Why Fiverr Buyers Aren’t Getting What They Really Want from Sellers

Are you struggling to get the right product when you buy a gig? Does something not quite fit your personal needs?

Before you start blaming the seller—yes, there are some bad Fiverr sellers—please check that you have followed these points. There are many reasons for a seller not to be able to deliver exactly what you want.

Personal Choice Isn’t a Reason to Leave Negative Feedback

First of all, I want to point out something that all Fiverr sellers would like you to know. Personal choice isn’t a reason to leave negative feedback. Personal choice, especially when it comes to artistic gigs, is going to be difficult to meet. What one person likes, another person could hate!

If the only negative is that it doesn’t quite fit your style, don’t leave the negative comments. You could talk to the seller to see if things can be tweaked but don’t be surprised that you may need to pay for extra gigs. If the seller has already done the work as described in the gig, they have done the work for the $5.

But what if you want something to meet specific guidelines?

Your Instructions Aren’t Clear!

If your instructions aren’t clear, it’s going to be difficult for the Fiverr seller to meet your personal wants.

I get a lot of buyers who type a keyword and that’s all. They just want a 400 word article around that keyword. That doesn’t tell me much so I have to do something that I think they will want. If they then come back and say that it doesn’t help or isn’t right, then I clearly state that it isn’t my fault.

The buyer needs to be clear.

I love buyers who come to me with clear outlines of how they would like a post to go, the keywords they would like using and how often they want those keywords used. It takes out a lot of the guesswork.

You Haven’t Read the Gig Description

Don’t buy a gig on Fiverr without reading the gig description. This is one of the biggest reasons for not getting exactly what you want.

It could lead to excessive cancellations as you try to guess which seller will do your work. There is no need to do this guessing. If you’re really unsure, message the seller.

Cancellations hurt sellers, so be courteous and read their descriptions, watch their videos and read their feedback. This is all there for you and will tell you most of what you need to know.

You’re Refusing to Buy the Gig Extras

I’ve heard so many times that gigs on Fiverr should just cost $5. There is some truth into this—there should be a base gig for $5. However, you cannot expect the world for this small amount.

If you’re not willing to pay the extra for the extra that you want, you can’t expect the seller to deliver exactly what you want. Other buyers will pay the extra, so why should the seller do the extra work when you won’t?

Think about the deal that you are already getting for $5—yes, you’re getting a big deal—and the work that the seller is doing. You’re not just paying for the service, you’re paying for their time and effort.

So, are you still wondering why you’re not getting exactly what you want on Fiverr? There are some sellers who are bad but the majority of them it is due to some mistakes that you’re making. Remember, personal taste isn’t a reason for a negative comment. Think about the instructions you gave and that personal tastes differ.

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