You've seen them, cleverly placed ads of smiling faces selling services for $5 on Fiverr. Pay attention to sidebar and header ads the next time you're reading your favorite site, it's a way to make money online.
Fiverr brings together buyers and sellers from all over the globe, showcasing his or her skill in copywriting, copyediting, web design and a myriad of other talents. Talented or not, people make money online with Fiverr, providing an additional income stream for work from home aficionados.
To make money online with Fiverr takes a lot of work. It takes a lot of gigs. Though it provides work from home income, only those who live in low cost-living areas can truly stay home from money earned. For those of us who live in high-cost areas, money from Fiverr will not replace a full-time salary, it merely supplements it.
At $3.80 per delivered gig, [after Fiverr takes their $1 fee and Paypal takes their $0.20 fee] you'll earn enough to buy coffee or lunch. So why sell on Fiverr? Why not? At worst, you're name will get out there, increasing the chance of finding long-term, high paying clients. Additionally, you'll earn money to hone your skill. Practice makes perfect!
6 Tips To Make Money Online With Fiverr
Upload a real picture. Buyers want to know you're a real person
Use keywords for services offered in the profile description area
Upload pictures of gigs delivered showcasing your awesome work
Respond to inquiries quickly, this increases "responsiveness"
Ask probing questions when gig is purchased. Don't assume you know what buyers want. Receiving positive feedback is the goal as it directly affects your position in the search results
Under promise, over deliver. The time required to complete a gig; one, two or three days is set when it's published. But deliver 24 hours before the deadline. Buyers are eager to receive their product.
*BONUS Tips
Provide status updates and reassure buyer you're working hard on their gig.
Maintain communication with buyer throughout duration of gig.
