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What is Fiverr and How Does It Work?

What is Fiverr and How Does It Work?

One of freelance platform that is well-known is Fiverr. If you are new to freelance industry, you might wonder what is Fiverr. And how does it elevate your freelance career? Check the article below to know what is Fiverr and how does it work.

What is Fiverr

Fiverr is digital platform for freelancers to do their transaction. That means, in here you can find any freelance services you need or even offering your freelance services itself.

Its name comes from the original price of gigs or jobs at only a “fiver” ($5.00 US) per task. There are various of freelance services that are available in this platform. Ranging from WordPress design, logo design, writing services and other services.

But in 2015, it allows freelancers to charge more than $5. So you can charge your services depends on your skills and set your own compatible rates now. It is one of great platform to make money online. Of course before earning the money, you will have to make your own Fiverr account first.

How Does It Work?

Fiverr works just like any other marketplace. Buyer could purchase their order based on what the seller has listed in the platform. Buyer could also inquiry anything regarding the services. And if the buyer is interested with the service, they can just directly place an order.

Basically it works as middleman here to guarantee both parties are happy with the purchase without getting scammed. When the buyer confirmed the delivery of the service and okay with it, Fiverr will then pay the payment within 2 weeks. Just after the transaction has succeed, then seller can withdraw their earnings.

Fiverr will take 20% of every transaction. Example, a $5 gig means the freelancer will only receive $4 for a completed order.

Fiverr Terms You Should Know

1. Gig

Gig is a service that being offered on the website. It is a way to offer your service. In instances, if you provide freelance marketing services, you can post ‘Freelance Marketing Services in copywriting for $10).

2. Seller

Seller is a registered user (freelancer) who offers Gigs.

3. Buyer

In other hand, buyer is a registered user who will purchase Gigs. Or simply someone who is looking for freelancer to do their desired tasks.

4. Post a Request

It means a request from buyers for services in specific details. Such as ‘Looking for freelance writing for long term, and any other services people are looking for.

Have You Decided to Join Fiverr?

After understanding about the explanation above, have you decided to start becoming a freelancer in this website? It will bring a lot of opportunities as freelance. Also, Fiverr is one of the best website in freelancing. So what are you waiting more? Do not afraid to try and register yourself as Fiverr freelance.

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