Check out the top rated sellers on fiverr and get an indication of the qualities that contribute to the success they enjoy in this platform. We all want to get to their level. They have worked hard for their ultimate positions and therefore are examples of what is wanted and that which works on fiverr. The idea is to get inspiration from their hard earned position and learn from that but not necessarily copy what they do. Freelancing is more of an experience game and customers want to see those traits.
This post is recommended for both startup freelancers and those that want to grow their business. I personally have used this model and came up with new services that have worked for me.
Next I discuss the qualities of a top rated seller strictly on fiverr because it is where I work as a freelancer. Taken directly from fiverr, top rated sellers possess the following qualities:
- Be an active seller for at least 180 days.
- Complete at least 100 orders (all time).
- Earn $20,000 or more.
- Maintain a 4.7-star rating over 60 days.
- Deliver a 90% response rate score over 60 days.
- Score a 90% order completion rate over 60 days.
- Achieve a 90% on-time delivery score over 60 days.
- Receive no warnings over 30 days.
This is an easy approach because you are learning from the best. Their methods have been tried and tested and found worthy to put them at the position they are at now. I believe this model can be used with all other platforms such as freelancer.com, guru.com, upwork.com, etc. See what they sell, their top seller gigs and choose the one you find friendlier to you in terms of the skills you already have, the amount you stand to make and the likelihood that you can differentiate yourself from the masses.
The approach would be to start by brainstorming keywords of your area of interest, then go to fiverr and make a search based on the keywords. Results will populate and top rated sellers will be indicated so under the gig thumbnail below their usernames. You then must pick any top rated seller and study their profile. Go on to look for other top rated sellers on the same niche. I am confident that in each of them, there will be something to learn which may also affirm that which you have learnt from the others. You then must consider the resources and equipment that is required to deliver the service to match the quality or exceed it. It might take you a long search to get the right fit for you but it surely will be worth the effort.
Market yourself, show proof and get certified
I‘m sure that by the time you are ready to create or modify your existing profile, you will have noticed features of a good profile. You may not have as much experience yet you must work at getting some clients, even if it means doing work for an offline customer.
Come up with an honest profile about yourself at that particular time but you must keep updating it such that when you have delivered a service or product, new customers will know about that. Many times new customers will want a sample of your work just to gain confidence in what you are capable of.
I also encourage you to enroll with credible training institution or company that will offer you a certificate. For starters, I suggest Google Grow (check our resources page for details) as they have partnered with credible training companies that will offer certificates. Such certificates will improve your credibility with prospect customers.
Offline opportunities
The service that you are offering online can be offered offline as well. Your online marketing can also work for you in attracting offline customers. I personally see opportunities now and in the future for the trending online services.
On another note, there are services that can only be delivered to your physical local market. Such services are mostly physical such as hair styling, car servicing, etc.
