Fiverr Freelancing: Earn an Income That Enriches Your Life

Meet Fiverr.com, the largest freelance marketplace in the world. Discover how this thriving marketplace is changing the way we work. Who does well and is happy at Fiverr? Improve your ability to view Fiverr in context.

• The word Freelance originally referred to independent medieval warriors whose lances and military skill were available for hire to different sources, and not beholden to a single authority. You can investigate the roots and origins of any new commitment for a deeper understanding.

Society is reciprocal. We as Individuals shape the culture we live in… and simultaneously, that culture shapes us. A cultural view of social change puts Freelance work in perspective. See Freelance work in the context of larger social changes.

Abraham Maslow taught that our motivations will shift radically as we progress through a “hierarchy of needs.” His pyramid of human priorities showed 5 levels of human need. Understanding these simultaneous needs will empower the student to plan better for a rounded and satisfying work life.

The pinnacle for freelance work is to craft your job so you can get paid to do something you love enough to do for free. We explore how jobs shape us and how we can use Freelance work to begin to shape our jobs! Much of your Job-free income from Fiverr can be designed however you choose. Clarify and pursue your preferences!

We expand our everyday ideas about work with inspiring comments on what work is and what work means. We hear from Freud and Jung as well as authors, actors, scientists and the poet Rumi, the Buddha, ancient Taoist wisdom (I Ching) and Dr Martin Luther King. 

Author, Pearl S. Buck wrote: “To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.”

Our First Action Step:  

A game of 20 Questions to start your Brainstorming about marketable skills. After answering each question… Write down any related skills you have or want to develop in your notes or a journal.

• What are your most passionate topics?
• What do you do for fun, when not being paid? (A top category.)
• What are you most interested in?            
• What do you already know well?             
• What are your hobbies? ETC. 

It's time to reflect and explore our interests and resources for Freelance work. Some people freelance for years before they discover they can earn money doing work they enjoy or even love. Don't waste years, explore your various interests now and include them in your work, if possible, as you become aware of them. This will help you expand the number of possible gigs you might offer and choose ones you would really enjoy doing!

Download the 20 Questions and spend some time with them. Ask a friend or partner what they might add that you would enjoy. Like a crossword puzzle, return at different times in different moods to these and your own questions about your skills and interests.

We all have likes and dislikes about work. 1- They are not the same for everybody. And, 2- they are not always obvious to us until they arise or we reflect upon them. This Worksheet is designed to help you clarify your Work Values so you can follow your own preferences when choosing or creating Freelance work for Fiverr. This key concept of getting more clear and specific about what you like and dislike about work (Work Values) will make it easy for you to recognize and choose more fulfilling work.

Once you are clear about your work values, you can design gigs to match your values and fit you well. Without planning, many people create a freelance lifestyle that is no better than the jobs they hated. It’s one reason for this class.

We'll practice applying those work values to choosing a gig with specific examples. So you can then apply your values to the gigs you see on Fiverr.

OPTIONAL PROJECT: Apply your own selected work values to rate how well various gigs would work for you. You can share your discoveries with the class if you like.

At Fiverr, you can set up your freelance small business… for absolutely nothing. 

Only after you make some money, do they take a 20% commission. They don’t make money unless and until you make money. We will explore Fiverr's commission issues and what you get out of it. Each person can decide how they feel about the arrangement: If it does not feel fair, it is important to discover that fact now! This lecture should help you decide how you feel.

How much money can you earn at Fiverr? This section addresses that question from several angles. I detail my own monthly incomes for 3 years, although I was not trying for maximum income. I also provide other case study examples of published tests of Fiverr. And I make loose, educated guesses about likely earnings and what makes the difference.

However much you might earn at Fiverr, you can do things to Make More Money at Fiverr. These 10 Ideas guide you toward actions you can take to increase your Fiverr income and grow your small business! 

The Level System provides a clear structure and goals that let you prove you are reliable to new buyers. 

One primary function of having Levels is to discourage new sellers from expanding too fast, before they are ready. The badge for each Seller level documents that you can deliver work  that satisfies buyers within the Fiverr format. Learn the system and use it to guide your progress. 

Now it's time to meet the computer interface you will be using at Fiverr. We will explore what information is available on your Dashboard-- the headquarters for all your Fiverr Gig(s). A Screencast recording will show you just where to look.

At Fiverr.com your Seller’s Dashboard, has some powerful data-analysis tools to help you track your business. We will cover them all briefly so you will now know just where to go to manage sales, to view buyer requests, check your revenues, view your gigs and promote your business.

Once you decide where to start it gets exciting: You are ready to create your first gig. Let's start with planning and we'll apply your choices in the next video.

From the Seller’s drop down list, click Create a Gig, or from the My Gigs page click Add a Gig.  It’s that easy to get started! 1. First, choose a title for your gig... ETC. through seven steps.

We identify some basic choices and issues to resolve that will ready you to open your first gig!

This lecture takes you through the step by step process of creating your first gig at Fiverr. Screencast recordings show you exactly what to do and where. This will enable you to complete the process of creating a gig based upon your preferences.

Once you have created your first gig, it's time to get your business in gear and get off to a good start. Success begins with attitude. I have long been impressed with the Japanese concept of Kaizen which is loosely an attitude of “continuous improvement.” We will cover some basic ways to plan your workflow, get your initial customers, plan for encouraging return buyers and how to ask buyers for feedback. You will know where to start taking action with your new gig.

Once your gig is active, there is much to do. Two primary goals now should be 1- Rising in Fiverr search rankings and 2- Building Customer Retention into your design. In other words, focus on bringing in new buyers and on getting some of those who do purchase to keep coming back again. That is the primary way in which you can grow your Fiverr income. Knowing that, empowers you to focus on getting return buyers.

Discover the one action that Fiverr begs you to take and promises will increase your sales by 220%! That's more than double your income from one simple addition. This lecture will prepare you to earn this extra advantage for yourself.

Fiverr provides a wealth of business education that will help you adapt to their system and customers. This lecture will introduce you to where to find help and inspiration at Fiverr. The Forum, for example, is crucial for staying current with rules and opportunities. Early adopters gain a competitive advantage!

We define things by what they are and also by what they are not. This lecture covers some things NOT to do at Fiverr. Like, 'Don't get overwhelmed', 'Don't get exploited' and other things to avoid, some of which could abruptly end your career with Fiverr. Don't risk it.

This lecture features the basic principles that helped me complete hundreds of successful Fiverr jobs. I hope they help you get off to a great start:

1.  Offer genuine quality. This is fundamental. Choose a gig that you can deliver in a way that would delight you as a buyer. Every sale is a chance to impress a new customer and to begin a relationship. 
2. Offer something that you enjoy doing... 

And many more experience-based suggestions for successful freelancing at Fiverr.

Farewell and thanks for getting this far! Good wishes to you and an inspiring "pep talk" is included; Complete with classy visual special effects! I have made you a downloadable copy (in the Lecture Resources) of the famous inspiring quote about doing whatever you dream you can do. This long version is rarely seen.

Students will learn the major benefits of being a Pro Seller and know where to read more about it or apply for it. You can apply at any level of Seller!

Special class discounts for students of this course for other classes by Ron and Debbie. Also a list of their available direct services both free and paid.