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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!

My fiverr seller account was created in December 2020. I haven't done any work in Fiverr for about three years. Now I have published my gigs but my gig is not getting impressions as expected. I don't understand if this is happening for the old seller account or not.

My Fiverr account all gigs success score is 4. I have 203 total reviews. I got a minimum of 10 to 15 orders all with 5 stars and clients were happy. But my gig scores are not increasing. What can I do now?

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.

I am a level 02 seller and I have 14 active gigs but according to Fiverr level 02 can only make 10 gigs. I have still 14 gigs online but I am unable to get orders from any giig since new level system is released. Should I delete those 4 gigs? What should I do my success score and other key metrics are fine

To ensure your gig stands out and gets noticed on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork, you'll want to implement some solid SEO strategies. Here's how: Keyword Research: Start by researching keywords relevant to your gig's services. These are the words or phrases potential clients might use when searching for what you offer. Optimize Gig Title and Description: Incorporate your chosen keywords naturally into your gig title and description. This helps search algorithms understand what your gig is about and increases the chances of it appearing in relevant searches. Detailed Gig Description: Provide a detailed and informative description of your services, including what you offer, your expertise, and why clients should choose you. Use bullet points or short paragraphs to make it easy to read. Use Tags and Categories: Choose relevant tags and categories for your gig to further optimize its visibility. These help potential clients find your gig when browsing specific topics or services. High-Quality Images and Videos: Use high-quality images and videos to showcase your work or samples of what you offer. Visual content can attract more attention and help potential clients understand your services better. Offer Competitive Pricing: Research what other freelancers are charging for similar services and set your prices competitively. Offering reasonable rates can attract more clients and improve your gig's ranking. Encourage Reviews and Ratings: Positive reviews and ratings can significantly impact your gig's visibility and credibility. Provide excellent service to clients and encourage them to leave feedback after completing their project. Promote Your Gig: Share your gig on social media platforms, forums, and other relevant channels to increase its visibility. The more exposure your gig gets, the more likely it is to attract clients. By implementing these SEO strategies, you can improve the visibility and success of your gig on freelance platforms, ultimately attracting more clients and growing your business.

Hi there, I had 3 gigs, No gig is pending, paused, or drafted. Now I deleted 1 gig and trying to create a new one but it's saying you can create a maximum of 4 gigs.

Unfortunately, it's a permanent warning, and you will never be able to participate in the new level system. It's sad and unfortunate, but it's the end. It's not a general warning (that expires) -- instead, it's now a flagged account, meaning you are not banned from the platform, but you can only work with your older buyers. Sooner or later, your gigs will be removed from the search, and they won't be visible to new buyers. Try contacting customer support if you think this is a false warning.

Congratulations on being a Level 2 seller! You're correct that Level 2 sellers are limited to 10 active gigs. Having 14 active gigs might be causing the issue with receiving orders. Here's what you can do: 1. Review your gigs: Assess your 14 gigs and identify the top-performing ones (based on views, orders, and revenue). 2. Prioritize and delete: Delete the 4 lowest-performing gigs to comply with the Level 2 limit. This will help you focus on your best-selling services. 3. Consolidate or merge: Consider consolidating similar gigs or merging them into a single, more comprehensive gig. 4. Optimize remaining gigs: Ensure your remaining 10 gigs are optimized with relevant keywords, attractive titles, and compelling descriptions to attract clients. 5. Monitor and adjust: Keep a close eye on your gig performance and adjust your strategies as needed to maintain your success score and key metrics. By taking these steps, you'll be able to comply with the Level 2 limitations while maintaining a strong presence on Fiverr.

Hello, I have conducted extensive research to optimize the buyer experience and SEO of my listings, but I'm still not receiving orders. Although I have a good number of impressions and clicks on my listings, no one is placing orders. Is this due to my new status or lack of reviews compared to others?

Its been 10 years i am working on fiverr, I got same warning and support said i will not be able to participate in fiverr level system I was a Top Rated Seller 900+ 5 Star Rating and Delivered over 1k projects My suggestion to all of my fellow freelancer "Don't put all eggs in one basket" Work on your skills move on, there are many way you can still be successfully. All though My account has been flagged as well, but i would say Fiverr is very good platform for freelancer i have earned alot. keep doing hard work on fiverr gig keep optimize them and you will still get response, not as much you had before, but it will be still enough..

Hello sir I am Kazi Asraful Alom Rabbe I want to apply with birth registration as I don't have Bangladesh National Identity Card NID card. I applied for NID card and I will get it within three to four months. I will apply for passport when I get NID card. My request is to give me permission to upload the gig. I want to continue the work now. Because I want to teach and learn a lot. Stop me for payment if not verify with NID card. Only now give me the permission to upload the gig.

Can anyone help me? Last week I delivered 03 orders during this got many impressions but after 04 days of the last delivery now number of daily impressions are 2-3 on my all gigs. The Logic says it's due to the low-demand period. But I'm feeling behind the scene is "Fiverr algorithm" because from few days I've not received any order. All Gigs ranking is still the same, such as some of the Gigs are ranking on the 1st to 4th Page but why impressions? What should I do next?

I am struggling to get a new order as a new seller. I tried many things I had updated my gigs, updated the title also lowered my prices for service but still I'm not getting the orders. And I'm sure every new seller faces the same problem as like me. Can some one share some tips to grow as a freelancer.

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.

you should edit and optimise your gigs.

Hi @masnunahmed647, welcome to Fiver Forum! Please take a minute to get familiar with our Forum Rules before further posting, to make sure that you avoid any violations, since this can lead to account restrictions and banning. Let me just mention that forum activity doesn't influence your performance, however, it is a great place to learn all the tips&tricks on how to make this experience amazing. As a new member, we recommend that you read through some of the previous posts, they have lots of valuable insights that will help you get started. If you would like to ask the community for suggestions on your Gig, please post in the Gig Advice section. You can also read through topics in the Tips for Sellers section which contains advice from experienced Fiverr freelancers. Our algorithm takes many factors into account, which means the results vary by user. Since the marketplace is ever-changing and competitive, we suggest working hard to ensure that your Gigs stand out. There are some great threads for you read, along with the one @smartdezigns already recommended: Changes I Made to My Gig Images to Attract More Clients Using Titles, Tags and Metadata to Optimize Your Gigs Good luck 🍀

In a recent forum post here, we discussed the importance of adding a seller intro video to your profile. Beyond this, you may also want to consider adding videos to each of your gigs. Adding a gig video is an excellent way to showcase your individuality and stand out in the marketplace. Rather than relying on static gig images, a video allows you to effectively present what you offer in a captivating way. When making your video, keep these few things in mind. First, it’s important to note that if you upload a gig video, it will override any gig images you have. This means that the video will be your primary chance to make a stellar first impression and engage potential buyers. Your video should be high-quality, clear, and free from any background noise. Uploading a subpar video can adversely impact buyers' perception of you as this will be their first impression. Also, consider the length of your video, as videos can only be up to 75 seconds. Keep it concise and brief, using the time to introduce yourself, describe your service, and outline the buyer's expectations. Thorough, short, and attention-grabbing videos will keep your buyers attention and can push them to the next step. With this in mind, make sure to also include a call to action to encourage buyers to reach out. In addition, we recommend always having some sort of audio in your gig video. This helps it to be more compelling. If your video contains narration, opt for using your voice instead of computerized narration to add a personal touch. Finally, when you upload your gig video, make sure to always include a thumbnail. This step is important to remember because your video will pop up as the Gig Cover Image when buyers search in the marketplace. In conclusion, if you're seeking a way to distinguish yourself in the marketplace, incorporating a video into your gigs is an excellent starting point. Just follow these simple steps, blend them with your creativity and expertise, and you'll craft a captivating gig video in no time. For more information and tips on adding Gig Videos, visit this Help Center article here: https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010451657-Adding-a-Video-to-your-Gig

1. Respond to the review: Politely and professionally address the client's concerns, reiterating that the premium plugin license was not part of the initial agreement. This shows potential clients that you're proactive and committed to customer satisfaction. 2. Focus on excellent service: Continue delivering high-quality work and exceeding client expectations. This will lead to more positive reviews, helping to balance out the negative one. 3. Encourage satisfied clients to leave reviews: Reach out to happy clients and politely ask them to share their experiences. This will help increase your overall rating. 4. Optimize your gig: Ensure your gig description, keywords, and tags are accurate and clear, minimizing potential miscommunications. 5. Offer exceptional customer service: Go above and beyond for your clients, building trust and loyalty. 6. Consider offering a premium service: Provide an upsell option for clients who want additional services like plugin licenses, increasing your earnings potential. 7. Don't stress about a 4.4-star rating: While it's not perfect, a 4.4-star rating is still respectable and demonstrates your commitment to quality. Remember, one negative review doesn't define your entire service. Focus on continuous improvement, and with time, your rating will recover. Good luck!

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?

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?

HI @muhammaadilyas, I've just checked your account and I see that you have 2 active gigs, 2 paused gigs due to inactivity, and 3 deleted gigs. If you need help with unpausing the gigs, feel free to contact our Customer Support team. Hope this helps and good luck 🍀

Optimize your gig and share gig in various social media.

Optimize your gig.Share your gig in various social media.