buyer satisfaction, order cancellations, late deliveries, and negative reviews - all of which impact your business. Learning to manage your workload will also help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. Whether your freelance business is your main source of income or a side hustle, taking on too many orders at once can cause you to overwork yourself. Your mental health and well-being are critical to your personal and professional success. Managing Incoming Orders Although Fiverr Buyers can head to your Gig page and place an order without warning, there are still ways to manage incoming orders: 1. Extend turnaround times Offering quick turnaround times is a great way to increase the value of your services. However, if you are struggling to deliver on time, you may submit work that is not up to your standards. Go into your Gig settings and extend each timer by one day to better set expectations and give yourself a time buffer. You can always change it back once you learn to work faster and more efficiently. 2. Communicate honestly When communicating with prospective Buyers, be upfront and honest about your current workload. Let them know that you are very interested in working together and that you can deliver as soon as [X date]. It can be tempting to make exceptions for Buyers who are willing to pay more for extra-fast delivery, but it’s important to prioritize your mental health and orders that have already begun. It’s okay to let Buyers know that you are unable to fulfill their request right now and would be happy to help them out in the future. 3. Request an extension If a Buyer places an order before you have a chance to discuss your availability, you may request to extend the delivery date. When doing so, be sure to communicate that you value their business and want to give their order the attention it deserves. Most often, Buyers will appreciate the fact that you know your limits and will take the time you need to deliver a high-quality product. Managing Availability If the volume of orders is too high, and you’ve already followed the steps above to manage your workload, adjust your availability. Here are tips for taking advantage of the Set Availability feature: 1. Use it to catch up on orders If you need to take a break from answering new messages and receiving new orders, you can essentially pause your profile by setting yourself as Unavailable. If you have the capacity, you can choose to still accept messages from new Buyers and let them know that you aren’t accepting new orders at the moment, but you would be happy to get an order going with an extended delivery time. 2. Take some personal time It’s necessary to take time for yourself, your family, and other important things in your life! When you need to focus on things unrelated to work, set your profile to Unavailable for as much time as you need. Depending on how long you’re away, you may realize that your ranking might have changed once you are back, which is normal as your competitors may continue to complete orders and get buyer satisfaction responses while you are away. As you complete the orders your ranking can go back to where it was before. In addition to managing your incoming orders and availability, you can lean on others for support! If you frequently realize that you have more work than you can handle, it might be time to build a team that you can lean on. There are other excellent Sellers on Fiverr, such as virtual assistants or people in your industry, to whom you can delegate tasks. Want to read more? Check out these other articles: Time Management Tips Tips to Manage Messages Setting Your Availability
  10. I joined Fiverr only recently, earlier this year. So far, my experiences have been overall positive. I do find it interesting to see similarities and contrasts among the comments posted on Fiverr forum vs. those posted by presumptively active, or formerly active, Fiverr affiliates, sellers and buyers on sites outside Fiverr. While there are many success stories, there also seems to be an undercurrent of dissatisfaction about customer service, bad experiences with sellers/buyers, and references to obsolete systems of compensation for affiliate commissions, etc. -- with a general pining nostalgically for "how much better things were when they first joined xx years ago". I am wondering - has the Fiverr network really deteriorated in quality that badly, or is it because of explosive growth, increased competition, and perhaps internal staffing issues that are causing the discontent? Also - does anyone really have any genuine and reputable comparison vs. Fiverr's main competitors -- are they really any better? As a new starter in the freelancing world, I do note that it takes a lot of effort to get noticed, develop a professional reputation, and secure business -- far more difficult and time consuming than simply being the employee of someone else's company. But -- the potential reward, potential financial and personal freedom spurs me onward with optimism. I hope my decision to join the Fiverr network turns out to be a wise and fruitful one.
  11. How to Get More Orders And Impressions - Here are some tips to help you increase your orders and impressions on Fiverr: Optimize Your Gig Titles and Descriptions: Ensure that your gig titles and descriptions are clear, concise, and keyword-rich. Use relevant keywords that potential clients might search for. High-Quality Gig Images: Use high-quality images that accurately represent your services. Visual appeal can significantly impact a buyer's decision to click on your gig. Offer Competitive Pricing: While you don't want to undervalue your services, offering competitive pricing can help attract more clients, especially when you're starting out and trying to build a reputation. Promote Your Fiverr Profile: Share your Fiverr profile and gigs on social media platforms, your website, or any other relevant channels to increase visibility. Utilize Fiverr Tags: Fiverr allows you to add tags to your gigs. Make sure to choose relevant tags that accurately describe your services to increase the chances of your gigs appearing in search results. Deliver High-Quality Work: Providing excellent service and delivering high-quality work is crucial for attracting repeat clients and positive reviews. Satisfied clients are more likely to recommend you to others and leave positive reviews, which can help boost your visibility on Fiverr. Respond Promptly to Inquiries: Timely communication with potential clients can help build trust and confidence in your services. Make sure to respond promptly to messages and inquiries. Optimize Your Fiverr Profile: Make sure your Fiverr profile is complete and professional-looking. Include relevant skills, experience, and portfolio samples to showcase your expertise. Request Feedback and Reviews: Encourage satisfied clients to leave reviews and feedback on your Fiverr profile. Positive reviews can significantly impact your credibility and attract more clients. Specialize in a Niche: Consider specializing in a specific niche or offering a unique service that sets you apart from the competition. Focusing on a niche can help you attract clients looking for specialized services. Stay Active and Update Your Gigs Regularly: Regularly update your gigs with new information, pricing, or samples to keep them fresh and relevant. Staying active on the platform by consistently delivering high-quality work and engaging with clients can also help attract more orders over time.
  12. Hi - Thank you for sharing your insights. Regarding the affiliate program, my current affiliate link promotes marketplace gigs, Fiverr Pro and Logo Maker. The current registration report also lists "FiverrCPA". There has been some change since I joined a few months ago; some of my original registrations were direct downline subaffiliates, and others were for Fiverr Hybrid. I do vaguely remember Fiverr Learn being part of the program -- and now it does not seem to be available in the affiliate option context. Regarding commissions, the earnings report does not always specifically state what service was purchased, it only tells me commission earned on a specific date and says "Bonus 1st FTB". It also gives me the country of the buyer.
  13. Hello everyone, I created my Fiverr account in 2020. But I have not worked yet here. I have no gig. Now I would like to create gigs on Wordpress and related services. How many gigs I can create now?
  14. I was a level 2 seller but after cancellation my level went down to a new seller and my success score is 4. Even I received 3 orders after cancellation but the success score is not affected and does not increase. Please can someone tell me how I can increase my score. Thanks a lot!
  15. Can I share a link to my portfolio (behance) in a gig description or message?
  16. Preparing your Fiverr Profile Description (and, if you would like, an accompanying video) might seem intimidating at first, but there’s good news! Introducing yourself to potential customers is an important part of building a presence on Fiverr. Your profile description and Intro Video have a similar goal—to give potential Buyers a sense of who you are—not only what you can do. This is a significant opportunity to set yourself apart from the competition and project confidence in your ability to meet the Buyer’s needs. You won’t simply list your qualifications but discuss your success—why people love your work and how much you enjoy delivering a quality job to your Buyers. You may have many competitors on Fiverr with similar experiences, but only some will welcome Buyers and make sure they feel comfortable about spending their hard-earned money. Putting that extra effort into your profile can make a difference in converting a shopper into a Buyer. Likewise, creating a short video introduction can also have a major impact on your sales. While you may initially feel hesitant about looking into a camera and “trying to talk naturally,” here are a few pointers to keep in mind. 1. Don’t make your introduction too long or too complicated. Instead, keep your video under a minute and focus on a simple outline: A greeting, a short description, and an expression of why you love doing what you do. 2. Be upbeat. A smile and a good tone can go a long way to make Buyers feel welcome to your Gig and start connecting with you to be the expert that they will choose. Be conversational—in other words, speak as if you’re introducing yourself to a new friend. You’re not making a speech. Instead, you’re telling a story. 3. Be conversational—in other words, speak as if you’re introducing yourself to a new friend. You’re not making a speech. Instead, you’re telling a story. If you’re uncomfortable, practice telling a friend about your Fiverr account. While it may seem unusual, the key to appearing comfortable on camera is to remember that you’re talking to a person. So look at the camera—but don’t talk into it—always speak to the Buyer. Buyers love to see samples of previous work so you can include some samples of previous work in the background of the video as you speak. A similar format can be followed for the Gig’s Videos which can increase your conversion especially with business Buyers that will often want to get to know more about the Seller before placing an order. Want to read more? Check out this additional articles from our Resource Center: Description & FAQs For Conversion Changes I Made To My Gig Images to Attract More Clients And here from our Help Center: Adding a Video to your Gig Best practices for new Fiverr Sellers: Gigs Creating a Fiverr Pro Gig
  17. Cancellations are part of the business and will at times be inevitable, but it is important to understand how that can impact your business and how can you, as a seller, manage that to avoid it potentially affecting your buyer’s experience and your baselines requirements that are directly connected to your seller level. The Order Completion Rate calculates the total amount of orders over the previous 60 days (whether completed or canceled), divided by the number of canceled orders, and then multiplied by 100 to reveal the percentage of orders completed. First, manage expectations. Your Gig should clearly define what you need to complete an order and a reasonable delivery time that’s fast, efficient for buyers, and comfortable for you as the seller. If the order goes Very Late, the buyer can cancel your order anytime. Complete your Gig’s Frequently Asked Questions section to inform buyers what they should expect and how they can help assure a positive experience. Managing expectations is key to avoiding cancellations. Whenever possible, communicate with buyers before they purchase your Gig. Within the Gig description, it’s a good practice to let buyers know they should contact you before purchasing for the best experience. This allows both parties to understand what’s involved in the specific job, ensure that you have what you need as a seller to complete the job, and agree to adjust the delivery time if necessary. Equally as important is to communicate with buyers after they purchase your Gig. If there’s a problem with your initial delivery, it’s best to avoid any mention of cancellation as an option. Instead, assure the buyer that your intention is always to complete their order to their satisfaction. Ask them for specific directions regarding revising your delivery. What if communication with the buyer isn’t working? Sometimes, an order may have issues beyond your control despite your best efforts. If the buyer is asking for work beyond the scope of your agreement or is problematic for any other reason, don’t hesitate to access the Resolution Center and if you still couldn’t solve the issue, reach out to customer support for guidance and direction. You can direct them to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the order page. There, you may find advice for your specific problem or contact support directly. Avoiding those cancellations from affecting your Order Completion Rate it’s only part of what you can achieve by following these tips, the most important is that this will help your buyers be more informed, aware of the process and have clear expectations, improving yours and their experience on Fiverr. Want to read more? Check out some additional articles from the Help Center: Order Completion Rate and Cancellations FAQs All about Order Completion Helpful tips on how to avoid cancellations Part of the Seller Plus program and having challenges with cancellations? Connect with your success manager for personalized recommendations.
  18. Can someone help me to guest post on these websites please? dailymail.co.uk, theguardian.com, mirror.co.uk, thesun.co.uk, standard.co.uk, dailystar.co.uk, birminghammail.co.uk, express.co.uk, mylondon.news,
  19. I have to deliver about 40 images. Don't know if it's alright to deliver them as a compressed folder? Would appreciate some guidance thanks.
  20. I don't have all the answers, but a few things have worked well for me over the years. In my work, I use 8 Quick Responses to address questions from new buyers and follow up with existing clients. 1. The first impression This one isn't technically a quick reply. Rather, it's an auto reply that ensures that every first-time message you receive gets an adequate response. Make it a polite and informative one. If you were to message me on Fiverr right now, regardless of your time zone, you would be greeted with the following little snippet: Hi, {username}! Thank you for your interest in my services! I will be with you shortly. Please note that replies outside of business hours (Mon-Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM GMT+3) may be subject to delay. All the best, Yavor I like to believe it establishes professionalism and manages the buyer's expectations regarding response times. 2. The out of office backup Maintaining responsiveness is important even during off hours, if you wish to stay in Fiverr's good graces, and auto replies don't count toward your response rate. So, you need a manual response - short and straightforward, like this one: Hi, {username}, You have reached me after hours. Looking forwad to talking to you soon! All the best,... The same principles of politeness and professionalism apply here as in your auto reply. This quick response counts towards your response rate and is perfect for when you're on the move, or when that inevitable 2 A.M message hits your inbox. 3. Confirm interest When a potential project aligns with your expertise, let the buyer know you're interested. Here's how I kickstart these conversations: Hi, {username}! Thank you for your patience. I would be very interested in working with you on this project. Remember, at this point your buyer would have already ran into your auto reply and possibly your out of office backup. Respecting their time and thanking them for their patience is not just good practice, it's good manners. 4. Follow up + Details Sometimes, that first message you receive will be... let's say, in need of further clarification. When a buyer reaches out to you, instead of directly placing an order, more often than not, it's because your standard offering does not fully align with their needs. And that's a good thing. It allows you to start a conversation, learn more about whether what your selling matches what the buyer is looking for, and ideally provide them with a custom offer. It's a dance. A back-and-forth vetting process. Here is one way to handle such situations: Hi, {username}! Thank you for your patience. I am interested in working with you and would love to provide you with a custom offer. However, I will need more details, such as a budget you are comfortable working with, your turnaround time expectations, as well as any additional information you deem relevant to your project. This will help ensure you receive a fair and objective quote, tailored to your specific needs. Guide your buyer through the information you need. Their replies will help you to determine whether to commit, ask for more information, or bail. 5. NOPE! Not every opportunity is is worth pursuing. When this happens, it's okay to let go. Politely decline offers that do not align with your availability. Present the buyer with an alternative to your services and move on. Here is a graceful way to decline... or: Hi, {username}! Thank you for your patience. Unfortunately, your request is not something I can commit to, based on the information you have provided. Here is what I suggest we do: Fiverr is an amazing marketplace full of diverse talent. Please feel free to shop around. I am sure you will find the perfect fit for your project in no time! 6. Confirm order Once the deal is sealed, it doesn't hurt to reassure your buyer. Thank you for placing your order, {username}! I have everything I need to begin working on your recording. I will be sure to keep you up to date on the order's progress and let you know as soon as the final material is ready. Talk soon,... 7. Confirm order After you complete the project, a final confirmation ensures a smooth handover. Your order is ready, {username}! Please review it at your leisure. I remain at your disposal, should you require any further assistance. 8. Feedback Feedback is gold! Express appreciation for your client's business and invite them to share their experience with your service. Thank you for accepting the delivery {username}! I wish you a lot of joy and success with it! It would be great if you let others and me know how satisfied you are with your order by sharing your experience in the review section. Feedback orients buyers looking for similar services and helps us freelancers improve our offerings to better serve you in the future. All the best,... Feel free to tweak the above templates to your own niche. An audio version of this post is available below.
  21. A couple of my gigs often do not get a public score from buyers, as I believe that such gigs are readily available works that it's easier to purchase and deliver. They just buy them and forget about it, although I send at least one follow up message to make sure that they are okay with their purchase, and ask if they have any questions. In such case, what happens to the scoring of such gigs? Does anyone know? Thanks for your kind advice. 😉
  22. SEO Website Movement: Everything You Would like To Know | So you’ve fair gone through website relocation and are energized for your target group of onlookers to associated together with your new and moved forward stage. Tragically, you see at the stats and see that your unused location is performing ineffectively. What gives? Usually really a common issue with site relocation, and it’s usually caused by not taking under consideration SEO some time recently making changes. In case you’re arranging emigrate your site soon, keep on perusing this web journal post to discover out our best tips about how to ensure your SEO endeavors when moving website . What Is Site Relocation? Site movement could be a term utilized to portray website that moves from one environment to another. For occurrence, let’s say you utilized to have a WordPress location, but presently need to move it to Shopify to get to more eCommerce-specific instruments. Moving that location from WordPress to Shopify is called site movement. Or, maybe you need to alter the title of your commerce amid a rebrand, but still need to keep the ancient site. A location that changes its space title is additionally considered a “website migration”. Other cases of site movement can incorporate: Changing your facilitating Site update Changing the names of your pages, which consequently changes the URLs, etc. What Is Site Relocation from an SEO Point of view? Look your commerce title on Google right presently, and all the search results will have a few common components: URL Page title Meta portrayal This data has been already ordered by Google’s web crawler. The issue is, at whatever point this data is changed, Google doesn’t know it, so it will not send back the crawler to re-index the page and overhaul this information. You may think this isn’t that enormous of a bargain, but it can be. For illustration, in the event that Google ordered a particular URL for your benefit page, but you’ve changed the URL amid your movement, you presently have a broken interface indexed. People who explore for your business and tap on this broken connect get a 404 blunder, and your organic traffic and site positioning go down. Is It Superior to Dodge web Site Movement? We’re not attending to lie, site movement can come with some risks: Misfortune of SEO status – A poorly planned site movement can tank your natural traffic, search comes about positioning, and indeed transformation rate; Increased bounce rate – A few landing pages can lose relevancies, in which case you will involvement higher bounce rates; Misfortune of income – Website relocation can mean your location is down for many hours (or more, depending on your arranging), which could cruel your trade will lose changes and income within the time outline; Client encounter issues – A ineffectively arranged overhaul that befuddle your repeating clients, who may require a few time to urge utilized to the unused location structure and format; Following irregularities – After a website migration, the stats in your Google Analytics might not see right, as tracking codes can be changed or indeed expelled by mischance, driving to data loss; Broken joins – When changing the URL structure, the old links essentially gotten to be broken joins. It’s imperative to settle them as before long as possible. These issues seem happen after you don’t fully arrange your site relocation to incorporate SEO measures. Of course, when done right, migration can do a part to progress a website’s rank and overall execution, since it gives you the opportunity to make strides location route, which straightforwardly ties into the client involvement. In the following section, we’ll examine many precautions site proprietors need to require to anticipate their movement from hopelessly destroying all the past SEO endeavors. Site Relocation Checklist In the event that you’re almost emigrate your site, be beyond any doubt to check out our checklist underneath and follow these tips to prevent loss of natural activity and other post-migration issues: Select Your Relocation Date Carefully I prescribe relocating your site during those months when client engagement is as a rule moo. Indeed in the event that you plan everything right, it’s best to make a security net for your trade fair in case you involvement some kinks along the way. Usually, website movement can take around 3 months or more, depending on how many pages your location has. You can begin the arranging arrange when it’s most helpful for you and your team, but make sure the genuine movement date falls during a period when you regularly encounter lower traffic. Create a Reinforcement and Arranging Site Continuously grant yourself the option to hit the “undo button” in case your movement doesn’t go as planned. To begin with, you would like to make a backup for the ancient site, which your web designer can assist you do. At that point, it’s too a great thought to conversation along with your promoting and web improvement staff around making a “undo” arrange in case something goes wrong during migration. The arranging location is an undetectable copy of your new website, which you can utilize to test any changes some time recently you implement them on the live location. This smooths out the method colossally, and in case you make any botches, you’ll make them on the version that clients do not get to see. Make a Interface Stock and SEO Review Unless your location has 3 pages, it’s inconceivable to keep track of all the distinctive joins on it. Some time recently you start your migration, you wish to make a URL stock so you’ve got the full view of the links that you’ll need to divert to your modern pages, and even build up relocation needs. Luckily, there are many awesome devices like Screaming Frog that will crawl your site and create this inventory in a matter of minutes, so you don’t ought to begin tallying physically. Set up 301 Diverts and Create a 404 Page After you slither your location and establish which pages take need, you may have to be set up 301 redirects to connect the ancient page to your new ones. Through 301 redirects, even on the off chance that a user clicks on an ancient indexed link, they are still taken to the right page on your modern website. Your web engineer can assist you make a 301 divert outline to form beyond any doubt no links are left behind. And normally, a few of the ancient links might not be vital for your new website. To ensure you do not tank client experience, I recommend creating a exceptionally locks in 404 page that lets the client know the page doesn’t exist anymore, but that they can still find what they’re looking for on the modern location. Ordinarily, 404 pages link to the modern location homepage, where the client can utilize the modern location structure to advance explore the location. Set up Canonical Labels Canonical labels are HTML codes that tell a look motor which is the most form of a page that ought to be recorded, and which are the pages they should ignore. When a location has similar substance on two pages with different URLs, a canonical tag can help a crawler know which form is the most one, and therefore should be recorded. So when changing the URL structure, it’s fundamental to use these tags to assist make beyond any doubt your old URLs do not get re-indexed by accident, and your modern joins take precedence. Make or Update your XML Sitemap and Inquire Google for a Re-crawl The XML sitemap is a webpage or file that contains all of your website’s internal links in hierarchical order, starting from the homepage at the beat, and going down each section and their comparing pages. Once you’ve got the XML sitemap, you can head over to Google Look Support and yield it. This will offer assistance Google overhaul the information it has around your website, and upgrade how your commerce shows up in the search comes about. Typically one of the foremost imperative steps in guaranteeing your site movement doesn’t slice your site SEO endeavors. Whereas Google does perform website crawls on its claim, you truly do not need to hold up around for them to do it after migration. SEO Review the Modern Location This will assist you confirm that the relocation is successful, or underline a couple of issues which will require your consideration. Auditing tools can reveal lots of issues, such as: Broken joins Dishonorable 301 redirects Duplicate content Improper canonical tags Issues with page metadata, etc. Double-Check Finer Details and Monitor Performance A website directly supports a business’s digital marketing efforts, so it likely contains a part of different tools coordinates to assist the company reach its foot line. At this point, I like to double-check that all of these devices are legitimately introduced and that the unused site is working, such as: Google Analytics is accurately introduced and following information correctly Email, eCommerce, and other marketing integrative are completely useful The new site is completely mobile-friendly and working and fully responsive Social links have been overhauled (if necessary), etc. These tests can advance uncover any issues that need your consideration, and allow you to rapidly resolve them some time recently Google or your target audience takes note. Once the new site is up, don’t forget to continue to screen its performance. As you can see, site migration is very a complex task, and indeed with proper arranging and testing, a few things can still slip through the breaks. By continuous monitoring, you will get a better view of how well the modern site lives up to your expectations.
  23. Account warnings Is finish this warning after 90 days? Your account has been flagged for a severe violation of Fiverr policies As a result, you are not able to participate in the level system. I read this article on fiverr policies, anyone can help with this matter? A user may receive a warning for breaching Fiverr’s policies, or any reported misconduct. The warning will be sent to the email address linked to the account. Warnings educate users about our policies in an effort to reduce potential future violations. They expire after 90 days. Warnings do not limit account activity, but they can affect a freelancer’s status in the level system. Read more about your level with Fiverr's new level system. Having more than one warning might lead to account permanent suspension.
  24. Believe it or not, Fiverr made my dream come true. I picked up my first instrument (guitar) when I was 7 years old, and studied with youtube and learnt from my older friends who were such good instrumentists. Later, I've picked up on piano as well, but I never had the chance to convince my parents to follow a musical school, and had to do it on my own. When I was in highschool, I got myself a copy of Ableton (which is a digital audio workstation) with the allowance money. Since then, I've experimented with producing music for myself, but never had the guts to release anything. The signs were there, but I always hesitated to pursue my dream of composing music for a living. Then, in University, I graduated Law School, and practised law, as a legal advisor for 4 years. The only constant in my life so far, was producing music and experimenting with music and sound design. In 2021, I've enrolled myself in a music production course, and realised that my level was quite advanced, eventhought I was self-taught. That gave me the courage to concieve the idea of maybe I can make some pocket-money out of this in my spare time. Therefore, in October 2022, I've found Fiverr and it's business model of Gigs, and decided to try it out. At the time, I asked my cousin for help, since he knew much more about sales and marketing, and also we were not looking for a quick cash grab. I was in charge of composing and producing the music, and he was in charge of sales & marketing. We found our niche of Video Game Music, since we are avid gamers, and the time spent playing videogames served well on my side, knowing how the music enhances different events and feelings that the game should express, and on his side it helped a lot when briefing with the customers, knowing what questions to ask. We even had some excel sheets with essential questions and flavour questions. We were very organised, and treated freelancing here as a very serious business. We analyzed our competition, learnt a lot from them, and created our first Gig which was priced, of course, at 5$. We've got 3 orders in the first 2 weeks (which was crazy if you think about it), and after that it was radio silence until January. In January we got another order, and things slowly picked up, and by March 2023, we were having around 15 orders/month on average. Then, we hit a brick wall, and decided to create our second gig, third gig and so on, and improve our first one to scale it as much as possible. From April 2023, it really started growing and the orders were quite constant. Unfortunately, in late May 2023, my cousin left since he had to focus on University studies, and there I was, having to learn the ropes of sales and marketing (which I never wanted to do, but I had to do it). By July 2023, the income made from composing music on Fiverr summed with the income from composing music outside FIverr surpassed the income I was having from my law dayjob and made me think that I could do this full time. At this time, I was working 8hr/day at the office, and 4 hr/day in the evening as a part-time job composing music on Fiverr. When the orders were piling up, there were numerous times I had to wake up 2 hours before going to office, to make sure I can create and deliver quality for my customers. This way, some days were 14+hours filled with work, and burned me out a bit. That's when I've took the risk and decided I want to pursue my calling instead of the boring office job I didn't liked. Therefore, in October 2023 I've quit my job and went freelancing full time. The first 3 months were super scary, and I often had the anxiety of thinking I did the wrong thing. The income was low, customers were fewer than before and most of my orders were from returning customers. But I was the happiest man on earth, since I did what I loved to earn my bread. Since I had a lot of free time, I've re-thinked how I marketed myself and did some drastic changes to my offers, my Gigs, and did a lot of A-B testing. In December 2023, being quite unsatisfied with my performance, I took the decision on joining the Seller Plus program and get in touch with my Succes Manager. And God, how the things changed since then. I was blessed to have the chance to meet the most involved person that helped me develop my Fiverr business and presence way further than I've ever expected. Always responsive, always helpful. With the advices from the Succes Manager and the will to risk it all for my passion, I've powered trough and took even more drastic decisions for my 2 most performing gigs. And you know what? It worked! Since then I'm having my best time here and each month is better than the last. Now I finally raised enough ammount of money to build my new recording and producing studio. I've finally received the City Permit (Authorization to Build) and the studio should be done by October 2024. All of this with the help of Fiverr which made it really easy for me (I'm not the most tech-savy person) to sell my talent and skill. Since October 2022, I've completed more than 230 Orders (90 of them being completed in the last 3 months), composed over 300 soundtracks, created sound effects and designed sound for over 100 indie video games. If you could tell my past self that this will happen, it wouldn't ever believe you. I know it's not much compared to other sellers that I look up to in my category and further, but I want to give back and hopefully help the new sellers that just started their journey here, and learn from my mistakes. This is what worked for me: Treat every order like it's your first. I had to learn this the hard way. At some point, after I got a consistent number of sales, I was starting to streamline my process of receiving orders and deliver them. Don't get me wrong, I do believe that a good business has to be streamlined to be the most efficient, but until you're not having 10 orders/day, it's not the case. My mistake was that I was less involved in the communication with my customers, and eventhought my products were higher quality than the ones from my first months of selling here, I wasn't retaining the customers like I did before. I realised that from that period of time (aproximately 3 months) there were only 2 customers that returned, while from the earlier timeframe (before streamlining my briefing and delivering process) there is still a great number of returning customers up to this day. Get involved and understand their needs personally and authentic, and they will stick with you even months later. Be prepared to revise over and over again. Of course I've started with unlimited revisions. After the first few months, I've encountered "that customer" that requested revision after revision and micromanaged everything that came into the production process, to a point where I've asked myself if he's a professional, dropshipping my services. The order lasted 2 weeks over the initial delivery time agreed. I was burned out and made the mistake of letting my ego take the wheel and confronted the customer on his practise. He accepted the delivery, never left a public review, but left a private review that hurt me even 6 months after that order. This was way before the new system was implemented, and with the help of my Succes Manager I've found out there's a private review hurting me like a truck. Now you think, "well, I can limit my revisions to only 2" but that don't work either. I've had customers keeping me in a 5+ revisions loop eventhought my offer included only 2. Don't make the mstake I've made and think the number of agreed revisions will be respected by your customers. Be prepared to revise over and over again each time you meet "that customer", because there will always be one at your frontdoor. Power trough that and provide your best service, since most of the buyers aren't unreasonable. This is how the revision system works sadly, and it's better to addapt and overcome it, especially when you're not like 500+ reviews in and a private one can hurt you even months after. Be authentic. Don't try to copy others in your category. Analyze their gigs, services and offers, and try to do better, of course, but don't try to imitate what they're doing since it's very less likely that you'll steal their audience, especially if you're looking up to seasoned sellers. The market is indeed very plentyful and customers are bombarded with 17.000 gigs when searching a certain category, but don't forget that you're selling on the internet. There will always be someone that will choose you because your unique traits. I've made the mistake to try to do what my competitors do, starting from the keywords, the style of the thumbnails, the style of how they've wrote Gig's description, and so on. Didn't worked. Why would've anyone pick me instead of my competitor who has more reviews than me and it's been there before I was? The momment I've realised this, and decided just to be myself and create my Gigs the way I thought it was good, I started gathering like-minded customers that are returning regularely, and the new ones are pretty much "my cup of tea", with of course the little exceptions (see "that customer" from above that creeps at your inbox right now). Use translation tools. As you might see from my writing, english is not my first language. Don't expect your customers to be english teachers or natives. When briefing with the customer, it's very important that you are 100% sure of what's the task and it's flavours. If you see your customer struggles to explain and you're not 100% sure of what are the fine details of the needed work, don't do my mistake and take the order and find out when you're delivering. You're loosing important time. Your time! Instead, you can see where your customer's from, translate your question in his language, send it and kindly ask him/her to respond in their native language. It happened to me many times that I had to "guess" some specific details, and since using translation tools to make sure I understand what's needed to be done exactly, the revision requests are fewer. Don't try closing the deal as soon as possible. When starting, I was always trying to close the deal as soon as possible, to make sure the potential customer won't pivot to other seller. Don't do my mistake! Make sure you put a lot of emphasis on the briefing process, since (at least in my field of work) customer requests are very subjective. If you're talking about art (music and audio in my case), some customers will see as "perfect" something that you don't. Take your time and discuss every little detail to make sure you understand their vision before accepting the order. It's risky because you might loose the potential customer to another seller? Well, yes, but it's more important to make sure you deliver exactly what your customer needs, and not get stuck in a revision loop or get over the deadline with "last minute details". Remember that every action has a direct consequence on your ranking spot and your gig's traffic, so think twice before saying you got all you need to start working on the order. Provide early drafts. It saves you so much time! With an early draft, you can make sure you won't loose your time in the wrong direction. Maybe you had all the needed details from the customer when starting the work, but guess what? There are a lot of customers that change their mind overnight. Provide them a draft as soon as humanly possible and ask for confrmation, so your time won't be wasted re-doing the job. I used to deliver the work without providing an early draft and it was a mistake. Almost 1/4 of my customers changed their mind overnight and shifted the key elements that we've agreed on initially, and when asking for the revision, I had to change structural elements of my work, resulting in almost re-doing everything since I had to addapt the rest of the work to their new requests. Educate your customers. I was just delivering the order and hoped for a returning customer. It was lazy, and it was a mistake. Before/When delivering, try to put together a small debrief on what you've actually done in your work. Your customers aren't stupid and eventhought you're an expert on your field, you could be surprised on how much your customers can learn from you and how that can beneffit you on future orders. Not long ago I've started sending my customers an explanation text with what instruments I've used, why I've used them, what's their role, what's the musical theory behind the composition and what's my personal take on all those things. This thing works! Next time you're collaborating, you'll have a much easier time to transpose customer's vision into your service, because they will know how to answer your specific questions! Give your customers some options You have that potential customer that wants to buy your 50$ service, but his budget is only 35$? I used to turn down those customers since my highest discount rate was at 20% and that way I lost potential returning customers! It was a mistake. Instead, at some point I've decided I'll take those requests, but I'll double down on the delivery time. Instead of 5 days delivery time, offer it in 10 days. That way, you will not loose a potential returning customer and you won't have to fit that project into your main scheddule. You can do it whenever you have a spare hour or two, since your delivery time is doubled! It works like a charm to me, and you'll be shocked on how many customers are not in a rush, eventhought they say so in their first message. Time is money, friend! Collect your own data I made the mistake on relying on memory and on the data shown by analytics to drive my business. Don't do that. It will save you a lot of time and you'll make informed decisions if you make your own spreadsheed with everything that happens with a relevancy for your Gigs. Try to track the most important stuff, such as: keywords performance, new customers/time frame, returning customers/time frame, types of projects done, the most asked questions or inquiries by your customers, orders that landed you tips and WHY that happened, changes made to the gig related to key factors etc. Be patient If you're treating every order like it's your first order, it's impossible not to grow. Don't make the mistake I've done by panicking when orders are not coming. It's not worth your time and your mental health. Instead, be patient, do your best on the services you provide, and try to slowly build your returning customer base. The best you can do proactively, is to fine-tune your Gigs, but be careful with that, since back-to-back changes might screw up the ranking algorithm (source for this is my Succes Manager). If you're looking to do A-B testing, wait at least 3-4 weeks in between, to have at least the minimum data to compare. I feel like there are much more to be told, but I just realised this post will take an eternity to read anyway, so I'll stop for now. I really hope my journey of pursuing my dream with Fiverr's help can motivate you and give you the strenght to power-trough rough moments, and that you can find something positive in the lessons I've learnt from my mistakes. Don't give up, and trust your skills and talent!
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