As we speak, you’ve probably spotted more than 15 people offering something similar to your skillset on Fiverr. So, with such high competition, how do you stand out on Fiverr?
What makes you unique? Or better yet, how do you get clients and continue to be successful on this platform?
Fiverr is currently one of the best places to offer remote gigs. A lot of people have gone on to earn full income and even make a living on Fiverr.
A good example is Alex Fasulo, who got to a point where she even bought a wrangler worth $50,000 from her Fiverr earnings. She’s one of the many accomplished Fiverr workers out there.
With that in mind, how can you stand out on Fiverr and make a living off it without ever having to worry about your 9-to-5?
Let’s dive into everything you need to know.
How To Stand Out On Fiverr In 2022?
Let’s face it; the chances of coming up with a new skill where you are the only one offering this gig on Fiverr is almost zero, especially if you’re in graphic design, content marketing, web design or logo design niche.
Fiverr is not the same as it was ten years ago. The platform has grown, and there are bound to be a lot of sellers in your niche, but that’s natural in almost any business
When we start a physical business, we always encounter direct competition from someone in the same niche, and that’s fine.
But the trick is to find loopholes that you can use to stand out, and the same case goes for Fiverr.
Below are a few tips that your competition might not know to help you stand out on Fiverr, especially as a new seller.
1. Stay Online
Regarding availability on Fiverr, you should always understand that this is one of the crucial elements to standing out.
Unfortunately, many sellers tend to overlook the importance of staying online as much as they can.
Remember, when buyers come to the platform, they have the option only to check out sellers who are online at a given moment.
And once you are unavailable, you immediately lose a potential client regardless of how unique your page is.
Granted, staying online will likely not do much for a seller who doesn’t have an excellent page, but it will probably be the difference between you and the next seller.
When you are always available, the algorithm on Fiverr will work in your favor.
However, we also need to be practical. It’s virtually impossible to stay online when you are asleep.
Yes, you can leave your account online when you go to bed, but if a client messages you and you take to long to respond, that will affect your response time.
2. Quick Responses Increase Your Ranking
When you respond quickly to your clients, this badge appears at the bottom left corner of your page. So, every time a buyer visits your profile, they will see it, making your gig stand out.
That will encourage them to message you whenever they need clarity on your services. Fiverr’s algorithm considers different metrics, one of which is your response time to clients.
Typically, buyers also get the chance to rate your responses. So, ensure you constantly communicate with your client throughout their buying process.
It’s normal for a buyer to ask for clarification on your order and how to go about making an order, especially if they are new to the platform.
3. Client Satisfaction
This badge is also very important and you should ensure you have to stand out on Fiverr.
The badge will appear on your profile if you offer services as described and ensure constant communication with your buyers.
It shows that the buyers keep returning to order more gigs from you.
There are a couple of advantages that come with having this badge. One of them is that you can easily get returning buyers as they can see many people were satisfied with your services.
But at the same time, you need to keep in mind that you can lose the badge if the number of return buyers reduces.
4. Market Your Services Outside Of Fiverr
The unfortunate part about this tip is that most sellers tend to misinterpret this message.
There’s a low chance that your friends want to order from you on Fiverr.
More often than not, if your friends choose to order, they will likely want a discount. So, when you are marketing outside Fiverr, I don’t mean using your Instagram or Facebook account to advertise your service.
There are different fronts you can market your service or even start a brand new business account across all social media platforms.
Also, consider joining different Facebook groups and creating your own website to showcase your portfolio.
That will give you a clearer view of your audience and who will order.
If you are a graphic designer, you can use platforms such as Behance to showcase your skills and add a link to your Fiverr profile.
Twitter is also a great place to pick up more gigs.
5. Find A Smart Way To Upsell Your Gig
Whether you are a designer, writer, coder, or artist, Fiverr is an excellent place to start your business.
However, as I said earlier, you are one of many.
Therefore, to effectively stand out from the rest, you need to think of something you can add to your service that others do not have. That should set you apart from the rest in the field.
Offering more options that could suit your gig is a great way to increase your revenue.
6. FAQs Will Help You Answer Tough Questions
Did you know you can use the FAQ section to show your buyers you understand your craft well enough?
You may have already figured out, that the description section limits the number of words you can write.
So you can use the FAQ section to answer most buyers’ questions about your services.
But that’s not an excuse to run wild on this section. We don’t want to overwhelm the buyers and run them off. Stick only to the essential questions that your buyers might have.
Think of questions that buyers or even potential buyers have asked you in the past and include them in this section.
Thankfully, Fiverr’s metric also considers your FAQ section when ranking you on their search engine.
Incorporating this into your page will provide your buyers with clarity on your services and significantly improve your ranking on Fiverr to help you get more gigs.
7. Check The Keywords
Each Fiverr gig comes with a keyword section that works like the Google search algorithm.
Finding the right keywords is crucial to your ranking as they drive traffic to your gig page.
If your profile is intriguing enough, buyers will immediately click on your page and place an order.
However, these keywords change depending on the market trends. So, take your time and check out the top-ranking accounts in your niche and find out what keywords they use.
Narrow down to the most frequently used and incorporate them into your gig.
8. Always Update Your Profile
Your buyers can help you improve your profile.
How?
If your buyer asks a question about your service, go back to your profile and see if you’ve made it clear.
If not, you can make the necessary changes, improving your rank.
Additionally, you need to check your profile for any necessary changes constantly.
A constant review of your profile will help you identify any issues and work on them.
9. The First Two Months On Fiverr Are Crucial
When you’ve created your profile, Fiverr naturally pushes it to acquire as much traffic as possible.
That happens within the first two months of getting started on Fiverr.
Even if you’ve not landed your first order, just ensure you respond to your buyers on time.
The ‘Rising Talent’ badge will appear on your profile, improving your chances of getting an order.
That’s one of the perks of working on Fivver. They will upsell your services to the pool of buyers on the platform.
However, the system controls this tag and will only happen to a select few individuals. The label ensures you get a job as soon as possible, provided you’ve taken all the necessary measures to make your profile marketable.
The ‘Fiverr’s Choice’ tag is another badge that helps increase your traffic. However, this tag only appears if you’ve constantly delivered exceptional work over time.
10. Ensure The Basic Package Shows Your Quality
With each gig, sellers can easily set up three service tiers.
That said, most people will make the basic package super cheap to encourage customers to click on the profile.
And then encourage buyers to purchase the higher-tier service.
But this can sometimes work against you.
Typically, buyers first come into contact with your basic package before clicking on the top tier one. So, if the basic package doesn’t hook them, you’ll never get the chance to upsell your services.
You also don’t want to make your basic package too cheap, because if you do sell the package, you’ll have to do the work for very little money!
11. Pay Attention To The Extras
After hooking your customers, make them feel like they are getting the value of their money by using the gig extras.
The gig extras will ensure the services feel cheap to them.
Therefore, adding extra features to your gig will ensure buyers can customize the order to their liking, hence bumping up the price in the process.
A great way to increase your profits is by adding the option to lower delivery time.
If you’re not that busy in the beginning, it’s something worth doing.
Thankfully, Fiverr allows you to add as many extra services as you see fit. Typically, each order has some extras that would probably increase the price and the workload.
The good thing is that they give buyers the liberty to adjust the order as they see fit.
12. Captivating Gig Title And Image
When a buyer checks out your page, chances are, they are drawn in because of your gig title, gig video or the image you had.
Before the buyer reads your Fiverr gig description on your page, they will first see the title and the image. Therefore, you need to pay close attention to these two features.
Don’t oversell your services with the title or image. Ensure the title and image exudes your excellent service and talk about what you actually offer.
Some sellers promise to deliver work they aren’t sure about, which could result in a bad review that will forever affect your orders and prospective clients.
13. Communication Is Key On Fiverr
If you want to stand out on Fiverr, ensure you are constantly communicating with your buyers.
What do I mean? Buyers, especially first-time buyers, are pretty skeptical about placing the order and whether or not you can deliver.
In such cases, they will need reassurance that you understand your craft and that you will deliver.
Keeping them updated about what is happening with the order will ensure they are less nervous about the order.
Additionally, the more relatable you are to them, the higher the chances of them returning for more orders.
Offer discounts where necessary and, if you can, go the extra mile to deliver more than the buyer requested.
In short, make them feel at home, especially when working with you, it’s more than likely their business you’re dealing with.
14. Patience: You’ll get there!
Once you’ve done everything in your power to ensure your profile is up to par with your competition, the rest is all about patience.
Don’t expect your account to pick up its traffic overnight.
As a matter of fact, it might take some time before you turn your Fiverr account into something that could pay your bills.
Once you get your first few clients, expect your account traffic to increase, and eventually, you’ll be able to turn this into a full-time job and get the success you’re after.
How To Get Your First Fiverr Gig
Ok, so let’s talk about getting that one gig that’ll give you a load of confidence…
The first one!
Here are a few neat tricks that’ll help you get that first sale/client.
Contrary to popular belief, on Fiverr, you don’t have to take months to get your first order.
All you need is to approach the business in the right way.
That said, let’s go through the top 6 tips that you can use to find your first client.
1) Enroll To Fiverr Learn And Take The Free Course
Fiverr Learn is a section of Fiverr that offers several courses you can use to your advantage. The best part is that you also get free courses, specifically ‘How to be successful on Fiverr’ by Oren Ben-Ami.
This course is designed for beginners on the platform and anyone who’d like to improve their service.
The course will take you through the basics, and you can easily bag a client in the first few days.
2) Be Authentic
If you want to get your first client and stand out on Fiverr, you need to be relatable. That starts with being authentic.
So how can you authentically present yourself on Fiverr? For starters, on your profile, use your real picture.
Ensure your buyers have a visual idea of the person they are talking to. That makes you more relatable and easy to work with.
Tons of services on Fiverr don’t do this, they’ll put up clickbait pictures of models and different people, don’t be one of them!
3) Check Your Spelling And Writing
There are several areas buyers can use to gauge your skillset and communication. It all comes down to your language.
Even if you have the best gig in the world, customers will think twice before ordering from you if your description has many grammatical errors.
That shows your buyers that you have an issue paying close attention to the tiny details.
Before you even start learning how to stand out on Fiverr, ensure your grammar is in check and that your description is excellent.
You can use tools such as Grammarly for this.
4) Look At Others In Your Niche
While getting started on Fiverr may seem pretty straightforward, your competitive edge will set you apart from the rest.
And for that, you will need to do some research.
Take your time and look at other sellers in the same niche and what they offer.
With that information, you can find ways to stand out from everybody else and potentially land your first client.
Try and work out what edge you have over your competitors and what your unique selling point is, which will help you get more sales.
Focus hard on how you can make your gig better than the rest.
5) Stick To Your Skills And Be Yourself
Granted, growth is necessary, and you can always pick up new skills.
But when you are just starting out on Fiverr, you need to work with the skills you have. That’s the only way you can comfortably understand your client’s needs and deliver accordingly.
There’s no need to offer a gig in a niche where you have zero experience.
That’s a recipe for failure.
The best way to ensure you can land a client on Fiverr is to go with what you know.
If you’re not sure what niche you want to step into, check out my blog on the best freelancing ideas and work out what you’re good at.
6) Amazing Reviews
As much as this is out of your control, it is also within your control at the same time.
By delivering on time, going above and beyond, being extra helpful and professional, and providing excellent communication skills, there’s no reason you won’t get fantastic reviews.
This will not only boost your profile, it’ll get more buyers to click on your gig.
Whenever I go to Fiverr to outsource my work, the first thing I look for is 5 Star reviews.
It’ll also set you apart from other sellers who don’t put in as much effort and work like you.
In Summary: How to stand out on Fiverr in 2022
Fiverr is an excellent place to start your freelance career and get multiple gigs.
The best thing is that this platform will offer you a sense of freedom from working remotely.
But don’t expect this to happen overnight, you have to give your account time to grow.
In the meantime, ensure you follow the tips above to keep your account in check, as well as constantly checking out the Fiverr Forum and the Help and Education center to stay updated with platform changes.
It’s always worth building up a portfolio of your work on your own website as social proof to generate clients from different places in the future.
I hope you’ve found this article helpful in making your gig stand out on Fiverr.
If you have any more tips, feel free to write them in the comments section below.
