Being a freelancer on Fiverr has a lot of benefits, one of which is freedom to make your own schedule.
Many new freelancers run into unexpected issues when it comes to publishing their first gig.
One of the most common questions is “Why can’t I publish my gig?”. In this blog post, we’ll answer that question and provide some tips on what you can do to get your gig published.
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Answer To The Question Why Can’t You Publish a Gig On Fiverr:
There could be multiple reasons why your fiverr gig isn’t getting published. It could be because your gig doesn’t comply with fiverr’s terms of service, or it could be that your gig is not up to the quality standards that fiverr requires and more. Below we will go over each one indepth.
Your Gig Might Not Be Complying With Fiverr’s Terms Of Service
When you create a gig on fiverr, you must make sure that it does not violate any of fiverr’s terms of service. It’s important to review fiverr’s terms of service before creating your gig, so that you are aware of what is and isn’t allowed.
- Some things that are not allowed on fiverr include:
- Jobs that promote illegal activity
- That are sexually explicit or suggestive
- Hate, discriminatory, or defamatory gigs.
- Gigs that promote violence or contain graphic images
Your Account Hasn’t Been Verified Yet
You need to verify your phone number and email address before you can publish a gig on fiverr. So if you haven’t gone through the verification process yet, that could be why you’re unable to publish your gig.
You May Have Not filled Out All The Information Needed
When you are creating your gig, there is a lot of important information that you need to include.
If you leave any of this information out, it could be one of the reasons why your gig isn’t getting published.
For example, if you forgot to upload a gig photo, you will not be able to hit the publish button.
You Have Not Completed Your W-9 Form
As a freelancer on Fiverr, you are considered an independent contractor. This means that you will need to fill out a W-9 form before you can publish your gig.
The W-9 form is used to provide your social security number or tax identification number to Fiverr. This is so that Fiverr can send you a 1099 form at the end of the year for tax purposes.
If you have not completed your W-9 form, you will not be able to publish your gig.
You Have To Pass a Test To Verify Your Skills
Lets say you signed up to Fiverr as a writer. Fiverr will give you a test to complete to verify your writing skills.
You will not be able to publish your gig until you pass this test. Make sure to read the instructions carefully and do your best on the test.
If you don’t pass the test the first time, you can always take it again.
Is There a Limit To How Many Gigs You Can Post On Fiverr?
You Can Post up to seven gigs on Fiverr. Make sure those gigs are things you specialize in and don’t just post gigs in order to make more money.
What Happens If My Gig Is Denied On Fiverr?
If your gig is denied by Fiverr, you will get an email or message explaining why.
If it is because your gig doesn’t comply with the terms of service, you have recreate the gig completely, getting rid of the reasons why it was denied.
What Are The Reasons a Fiverr Gig Could Be Denied?
Below we will go over a few reasons why a gig could be denied on Fiverr:
To Self Promotional
If they see that it almost seems like your trying to promote yourself outside of the platform, it could be denied
Poor Quality
If the photo is poor quality, or if the title and description don’t match up, it will likely be denied.
Overly Broad
The gig can’t be about everything, it needs to focus on one specific thing. Make sure you post the gig as thoroughly as possible.
Why is no one buying my Fiverr gig?
You finally were able to get your fiverr gig up and running, but now you’re stuck with no orders and wondering why this is happening.
There could be a few reasons why no one is buying your gig:
You Have No Reviews Yet
If you are just starting out on Fiverr, it’s important to realize that it will take some time to build up your reviews.
If you don’t have any reviews yet, potential customers will be less likely to purchase your gig.
The best way to get around this is by offering your gig for free or at a discounted rate to the first few buyers. Once you have a few positive reviews, you will start to see more orders come in.
Make Sure Your Gig Description Is Clear
When potential customers are browsing through the gigs, they will quickly skim over your gig description to see if it is something they are interested in.
If your gig description is not clear, or if it is too wordy, customers will likely move on to the next gig.
Your Gig Photo Is Not Appealing
When customers are browsing through the gigs, the first thing they will see is your gig photo. If your gig photo is not appealing, customers will likely move on to the next gig.
Your Price Is Too High
If your gig price is too high, customers will likely move on to the next gig. Make sure you research the prices of similar gigs before setting your own price.
You Don’t Offer a Unique Service
If you are offering the same service as everyone else, customers will likely go with the gig that has the most reviews or is the cheapest.
You can make your gig stand out by offering a unique service or by adding extras to your gig.
These are just some of the reasons why you might not be getting any orders on Fiverr. If you are still having trouble getting orders, try reaching out to customer support for more help.
How To Publish a Gig On Fiverr
Click Create a Gig
The first step which is an obvious one is to click create a gig within the my profile section of your Fiverr account.
Gig Overview
Within the Gig overview section, you will be prompted to complete the title, category, service type, gig placement, gig metadata, and search tags sections. Filling all of these out correctly will optimize your gig for search on Fiverr.
Scope and Pricing
In the scope and pricing section, you will need to fill out your different packages, delivery time, revisions, price, and extra services. Make sure you do some competition research on your market so you can price accordingly.
Description and FAQ’s
In the description and FAQ section, you will need to complete a detailed gig description as well as create relevant questions and answers for common customer queries.
Pictures and or Video For Your Gig
The final step is to create an image or video for your gig. This will entice your potential customers to click, and if you’re lucky even buy. So make sure you take the time to create good images, and also a solid video about your gig (using your own voice).
Conclusion
If you are having trouble getting your gig published on Fiverr, make sure to review the tips above. If you still can’t seem to get it published, reach out to customer support and they will be more then happy to help you out.
Most of the time, if you are having trouble getting your gig published on Fiverr, it is because you are not following the terms of service or you have not completed all the necessary information.
Once you have everything in order, try publishing your gig again and it should go through without any issues. Happy freelancing!
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