Is Fiverr any good?

LOL I can't stand micro job sites. I also can't stand hearing about Fiverr. Are people really getting so desperate that they'll do anything for 5 dollars?

Honestly, it won't bring you much! 5 bucks minus their cut minus whatever paypal takes ( don't even want to think of it...minus exchange rate....mmmmm! Trust your instinct... you know, when it's too good to be true, it probably is!

Unless you get 100 orders a day lol, you're better off offering your services somewhere else!

My 2 cents!

Yoan

There are some (even many?) tasks that take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete. If you don't mind the repetitive work, you can do very well.

The maths supports this:

• 60 minutes / 5 minute gig = 12 gigs completed per hour. At $4 per gig, that works out to $48/hr.
  
• 60 minutes / 10 minute gig = 6 gigs completed per hour. At $4 per gig, that works out to $24/hr.

Plus, as someone mentioned above - extras bring in more income as well.

People gripe about the PayPal fee, but if you don't keep cashing out small amounts and wait to accumulate some dollars you can minimize the percentage of the fee.

You are focusing on what they charge per gig. When you break things down per hour as I did above, they are hardly devaluing anything. Charging $60/hr (and keeping $48/hr after fees) for voice over work doesn't appear to be devaluing anything.

I'm not a big fan of fiverr but there are some decent gigs to be had. The problem I have with it is that talented people go there and box themselves in because they're willing to accept what, a little under $4 for their trouble? Once you train yourself to accept small money for your services it's hard to break free and charge what you're actually worth.

I know the common rebuttal to this is that smart fiverr sellers clean up with upsells and all the rest but they are only a very small portion of the entire community. If you're talented and want to get paid what you're worth look for a better venue to hock your services. Good luck.

Fiverr can be a good source of income, especially with other add-ons. The basic service may cost only $5, but with the extras you could find yourself earning $50 on an order.

Yes, both Fiverr and Paypal will take a cut. however, use that as a platform to establish yourself and then set up your own site, and move existing customers off Fiverr.

Even AFTER I posted the equivalent hourly rate that good sellers are making, many of you are missing the point entirely as evidenced by the "why sell so cheap?" comments. Selling 5 or 10 minutes of your time for $4 is NOT cheap.

When you stop looking at it one gig at a time and start considering the HOURLY rate that good sellers are making, it becomes very obvious why it can be such a great income generator. Sure, $4 per gig seems cheap but when you can complete 10 gigs and hour because you were smart about your offering, you are now making $40/hr which is FAR more than most people on this forum.

I think you just aren't seeing the big picture (hourly rate).

Hi Paul

I would offer your services on gumtree instead. You can get a VA to post to different cities and then charge say £50 per project. You can then mix this with offline flyers to small businesses.

You would make a lot more in the long run.

I use Fiverr to sell $5 gigs but then collect the email address of customers and then sell them a higher ticket item on the back end.

I also use other fiverr alternatives that let you sell gigs for higher than $5. Got to be creative

There are gems in fiverr. But most of the gigs are usually crap. 99-1 rule at the end of the day. You need something of great value to earn lots. Ordinary or mediocre stuff usually gets flushed.

The thing is, when you buy on Fiverr for instance, you get what you pay for. And when you sell you can sell like many jobs at once, get like 20 or 50 from one job if you add 'em up. But if I were you I'd go with ODesk. That's what I did for my web design freelancing that helped me get the money to put into hosting a failed niche site. I put my profile on ODesk and people would pay me to do web design for them. It was actually pretty hellish. Trying to work with people is exhausting and I was way under paid, easily pushed over. So my main point of advice for you is to: STAY STRONG. Don't budge on prices, be confident in your ability and don't let them underpay you. It's hard to know what you're actually worth BTW. With ODesk also, you're in a more mutual relationship. They have a thing that records you working so that both parties know you did the work and are ensured... in different ways though. You are ensured by ODesk for certain jobs (see the site for details) and they are ensured cause the programme takes pics every 10 mins to prove you're not like playing video game on your computer logging non-legit time.

The problem with Fiverr, is they're small jobs. People coming to Fiverr to pay are usually only willing to may 5 for whatever work. So you're normally getting under paid and you're not working for people with very high expectations or needs. If your skills are actually only worth 5 bucks, than go for it. But if you're worth more, don't sell out.

But yeah I mean Fiverr is an okay resource. I've used it a couple times to have someone fix some PHP in a site I was working on. You can freelance on Fiverr, make more than 5 per job in a lot of cases, establish yourself but only use it as a jumping off point. That's my suggestion at least. A few people claim to make a living on there, but really I think it's just a good transitioning place.

Good luck mate!

I haven't read all the the replies - but i have used fiverr as a client. For an ebook cover. and was so impressed with the job which would have been simple and easy for someone who knows what they are doing and a headache for me.
I would have gladly paid more though and would go back to the same guys for more work.
Have you thought about Elance?

The key to making a lot of money on fiverr is having a gig that doesn't take a lot of time to do. Then the big profits come from the add ons.

I have had some good work done on Fiverr. You have to be specific in your instructions but if you choose correctly you get good work. I would not however offer my services on Fiverr for such a low amount. For people living in countries with low wages and who have the necessary skills this is a great way to increase their income

Dude, if you want fiverr gigs, then you must build your reputation first by offering a better service than your competitor. And must consider the amount of time that you would spend for every gig. If you think it is competitive enough, then go on. But consider offering your service in other place other than fiverr too.

I see there are a lot of pros and cons here about Fiverr...
My opinion? I never tried it, although I was tempted to. But i Think it is a good start for those who have little or no idea at all about what they can do to earn some money online.
Not job for a life time, that is for sure.

Hello everyone,

I've used it for a Kindle book cover, and I'm considering using it for SEO purposes/backlinks. I think it has its uses as an online marketer.

As for making money on it, especially in countries like the US, the trick is to do tasks quickly, but effectively (i.e. done well). This is where software and tools can help you to do them quickly (i.e. mastering the software so that it can get done quickly). If it takes you a long time to do one gig, certainly, it won't make you much, but if you can do gigs quickly, can get upsells (i.e. gigs that pay more), and can gain those customers for long-term work via contact information, that's the real key to making money from Fiverr, and from other sites similar to Fiverr, some of which that do pay more per gig than Fiverr.

Certainly, if you aren't making much money or even if you are, it can provide additional income streams, and especially if you have tools/resources/skills that you can provide to others cheaply. Over time, those income streams can grow more, especially if you do jobs well and quickly.

Just my 2 cents. Hope this helps- good luck!

Take care,

Joe Chengery

I think Fiverr (among several freelance sites online) may be a good starting point whoever want to expose their specialties or talent skills. Showcase of they have got and build their reputation. By this, credibility stands off! I preferably tried it, but not really spending much time on seeking and establishing my portfolio.

Fiverr triggers any service providers who'd like to grow online. I mean, with much talent you have, $5 per gig is just a pre-entry pay-off for more gigs you'll gonna have. And even higher as you go on. Of course, gigs that could be done for a couple of minutes have more chances to have $30-$60 per hour.

Anyways, all depends on one's choice.

I don't think it's any good for the seller. I have bought numerous gigs from there with good results because the the sellers are ready to do anything for a couple bucks.

If you want to get quick services for cheap price then fiverr is definitely a good place.Give it a try.Thanks

As a designer it is already too late to enter fiverr. Perhaps not impossible, but nearly close I guess.

For talented people that are good at what they do, it's all about the upsells.

I use a cover designer on Fiverr and she is always busy. First, I think she finds the work easy and loves what she does.

Second, she offers several upsells related to this gig. Upsells can be $10, $20 or $50 or more depending on what type of convenience extras people will pay for. Anyone with technical expertise should be following that type of model.

I don't sell on Fiverr so I don't know about how to set up and get noticed and all that. Search around this forum and you'll probably find some good information from those actually making steady money this way.

One Fiverr seller bought a house from his earnings:

This Seller Bought a House with His Fiverr Money

Can Fiverr be good?

Yes.

Is Fiverr good for your business?

I don't think so. You mentioned you are a web/graphics designer, then I would highly recommend to sell your service using some other platform because that would be way more profitable than the $3 you get from Fiverr.

Fiverr is just for fun, even profitable.

I trade with domains as my main business, but am also on Fiverr for fun. Without any effort I make sales there, but not often. I just became level 1 seller
I like it, but to have respectable income there you have to put some effort and use marketing.

Fiverr have got a lot of good things for it's buyers and sellers. Buyers can get a lot of services which may cost them more than $5 in somewhere else. Like, a person is going to make an intro video for your company for $5. It will cost you no less than $100 in any other marketplace.
Sellers can use their weird, unique ideas to make money. If you have a look at fiverr's fun and bizarre section, you will become sure how people are using their unique ideas to make money.

I didn't know websites could be considered good or bad. If it works for you and you make money with it then it is going to be good for you. If not it will be bad. Regardless take action, do something!

Fiverr is good to earn money for simple tasks or autopilot type jobs like FB likes, Twitter followers or such stuff where you only have to post the link which takes less than 1 minute. Or if you are living in Asian countries where $5 will exchange into a handsome amount in local currency

But if you have to provide gigs regarding any repeated work then its not worth of your time. Like I provide wordpress related gig and sometimes it takes 2 days to solve that issue and I just got $4. But its a fun if you have extra time and you can grab many contacts too.

Very interesting comments from all parties.

Fiverr is first and foremost a marketing tool. We as IMers have to make everything work for us. Considering your response to the feedback on your thread, I would say it isn't for you. As several people have said already, the key to making money is selling a service that is easily replicated. Pure volume is the real key to making money--upsells don't hurt either. But the point is, if you aren't interested in performing repetitive simple tasks then don't do it.
Can real money be made? Yes. Does every seller make good money? No. But I certainly don't think anyone needs to worry about fiverr causing some massive devaluing of tech services. Who is sad about the WalMart model? Not the corporate honchos at WalMart that's for sure. Just find a way to get your piece.
If you want a great bottle of wine, do you go to WalMart? I sure hope not, because you are going to get what you pay for. Great bottles of wine come from sellers of fine wine, pure and simple. In other words, if you want an easy job done cheap that would cost you more time than it's worth, you go to fiverr. But if you need something done professionally, you go to a professional.
The point is, just do whatever you have to do to stay ahead of the curve, think outside of the box and make as much money as possible as easily as possible. Anything else is a waste of time.

if someone on fivver can buy a house... so are we...

Actually I myself has used services in it and I think its a very good way to promote your business and create clients. I would for example be willing to pay extra if the person did a good job and I have some work to be done that is more than $5.

I think the people who really make out well on Fiverr are those whose gig will realistically go beyond one $5 gig. For example, one guy on Fiverr will deliver your entire presentation for five dollars for every 75 words. So a whole presentation is going to be a lot more than $5. He has a very high rating too.

Hey Buddy,

Fiverr is a great place where you can purchase a gig for a very small amount of money.
I wouldn't suggest you to sell your service and earned a small amount of income but if you just want to have some experience well you can start it with Fiverr.

Since you a member of this community why don't you promote your services in the Warrior for Hire section? I'm sure you'll have a great experience working with our fellow Warrior and you can improve your online reputation.

Kampai!

It is still good. At least for me, it is still good. There are many unique gig that you can only find on fiverr. I got my very specific and unique gig that I need for my tumblr update blog post. I can only find 3 gig on fiverr that match with my need, and there is no other place I can outsource at this time except Fiverr.

Fiverr is good but not really

lol. A team of people. I am solo and love it. Work hard and enjoy the cash.

I know cause I am living proof you can earn a lot from fiverr.

Thanks

I have experience with Fiver only as a buyer. If you have the patience to search trough all offers you can find some real gems in there for 5$.

As a provider I think you could do well on fiver if you focus on just 2 or 3 things that you well(and that you can replicate quite easily).

Hey Paul,

Varied opinions here, but for what it's worth, I use fiverr a LOT for graphic design. Sure there are plenty of dumbass gig's on there, but that doesn't stop 1000's of marketers like me using the serious ones time after time.

It's all down to you structuring your gig's so as not to be too time consuming. If you can bang out a gig in 10mins then great, but don't offer a service that's gonna take you much longer.

Apart from it not being worth your while when it comes to your hourly rate after Fiverr's $1 cut etc, you could very well become a victim of your own success and be swamped with gig's that you physically DON'T have the time to complete!

Once you start down that road your credibility and subsequent placement of gig's will also plummit.

So be careful on what you offer. Strike a balance based on the competition, and offer a similar if not marginally better service to get you going.

Once you have a good stream of reviews, THEY will be the main factor in you winning gig's and not out-pitching the competition.

Have a look at people like "rroxx" to give you an idea of a designer who is smashing it on Fiverr.

Hope that helps buddy and best of luck!

Andy

Hey Paul,

Having experience in web and graphics is fantastic for fiverr!

My experience with fiverr was as a logo designer and I sold to about 100 clients before I stopped doing it.

Here are a few steps that could help you to see some success:

1.) Set up your fiverr gig and make sure you have your best quality samples on display. Video seems to work very well so if you can do a screen capture of you create whatever it is you are selling (just record the screen while you do your thing and then speed the video up and put some music to it). Unfortunately I never had the resources to use video so this is just an idea.

2.) Get your first client (send traffic to your fiverr gig the same way you would send traffic to your website. Don't treat it any differently).

3.) Treat your first client like absolute royalty. Make sure he or she is as happy as they can possibly be and put your absolute best effort into the project. This is a bit hard to do being that you are only being paid $5 but this is what needs to be done in order to get the ratings and become a best seller.

4.) Get more clients.

5.) Treat every single one of them like the world just ended and they are the key to saving the human race. Treat them like they are the most important thing in existence :p

6.) Make money.


The thing with fiverr is that most of the sellers do not take it seriously due to how much they are being paid. As a result of this a lot of people have tried buying gigs and had horrible experiences. You need to be the guy that can change their minds about fiverr. This will keep them coming back in the future.

Hope this helps and feel free to message me if you have any questions

Cheers,
Gregg

Yes. It is awesome. I'm a service provider as well as a service consumer there.

Fiverr is a joke. It's geared towards dreamers who wish upon wish that this time 5 whole dollars will turn into a million

Now these crap vendors are trying to 'upsell.' If people wanted to spend real money, why would they be on that site in the first place?

Great for outsourcing stuff, if you are able to find the nuggets. But needless to say, 99% will never get RICH with Fiverr.

Some really great tips here, Thanks...

Having looked at all of the comments, I am going to give fiverr a go for simple graphics and logo design. At the same time, I am going to promote my web design services on places like Odesk as I build up my own personal site

The way I see it, fiverr is a great place to build up your reputation and create a following. Odesk is better for more in depth and ultimately more expensive services like full website design. I might even check out the warrior for hire section.

Thanks guys, this has been a lot of help

Fiverr is a joke, i bought a gig yesterday to have a radio advert made for my website. The seller asked me for my url so he could make the gig. Fiverr seen this and banned me, i cannot get my account back and i cannot get my money back either.

Its a good scam to have going, allow your users to make gigs that require your url, you then buy the gig and post your url then you are banned.

I think ill pay the extra and go to freelance sites from now on.

I make more than $3000 per month from fiverr, i can help

If your wanting a relatively simple job done for cheap then its a good site. It's rare to find people willing to do very large complex jobs on there, but you do get some really good graphic designers and article writers on there. A good alternative to oDesk, Freelancer etc..

Just go to fiverr.com and take a look at the most popular gigs in your niche. There are a bunch of web designers that make a decent living from fiverr gigs alone.

HP

I use FIVERR all the time. There are some very cool gigs that can save you tons of time and don't cost very much. I always look for gigs that are established and have a lot of good comments.

Fiverr works on so many levels. It's great for buyers who want a reliable, simple, cleanly designed portal for outsourcing services cheaply. It's a good morale booster for newbies wanting to get their feet wet in making their initial real money online (as opposed to setting up sites and waiting months for a commission to come in). It provides a significant commission for those living in countries like India and similar places.

It's fabulous for resellers, who know how to select valuable gigs and charge higher for them in the right places. It's also useful as a high-profile platform for those selling at a premium rate, who link to their Fiverr gig (from their own site, which otherwise lists their regular rates) offering it a loss leader live sample.

Fiverr is also grand for those who know how to deftly combine income centers---e.g., setting up a gig providing a large download, but putting the file offsite on a PPD site, then giving the buyers the PPD link (Fiverr permits this for files over 50-60 mg, to prevent their servers from being overloaded). Software used by the seller to generate data sold as a gig (lists, urls, etc), can also serve double duty by using the same info for the marketer's own projects.

Finally, Fiverr provides a great branding funnel if one plans out their campaign for beyond the gig platform (an extremely unique user name can be trademarked, made its own domain, and thus easy to find even if the seller doesn't mention it to the buyers on the gig site).

So enough with the naysaying about the gig site. If many are not using the site intelligently or to its full potential, that doesn't prove the potential isn't there. Optimize the use of Fiverr, and the income will be optimized, as night follows day.

I was using fiverr for along time and i started to hate them!

1. you need to wait 14 days to withdraw your money
2. they can block you any time

and i found some really good website called Niwork.com

Niwork.com is great for sellers and buyers as you can get you money straight after delivery and you don't need to wait 14 days. And one of the most aims of niwork that they have 24/7 costumer support

Thank You

If you want to use the Fiverr, you need to make cool gigs on fiverr. The fiverr will give ad randomly. If your gigs is okay & you can take a place on public mind, you will be able to reach to your destination. Carry on.

100s and 100s of orders later, I still use Fiverr regularly. There is always some creative way to use Fiverr to get stuff done. There are a lot of really talented people on there if you spend a little time poking around. I have no idea what it is like from a sellers perspective, but as a buyer, I love it. For jobs I can't get Fiverr folks to do, I default to Microworkers and Mturk, but it is rare I can't find what I am looking for.

Fiverr to me is a hit or miss.

It depends on what you are looking for as the quality
of the gigs being done can vary a lot.

Just don't go there looking to buy traffic.

I myself joined Fiverr few months back and I use it to order gigs rather than making money from it. but now i want to give it a try.

Nowadays there are so many freelancing market place.If you are good to web / graphics designer you can do many works. Of course you can earn a handsome money from here. There is no doubt about it. Per gigs is $5 in Fiverr, on the other hand other site support Fixed price & hourly contact. it may be form 0.01 to any amount. I am sure you will be earned a handsome amount from here.