If you have never heard of Fiverr and are wondering What is Fiverr About I will do my best and explain it. Fiverr has been around since February 1, 2010, and the founders are Shai Wininger and Micha Kaufman. It claims to be the world’s largest Freelance Services Online Marketplace. The beginning cost per job performed is $5, hence where it’s got’s its name from.
- Graphics & Design
- Digital Marketing
- Writing & Translation
- Video & Animation
- Music & Audio
- Programming & Tech
- Business
- Fun & Lifestyle
Become a Seller at Fiverr
If you have a digital skill that you want to earn money freelancing, Join Fiverr. Working with Fiverr is an amazing opportunity to do something you love and get paid for it. You work your own hours whether it’s 9 to 5 or just a few hours a week.
With Fiverr, you get connected with individuals and companies around the world that are looking for skills you have.
Here’s how it works:
- Join Fiverr as a Seller for Free
- Create a gig to offer your skill
- Deliver amazing work
- Get Paid upon completion
It’s really that simple. As long as you deliver quality work you will create a great referral basis and can make great money.
Let’s Get Started
After you sign up you will need to set up your profile so customers know what skills you are offering.
Profile Setup includes
- Availability (Full-time, Part-Time)
- Linked Account (Facebook, Google, Linkedin, etc.)
- What Languages you speak
- Skills that you are offering
- Education background (College, University, etc.)
- Certifications you have (Honors, Awards, Certificates, etc.)
- Share personal hobbies, interest expertise so the Buyer knows more about you minimum 150 words
- Profile Picture it makes it more personal
Then you create a Gig to start Selling your Services and Making Money.
It takes a few minutes to set up your Profile but it’s worth the time because this is your first impression that potential buyers will see. You know what they say about first impressions, “You only get one chance to make a Great First Impression” they go a long way.
Once you get an account established you can start creating Gigs for the skills that you have to offer. Whether it’s creating a logo design, blog writing, social sharing, or creating book covers there is someone looking for your skills.
There are over 100 creative skill categories to offer as a seller. Sell your skills for $5 or as high as $995 using the three price level packages. You create the price levels depending on your criteria.
Depending on the need for the job it can take anywhere from a few hours to several days.
How to be Successful at Fiverr
The best way to be a successful seller is with reviews and repeat customers. Like I said before First Impressions go a long way.
If you are just starting out you need to create an amazing profile to stand out from all the rest. The other thing is using the right Keywords, research which keywords buyers are searching for in your skill level. You can do this by seeing what the top gigs are sell for in fiverr.
You can learn all about the keyword in this short training video.
Here are the steps:
- Make sure you are logged out of fiverr
- Type your skill level in the search bar
- Sort by Best Selling
- See what your competitors are using for Keywords
- Use the similar keywords but make it more appealing
Even though you are working in a virtual world remember there is a real person on the other end. Make a personal connection with the people that hire you. Let the person know you will be happy to work with them again.
Here are 5 things that will help make you successful
- Make a Great First Impression and make it unforgettable
- Do an amazing job
- Be sure to communicate during the Gig
- Get great positive reviews
- Promote your gig on other social sites or your own website
Selling your skills on Fiverr is just another way to Make Money Online / Work from Home.
There are several other ways I make money online which you can which I share on my website. When working from home this can be additional income or your main source of income.
Fiverr does have fees, because let’s face they are in business to make money also. They take 20% of all income you earn so you keep 80% so charge wisely.
Once the Gig is complete the money is transferred to your account.
Buyer on Fiverr
As a Buyer on Fiverr it’s a great and simple way to grow your business without the overhead. Hiring employees can get expenses with the taxes and equipment that is needed. Finding employees to work just for one project can be difficult because employees are looking for steady work.
This is where Fiverr comes in, with Fiverr you hire on an as-needed project basis. If you have a task that needs to be completed in a certain amount of time hire a freelancer, instead of an employee.
You will have to create a Free account first as a Buyer in order to search for freelancers.
There are many skilled individuals willing to work on an as-needed basis. Since it’s a global website freelancer are working in different time zones.
You can hire someone to create anything from Logos to Voice Over Messages. You can even hire someone to cast a powerful love spell on you, Yes that is an actual Gig. There is a lot of talent around the world and it’s right at your fingertips.
Here are just a few things you can hire someone to do for you:- Design a Logo for your Business
- Photo Editing Images
- Create Cartoons or Caricatures
- Create SEO Campaign for a Website
- Design a Professional Resume
- Make into Music for Podcast
- Make a Song to Promote your Business
- Create Website Posts
- Fix HTML Codes
- Proofread Documents
- Draft Legal Documents
- Virtual Assistant
- Market Research
- Prepare Business Plan
- Learn a Different Language
- Assist in Algebra
- Chemistry Work
- Give Career Advice
- Design a PowerPoint Presentation
- So much more……….
Start by choosing from a category at the top of the screen, which is the most popular ones. Then choose by subcategories to narrow down your search. Use the search and filter feature to find the skill you are looking for.
- Price Range / Budget $
- When you need it by = Delivery Time
- File format
- Seller Level (New, Top Rated, Level One)
- Seller Language
- Sort by: Customer Reviews
Once you find someone you would like to hire be sure you check out their profile. You can see freelancer’s work samples, read reviews on what other buyers thought about the work that was done by the freelancer.
Choose a package that fits your needs, whether it’s unlimited changes or only two changes to a Gig. Ask the freelancer questions before you hire them so you know exactly what is expected. Get comfortable with the person before you put out any money.
Paying for Fiverr Services
You do not pay for services until the Gig is completed. Fiverr wants to make sure you are happy with the service you received, therefore if for some reason you are not happy. Fiverr suggest that you contact the seller for additional revisions and resolve the issues.
Fiverr accepts several payment types to pay for services.- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover
- PayPal
- Credit/Debit Card
- Apple Pay
Credit and Debit cards information can be saved for future purchases and fast checkout.
The Fiverr Review
Fiverr is an amazing platform for buyers and sellers. If you are a stay at home mom/dad, college student, retired person, or just someone who wants to sell their skills for income this is a great place to do that.
They offer great opportunities for anyone that joins Fiverr both as a seller and buyer. Just like any new business whether it’s online or in your local area you need to get the word out about your services.
Customers will come and find you if you create a great brand that others can trust. So make sure, to be honest, straightforward, and work hard.
If you do that you can make great money with Fiverr or get all those tasks you have been putting off completed.
Like with any company there are always dissatisfied customers so make sure you read about the person you are hiring. Even though you are just hiring them for a Gig you still want to job done correctly.
You won’t just hire someone without reading their resume, would you? Make sure you read the reviews and ask questions from both sides as a buyer and seller.
If you use Fiverr please leave a comment below and let me know your experiences using fiverr.
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