Red Flags, Warning Signs, and Sketchy Gigs on Fiverr |

There's a lot of great talent to access on Fiverr - but there are also some questionable sellers and services. What are the biggest warning signs? Avoid these 'red flags' to buy and sell on Fiverr with confidence.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Intro/Disclaimers
1:53 - Setup Problems
5:03 - Quality Concerns
8:33 - Credibility Red Concerns
11:47 - Final Thoughts
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Hi! I’m Carrieblogger, a full-time career freelancer on Fiverr Pro. Since I started in 2013, I’ve built up a sustainable, consistent business with a six figure annual ‘salary’. I work as a copywriter and branding consultant for small to medium-sized brands around the world.
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[@Meghan73]

Thank you, Carrie. I've heard another Fiverr seller suggest using different pics. Whoopsie! I've been using the same pic in the corner of my canva-created masterpieces. Yikes! I hope folks don't think I'm a bot! (Somehow, Fiverr tagged my gig with a "Fiverr's Choice" sticker this week - small victories! Thank you for your help!)

[@RandoYou]

Hey Carrie, thanks for making this video! Your honesty is super refreshing and you're totally on point with everything you touch on in this video! IMO, your tips pretty much translate to most categories and I see the same issues among VO Sellers. Personally, my favorite are Sellers offering SEO services but can't seem to get their gigs to "rank in search"! lol

[@carrieblogger]

Thanks! I figured it’s pretty universal - more than anything, I decided to limit to the writing category just so that I wouldn’t drive myself crazy with researching examples for the video. 😅

[@clearlybycarmen6861]

Hi Carrie, I just finished your course and started binge-watching your videos. Thanks for all the advice and insight. You make a freelance career seem attainable.

[@carrieblogger]

Oh thanks so much! I’m so glad to hear that 🥰

[@dombowmanva2701]

Great work Lol. For real, though, this was a very well-made video. Informative and funny. Subscribed!

[@carrieblogger]

Thanks! 👏🏻👏🏻 your sub has not gone unnoticed!

[@OneShotGameShow]

You mentioned people have stolen your photos and tried to use them for other purposes. Can you make a video on how you went about it to get that stuff removed. Also, can you mention how fiverr sellers can protect themselves from others stealing their work or using their likeness. Thanks for the great upload!

[@carrieblogger]

That is an interesting question - one I hadn’t thought about. 😄 thanks for commenting! I’ll add it to the video draft list.

[@gayathriu2066]

Thank you so very much, Carrie! You've opened my eyes to so many little things I did not notice on Fiverr. You're an inspiration. It'll be no time before your KZbin channel gathers a million visitors, to say the least. Wish you the best! :) On a side note: Your videos are my favorite to binge-watch, entertaining yet very informative. Thanks for these!!

[@carrieblogger]

Thaaaaanks! That’s so nice of you to say! Binge away ☺️ I’m doing a live stream tomorrow (and every Sunday) at 9 AM PST if you want to come hang out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF6tnJmCd7uZY8k

[@gayathriu2066]

@@carrieblogger Eagerly waiting for it! I've turned the notification on! :))

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Thank you so much for this informative video! I got so much out of it.

[@carrieblogger]

I’m so glad to hear that! It’s cool to see you working your way through my content library 🥳

[@elizabethhheck7107]

I love the zoom in 8:24~ with your watch saying 411.

[@carrieblogger]

Haha didn’t even notice 😂

[@n2datasolutions443]

Great video's, learning a lot about SEO its a great aspect of online marketing and I wasn't as aware. These video's help to Upskill 🔥🔥🔥

[@carrieblogger]

Great! So glad it hear it. Definitely check out this video for a deep dive kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XWZJiHj7GqZqs Plus access some more free resources and share the love at www.peachpay.me/carrieblogger 🌈

[@muhammadmoaz8326]

Great content Carrie! I'm learning about copywriting these days. Can you make a video explaining the difference between copyrighting and content writing, thoroughly? Thanks in advance!

[@carrieblogger]

That’s on the docket for Friday! 🙃

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[@maxpet90]

do you have any fiverr course love?

[@carrieblogger]

bit.ly/carriebloggercourse 🌈 and bit.ly/carriebloggerconsult 🌈

[@mickturner8977]

Thank you for your honest approach. Great video. I have just published my first gig on Fiverr, so looking for the best way to promote it, and also create more gigs. I know that I provide a professional quality service and I am hopeful of success, having seen so many cringeworthy examples that have sold many gigs and received good reviews. Good luck with your channel. I have subscribed.😊

[@carrieblogger]

Thanks for subscribing! 🥰 Feel free to comment and ask if there’s a topic you’d like me to make a video about. I can’t promise, but I do like to make videos in response to common questions!

[@mickturner8977]

@@carrieblogger Thanks Carrie. I will check out your other videos first.

[@RBLXGaming23]

It would be great if you put out an ebook with tips like these.

[@carrieblogger]

I’ll think about it 🙃 for now, I think Freelance Friday is enough extra on my plate 😅

[@deadsetondreams1988]

I just made my Fiverr and haven't had any traction whatsoever. I've had some impressions but no clicks, messages, or anything. From this video, I have generic gig photos not going to lie and I know it. I want to make nicer ones with my face but I have absolutely no photos I feel are professional enough that I can use. Long story short we moved recently and my external hard drive and computer broke during the move so I lost all my photos, videos, documents, etc. Basically, my whole life so starting from scratch has been challenging to say the least. Also, I have writing skills but I priced really low as a way to brush up on my skills. I know I have skills but I'm shortchanging myself because I am at a place where I'm motivated but feel like I'm not good enough as people like you with reviews and clients. I'm starting out and no one is even finding my gig really so I'm a bit discouraged, I'm also just stressed from a severe lack of sleep creating a business. Do you do gig reviews by chance I would love an assessment from you? Another question I have is I know I should post examples of my work but I was afraid of someone stealing them, should I just create something special for the preview? I'm currently trying to self-publish most of my work so I didn't want them stolen before I was able to do that and have people think I stole it when I do get to publish it...

[@carrieblogger]

Hey 👋🏻 I dont offer free gig assessments, but you can book a one-on-one consultation with me here if you’re interested bit.ly/carriebloggerconsult And definitely check out this video if you haven’t seen it yet kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XVpIeNr6t9jNU

[@ahmedalfarabi9332]

Okay, First things first. Can you tell me what watch you are wearing? It looks amazing tbh :3

[@carrieblogger]

It’s a garmin forerunner 465 in rose gold. I’ve had it for about two years and absolutely love it!

[@forgrow4623]

thanks

[@carrieblogger]

Thanks!

[@nawazmaqsood18]

✔️

[@carrieblogger]

You’re rolling through my video library! ✔️

[@TranSwallow]

Does diversity in the gigs help? I offer photo editing and data entry

[@carrieblogger]

I think it’s always best if the collection of services is logical and makes sense as a set.

[@TranSwallow]

@@carrieblogger can you please elaborate?

[@carrieblogger]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qYnIGFZtibfpI kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaDOmHSZasqHf7s

[@shinysyko982]

06:00 😂😂

[@carrieblogger]

Not sure why that time stamp gets a laugh, but okayyyyy 😅

[@shinysyko982]

@@carrieblogger that was epic 😁