Fiverr Gig Description Tips to Improve Sales

Your Fiverr gig description is the one thing you need to concentrate on. It’s the thing that tells buyers what they’re going to get for their money and what you’re not willing to do.

However, it’s really easy to miss out some essential parts of your description and it will lead to issues later. Here are some important tips to help your Fiverr gig description improve your sales and chances on the site.

Use the Characters!

You get 1,200 characters to use, so use them! I’ve seen far too many sellers have a short description and a block of text that is near impossible to read.

Your gig description needs to tell buyers just what they’re going to get for their money, what you can do and about your extras. It also needs to include your revision policy and anything you refuse to do. Use up the characters and go into as much detail as possible.

If you’re not sure about what to include in your gig description, here are the things buyers are looking out for.

Space Everything Out

Don’t put the text all in one clump. You need to space it out into paragraphs, include some bolding and highlighting, and make it as easy as possible for your buyers to read it. They’re not going to want to read your description, so break it all down easily and clearly.

Don’t give them a reason to skip past it and just order from you.

It’s really easy with Fiverr Version 2.

Make It Sell

Now it comes to the hardest part for some. You need to make it sell. You want buyers to find you and think you’re the best seller for their needs, and your Fiverr gig description does all that.

If you need help making your Fiverr gig description sell, check out my gig to help. For $5, I’ll look at much more than the description to improve your gig.

Do you have other tips to improve a Fiverr gig description? Share them in the comments below.

What Not to Do on the Fiverr Forums

Do you spend time on the Fiverr forums? You likely see it as somewhere to promote yourself, but you really have to watch out for spamming and annoying people. I’ve heard of many people giving up on the forums because it is just a place for people to rant, spam and annoy.

Here are some of the things you need to avoid doing on the Fiverr forums.

Spamming People With Your Gigs

There is one place to promote your gigs on the forums: the My Gigs section. This is specifically placed there for you to tell people more about what you offer, why they should choose you and if you have any deals on at the moment.

There is only one time that you could promote outside of here and that’s if people specifically ask for something you offer. I’ve seen people ask for logo designers, and that is the perfect time for you to share your logo design gig.

What you shouldn’t do is hijack a thread with a post about what you offer. Even if it’s on the same topic as the thread, don’t do it. The sheriffs (moderators) are getting really annoyed at constantly removing spammy posts and regular readers hate seeing them. It doesn’t do you any favours at all!

Not Thanking People for Their Tips or Advice

When you post a question or have a concern, you want people to reply to you, right? The whole point is for others to offer their tips and advice, or answer your question. There have been way too many who go in, ask their questions or make their rant and then just disappear. They don’t acknowledge anybody for the help offered.

Go in and say thank you to people. If you don’t, people will see your name often and decide to not bother helping you a second time.

Belittling People or Arguing Back

I tried to help someone on the forum by telling her to watch her grammar and spelling (and she said she was a professional writer). All I got in return was “I think someone is in a bad mood” or something like that. No thank you or I’ll look into it. Just a message about my attitude or reasoning for bringing it to her attention. She did make the corrections but I never got a thank you.

I’ve also seen people argue with others on the forum. One user called everyone else “stupid” because they didn’t agree with his post. Others have ranted and ranted because those replying looked at it from a different view or tried to help. It’s not polite and it just ends up with others seeing you in a very bad light.

I complained about one guy who was using the forum as a way to get his religious and political views across—and then belittle everyone with opposing views. He would call people all sorts of names. After I complained, I’ve not seen him on the forums but I know he’s still on the site. Oh well, it’s a much less hostile environment.

Calling Other Users Out

It’s one of the rules not to call others out. It’s really simple. When you have a complaint and want to take it to the Fiverr forum, keep it general. Keep names and details that will identify others a secret.

Yes, there are legitimate concerns because a buyer can’t warn people about sellers and vice versa, but it protects innocent people from being named and shamed because one person has had a bad day.

Keep the forums clean and avoid spamming. It is a place for people to seek advice and help. If you’re only using it for promotional reasons, you’re not going to get the most out of it.

Why You’re Not Getting Sales on Fiverr

There is a common question in the Fiverr Forums: Why am I not getting any sales?

It’s usually from new people, but it could also be from those who have been around for a while and seen a dip in the sales. Here are the most likely reasons why you’re not getting sales on Fiverr.

It’s the Time of Year

Certain times of year see lulls in ordering. December and January are usually quiet, along with June to September. However, that’s not to say the orders won’t be low at other periods of the year. You may notice a couple of weeks with back to back orders and then a couple of weeks of virtually nothing.

The Search Results Rotate

Something I’ve notice over the last few months is that the search results rotate. One minute I’m on the first page and then I’ll suddenly drop down. This coincides with my lull periods—if I’m lower down, I don’t get as many gig orders. There is very little you can do about your positioning in the search results. It is set like that on purpose to give everyone a chance.

Your Gig Title Isn’t Compelling

The first thing people see is your gig title. If you don’t have a compelling one or people can’t quite make out what you’re going to offer, they won’t bother clicking it to read more. You want a title that stands out and is clear from the beginning.

However, avoid too much detail in the title. That’s what your gig description is for.

Your Gig Description is Lacking

Another common reason is because your gig description lacks flare or information. If people don’t feel like they understand your gig or it doesn’t sell your services, they’re not going to click the order button.

Look over your gig description. I’ve written all about what your description needs to include right here.

You’re Spamming People and They’re Annoyed

Spamming is not going to get you sales. If you spam the Fiverr Forum, expect your posts to be removed or changed. If you spam people in messages, you’ll be reported and you could find your account restricted or removed. Yes, you want to get more sales, but you need to do it through your own white hat techniques, such as social media marketing.

You’re New to the Site

Unfortunately, it is harder for newer people to get sales on Fiverr. It’s because you haven’t built the reputation that you need for people to trust you. The hardest part is getting those sales with the good feedback, but once you have that it will be much easier. Make sure you market your gig and that your description is informative and clear.

You Have Too Many Cancellations/Negative Feedbacks

If you’ve been known for poor work, you may have gained some negative feedbacks along the way. You can decide to mutually cancel with the buyer to have those feedbacks removed, but it affects your cancellation rate. Once that gets to a certain point—I think 20%--it will show up on your gig page for buyers to see.

If you have too many of either, it’s going to affect your ability to get sales. Buyers don’t want to choose a seller who has a bad habit of cancelling, whatever the reason. At the same time, buyers will check your feedback and may be worried if you numerous poor comments. You will need to really work at pulling your cancellation ratio down and your feedback score up.

Are you struggling with your sales? Maybe I can help. I offer a gig that will look over your gig description, title and everything else to help improve your ranking and make your gig more compelling. You can buy it here.

Still want to know more about getting more sales on Fiverr? Why not buy my eBook How to Make Money on Fiverr available on Amazon now.

Do you have any other tips for why people are not getting sales on Fiverr? Share them in the comments below.

Why You Need Fiverr Business Goals and a Plan

Every type of business needs to have some goals and a plan that goes with them. Yes, even a Fiverr business needs goals and a plan. It takes time to develop the two, but it is worth it in the long run. The New Year is the perfect time to look into them, if you haven’t already.

Don’t believe me that you need to do it? Think that because it’s “just $5” you can get away without it. Here are some reasons to plan your Fiverr business goals right now.

Fiverr Business Goals Give You Direction

Sometimes you don’t quite know where you’re going. Why would you if you don’t know what you want your outcome to be? Your business goals will help you decide on the outcome. It could be an increase in revenue or you may decide to focus on new types of gigs. Whatever your Fiverr goals are, you have direction.

Your plan then helps you make that direction clearer. You get the steps that you need follow to make those goals come true.

Stop Wasting Time Doing Unnecessary Tasks

When you have goals and a plan, you will waste less time in your business. You may currently think that you’re working very hard—after all, your time in the day is used up doing something—but is it really helping you? You may be surprised to learn that you’re wasting time doing tasks and steps that aren’t getting you closer to your goals.

Your goals give you the outcome you want, and your plan details the steps you need to take—and only those steps to get you to those goals! If you’re doing anything else, it’s pointless.

Giving You the Motivation to Keep Going

Fiverr businesses often see an influx of orders for a few weeks and then nothing at all for a few weeks. It happens in many forms of freelance businesses, but that doesn’t stop it being demotivating. Knowing your goals and having your plan will help you stay motivated. You will constantly have something to work towards.

It is often worth setting mini goals along the way. They will give you something to constantly work towards, and then celebrate when you reach them. Celebrations give many people the motivation they need because they see that there is some success.

So, still thinking about skipping the goal setting and planning? Your Fiverr business won’t survive well without it. You may make money, but you will lose focus and start doing tasks that you really don’t need to do.

Are you setting Fiverr business goals this year? Why not share your goals with others to keep you accountable and on track.

My Fiverr Goals for 2014: What Are Yours?

It’s really important to set goals for your Fiverr business. On Tuesday I covered why it was time to look back over the year, so you could plan for the year. Today—I know, I’m posting more often than normal at the moment—is about setting your Fiverr goals for 2014. I’m going to share my goals and then give you tips for setting yours.

Post Once a Week on This Blog

When I started this blog, it was designed to be updated whenever I had something new to share. In the end, I started posting on a weekly basis. I quite like having this weekly schedule. It really works for me and you know when I’m going to have more content.

So I’ve set up a schedule for this month with post ideas once a week. They’re covering some of the more poignant topics on Fiverr at the moment.

So, the first of my Fiverr goals for 2014 is to post on a weekly basis.

Market My Fiverr Gigs More

It’s all about getting more gig orders, otherwise there won’t be any sales. In an attempt to do that, I’m going to market my gigs more. I’ll be finding new places to write and share the news, while posting more on my Facebook and Twitter.

I’d suggest making this one of your Fiverr goals for 2014. It’s important for all sellers, whether you’re just starting out or are already a Top Rated Seller.

Make Fiverr No More Than Half My Income

Wait, I’m going to market more but make it no more than half my income? The goals seem to contradict each other, right?

Well, while that is the case, I have goals for my other areas of business, which should help to make this goal possible. I like to keep eggs in different baskets, so to speak, just in case somewhere shuts down.

Spend Less Time in the Forums

I seem to spend too much time looking through posts and generally chatting. It is becoming a distraction. My goal for 2014 is to only check it once or twice a day, and post in discussions where I can offer something helpful and constructive.

I’m going to try and rant less, although I don’t think I do that too often, and maybe will try to starts some new discussions.

How Do You Set Your Fiverr Goals for 2014?

So, now it’s over to you. As a Fiverr seller, you need to have some goals, so here are my tips for that:

·         What would you like to achieve? Think about your income dreams, the hours you’d like to work and what you’d like to get from selling on Fiverr.

·         Make them attainable. It’s really easy to set goals that are far out there, but they’re not always attainable. If you can’t realistically achieve them, you will lose motivation during the year.

·         Make them something you can control. Don’t focus on the income—although it’s worth having that in mind. Focus on goals that you have control over, such as delivering excellent gigs or marketing more. These will work into your income goal.

What are your Fiverr goals for 2014? Share them here and make yourself more accountable for them. If you’re struggling with ideas, let me know and maybe we can work on some goals together!