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Many people turn to online marketplaces to find freelance gigs, especially when they’re first starting out as a freelancer. And for good reason! Online marketplaces are a great way to dip your toes into the freelancing world. It’s also a great way to build up a portfolio and client base. So, let’s find out how Fiverr works, and how you can use it within your freelancing career!
Fiverr is one of the most popular freelance markets out there and it’s easy to understand why. It’s user-friendly, intuitive, and free. In this article, we’ll explain exactly how Fiverr works and go through each step in the Fiverr process, from creating gigs to receiving payment. But first, what is Fiverr?
What Is Fiverr?
Fiverr is an online marketplace that connects freelancers selling their services with clients looking to hire someone for a project. It’s an incredibly intuitive website where anyone can set up an account for free. Freelancers can post gigs for their services and set their fees. Clients can then browse through over 500 categories of services to find the freelancer they’re looking for.
If you’re curious about the platform and want to learn more about Fiverr, check out our ultimate guide.
“Gigs” are jobs or projects on Fiverr. As a freelancer, once you’ve set up a Fiverr account, you can create up to seven different gigs. This is especially useful if you’re still figuring out your niche! So, let’s look at how to create your first gig.
Creating a Gig on Fiverr
1. Choose a Title for Your Gig
First, you need to choose a good title for your gig. Titles on Fiverr automatically start with “I will”. So, for example, if you want to write small news articles you can write something like, “I will write your interesting bite-sized news articles”.
Then you’ll have to choose a category, subcategory, and tags for your gig. These help potential clients to find your gig easily.
2. Set Your Price
You’ll next need to set the price for your gig. On this screen, you can specify exactly what your price includes, including delivery time, research, and the number of revisions the client can request. You can also create different package levels (basic, standard, and premium) depending on your level of expertise and what’s included in your gig. You can also add additional services for extra fees.
3. Describe Your Gig
Next, briefly describe your gig, what exactly it is you’re offering, and why you’re the best person for the job. Try to keep it short but catchy. This is your chance to really sell yourself to potential buyers!
There’s also an FAQ section where you can add any potential questions buyers might have. By thinking of any queries your gig might raise and answering them right away here, you’re saving both your clients and yourself time and effort later down the line.
There’s also a section where you can leave questions for the buyer. For example, you might ask:
- Do you require sources?
- Do you require images?
- When talking about currency, which should I use?
Again, thinking of these issues now will save you time later!
4. Confirm Your Skills
Depending on the services you’re offering, Fiverr might ask you to confirm your skills. This allows Fiverr to confirm you’re able to deliver the gig you’re offering, and not advertising skills you don’t actually have. If you want to spruce up your gig you can add a few images, a descriptive video, or a few PDF documents, such as relevant portfolio pieces.
How Fiverr Works
Searching for Gigs on Fiverr
If you’re a Fiverr buyer, it’s very easy to find the right person for the job. Fiverr’s homepage automatically recommends several freelancers and gigs on offer, but you can also search for exactly what you’re looking for. As an example, say you’re looking for someone to create a minimalist logo for your brand.
When you enter your keywords in the search tool, you’ll get a list of all services available. You can filter gigs by budget, delivery time, and seller rating. Once you’ve found the right freelancer, you can then contact them. You can place an order right away, or you can reach out to them first. This is the best way to do it, as you can iron out all the details of the project before work begins.
Communicating on Fiverr
If you’re interested in a seller’s gig but want more information, you can contact the seller privately and ask any questions you might have. Fiverr displays sellers’ average response times on the gig page, so you’ll know roughly how long it will be before you hear back from them. It’s easy to communicate with buyers and sellers on Fiverr!
Withdrawing Money on Fiverr
So, you’ve sold and completed a gig. But how do you get paid? Firstly, your fee won’t be readily available for withdrawal as soon as you’ve completed a gig. Fiverr holds the buyer’s funds for 14 days to ensure they are happy with the work before releasing them to you, and to cover for things like PayPal refunds and chargebacks.
Once the funds are available, click on the Earnings tab. You can withdraw the available funds using PayPal, Fiverr Revenue Card, or bank transfer. You can learn more about withdrawing money from Fiverr in this article.
Keep in mind that Fiverr takes a percentage of the payment for their fees. For sellers, this means you get 80% of the gig’s sale price. Fiverr charges sellers 5.5% of the total value if the gig is over $40, and an additional $2 if it’s less than $40. If you want to know more about Fiverr’s fees and other ways the website makes money, check out this article.
Fiverr for Beginner Freelancers
For beginner freelancers, Fiverr is a great platform to use to kickstart your freelancing career. And now that you know the basics of how Fiverr works, you can start today!
Once you’re more familiar with the website, there’s a lot more you can learn to optimise your income through Fiverr. For more tips, tricks, and guides on Fiverr, check out our other articles on the Sophical Blog here. We also have articles comparing Fiverr to Upwork and Freelancer.com if you want to learn more about other freelance marketplaces out there!
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