How To Create a Gig On Fiverr

Creating a Gig

Important: You can only create your Gigs (and seller account) on a desktop.

1. Log in > Switch to Selling > Gigs

2. Click My Profile > Create a New Gig

Step 1: Gig overview

Gig Title

• Make sure that your title is short, clear, and to the point.

• Buyers should recognize the type of service that you offer immediately.

• Fiverr helps you start with ”I will...”

Category

• Select the appropriate category and subcategory for your Gig from the drop-down menu. Fiverr recommends these based on your title.

• You won't be able to change your Gig's category after it's published, so choose carefully and ensure that the category matches the services you're providing. Note: Gaming is not a category. If you provide services related to Gaming, select a category related to Gaming (or define the criteria in the Gig Metadata area further down). Example: If your service is Game Design, select Graphics & Design > Game Design

Service Type

• Choose a service type to make sure that you appear in the search results of the category you selected Note: This is only available for certain categories

Gig Metadata

• Select the relevant criteria for each topic Note: This is only available for certain categories

Search Tags

• Add 1 - 5 words, or phrases, that best describe your Gig

• Click Save & Continue

Step 2: Scope and pricing

Name your package

• Describe the details of your offering in the area provided

Delivery Time

• Use the drop-down to select the number of days it will take for you to complete your Gig

• Select the various items you'd like to include in your service (Extras). Note: This depends on the type of service you are offering. Example: If you offer logo design services, you can select options from a predefined list of items, such as the number of logos to include, the source files, or a high-resolution file.

Revisions

• Use the drop-down to select the number of revisions you include in your Gig.

• This is not mandatory, but it is recommended for Gigs that include customization or creation.

Price

• Select a price for your service—ranging from $5, up to the maximum price for the type of Gig.

• In certain categories, you have the option to create 3 packages—Click 3 Packages or Try Now. If you create 3 packages, your customized extra services will be available to buyers when they reach the checkout page. Exception: Voice Over Gigs have different pricing schemes Watch this video to learn more >

Extra Services

You have the option to deliver your Gig Extra Fast and charge accordingly

To set Extra Fast delivery:

1. My Gig Extras > ExtraFast delivery

2. Indicate how many days it will take you to deliver

3. Indicate how much more you will charge Note: If you select Extra Fast delivery, the number of days required for the extra fast delivery cancels out the amount of time indicated in your Extra Services. The delivery time must be lower than the regular Gig's delivery time frame.

You can offer Extra Services for your Gig, which will be available to the buyer during the order process (Optional).

To offer Extras:

1. My Gig Extras > Select from the list of items

2. Click Add Gig Extra > Complete a title (mandatory), description, price, and how long it will take you

Step 3: Description and FAQ

Description

• Briefly describe your Gig (up to 1,200 characters).

• Be as detailed as possible so buyers are able to determine if your Gig meets their needs.

• If you add a URL, only include URLs from Fiverr's approved list.

• Never add contact information

FAQ

• Add answers to the most commonly asked questions (limit of 8 FAQs)

• Your FAQs are displayed on your Gig page

To add FAQ:

1. Click Add FAQ > Add a question you think buyers may ask

2. Give your answer

3. Click Add > Save & Continue

Step 4: Requirements

Your opportunity to tell buyers what you need in order to start on their order.

1. Enter the details of your requirement. Answer Types: Free Text: Buyers can write in their own wordsMultiple Answer: Answer fields will be displayed.Multiple answers: Buyers must select from the options you provide. You can allow more than one answer.

2. If you need certain information, mark Answer is mandatory.

3. Click Add

4. Finish defining your buyer requirements > Save & Continue

Note: Files up to 5GB can be uploaded and attached.

Step 5: Gallery

Note: You can upload files up to 5GB

Images

To be published, Gigs must have at least one image uploaded:

Drag an image/ Browse > Select image

General image guidelines:

• Upload up to 3 images that represent your Gig

• Images can be samples of your work

• Recommended image size: 1280 x 769 px (at 72 DPI)

• Minimum image size: 712 x 430 (at 72 DPI)

• Maximum image size: 4000 x 2416 px (at 72 DPI)

• Resizing images:If you’re using a Mac, use PreviewOn Windows, use Photo Gallery.Other free tools are available online

• All images should be owned by you. Don't use copyrighted images or images downloaded from the internet—or your Gig won't be approved

Videos

To add a video:

Note: This field is mandatory for the Video & Animation category

Drag a video/ Browse > Select video

Once you add a video, it's used for the thumbnail—in place of a Gig image.

General video guidelines:

• Make sure that your video is no longer than 75 seconds

• Make sure that your video is less than 50 MB

• Never add contact information on your Gig's video

Recommendation: Mention that your services are offered exclusively on Fiverr

Audio

To add audio:

Note: This option is not available in all categories

Drag an audio file/ Browse > Select an audio file

General audio guidelines:

• Supported formats: mp3 and MPEG

• Make sure your audio isn't longer than 3:30 minutes

• Make sure your audio is less than 10 MB

PDF

To add a PDF:

Drag an PDF file/ Browse > Select a PDF

General PDF guidelines:

• You can upload up to 2 PDF files

• This field is optional

• Only the first 3 pages of your PDF will be displayed

After you have completed steps 1-5 > Save & Continue

Step 6: Publish

1. Click Publish Gig

2. See the social networks where you can promote your Gig > Click an icon and complete the details

Click Done

Note: If your Gig contains a video, its status will be labelled as "Pending" until reviewed. Otherwise, it's labelled as "Active."

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