Fiverr 101

What would you do for just $5? Well, there are
plenty of people across the web (and the rest of the
world) who are perfectly willing to do practically
anything for $5. That's thanks to a site known as
Fiverr.
All about Fiverr
Fiverr is an online marketplace that allows people
from across the world to offer tasks and services
(gigs) to potential clients. The site gets its name
from the lowest amount that each user can charge
for gigs to sell, which is $5 USD. This is known as a
"microtransaction" website. Fiverr is the largest in
the world of its kind.
Even though most gigs are priced at $5, their
services generally range between $5 to as much as
$500. The site also allows users to offer Gig Extras
or peripheral features (add-ons) that complement
their main gigs.
All sorts of freelancers and hobbyists use Fiverr to,
well, make money. Some users are even quite
lucrative on the site, thanks to their Fiverr gigs.
Don't be fooled by the low price of gigs on Fiverr
though. Many sellers make a lot of money on Fiverr.
Though, you're probably wondering to yourself, how
do you make money on Fiverr in the first place?
Tips for making money on Fiverr
Anyone can make money from setting up a few
Fiverr gigs. Though, a lot of people find it difficult to
actually keep making money on the site. So, to help
out, here are some tips from Fiverr experts that
may help people like you make money on Fiverr.
1. Provide a unique service or, alternatively, provide
a service that you know others can use. By now,
there are many users on Fiverr doing similar gigs-
don't let that stop you, though. As long as you have
something that people feel comfortable buying, you
have the potential to make money on the site.
2. Find gigs to sell that you can do repetitively. Most
of the Fiverr gigs you complete will be the same
gig. If you can't handle working on the same gig for
different clients, you won't be able to take
advantage of the opportunity.
3. Deliver your Fiverr gigs well ahead or on time.
They say to under promise and over deliver for any
gig, and that rings true for Fiverr gigs. It's important
to be honest about your delivery times on Fiverr, so
your clients will understand how long you may need
to complete the gig. Don't forget to do your best to
provide a quality gig-many of the best Fiverr users
get repeat customers for that reason.
4. Optimize your Fiverr listings. You can't just make
a plan Fiverr listing-take the time to add photos,
videos and a keyword-optimized description to your
Fiverr gigs. Taking time to ensure that your listings
are 'visible' will allow more people to find them and,
well, buy them.
5. Work towards becoming a Level 1 Seller. Fiverr
has seller "levels", each with their own unique set of
perks like the ability to add Gig extras. The most
important thing about these levels however, is that
they place a badge next to your name and gigs
which allows buyers to trust you more. Getting to
level 1 is not difficult. It only requires you to be a
member on Fiverr for at least a month and to
complete 10 orders.
6. See what your competitors on Fiverr are doing.
Take a look at the gigs that are similar to yours that
sell the best. What keywords do they use? What gig
extras do they offer? What kind of gig photo or video
do they have? Use this as inspiration for your own
gigs and to get ideas.
If you always wanted to turn a passion, hobby or
skill into a great side-income, Fiverr is a terrific
place to start. It's free to sign up and to use. Fiverr
does take a 20% cut from all your earnings so it is
something to consider when starting your money
making journey on the microtransaction website.