Optimizing Your Fiverr Profile Also Promote Gigs by Ch Zain Ishaq

Optimizing Your Fiverr Profile Also Promote Gigs by Ch Zain Ishaq
Your Fiverr profile is more than just a place to put your picture and a few words about yourself. It is an integral part of converting interested visitors into paying buyers.

The reason is trust. When it comes to buying anything (especially online) we want to know who we are dealing with. On Fiverr, sellers have reputation levels and visible feedback from their previous clients. Potential buyers can quickly identify by the comments left by others and the seller’s level if they are someone they can work with.

New sellers however enter Fiverr without reputation or feedback. They rely on their Gig’s description, video and images to convey the value in what they offer to turn a browser into a buyer. A lot of new sellers forget that their user profile is a key part of this process. It’s not just a space to show you. It’s the section where you sell yourself as a reason to purchase what you offer.

Your Gigs are an expression of your passion. They’re part of you so it’s important that buyers get a real sense of who you are and what matters to you. The first step is choosing a picture that conveys that value you want to show. Choosing an image of an object, an animal or anything really that isn’t you doesn’t help. It looks like you’re trying to be anonymous, something that doesn’t increase trust. The best profile picture to show your emotions and convey a true sense of the real you. You aren’t being judged on Fiverr. Trying to be anything other than yourself is basically lying, so just be yourself and be proud. Buyers aren’t looking to see if you look ‘cool’ or ‘good looking.’ They just want to see who the person behind those amazing Gig’s are. You may also consider creating a caricature of yourself and using that for your profile picture. It gives an impression of you fun-loving nature.

Your profile description is your chance to cement that first impression. Think of it as the opportunity to describe yourself in the space of two tweets. It can be about where you’re from, why you sell on Fiverr and what your customers can expect. It can also be truly personal, conveying value by your circumstances and what you are passionate about. The only real rule is to be genuine, talking about your professional and personal background and experience. Going for the hard sell pushes more people away than it attracts and people can always sense when someone is being dishonest, especially online.

See your profile as an opportunity to have a dialogue with potential customers. Let them know who you are and what you stand for. Making a personal connection often means cementing interest and getting that order.

Don’t be shy. Your buyers want to know who you are. Let them see who you are and what you represent. It just might be what’s holding back more sales.

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