5 Most Common Mistakes Writers Make On Fiverr

This article outlines the 5 common mistakes writers make On Fiverr. Each mistake is listed followed by a possible solution. The specific mistakes we will look at in this article are: They don't properly set up their Gig, They say they'll write about anything, They over promise and under deliver, They don't write the best they can, and They only think they're getting paid $4.

Here we list out each mistake and then provide a solution for each one.

Mistake #1: They Don't Properly Set Up Their Gig:

Solution: Setting up your Fiverr gig the proper way from the start is extremely important, because this tells your potential customers exactly what you can provide for them. Now, this process doesn't have to be detailed and quite honestly can be right to the point. For example - Tell people you will write X-amount of words on X-amount of subjects, which will include X-amount of keywords on whatever it is you would like to write. Be to the point and stick to it.
 
Mistake #2: They Say They'll Write about Anything:

Solution: If you write about anything, let people know what anything means. Your Fiverr gig is open ended and will lead to a hard fall. Remember you are trying to brand yourself with an excellent reputation. If you leave your gig open ended, you will have more cancellations because you weren't being clear as to the services you offer.

Mistake #3: They over Promise and Under Deliver:

Solution: If you can't do it, don't say you can do it. If you are writing for people and you're not being clear about what you can provide and when you can provide it, you are setting yourself up to fail. You can change the date of delivery if you begin to get backed up. Always leave yourself 2 extra days and deliver you work early or on time. It doesn't matter if your clients paid .10c for an article, do what you say you're going to do and try to over deliver and under promise.

Mistake #4: They Don't Write the Best They Can:

Solution: Many writers on Fiverr think that just because they are getting paid $4 dollars that they don't have to provide the best writing they can. This is a terrible understanding. First off, you should do the best you can at everything you do because you never know where it will take you. The education you're getting while writing everyday is an experience that no one can take from you. Also, you will never know who is on the other end of the service you provide and knowing that much by itself is priceless. Write because you love to write and everything else will fall into place.

Mistake #5: They Only Think They're Getting Paid $4:

Solution: If you think that each sale on Fiverr only nets you $4 dollars, you may want to rethink what you're doing. First off, you are on a highly visible site to the search engines. If your gig is popular, it will actually come up in the search engines. You are also building a reputation of being a first class writer that eventually will spread around which will create more business. You are being rated by people that have been doing business with you, which is invaluable for new clients to see.
 
You are getting a business education on how to take orders, complete those orders, and deliver those orders on time. You are learning how the escrow process works which allows your clients the opportunity to dispute your order within an agreed upon time frame. You are writing all the time, sharpening your writing skills, and learning about different ideas, products, and services being provided all over the world. You are getting all of this, and $4 dollars.
 
These are the 5 most common mistakes made by writers on Fiverr that can be corrected by simply understanding why you're there, what you can provide, and what you are actually receiving in return. Your clients come first regardless of how much money you're making because if you agreed to take the job, it's your responsibility to provide the very best service you possibly can.