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Post a video with your gig. I mean it. DO IT NOW.

I posted my gig and got one job on the day I posted it, nothing the next day.

I submitted a video (just a simple one shot with my Nikon D90 explaining my gig and ensuring the searchers that it would be ME doing the writing and not someone else) on Wednesday night.

Thursday evening the video went live on Fiverr.

This morning I had to suspend my gig because orders were coming in too fast.

DO IT.
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  • I see you've "unsuspended" it now and have 1 order in your queue.

    Yep, videos are great and they often make all the difference. You can have 19 more gigs, so why not create them as variations on your basic writing theme and record a short video for each? Many people have commented on our blog that more specific gig titles work better than general ones.

    "I will write an original 500 word article or blog post on diet tips for $5"

    "I will write an original 500 word article or blog post on forex trading for $5"

    "I will write an original 500 word article or blog post on hair loss for $5" (sorry)

    Once you've got 20 gigs up, keep an eye on the stats so you can see which are getting the most views. Weed out the weak sisters and replace them with more popular topics.

    Your video demeanor is sincere but you look a little nervous. Practice keeping eye contact with the camera and imagine you're talking to a friend.

    Good luck -- you're off to a great start!

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    • Oh, I just wanted to add:

      Part of the reason you're seeing a bump on your first gig is that first gigs always appear on the front page of Fiverr, at least for a while. So it's really important to make your best pitch.

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    • Profile picture of the author GameVoid
      Originally Posted by fluffythewondercat View Post

      I see you've "unsuspended" it now and have 1 order in your queue.

      Yep, videos are great and they often make all the difference. You can have 19 more gigs, so why not create them as variations on your basic writing theme and record a short video for each? Many people have commented on our blog that more specific gig titles work better than general ones.

      "I will write an original 500 word article or blog post on diet tips for $5"

      "I will write an original 500 word article or blog post on forex trading for $5"

      "I will write an original 500 word article or blog post on hair loss for $5" (sorry)

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      That's good advice. I am only going to do fiverr for a few weeks to get testimonials then it's off to the Warriors for Hire section.

      It's been a fun day though, especially having to write a 500 word article about vibrating rubber ducks

      Yeah I was nervous in the video, I admit it. I hate the way I look on camera and my voice ain't too great either. Thank God some women like personality!
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      • Profile picture of the author Baxxor
        Originally Posted by GameVoid View Post

        That's good advice. I am only going to do fiverr for a few weeks to get testimonials then it's off to the Warriors for Hire section.

        It's been a fun day though, especially having to write a 500 word article about vibrating rubber ducks

        Yeah I was nervous in the video, I admit it. I hate the way I look on camera and my voice ain't too great either. Thank God some women like personality!
        Haha, god! That must have been one funny article to write, and read. I'll take a look at your work on Fiverr, might be needing some articles written in the near future.
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  • Profile picture of the author yukon
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    Videos work on fiverr!

    I'm a buyer on fiverr, I need to see something showing me what I'm going to get. A single sentence won't get me to spend my money on your gig (not going to happen)!

    Related fiverr video thread ---> http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...verr-fail.html
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  • Profile picture of the author Shane N
    Congratulations on your success!

    I say you take Fluff's advice above... It's golden!

    Best,
    Shane
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  • Profile picture of the author jhuman
    another tip: make sure the project you want completed is relatively simple to understand from the contractors viewpoint. for example, if you want a logo designed, make sure you have a draft of a website, color schemes or a solid idea for the project to be completed so that the contractor will have the necessary information to complete it. remember you're getting a deal for only $5
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  • Profile picture of the author mikemeth
    Cool tip, of course depends on what you are offering but I might try it one day.
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  • Profile picture of the author SocialMediaOwls
    No doubt, video works well. It's the golden rule of IM. The more time you spend dressing up what you are trying to sell, the better it moves
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  • Profile picture of the author harryhumph
    Sounds like a plan, its all about testing and tweaking ini this business
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  • Profile picture of the author Baxxor
    Great tip, I'll probably try this the next time I post a gig on Fiverr. Even though it might depend on service you are offering I don't see how a video ever could hurt .
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  • Profile picture of the author majay
    this quite some good advice -will definitely try some of this next time when i log onto my Fiverr account
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  • Profile picture of the author xxdksxx
    This is a great tip as it provides a somewhat personal feel to your Fiverr gig. People see it as "Ok this person looks legit if they are willing to put a video up" great tip.
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