Fiverr Alternatives: Other Sites to Sell or Buy at a Fiver

There are lots of Fiverr alternatives. Some of them are good but very few are anywhere near as good as the Fiverr website.

However, when you want somewhere different to sell or buy things for $5, they are worth considering. Here are a few of my favourites and ones that I offer a few gigs on.

Fivesquids

This is one of the greatest Fiverr alternatives for those in the UK as it is all in UK pounds. I’ve had a few sales through this website but nothing as much as I get from Fiverr. I don’t put the effort in it though that I do the original micro-job website.

Fivesquids also have different levels. After you gain a certain amount of positive feedback or if you are willing to pay for the service each month, you can start offering gigs at £10, £20 and even £50.

GigBucks

This is one of the Fiverr alternatives that has tried to take the Fiverr idea and make it their own. Instead of just offering the chance to sell for $5 and add gig extras, it offers the chance to sell and buy from $5 and anything up to $50; just for a single gig.

This could be beneficial for those who have something bigger to offer. Web designers and graphical artists will find that it could be more worthwhile; if you can get the sales.

Fourerr

This is an obvious alternative to Fiverr. Instead of offering gigs for $5, the sellers offer gigs for $4. That’s great for the buyers but not the best for sellers. However, if you can find something that just needs automating or is already created and you just click to add for the delivery, it could bring in more revenue since people want to spend less.

Tenrr

Another site that is just as it sounds. It allows sellers to offer gigs for up to $10, but it could be as something as small as $1. I like this site for some of its protection for sellers. Before a gig is order, the buyers have to send job requests. Only once the seller confirms the work can an order be placed. It solves many of the issues on Fiverr.

The people at Tenrr don’t take fees for the work and allow the sharing of contact details. This helps to arrange for extra work, personal payments and many other things. The owners know that it works as a meeting place. However, there is more protection staying on this one of the Fiverr alternatives for both buyers and sellers.

So, when you want a break from the monopoly Fiverr seems to have become, it may be worth looking out for some of the other options. There are plenty of Fiverr alternatives out there. Some aren’t as great and the jobs don’t come through as quickly or as often but it is always worth having the gigs up there. At least then you stand the chance of getting one order now and then and every little penny helps, right?

Are You Expecting Miracles for $5?

Many Fiverr buyers look at a deal, think it’s great and then want more. I’m not saying that everyone is guilty of this. In fact, 99% of buyers on the site are great. They will pay for the extras they want and the quicker deliver.

This is for those who expect much more for their $5. While you can expect quality and value for money, you need to remember that a Fiverr seller is just getting $4 out of the $5 when Fiverr takes its cut. After transferring the money, whether to PayPal or onto the Payoneer card, there are other charges involved; not to mention currency conversions.

So, are you expecting miracles for $5? Here are some signs that you may be.

You Want Extra Fast Delivery Without Paying

You have a deadline within 24 hours but the Fiverr seller has a delivery time of 5 days. You don’t want to wait those 5 days and but want that particular seller. So, you ask for faster delivery.

The seller explains that he is happy to do that for extra. He wants $20 extra to shorten your wait time. Now, you have a few choices:

1.       Pay the extra to get the work from the seller you want

2.       Find a seller who already delivers within 24 hours

3.       Accept the longer delivery

Those are three very simple choices. However, there are buyers who threaten to leave negative feedback because the seller won’t deliver in their time frame. The seller is stuck between a rock and a hard place: he either delivers within his own time and gets a negative for not going along with the unreasonable request or he gives into a bullying buyer.

You’re expecting much more for your $5 if you’ve ever done that. Everyone else is paying the extra for the faster deliver, so you shouldn’t expect preferential treatment.

You want All the Gig Extras Without Buying

Another common problem is Fiverr buyers who see the gig extras and want them. They are unwilling to pay for them though. It ends up with a similar situation as above. The buyer threatens to leave negative feedback and the seller has to make a choice to accept that or give into the bullying.

The base gig is set at $5 for a reason. Yes, the website is called Fiverr but gigs start at $5. If you want more, you need to pay for the extra. It takes the seller more time, so it needs to be worthwhile. Doing an hour or two for $5 isn’t a reasonable wage! Be reasonable in your requests.

Requesting Modifications Time and Time Again

There is a modification button after delivery. This is great for buyers who find a small problem that they want fixed. However, there are some who abuse this system and you could be expecting miracles for $5.

Keep in mind just how much the Fiverr seller is getting and how much time has already been put into your order. After that, determine whether asking for a modification really is a simple fix or whether it will mean redoing something completely. It is also important to check the gig description for a revision policy.

Don’t expect every little thing to be changed for one gig. Some sellers will give one revision with each order and then ask for more if you want more changed. If you didn’t give all the instructions to start with, you can’t expect the seller to meet your full expectations the first time. Also, keep in mind that personal taste is not a valid reason for a bad review.

Are you expecting miracles for $5? Maybe you’ve had a bad experience with a seller or buyer for your money. Share your stories below!

Why Fiverr Buyers Aren’t Getting What They Really Want from Sellers

Are you struggling to get the right product when you buy a gig? Does something not quite fit your personal needs?

Before you start blaming the seller—yes, there are some bad Fiverr sellers—please check that you have followed these points. There are many reasons for a seller not to be able to deliver exactly what you want.

Personal Choice Isn’t a Reason to Leave Negative Feedback

First of all, I want to point out something that all Fiverr sellers would like you to know. Personal choice isn’t a reason to leave negative feedback. Personal choice, especially when it comes to artistic gigs, is going to be difficult to meet. What one person likes, another person could hate!

If the only negative is that it doesn’t quite fit your style, don’t leave the negative comments. You could talk to the seller to see if things can be tweaked but don’t be surprised that you may need to pay for extra gigs. If the seller has already done the work as described in the gig, they have done the work for the $5.

But what if you want something to meet specific guidelines?

Your Instructions Aren’t Clear!

If your instructions aren’t clear, it’s going to be difficult for the Fiverr seller to meet your personal wants.

I get a lot of buyers who type a keyword and that’s all. They just want a 400 word article around that keyword. That doesn’t tell me much so I have to do something that I think they will want. If they then come back and say that it doesn’t help or isn’t right, then I clearly state that it isn’t my fault.

The buyer needs to be clear.

I love buyers who come to me with clear outlines of how they would like a post to go, the keywords they would like using and how often they want those keywords used. It takes out a lot of the guesswork.

You Haven’t Read the Gig Description

Don’t buy a gig on Fiverr without reading the gig description. This is one of the biggest reasons for not getting exactly what you want.

It could lead to excessive cancellations as you try to guess which seller will do your work. There is no need to do this guessing. If you’re really unsure, message the seller.

Cancellations hurt sellers, so be courteous and read their descriptions, watch their videos and read their feedback. This is all there for you and will tell you most of what you need to know.

You’re Refusing to Buy the Gig Extras

I’ve heard so many times that gigs on Fiverr should just cost $5. There is some truth into this—there should be a base gig for $5. However, you cannot expect the world for this small amount.

If you’re not willing to pay the extra for the extra that you want, you can’t expect the seller to deliver exactly what you want. Other buyers will pay the extra, so why should the seller do the extra work when you won’t?

Think about the deal that you are already getting for $5—yes, you’re getting a big deal—and the work that the seller is doing. You’re not just paying for the service, you’re paying for their time and effort.

So, are you still wondering why you’re not getting exactly what you want on Fiverr? There are some sellers who are bad but the majority of them it is due to some mistakes that you’re making. Remember, personal taste isn’t a reason for a negative comment. Think about the instructions you gave and that personal tastes differ.

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What You Need to Do Before Hiring Fiverr Website Designers and Developers

Would you like to find someone on Fiverr for your website development or design? This is a great website if you’re just starting out or need something tweaking.

There are a lot of great Fiverr website designers and developers and the rates are reasonable. However, you need to find someone who is trustworthy and able to do the job you need. You also need to make sure they will work to your limitations and specifications.

Here are a few steps to take before hiring any website designer or website developer on Fiverr.

Find One Who Can Work in Your Format

Do you have a WordPress website that you need tweaking? Maybe your website was fully coded by hand and now you need someone to fix something.

You need to find someone on Fiverr who is able to handle your website needs. If they say that they can only handle WordPress and you use Blogger, don’t expect them to instantly help you. If they say that they manually code everything, message them to find out what that means if you are confused.

When it comes to designers, you will need the source files to be able to get the development completed. Make sure this is available.

Check Out the Fiverr Feedback

Go through the feedback of any Fiverr website designer or developer that you find. This will help you find someone who is trustworthy and capable of doing your job to an excellent standard.

Of course, there are downsides to this feedback system. You can find out more about that right here.

Ask to See Some Samples from the Fiverr Website Designer or Developer

There is nothing wrong with asking to see previous work. This could be images to see the type of design work or the look and workability of the full website. It depends on your needs from the website designer or website developer on Fiverr.

If the person isn’t willing to share samples, it may simply be better to move onto another seller. If something seems too good to be true or you aren’t sure about the quality of work, spend  your money elsewhere.

Ask for Recommendations on the Fiverr Forum

The Fiverr forum is now open to all and is a great place to ask for recommendations. You could set up a gig for people to recommend a website designer that they’ve tried or a website developer that they know does good work.

Watch out for this idea. You will get a lot of gig suggestions from Fiverr sellers who work within this area. Make it clear on the posting that you want to hear from people who have tried out the different sellers—you don’t want to get a lot of links from people who do website design or development on Fiverr.

Message the Fiverr Website Designer or Developer

Talk to any Fiverr seller before you make a purchase. This will help you explain your needs and make sure you find the right person on the website. It also helps you find out the cost for all the work that you need doing.

Don’t expect everything for $5. Think about the amount of time and skill it takes to do the work. A good website designer or website developer on Fiverr is not going to do three or four hours on your website for $5.

Backup Your Website

Always, always, always create a backup of your website. Why do you need to do this? Well, you never know what the Fiverr seller will do. The last thing you want is to find out that your whole website has been destroyed.

At least with a backup, you can revert back to the original to fix issues if they occur.

Do you have any other tips on finding a good Fiverr website designer or developer? Remember to take some time. Don’t rush into the first seller you find!