What is Fiverr and how does it work?

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In this article you will learn: what is Fiverr in Spanish, how it works and how to register to buy services or sell your own.

Fiverr is a good platform for self-employed and buyers who need special service.

That's why, in this guide, you will know everything you need to get to know Fiverr and how to make the most of this Freelance network!

Let's start!

What is Fiverr?

Fiverr is a platform for the self-employed (market) where you canbuy and sell services. If your budget is limited, you can sign up for 100% free on Fiverr and immediately start buying or selling ...

Fiverr has been in the market since 2010, and today it is one of the largest digital service markets in the monde with a database of more than 3 million concerts. Note that Fiverr is available in Spanish.

How does Fiverr work?

Fiverr works like any other market in job self-employed. The sellers list their services (gigs) and buyers interested in these services ask questions and, if they are satisfied with the answers, buy them.

The Fiverr platform works as an intermediary ensuring that both parties are satisfied with the end result.

Fiverr keeps 20% of each transaction. After the seller delivers the gig and the buyer confirms delivery, Fiverr will pay the seller within 2 weeks.

What is a gig on Fiverr?

Fiverr concerts are the services offered by sellers (Freelances) on the Fiverr site.

In each Gig you will see: the name of the seller, a description of the service, the price, and the rating taken from the reviews of each past buyer:

Le concert price ranges from US $ 5 to US $ 10. While most gigs are only $ 5, there is usually an upsell for additional and better services.

Most of the concerts belong to one of these categories :

Graphic design.
Digital advertising.
Writing and translation.
Video and animation.
Music and sound.
Programming and technology.
Lifestyle.

Each Fiverr category contains different subcategories.

If you want to know what are the most searched and successful categories and jobs on Fiverr, read our guide with The best jobs on Fiverr.

Is Fiverr a safe market?

Yes, Fiverr is a 100% safe and legitimate website for buyers and sellers. Buyers can always check order and indicate whether or not it meets the criteria.

Fiverr offers customer support who will always help you resolve any issues and get back to you within 24 hours of sending a ticket.

If a seller does not deliver your order on time, you can extend the delivery time or get a refund (partial or full) instantly.

How does security work on Fiverr?

Fiverr has a SSL certificate to protect your personal and billing information that you do not want to share with others.

Fiverr also offers an easy way to find quality independent sellers - you can see their score, their level and read the reviews other buyers.

There is also a testing procedure for sellers on Fiverr, and you can see if they have approved it. This greatly facilitates the search for a professional seller.

In addition, there is another verification process in which salespeople provide information about their training and background.

How to buy on Fiverr?

The first thing to do is to register for free on Fiverr. Remember that you can use Fiverr in Spanish, for this you just need to click on the top and change the language to your preference.

Then, Allez simply on the Fiverr Market and search by typing something into the search bar, as shown in the following image:

Fiverr made buying gigs easier for people. You provide all the necessary information and in a few days (sometimes even less) you receive your order.

Do your research on Fiverr, filtering by categories, price, reviews, available languages, etc. You will find hundreds of freelancers offering different types of concerts.

The The most popular services on Fiverr are: logo creation, design of banners, covers for social media profiles, introductions for YouTube channels and many more.

Overall: There are still a lot of great gigs you can buy for $ 5, sometimes it takes a while to find, and sometimes you can bargain up to $ 5, and sometimes the service costs more.

The following image shows an example of Gig on Fiverr, where you can get all the information about the seller, their sales, prices, services, etc.

Tips for buying concerts on Fiverr

Spend time researching concerts and vendors that suit your needs and budget.

Register your favorite sellers in a collection. Separate them sellers by categories. This way you will always have easy access to good services.

Determine the quality of concerts by reading reviews. But instead of reading all the 5 star reviews, scroll down and look for negative reviews.

Review the supplier's past concert examples and contact him if you have any questions and want to know more about its services. The vast majority of Fiverr sellers respond quickly.

Check the quality of the work

The seller is responsible for the delivery of the works that he promised. Your responsibility as the buyer is to make sure that the work you have delivered will benefit your business / project.

If you have any special request, be sure to ask before you to order. This way everyone understands what to do.

Try to be realistic

Fiverr is a great place to to save money if you are on a budget. You buy a gig from a reputable provider for $ 5 on Fiverr, otherwise you'd be paying $ 20-25 (and sometimes even more) for the same service.

How to sell on Fiverr?

Fiverr allows anyone who can create a profile and gig to start selling their services in their market.

To sell your services on Fiverr, you just need to subscribe and follow a walkthrough. After that, your work will start showing up on the Fiverr results page for search queries relevant to your service.

The new gigs get a bit more visibility from Fiverr. And if your service is good and you can keep positive feedback from your customers, the number of your orders will increase rapidly.

How to become a seller on Fiverr?

Start by create your account on Fiverr. Then go to the section Become a seller. This will take you on a step-by-step tour. You will be asked to follow 5 easy steps:

1.- Configure your seller profile.

2.- Create your concert.

3.- Add a presentation video (not compulsory).

4.- Offer a package (great way to increase your income).

5.- Offer extras for your concert (help increase income).

Although only the first 2 steps are necessary, the last 3 steps will help you generate more traffic and increase your profits.

What kind of services is best to sell?

On Fiverr, you can earn money by selling your talents and skills ...

If you don't know where to start, you can check which services are in high demand on Fiverr and set up a gig that sells for more or less the same (if you know how, of course) but for less. When you get good reviews, you can increase the prices.

How to make money with Fiverr?

It exists many ways to earn money with Fiverr. I will list the general principles that can be applied to any market niche.

If you can't offer buyers something unique that might create your own demand, make sure there is already a demand for what you offer. For example, if you search for “voice over” you will see that most concerts have queued orders, which means people are interested in these types of services.

Look for highly requested services and not offered by many suppliers. Create a gig that offers the same (obviously you need to know how to do it right), set a low price, and start making money.

Figure out how much money you want to make and how long it will take you to complete the job. Evaluate yourself well. You don't want to work hard and earn little. Note that you will also spend time answering buyers' questions and placing orders.

Optimize your gig the right way

Most people will search for a gig using the search bar. Therefore, you want your work appears at the top of Fiverr for search engines focused on the services you sell.

Look at the similar jobs that are appearing in the top positions right now and see what title, description, keywords and tags they are using ...

Apply it to your gig (don't copy it, make it similar). Use the Available Now feature.

Conclusion

Fiverr is currently one of the most popular and successful independent marketplaces. It is safe, recommended and you can register 100% free.

However, it is always good to know the people you are dealing with ...

Here is some things to take into account when purchasing services on Fiverr:

- Fake reviews (usually written by the same person over and over again).

- A new seller who sells a high ticket service at a very low price.

- Salespeople who do not communicate effectively.

Use common sense if the gig looks suspicious, and ask the seller questions to clarify your concerns. You can also ask sellers to see the results of their previous orders.

The good news is, you can always fix the issue through Fiverr and get a refund in case you aren't happy with something.

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Congratulations!

You have reached the end of our basic guide to how Fiverr works in Spanish. Hope this amazing platform will help you either to sell your services or to hire the services of other freelancers.

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