How to Choose a Fiverr Seller

With so many sellers on Fiverr, how do you know who to choose? It’s easy to opt for a Top Rated Seller but how do you know there’s not a newbie on the site who could offer you a better deal? There’s no Fiverr sellers every day of the week and many are hard working and just want a break. But, you want the best value for your $5, right? So, how do you choose a Fiverr seller?

Look at the Seller Rating

All sellers have a rating. Those who have consistently offer everything their buyers want and gone over and above everything they state in their gig description will have high ratings and great feedback. But, does that mean that someone with a less than perfect rating is bad? Not always. Take some time to check through any negative comments to see why they were placed.

With many of the gigs offered on Fiverr.com, the end result is subjective. Think about it – most of the gigs are artwork, logo designs and writing. Not everyone is going to like the same thing.

Do you necessarily like my writing style? If you say no, I’m not going to be offended – we just have different tastes.

The negative comments may be due to something like that…of course, they could also be because the seller isn’t as great as he/she makes him/herself out to be. Check the negative comments before making a decision.

The Previous Gigs Fulfilled

Newer sellers are going to have fulfilled less gigs than someone who’s been on the site for months but the number of gigs filled is worth looking into. Don’t just look for whose sold the most – look at it on the basis of how many they’ve sold in their time on the site.

You may find that someone who has been on the site for just a couple of months has a higher ration than someone who’s been there for the past year. This is a good sign for them – there must be a reason why they get so many.

You can see their number of orders by looking at the amount of feedback gained and the number of orders in the queue. However, bear in mind that not all Fiverr buyers will leave feedback so take that into account.

Levels and Top Rated Status

Since January 2012, Fiverr.com introduced Levels and the Top Rated Status. Click the link for more information about these.

These are a good sign. The Fiverr sellers have proven to offer quality gigs, gain positive feedback and have been on the site for a while. Top Rated Sellers are handpicked and have proven that they offer quality.

However, just because someone doesn’t have one of these badges, doesn’t mean they’re bad! It may just mean they’re new or they’re not getting the sales they’d like.

Check Out the Description

A note for all Fiverr buyers: please read the full gig description!

This tells you everything that the Fiverr seller is willing to offer for the $5 – and the stuff that the seller will not do. If you order something out of the scope of the gig description, guess what – the seller isn’t going to be happy.

The seller won’t want to cancel because it affects them negatively, so they’ll try to work with you – give them that chance and be open to negotiation.

If you are in doubt, contact the seller before placing an order – definitely contact if the seller asks you to in the gig description!

Don’t Opt for the Cheapest Gig

All sellers have to offer the base rate of $5 for something but that something changes. I offer 400 words for an article for $5 but there are other sellers offering 1000 words or more! Does that mean they’re better? Not necessarily.

Think of it this way: sellers come from all over the world. For some sellers, $5 an hour is perfect for them; others need to earn much more than that.

They want you to have the best quality, which means offering less for the money. By paying more you get better quality, so it works out to opt for that, right? If you’re unsure about why you should opt for someone offering less, contact them and ask for samples – most of us will be happy to do that.

So, don’t go for the cheapest gig and buy with care. Take your time to look at the ratings and the amount of gigs that a Fiverr seller has sold. Also, look out for the dodgy gigs (many of the SEO and link building ones)! More on that to come soon!