If you believe in the philosophy that ‘the slow and the steady win the race’, and that ‘little drops of water make a mighty ocean’, then give Fiverr.com a try. Fiverr is a micro job site. The term means that people can sell their services for certain specific amounts such as $1, $5, $10 or $50. With Fiverr, as the name clearly signifies, every job offer posted is for $5 each. A few of my more patient friends and acquaintances have given Fiverr a try, and they have achieved what they hoped to. For some of them, Fiverr turned out to be better than they expected.
Contrary to the scheme followed my most sites offering freelancers an opportunity to make money online, wherein the freelancers have to choose from among the various jobs posted, in Fiverr and other micro job sites, the freelancer is given the flexibility to put their skills up for sale. Over the years, Fiverr has been home to tons of postings from people around the world, offering to perform simple, easy tasks, most of which can be completed in a considerably small amount of time. In Fiverr terminology, these services are affectionately called gigs.
The rules of the game are pretty simple. As a newbie, you are required to sign up and create a profile. Your profile is your primary tool to reach out to the buyers. Since gigs are relatively easy jobs, you have to undoubtedly be the best in the field to have your gig chosen. There is a standard format to be followed for the title of each gig – “I will ___________ for $5.” Fiverr has several categories including routine ones like gifts, graphics, writing, advertising, music and audio as well as interesting sections like fun and bizarre. This last section is home to amusing and crazy gigs. Should a buyer find your gig to be what they need, they accept your job offer. You have then got to complete the promised job within the time specified by you, and the money is in the bag.
Every technique to make money online has some tips and tricks to ensure faster and greater returns. So is it with Fiverr. I have already touched upon the importance of your profile. The next area to be focused on is the gig. The title needs to be attractive, creative and coherent. According to Fiverr’s policy, one word in the title can be in capital letters. Make sure you use this to your advantage. Capitalize the word you think will most likely succeed in grabbing a buyer’s attention.
Fiverr also allows you to upload videos to support your gig. You could make a video of yourself explaining why you think you are the best option for the gig you’ve posted. Keep it crisp and to the point, but remember to include the essentials. Videos undoubtedly boost up the chances of having your gig chosen. Another essential criterion is that you need to upload an image relating to your gig. It is advisable to customize an image using Paint, Photoshop, or other such applications, and not simply upload something that exists on the internet.
When you write out a description for your gig, come up with something unique. A detailed and articulate explanation of what service you intend to provide could help increase your sales by leaps and bounds. In spite of taking all these measures, there is still a possibility that your gig may not receive a response. To overcome this one last obstacle, ensure that at any given point, you have at least 20 gigs active simultaneously. That is the maximum number permitted on Fiverr. Widening your base and having gigs in as many categories as possible is a wise technique.
When one of your gigs is bought by a buyer, you set about completing the service within the promised time. Upon completion $4 is transferred to your paypal account, as Fiverr retains $1 as service fee.
On Fiverr, the law of survival of the fittest comes into play. The jackpot goes to the seller who has creativity as well as talent. Amidst a large market consisting of sellers who offer similar services, the best one wins.