Creating a Gig on Fiverr
After joining and setting up a profile on Fiverr, (Read this article on how to set up an account on Fiver) the next thing to do is to set up a gig.
A Gig is actually the service is your offering to your prospective buyers. It is that special skill that you must be certain to excellently project when the demand comes in for it. It may be writing , graphics designing, copy writing, researching, video editing, programming, logo designing and so on.
Your accomplishment or failure on Fiverr actually starts from you
Gig Title.
The screenshot below illustrates how a gig looks like.
This is one of the most important
stages. Before you write your gig title, you must do your research regarding
KEY WORDS commonly used, especially by Super SELLERS.
Example of Keywords
1. I will "professionally" edit your ....
2. I will "critically" proofread ....
3. I will "speedily" transcribe...
Please note : Key words differ by niches.
So, research your gig title key words thoroughly.
Writing Gig Description
Many bad sellers fail because of their GIG DESCRIPTION. Even
if you have a well researched GIG TITLE, if you don't follow it up with an
awesome description, you will not make anything.
Again, because you are new to this, THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN
WRITE A PERFECT GIG DESCRIPTION WITHOUT RESEARCH. You MUST look at the way
others in your niche are writing theirs. Look at the Super Sellers as well as
New Arrivals like yourself.
The importance and technicalities in gig description cannot
be over-stated. Fiverr has provided all the necessary tools you need to write
an attractive description
This part MUST INCLUDE :
1. A convincing piece about your capability. You strive to
write in such a way that says "My life depends on this gig" .
Meaning, write to convince a buyer. Why the buyer should order your gig. Buyers
want to have some sort of insurance. They want assurance. They want to know
they can trust you. So make them believe they can.
2. Tell them what gig is about in CLEAR TERMS
3. Avoid typos
4. Make everything short and sweet
Below is an example of a gig description
When complete your order and buyer accepts the job, Fiverr
takes 10% while you pocket 90%.
So, in this case, you will be paid $4 wile $1 goes to
Fiverr.
So, when you write your description (after thorough
research), put your basic gig at $5.
Can you make more than $5? Yes, you can.
You can make more can $5 by offering GIG EXTRAs.
You basic gig IS NOT expected to be a TOTAL PACKAGE.
NO PLEASE !!!!! NEVER OFFER A TOTAL PACKAGE GIG AS BASIC
GIG.
For example,
For a SOCIAL MEDIA GIG e.g Facebook fan page likes.
Your basic gig could be "I will give your page real
1000 likes for $5
Gig Extra 1 = i will add 2000 likes for extra $10
GIg Extra 2 = i will add 4000 likes for $15
Do not write your basic : I will give your fan page 5000
real likes
Remember we are still discussing CREATING A GIG? If you have
not been following please read for the beginning.
TAGS are another essentials if you want to make sales fast
on Fiverr. Fiverr uses ALGORITHM that re-arranges sellers on its pages by the
second. Even SUPER SELLERS get knocked off the top slots of the first page.
This is what the ALGORITHM does. So, imagine you, a NEW ARRIVAL, with poorly
arranged TAGS. It will be difficult to make the first page, let alone sell
anything in 6months. So, TAGS are very important.
HOW TO KNOW THE APPROPRIATE TAGS FOR YOUR GIG
In order to know the appropriate tag for your gig, you have to cary out a research. TAGS are directly linked to
KEYWORDS BUYERS SEARCH FOR on Fiverr. These keywords differ, based on the gig. Take for instance, a gig in Writing. I
researched on all the types of gigs related to this topic. I found the following
keywords
1. Article
2. Editing
3. Proofreading
4.Creative writing
Pick any of these (not less than tags allowed) and use it.
P.S Never forget you METADATA....very similar to TAGS in
function. METADATA are provided by Fiverr. All you need do is to tick the one
that best suits your gig.
See the munch below.
Now that we've discussed Gig title, Gig Description, Profile
writing, Metadata, Tags.The next thing is a nice pic for your gig as this would be visible to buyers that wants to buy your gig.
Get a very suitable pic and ensure it is related to what your gig is describing.
Making a video of your gig is an added advantage to get quick sales if you can take the risk and you can easily get this from a professional on Fiverr for $5.
Compare Gig Packages
When you are creating a gig, it is known as a basic package, however, Fiverr has given the chance to present a single gig in two more packages. This will increase your chance of making sales as well giving your buyers the opportunity of picking the package that suit their purpose.
After setting up your gig, that is publishing it, make sure you are always online ( Download Fiverr Mobile App from Google Playstore) to always respond to enquiries and the buyers request section regularly to submit offers and you can start making your sales and cool cash.
Remember that the keys to a successful journey on Fiverr is be consistent, treat your buyers right, always visit the buyers request regularly and take your Gig serious.
Remember that the keys to a successful journey on Fiverr is be consistent, treat your buyers right, always visit the buyers request regularly and take your Gig serious.