Fiverr Buyers Dictating Prices Is a Problem

If you take a look at the Fiverr Forums, you'll notice that there is a major problem for sellers: Fiverr buyers dictating prices. This isn't about negotiating, but about buyers just deciding that they don't want to pay a certain amount and will tell sellers what to charge instead.

Yes, there is a big different between negotiating and dictating.

Negotiating is a little annoying on Fiverr (as prices are already heavily discounted) but it's tolerable. There's no issue with buyers sharing they have a smaller budget than needed and finding a way to use that budget well. If you think the gig prices are a little too high, you can share your offer. But it doesn't mean a Fiverr seller is going to accept that rate.

Good negotiators won't throw a tantrum when they don't get their way. They will either accept the rate on offer or they will walk away politely and calmly.

However, there's a major issue with Fiverr buyers dictating prices. These buyers realize they don't need one thing on offer within a gig (X), so will state that they was something else instead (Y).

X doesn't always equal Y.

Seller set up packages and prices based on the time it will take them to do something. If they deem that something isn't worth their time for $5, then they will charge more for it. Generally speaking, if they don't offer something within their gigs then they may not be able to do it anyway.

If you want something that isn't on offer in a Fiverr gig then you need to ask the seller about it. Don't assume that it will replace something else that you don't want or need.

Likewise, don't think you can tell a Fiverr seller what they should be charging for their work. I had one Fiverr buyer recently tell me that he didn't think he should have to pay $30 for my services because he couldn't see how it would take that long.

My services aren't just based on the time it takes to complete. They're based on the time it's taken me to develop the skills and experiences to confidently offer the services. By the buyer telling me that, he made it clear that he didn't have any respect for the skill or my time. It instantly left me with a bad taste in my mouth.

Fiverr buyers dictating prices is a problem on the site and it is likely due to the discounted rates. Remember that your sellers are doing you a service. They're selling their time and skills to make your life easier, since you don't have the time or skill to do the work in the first place. Don't just jump straight into dictating Fiverr prices. You can consider negotiating, but that's a very different topic.

5 Types of Fiverr Gigs Writers Can Offer

Are you a writer wanting to start a Fiverr gig? Fiverr can be a good way to create a side business. You need to think carefully about the Fiverr gigs you’ll offer though. It’s easy to offer way too much compared to the price that you charge.

Things have changed a lot over the last couple of years on Fiverr. It’s not much easier to set up packages and get paid a fair rate with the set up. The difficulty is getting people to spend the money you deserve.

So, that’s why I’m here to offer some ideas for Fiverr gigs for writers. Here are five that will allow you to earn a good rate of return.

Offer Packages PLR Content

One popular type of gig on Fiverr is for PLR content. You can offer a package of 5-10 articles for $5-$10.

There are a few benefits to PLR gigs. The first is that the content is already written. All you have to do is send it off and your gig is completed within a couple of hours.

With the content being PLR, you can send the same sets of articles to multiple people. It’s up to you if you allow them to put their own bylines on the content or if you want your own. I suggest allowing them to add their own byline and give them the option to edit the content. That way you give them freedom and increase the chances of people buying your gig.

Make it clear just how many articles you have available. If you only have five, you won’t want people buying your Fiverr gigs a few times expecting multiple different articles or blog posts.

Creating a Writing Gig

PLR content can be hit and mix. My most popular Fiverr gig is my article and blog post gig. This is set up in a way to make it quick to write the content and keep the price worth my time.

I now offer 250-300 words of content for $5 and make sure that only the writing is needed. If people want images or keyword research, they will need to pay extra. I even stipulate that the title needs to be provided, as this can be a time-consuming part.

Watch out for the writing gigs. You will need to have a clear revision policy and stick to that. There are a few people who expect the world for just $5. I don’t have time for them!

Offer Editing/Proofreading Services with Your Fiverr Gigs

If you don’t want to write, you can offer to proofread or edit content. I’ve not found this type of gig as popular as others, but it doesn’t mean that it won’t work for you.

Editing is less time consuming than writing. However, many people won’t realize the differences between editing and proofreading. Make sure you share exactly what someone is getting in your Fiverr gig description.

You may want to prove what you can do. The best way is through a sample with some tracked changes.

Set Up a Gig for Rewriting

People don’t always want content freshly written. Some people will find content online that they want rewritten. This is my second most popular gig on the Fiverr site.

Set up some stipulations about the length of the content. I work with the original content length, rather than offering to reduce a 1,000 word piece into 300 words, for example. It makes it easier for the buyer to price.

This is a relatively quick gig, but you will need to make sure you’re good at rewriting. This isn’t about spinning but creating original content with a similar meaning.

Help Other Writers Get Started

This is something that I’m considering as a gig, on top of my Fiverr tips gig. I get a lot of new writers asking for tips and advice to get started. You could set up a gig specifically for them.

Bear in mind that most writers won’t want to spend money on getting advice. They want it all for free. The problem is that your time is valuable. I’m tempted just to set up a gig to send people to as a standard message to improve my response rate. It also gives others a call to action. Some will pay for the advice, knowing that it’s valuable and worth their money.

You will need to show why you’re worthwhile hiring for writing help. Give them a good reason to hire that gig.

Are you ready to set up Fiverr gigs for your writing? Keep them small and build your way up. There are so many ideas and the above five will just get you started.