How To Post a Gig To Fiverr (Expert Tips for 2024)

From graphic design to web development, personalized relationship advice to funny birthday videos, you can find pretty much any service imaginable on Fiverr. A bit different from other freelancing platforms, workers on Fiverr post their services, which clients can then browse and buy; these are called “gigs.”

The platform is free to join and gigs are free to post, so whether you’re already a freelancer and looking to branch out to new platforms, a talented individual interested in a bit of side money, or you’re just thinking of quitting your job, Fiverr is worth checking out.

Is your mind already made up? Great! Let’s take a closer look at the process of creating a gig on Fiverr. Sure, it’s easy. Just about anyone can do it. But I’m going to teach you how to do it well. It won’t be long before you’re chatting with your first new clients.

Step 1: Create an Account

Before you can post your first gig, you’ll need to create an account (note that you can only create your seller account and Gigs on a desktop). To do this, go to the Fiverr homepage1 and click on the Join button.

You can sign up by either using your Facebook account, Google account, Apple ID, or email address. Once you’ve chosen how you’d like to create an account, you’ll create a username and a password, and Fiverr will send an activation pin to your email address.

After activating your account, you’ll be directed to your homepage. Here, click on Become a Seller and proceed to set up your profile.

Step 2: Set Up Your Profile

The first thing most buyers will check for prior to paying for one of your gigs is your profile. In it, Fiverr will ask you to include a photo and several key pieces of information, allowing potential buyers to get to know you a bit more.

Pro Tips

Make sure that you create a profile that delivers on each and every aspect:

• Profile Picture: Include a professional-looking photo of your real face. This will help potential buyers trust that you’re a real person and make your profile appear more professional.
• Description: Use this section to introduce yourself to prospective buyers. Here, you can include your areas of expertise, experiences, or anything else you think is important—keep it relevant!
• Languages: Let others know what languages you speak and your level of fluency; this is incredibly important if your gig includes skills like writing or translating.
• Tests Taken: This part of your profile will display the tests that you’ve completed through Fiverr. Tests help to verify your skills and can increase a potential buyer’s trust. Just be careful, as you’re only able to take a test twice every three months; however, Fiverr does give you the option to hide your test scores if you do poorly.
• Skills: Here, you should include any skills applicable to the gigs you intend to create. These include abilities you’ve gained through past jobs, hobbies, or other life experiences. Fiverr only allows ten, so choose wisely.
• Education: Include where you attended college and your degrees.
• Certifications: List any additional certifications that may help you stand out from the crowd.

Step 3: Start a New Gig

Immediately after setting up your profile, you’ll be directed towards creating your first Gig. The first section you’ll need to complete is the Gig Overview. Here, you’ll be required to fill out three boxes:

1. The title of your gig
2. The category that it falls under
3. Relevant search tags

Pro Tips

Don’t skimp on this process. Keep the following in mind to write a compelling overview that will entice a potential client:

• Gig title. You’re only allotted 80 characters, so make them count, and ensure that it’s clear and concise; you want your prospective buyers to know exactly what it is that you’re offering. Also, write something that’ll stand out from the crowd by keeping the title relatively original.
• Category. Based on your title, Fiverr will automatically suggest a few categories and subcategories, and typically one will match your offering. Although, if none are appropriate, you’re free to choose from a plethora of options from their dropdown menu. Find the category and subcategory that best fits your gig.
• Search tags. Include the terms you believe a buyer would be most likely to search for when looking for your service. You’re only allowed five terms, so be considerate. These will vary greatly depending on what you’re offering, so doing some research into the most commonly searched terms in your category could help immensely.

Once you’ve completed it, click the large black “Save and Continue” button at the bottom right of the screen to proceed to the next section.

Step 4: Price Your Gig

The pricing of your gigs has evolved quite a bit since Fiverr’s inception. The platform currently allows sellers to offer up to three different packages:

1. Basic
2. Standard
3. Premium

Pro Tips

When filling out the scope and pricing section, there are some important things to keep in mind:

• Number of Packages: It’s not necessary for you to use all three packages, although many buyers do like additional premium options, so offer them where possible. Additionally, according to Fiverr, those that offer triple gig packages can earn up to 64% more per order.
• Name Your Package: Choose an eye-catching title for each of your packages, and make certain that the difference between them is crystal clear.
• Package Description: Briefly explain what’s included in each package and why you’ve included it. You’re only allowed 100 characters here, so you may have to get creative to fit in everything you’d like to say. Just make sure the offerings are clear to any potential buyers.
• Delivery Time: How long does it take to complete a project? Depending on the scope of the work, this may vary greatly between packages.
• Price: Each package can be priced anywhere from $5 to $995 USD. Your basic package should always be priced the lowest, and your premium the highest. Remember, you can always change your price later, so in the beginning, it may be smart to keep them low to help build reviews.
• Add extra services: Here, you can charge additional fees for whatever extras you’d like to add to your packages. There are some frequently used extras that can be chosen from a menu, such as extra fast delivery and additional revisions. If there’s an extra you’d like to include but isn’t available, Fiverr makes it easy to create your own. Simply click the “+ Add Gig Extra” option at the bottom of “My Gig Extras” and fill out its title, description, and price.

Step 5: Give Your Gig a Description and FAQ

Along with your title, the description is one of the most important aspects of creating a gig that will land you clients.

You’re expected to describe your offer in great detail. For this reason, the description has a 120-character minimum and a 1200-character maximum. Don’t leave any important details out, as your buyers should have an accurate description to determine whether or not what you’re offering will satisfy their needs.

Being too vague may lead to unhappy clients and negative feedback, potentially destroying future opportunities on this platform.

Once your description is completed, the frequently asked questions (FAQ) will follow. In this section, provide the answers to questions you’d expect to receive regarding your gig. This will probably need to be revised later, as you may not know what many of your FAQs will be until after your gig has been active for some time. Click the “+ Add FAQ” button to include as many FAQs as needed.

Step 6: Establish Your Gig Requirements

This is where you’ll include any requirements you want your buyer to provide in order for you to complete the job. Aside from Fiverr’s multiple choice questions, you’re given three different methods of asking for this information, including:

• Free text. With free text, you write in your requirements, and the buyer is expected to fulfill them with a text message response (e.g. dimensions, weight, essay topic).
• Multiple choice. This option allows you to ask a question and give multiple answer choices from which your buyer can choose. You need a minimum of two answers to choose from and can add more simply by clicking the “+ Add Optional Answer” button.
• Attachment. If you require a file from your buyer in order to complete your work, choose this option. You need to specify what this file should include in the “Add a question” window, and your buyer will be asked to upload it upon purchase.

Step 7: Add a Gallery to Your Gig

Your gig gallery can consist of photos, videos, PDFs, or all of the above. The files you choose to put in your gallery should be relevant to your gig’s offerings.

Pro Tips

Consider the following tips when determining the different file types for your gallery:

• Gig Photos: Most listings will include a photo that’s relevant to the service being sold, especially if it’s a graphic or web design gig. Even if the job is something that’s not easily photographed, such as a writing gig, it still includes a photo. Just choose something relevant to the job, even if it’s not necessarily a work sample. Fiverr allows up to three photos that can be dragged and dropped into your gallery. Make sure your images are plagiarism-free, otherwise your gig may not be approved.
• Gig Videos: Other than gigs in the animation and video categories, adding a gig video is optional, although it can be helpful. According to Fiverr, gigs that include a video receive up to 200% more orders and enjoy 40% higher user engagement levels. Videos cannot exceed 75 seconds in length, nor can they include personal contacts.
• Gig PDFs: These should only be used when further clarification is needed, and a PDF is the best format for accomplishing this. This option is generally reserved for writers, and others whose work examples are most likely to be in a PDF text format. Fiverr allows for two PDFs to be attached to each gallery.

Step 8: Publish Your Gig

This is the final – and by far the quickest – step to creating your gig. Here, you’ll fill out a Form W-9 (if you’re a U.S. person) and verify your personal and business information. After this,  click the “Publish Gig” button, and it’ll go live.

Once live, your gig can then be promoted through a social platform, such as Facebook or Twitter, simply by clicking the provided link. According to Fiverr, gigs that are promoted through social platforms are up to three times as likely to sell, so it’s a good idea to consider this option.

So, there you have it – you now know how to post a Gig to Fiverr. But before you get started, make sure you read our in-depth guide on how to create the most successful gig on Fiverr.

Bonus: How To Make Your Profile Stand Out

Fiverr is awesome because it allows for all kinds of services and niches, even odd ones like voice impressions and silly photo edits. But this attracts a huge amount of sellers – Fiverr has over 830,000 sellers listed1. That’s a lot of competition! Thankfully, there are steps you can take to boost your chances of getting picked.

To help make your Fiverr profile stand out from the rest, consider these tips:

• Get a logo. Unique branding can make you stand out on a long list of Fiverr gigs, so look into getting a logo to represent your service. You can hire a logo designer on Fiverr1 for as little as a cup of coffee.

• Hire a copywriter or proofreader. The last thing you want is for grammar errors and a long block of run-on text to chase away someone who clicked on your profile. You can hire a proofreader or a copywriter on Fiverr to write a strong description for you.

• Set up a standalone work portfolio. Make an online portfolio of your work: it’s super easy with site builders like Wix1. Then link your external portfolio to your Fiverr profile. A setup like this helps make you look more professional and experienced than other sellers.

• Use high-quality photos. Think of your gig like a product ad. People will scroll through the search results quickly, so the image you use has to grab their attention in 10-15 seconds. To ensure it pops, you can hire a photo editor or ad designer on Fiverr for as little as $51.

• Scope the competition. Please check out the sellers with the highest ratings the most reviews and completed gigs. Take note of what they offer, their profile content, and design choices that make them stand out – such as a catchy logo or professional profile pic. Learn from sellers who have already succeeded and adopt their strategy.

• Offer bonus services. If a potential client is comparing you to similar sellers, add-on services can be the deciding factor. Make even your Basic package more enticing by offering multiple revisions, fast delivery, and anything extra you can throw in. You can always amend and update your services as you pick up more work and start to establish yourself on Fiverr.

Before you get started, make sure you read our in-depth guide on how to create the most successful gig on Fiverr.

It’s Easy To Post a Great Gig on Fiverr

Now that you’ve created your first gig on Fiverr, next comes the difficult part: landing a client. Most buyers on this (or any) platform want to see reviews from which they can judge your work quality. When starting, you won’t have anything other than the few examples uploaded to your gallery to show.

Hence, as you embark on your freelance journey, I suggest offering competitive pricing initially to attract a larger clientele. As you become more experienced, you can increase your rates. You should also try using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your services, as it’s a great way to attract more clients. Creating a unique profile can further help you stand out and be easily recognized by buyers.

FAQ

Is it free to post a gig on Fiverr?

Yes, it is free to post a gig on Fiverr. You can sign up, set up your gig, and offer services to a global audience​​ without paying a penny.

Why can’t I publish my gig on Fiverr?

You can’t publish your gig on Fiverr because it probably doesn’t comply with Fiverr’s terms of service and guidelines. If your gig is not approved, Fiverr will email you the reason. If you believe your gig was unfairly rejected, you can contact Fiverr’s customer support​​​​​​ and make an appeal.

Where can I post my Fiverr gig?

You can post your Fiverr gig directly on the Fiverr platform. Moreover, you can enhance your gig’s visibility with Fiverr’s Promoted Gigs feature. It allows you to advertise your gig in prime locations within the Fiverr search results, category pages, and other pages to increase exposure and potential client orders​​​​.

How do I share my gig on Fiverr?

To share your gig on Fiverr, go to “My Business” and “Gigs.” Next to your gig, select “SHARE” from the drop-down box, and then choose one of the social icons to share your gig. If you will be sharing your Gigs often, you want to ensure they’re as effective as possible to maximize your engagement with potential clients.