Most common mistakes on Fiverr – Tips and tricks to get an order

Today I will discuss the most common mistakes on Fiverr by new sellers while creating their first gig. As you know Fiverr is an online market place for freelancers.

You can sell your services on Fiverr start only from $5 and so on. It is very difficult to rank higher on Fiverr as the number of freelancers is increasing on Fiverr day by day, but it is not impossible.

Just keep in mind a few points before creating your gig. I will give you tips and tricks to get an order by avoiding these common mistakes on Fiverr.

Avoid the following mistakes and follow the below tips and tricks to get an order on Fiverr as a new seller.

Optimize Gig Title, Description, and Tags!

Gig Title

The first of the most common mistakes on Fiverr is not Optimizing your gig title. Your gig title must be SEO optimized.

If you have no idea about what Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is and why it is important for ranking, read this article.

Gig URL Never Changes!

Keep in mind that your gig title generates the URL of your gig. If you change your gig title later, your URL will remain the same. It will never change.

So try to create a unique, short, memorable, and catchy title so that you can grab the attention of a buyer. 

A short and unique URL of a gig looks more professional and it’s easy to share.

You can change your gig title later but the URL will remain the same.

A most common mistake by the new sellers on Fiverr is they do not use proper keywords in their title.

Try to use keywords in your gig title. It will help you rank higher on Fiverr.

Description

Your gig description must be short, precise, and to the point. Another common mistake by the new sellers on Fiverr is they do not describe their skills properly.

First of all, you should visit some of the top-rated seller’s gigs. You do not have to copy their description but get some idea to make your description perfect.

Your gig description must be short and precise. Make gig simple, easy, and to the point. Tell the buyer exactly what they can get from you.

90% of the buyers will make their mind up after reading 2 to 3 lines of your Fiverr gig description.

Tags

Tags are an important element of your gig. They have an impact on your overall gig on Fiverr.

Before choosing your gig tags, you should think about the service you are offering and what your potential buyers are searching for? Add tags related to your gig services.

You can add 1 to 5 tags in a gig. Adding more tags means you can reach more buyers. This will give you more impressions on your gig.

Try to avoid duplicate terms and characters. Think about your skills and services you are providing and add tags related to your services.

For Example, if your gig is related to content writing and your gig title is:

I will write unique and plagiarism free content

Then your gig tags will be:

• content writing
• creative writing
• plagiarism free
• unique content

Pricing and Packaging

Fiverr gives you an opportunity to set your prices in three different packages. 

Another usual probable mistake on Fiverr by new sellers is that they set their prices too high. Try to select realistic and best possible affordable prices based on the market price. 

Start your basic package from $5 in an initial stage. Set your standard and premium package as well.

You must have something unique in your offer and try to show the buyers why should they select your gig over other experienced sellers. After you started getting orders you can higher your prices.

Delivery Time

Not delivering your orders on time is one of the common mistakes on Fiverr. If you want to get a positive review from the buyer, deliver your order within the given time.  Late delivery will give you a negative review and a buyer will not contact you again.

So you should always set a reasonable delivery time instead of failing to deliver. Be realistic and carefully estimate what you’re offering and select only as much time as you need to complete the order.

In the end, don’t forget that your delivery time will factor into your internal Fiverr search ranking. If you want your gig to rank high among all other sellers, try to deliver your order as fast as possible.

No Order?

If you are still not getting orders then you need to check your gig title, pricing, description, images, and tags. 

Always write your gig from a buyer’s perspective. Visit some of the top-rated seller’s gigs and try to find out how are they actually selling their services. Then improve your gig title, description, and tags, etc.

Add a high-quality video related to your gig. It can increase user engagement by 40%. You can also add a PDF file. It will further clarify the service you offer.

So keep in mind all these common mistakes on Fiverr before creating your gigs.

Have you ever tried any of these tips and tricks before creating your gig? Comment below and share your knowledge!