This document provides steps for creating an account and gig on the freelance marketplace Fiverr. It outlines filling out personal and professional profiles, linking social media accounts, setting up account security with email and phone verification, and publishing a gig. The gig creation process includes providing a title, category, requirements, description, pricing, delivery time, and uploading photos. The goal is to professionally present skills and services to potential buyers on Fiverr.

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 Fiverr profile
 Personal information
 Professional information
 Linked in account
 Account security
 Gig Creation
Content

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Profile is how you present yourself to the fiverr
community. You are encouraged to present
yourself in a professional manner.
If you are selling for the first time, go
to https://www.fiverr.com/start_selling.
Fiverr Profile

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Step 1: Personal Info
 Fill out your full name.
Note: This information will remain private.
 In the Profile Photo section, add an image of
yourself.
 In the Description section, introduce yourself to the
Fiverr community.
 In the Languages section, select the languages you
speak and your level of fluency.
 Click Continue.

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Step 2:Professional Information
 In the Your Occupation field, select your expertise.
 In the Availability section, select if you’d like to work full
time or part time, and then select your working hours and
your expected income.
 In the Skills section, let your buyers know your skills. These
may be skills gained through your previous jobs, hobbies,
or even everyday life. You also have the option to suggest
skills.
 Have as many skills as possible

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 In the Education section, select when and where
you attended college. You also have the option to
suggest your diploma if it’s not listed.
 In the Certification section, listing your honors and
awards can help you stand out from other sellers.
You also have the option to suggest certifications.
 In the Personal Website field, enter your URL.
 Click Continue.
Step 2: Professional Info cont’

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 In the Linked Accounts section, link your
social networking accounts to your Fiverr
account. You may select more than one.
 If your social accounts are not professional
please do not link them to your fiverr
account
Note: Your personal information will not be
displayed to the buyer.
 Click Continue.
Step 3:Linked Accounts

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 In the Email field, click Verify Now and
continue with the process.
 In the Phone Number field, click Verify
Now and continue with the process.
 When finished, click Continue & Create Your
First Gig.
Step 4: Account Security

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 Your Gig is the service that you sell on Fiverr. Creating your
Gig is an opportunity to show off your talent and provide
buyers with all the information they need to help them decide
to do business with you.
 To create a Gig:
 After you log in, click Selling > Gigs.
 Click CREATE A NEW GIG.
 Note: If this is your first time creating a Gig, click Selling >
Start Selling, fill out your seller profile, and then proceed to
creating your Gig.
Gig Creation

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 In the GIG TITLE field, write a title of up to 8 characters.
Your title should be short, clear, and to the point.
 In the CATEGORY drop-down menu, select the appropriate category
and then subcategory for your Gig.
 Note: Fiverr will recommend categories and subcategories based on
your title. To select a category, just click the relevant link.
 In the SERVICE TYPE drop-down menu, choose a service type to
ensure you appear in the search results related to the category you
selected.
 Note: This feature is only available for certain categories.
STEP 1: Overview

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 In the GIG METADATA area, select the relevant criteria for
each topic.
Note: This feature is only available for certain categories.
 In the SEARCH TAGS field, add a minimum of one word or
phrase that best describe your Gig.
 Click Save & Continue.
Overview cont’

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 In the Name your package area, write a brief title for the service you
are offering.
 Describe the details of your offering in the area provided.
 In the Delivery Time drop-down menu, select the amount of days it
will take for you to complete your Gig.
 Select the various items you would like to include in your service.
This depends on the type of service you are offering. For example, if
you are offering logo design services, you can select from a
predefined list of items, such as number of logos to include, including
the source file, or including a high resolution file.
Step 2: Scope and Pricing

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 In the Revisions drop-down menu, select
the amount of revisions you include in your
Gig.
 For a starter we recommend unlimited
 In the Price drop-down menu, select a price
for your service (ranging from $5 to $995).
Scope and pricing cont’

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 In the Description field, briefly describe your Gig (up to
1,200 characters). Be as detailed as possible so buyers will
be able to understand if this meets their needs. When
finished adding your Description click Save & Continue.
Step 4:Description

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 Tell your buyer what you need to start the order. You can define
instructions for your buyer as free text, a multiple choice question, or
a file upload.
 In the REQUIREMENT #1 field, enter the details of your requirement.
 If you require the buyer to provide the information you selected, mark
the Answer is mandatory checkbox.
 Click Add.
 In the Answer Type field, select either Free Text, Multiple Answer,
or Attached File.
 Fill out the multiple choice answers you want the buyer to select. You
also have the option to allow more than one answer.
 When finished defining your buyer requirements, click Save &
Continue.
Step 5: Requirements

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 In the Gig Photos area, drag an image or click Browse and select an
image.
 Upload photos that describe or relate to your Gig. You may upload
up to three images. The photos can be samples of your work. Each
image should be in JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP format, and up to 50
MB. The image should be owned by you.
 Do not use copyrighted images; otherwise your Gig won’t be
approved.
 Click Save & Continue.
Step 6 Gallery

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 Click Publish Gig.
You will see various social networks on which you can
promote your Gig. To promote your Gig, just click an icon
and fill out the details.
 Click Done.
 Note: If your Gig contains a video, its status will be pending
until your Gig video is reviewed. If your Gig does not
contain a video, it will be labeled Active.
Step 7: Publish

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