Sell your services on Fiverr.

If you have a particular talent or a skill that others may wish to pay for, then the Fiverr platform could be the marketplace that enables you to get out there and start earning from it.

Fiverr is an online marketplace on which people can sell their freelance services worldwide they have been going for over a decade and a Fiverr gig is bought every 4 seconds. If you are looking to start a freelance business Fiverr is an excellent place to start.

This guide will give you some great tips on how to join Fiverr, how Fiverr works and how to start selling your gigs in a matter of minutes.

Whether you are looking to make a full-time wage or to make some more money on top of your full-time job, Fiverr is the place to go. It is entirely free to join, unlike some other platforms there are no monthly subscription fees, so if money is tight, this may be the perfect way to get earnings without making any financial investment. The way Fiverr works is that they will take 20% of your profits on any gigs that you get paid for so Fiverr sellers will need to take this into account when deciding what to charge. First, you will need to set up a Fiverr account, then you will need to work out what category your specific services come under.

Fiverr offers hundreds of different fields of expertise. They categorize them into nine different categories and each category is then broken down into subcategories which are called Fiverr gigs. Here is a list of the categories Fiverr offer so you can work out where your talents lie and so you can start selling your Fiverr gig.

Graphics and design.

There are numerous Fiverr gig potentials for graphic designing services from designing logos, to branding a whole business. If you are talented in graphic design selling on Fiverr could be perfect for you.

Digital marketing.

Digital marketing is a growing business and there are plenty of different opportunities to offer such services on Fiverr if you have the know-how. For example, clients may wish to hire you to manage their social presence on social media or to help them with an email campaign.

Writing and Translation. 

If you are a writer or speak another language fluently there are some great ways of making money on Fiverr. Many bloggers will hire writers to help them increase the amount of content that they can get out there. If you have a gift for spotting spelling and grammar mistakes you may fancy giving proofreading a try. If you are interested check out our, How to become a Proofreader post HERE.

Video and Animation.

Video creation and animation can be a great way of making money on Fiverr if you have artistic skills. Making your own animated movies is not as difficult as you might think with the help of software packages such as Doodly and Toonly. These clever design tools can help you step by step to put together animations in a short amount of time.

Music and Audio.

If you are a musician or have an ear for editing audio files there is a Fiverr gig for you. Maybe a client might want someone to create a jingle for their business or need someone to play a particular instrument for a project that they are working on. There are numerous gigs on Fiverr for you.

Programming and Tech.

If you are gifted in programming your skills are needed by many and your potential clients will be looking on Fiverr for someone to help them. They may need your skills to help them out with a problem that needs solving or may need someone to help them with their website development. The possibilities are endless.

Data.

Data gigs can cover anything from data analysis to data entry. You may find that there is a data gig to suit you and your skills.

Business.

Business is a very broad category and there are many different Fiverr gigs that can come under this umbrella. For example, a client might need someone to look at their business and tell them how they can become more profitable, they may be looking for a project manager or may need someone to help them with marketing. There is a multitude of gigs available under business on Fiverr.

Lifestyle.

Lifestyle can cover anything from online fitness classes to astronomy! Take a look at the categories and see if you can offer a gig.

Selling on Fiverr couldn’t be easier. The list of opportunities to work freelance from home is enormous so start selling now!

Getting Started 

When setting up your seller account the first thing you will need to do is create your seller profile. Your Fiverr profile will be the information that the buyer community and therefore your potential buyers will see, so think about this carefully. Self-promotion is essential when providing an online service.

Step 1.

First, fill in your full name. Don’t worry; this won’t be visible on your finished seller profile.

Upload a profile picture. Make sure that this is a picture that you own, or that is royalty-free. (See Unsplash.)

Write a short but detailed profile description to introduce yourself to the Fiverr community.

Select any languages that you speak fluently, potential clients could come from anywhere in the world so a second language is a bonus.

Click continue.

Step 2. Your professional information.

Your occupation.  Select up to 2 categories of expertise for your Fiverr profile.

 Add up to 5 skills from the drop-down menu.

Skills. List any relevant experience and skills you have; you can list up to 15.

Education. List when and where you went to college.

Certificates. List all of your relevant qualifications.

Personal Website. Enter your website’s URL

Continue.

Step 3. Linked accounts.

List any social media platforms or business network accounts that you feel are relevant. Please note that you must add at least one. This information will not be visible on your profile.

Step 4. Account security.

In this section, you will have to verify your email and phone number.

You are now ready to create your first gig!

Step 1. Creating a gig.

To start creating your first gig, click on your profile picture and create a new gig page.

Gig overview.

Gig title. Try to keep this short. You need people to understand what you are offering at a glance. Fiverr starts you off with I will, and you will need to keep your sales pitch to under 80 characters.

Category. Select the correct category for your gig. Fiverr will help you out with some suggestions.

Search tags. Add up to 5 keywords that describe your gig. These will help your customers find you.

Step 2. Pricing.

Name your gig packages. You will need to write a brief description of your services.

Delivery time. Please select how long it will take for you to complete.

Revisions. This section is optional, but it is necessary for services that offer customization.

Price. Select a set price starting from $5 up to the maximum that Fiverr will allow you to charge for your particular gig. Remember to consider that you need to be competitive and that Fiverr will take 20% of what you charge the customer. Specific categories will allow you to offer three different packages for varying prices depending on the level of service given and time spent.

Adding extra services.

Some categories will allow you to offer extra services, such as an additional fast delivery service for an extra cost. You can charge more for getting the job done faster.

Shipping and handling.  Shipping fees are only relevant to gigs that offer a physical product that requires posting.

Description and FAQs Add a brief description of your gig and answer the FAQs that Fiverr provides. If you can think of any more questions, then enter them and the answers.

Save and continue.

STEP 3. Requirements.

Let the clients know what you require of them to offer them your services.

Step 4. Gallery.

Upload three relevant gig image photos and add any gig videos.

Publish.

Click on Publish. Congratulations, you now have a gig on Fiverr!

Sit back and wait for the gigs to come in!

Fiverr will deposit your earnings in the bank once you have completed each gig.

Once you are up and running with your gigs, the Fiverr community has plenty of support. They offer how-to guides on all categories to help you grow your business. There is a community forum to chat and get advice from other sellers. They have regular blogs full of helpful information and Fiverr stage events to help you with your business. It is a community in every sense of the word.

Something that you may find helpful when setting up is their logo creator. You will have access to their graphic design experts, who will design you a logo based on all the information you give them. A symbol will help to create a brand identity for your business. Once you have completed your logo design, they will offer you a selection of packages to help you advertise your business. While this isn’t a free service, it is worth looking at to improve your sales potential and increase brand awareness across all media platforms.

If have found this article helpful and you decide that selling your services on Fiverr is something you would like to try, then good look, and we would love to hear about your experiences.

For more information and to get started click on the link below.