How Does Fiverr Work?
Fiverr makes contacting and hiring a freelancer pretty easy. While the massive pool of talent can feel overwhelming, the search functionality definitely simplifies the process (more on that later). And the seller review system helps remove any doubts about their ability to perform.
A funny thing happened after we wrote this review, we started to use Fiverr more and more for our own business.
We realized you can find a freelancer for anything you may think of on Fiverr (this is one of the craziest in my opinion), and that can save you lots of time and money.
Minimize Risk with Easy-to-Read Seller Levels
On Fiverr, you can instantly size up a freelancer’s reliability and quality. All you have to do is check the seller level that appears near their username. This can save time by helping you quickly eliminate anyone who hasn’t proven themselves on the platform. A seller level is based on delivery time, customer satisfaction, and service quality.
These are the four seller levels:
- New Seller – This is where every freelancer starts. It’s a sign that a seller is relatively inexperienced.
- Level One Seller – A seller can reach the first level after 60 days, but only if they’ve completed at least 10 gigs with a high level of satisfaction.
- Level Two Seller – Only sellers who have been on Fiverr for 120 days and have delivered 50 highly-rated and on-time orders will reach this level.
- Top-Rated Seller – If a seller’s Top Rated, it’s an excellent sign that they’ll be reliable. These freelancers have been on Fiverr for at least 180 days, and have delivered over 100 orders (earning at least $20,000), all while keeping their buyers satisfied.
Skills that Cover Every Niche
When it comes to the variety of skills and services, Fiverr is hard to beat. You can find sellers who’ll design a WordPress site for you, manage your social media marketing campaign, edit your promotional video, or even carve your name into a tree. If someone is willing to pay for it, it’s probably available here – as long as it’s legal, of course.
Pro Verified, High-Quality Experts
If you’re willing to pay extra, you can use Fiverr Pro to find the very best freelancers Fiverr has to offer. Pro Verified freelancers must be reviewed and approved by the Fiverr team and are chosen based on their higher education, work experience, and service quality. Hiring a freelancer who has already proved themselves is very reassuring, and I like that there’s a reliable way to guarantee high-quality results on Fiverr.
Are Pro Sellers worth the jump in price? In my opinion, yes. It’s not a budget option, but it’s still less expensive than hiring a big business or employee. You get a big boost in quality – Pro Verified sellers are more experienced than other freelancers and deliver more professional, polished work. If you want to avoid hiring a bad seller on Fiverr, restricting your search to “pro services” is a surefire way to do it.
And not all of them charge thousands of dollars. Browsing a few different categories, I was able to find more affordable Pro Sellers pretty easily.
If Things Go Wrong, You Have Plenty of Options
While Fiverr is loaded with talented freelancers who won’t let you down, you may encounter those that can’t deliver on their promises from time to time. Thankfully, if you pay for a gig and the seller turns out to be unreliable, you have several different ways to deal with it.
First, if a seller is late and unresponsive for 24 hours, you’re free to cancel the order and get a refund. If your freelancer delivers work that doesn’t meet the conditions that were agreed upon, you can turn to Fiverr’s Resolution Center and try to work things out. If you can’t come to an agreement with your seller, you can always turn to the Customer Support team to resolve things.
Fiverr gives you another safety net, too. Once you mark your order as completed, your funds will enter a “pending” status for 14 days (7 days for Top-Rated sellers). During this time, if you’re unsatisfied with the service or finished product, you can make a dispute. Keep in mind that after this safety period, your payment will transfer completely to the freelancer.
Work Done Fast
If you need a job done quickly, Fiverr could be the perfect solution. Most freelancers have turnaround times of 48 hours or less. Also, you usually have the option to pay a bit more to get your work done even faster. When you really need to get a project started as soon as possible, you can search for freelancers that are currently online and start the conversation immediately.
Find Freelancers on the Go
Fiverr offers a great app that’s available for iOS and Android, so you can find quality help no matter where you are. The apps are well-designed and easy to use. Scrolling through gigs works well on mobile, and I never felt lost in the UI. Once you hire a freelancer, it’s really helpful to be able to contact them and check for updates even when you’re away from your computer.
Don’t Break the Bank
While some services can get pricey, it’s totally possible to get professional work done for as little as $5. One way to get affordable rates is to hire a new seller. While there is a bit more risk involved, new sellers will often charge lower rates while establishing themselves.
But you can get better quality services for good prices, too. Fiverr has a wide range of price rates for bigger budgets, where you can get freelancers with thousands of positive reviews for a lower cost than I’ve seen on other freelance sites.
You can also contact any potential freelancers before you commit to anything. This way, you can get a sense of their professionalism and make sure you’re both comfortable with the project’s scope.
