How to Get Client on Fiverr: Gig SEO, Packages, Pricing, Buyer Requests and Repeat Orders for New Sellers

To learn how to get client on Fiverr, think of your gig as a search result and a sales page at the same time. Pick one clear service, write a title buyers actually type, show it with strong images, offer three simple packages, price to win your first orders and answer every message fast. Buyer requests and early reviews do the rest.

Many new sellers wait for orders that never come because their gig looks like fifty others. This article walks through the steps in the order I would do them: choose the service, write the gig, set the price, win the first orders, collect reviews and turn buyers into repeat customers. I also compare Fiverr with Upwork, because the two platforms reward different habits.

How does Fiverr bring you clients?

The honest answer to how to get client on Fiverr starts with how the site works. Fiverr works mostly like a search marketplace. A buyer types what they need, scans the results and opens a few gigs. Your job is to appear in that list and look worth clicking. Some sellers also find work by responding to buyer requests, which are buyer posts describing a project, where available to your account.

That means two main sources of orders:

• Search and category pages: buyers find your gig. You control the title, tags, images and description.
• Buyer requests and messages: you reach out to buyers who already have a need. You control the offer and your reply speed.

Fiverr changes how it ranks gigs and what tools sellers get. Do not trust any article, including this one, that claims to know the exact ranking formula. Read Fiverr’s own pages at fiverr.com and its help center for current rules.

Which service should you sell?

Before you work on how to get client on Fiverr, decide what you sell. New sellers often list everything they can do. Buyers prefer a specialist. Pick one service where three things overlap.

• You can deliver it well and repeat it without stress.
• Buyers already pay for it. Browse the category and see whether many sellers have orders and reviews.
• You can describe the result in one sentence.

“Logo design” is crowded. “Minimalist logo design for coffee shops” is narrower and easier to explain. If you are still deciding what skill to sell, read how to start freelancing without experience. For a wider look at client sources beyond marketplaces, see how to find freelance clients.

How to get client on Fiverr with a gig title that ranks?

Your gig title is both your headline and your search hook. Think about the phrase a buyer would type, then write a title that starts with it.

1. Research the language. Search your service on Fiverr and note the suggestions that appear as you type. Those hint at what buyers search for.
2. Lead with the service. Start with the main phrase, then add the benefit or niche.
3. Be specific. Name the platform, tool or type of client if it fits.
4. Skip hype. Words like “best” or “cheap” add nothing and can look spammy.
5. Use tags and category properly. Choose the category and subcategory that match your service, and fill the tags with accurate phrases, not unrelated popular words.

Weak title	Better title	Why it works
I will do design	I will design a clean logo for your small business	Names the service and the buyer
I will write content	I will write SEO blog posts for your software company	Includes the niche and the result
I will edit videos	I will edit your YouTube videos with captions and music	Lists what the buyer gets

Fiverr may limit title length and the number of tags, so follow the limits shown in the gig editor.

What should your gig images and description show?

Buyers decide in seconds. Your main image should be readable on a phone, show the kind of work you do and avoid clutter. Add more images, or a short video if available, to show process and results.

Gig images

• Use real samples of your work. If you have none, make two or three practice projects and label them as samples.
• Keep text on images short and legible.
• Do not copy other sellers’ work or use images you do not have rights to. That can get your gig removed.

Gig description

Write it like a short conversation. Say who the gig is for, what the buyer receives, how you work and what you need from them. Add a few common questions to the FAQ section so buyers do not need to ask. Keep every claim honest. If you promise a revision limit or delivery time, keep to it.

Samples matter on every platform. Our guide on adding the right work samples is written for Upwork, but the idea carries over: show one relevant example, not ten random ones.

How should you set packages?

Fiverr lets you offer tiered packages, commonly Basic, Standard and Premium. Many buyers compare these side by side, so make each tier clear.

Package	Who it suits	What to include
Basic	Buyer testing you for the first time	Core deliverable, short delivery, limited revisions
Standard	Most buyers	Core deliverable plus one useful extra, such as source files or a second version
Premium	Buyer who wants more	Broader scope, faster delivery or extra support

Do not make the Premium tier so expensive that it looks unreal, and do not make the Basic tier so weak that it feels like a trap. Use gig extras for optional add-ons such as fast delivery, if the editor offers them. Check the editor for what is allowed in each category.

How do you price your first gigs?

You do not need to be the cheapest. You need to be the clearest. Still, a new gig with no reviews has to earn trust, so many sellers start slightly below established competitors and raise the price after a few good reviews.

• Look at gigs similar to yours with a few reviews, not only the top sellers.
• Count your real time, tools and Fiverr’s service fee. Fiverr’s fees can change, so read them in the current terms.
• Avoid a price so low you resent every order. Resentment shows in the work and in your replies.
• Raise prices in small steps as your reviews and queue grow.

Pricing is part of positioning, and the same thinking appears in how to market freelance services to attract clients.

How do you win your first orders?

For how to get client on Fiverr when you have no reviews, the first orders are the hardest. These steps help.

1. Finish your profile. Add a clear photo, a short bio, your skills and languages.
2. Publish a polished gig. One strong gig beats five weak ones.
3. Tell people you know. Share your gig link with friends, past colleagues or small businesses that may need the service, and ask them to place a real order only if it fits their need. Do not ask for fake or incentivized reviews. Fiverr’s rules cover reviews and I would not risk your account.
4. Respond to buyer requests if your account has access, using a short, specific message.
5. Answer messages quickly and ask one or two useful questions to understand the job.
6. Overdeliver on the first few orders within the scope you promised: on time, tidy files and a clear final message.

If you want to find clients beyond one marketplace as you grow, read how to find clients as a freelancer and how to consistently generate freelance leads. For LinkedIn as another source, see our companion article on how to get clients on LinkedIn.

How do buyer requests work?

Buyer requests, where Fiverr offers them to your account, let buyers post what they need and let sellers send an offer. Availability, limits and rules may differ by account and change over time, so check what you can see in your own seller dashboard.

When you use them, treat each reply like a short proposal.

• Open with the buyer’s goal, in your own words.
• Say in one line why you can do it, and link one relevant gig or sample.
• Give a clear offer: what, when and how much.
• End with one easy next step.

Avoid copy-pasting the same message to every request. Buyers see dozens of offers, and a generic one is easy to skip. In our own work bidding for clients on Upwork, the same rule holds: a short reply that answers the exact need gets more answers than a long reply about yourself. Our guide on writing an Upwork proposal that gets a reply shows the pattern.

How do reviews, response rate and levels matter?

Reviews are social proof, and they are a big part of how to get client on Fiverr after the first sale. A gig with several honest reviews usually looks safer than one with none. Ask politely after delivery, thank the buyer and never pressure anyone. To learn how to ask in a natural way, read how to get testimonials from clients.

Fiverr also tracks seller performance, such as how quickly you respond and whether you deliver on time. Treat these as habits, not tricks:

• Check messages on a schedule and use saved replies for common questions.
• Set realistic delivery times and use the extra time to review your work.
• Turn on notifications so a message does not sit unanswered.
• Pause or limit your gigs when you are too busy rather than miss deadlines.

Seller levels

Fiverr has had seller level programs with requirements such as completed orders, earnings and ratings. The names, thresholds and benefits can change. Do not plan around numbers you read in an old blog post. Open Fiverr’s seller help pages for the requirements that apply today.

How do you get repeat buyers?

In any plan for how to get client on Fiverr, a repeat buyer costs you no search ranking effort, so earning them is the best use of your time after the first reviews.

• Deliver a little clarity. Add a short note with what you did and what you suggest next.
• Offer a follow-up. If a buyer needs more work, suggest a custom offer inside Fiverr where the feature is available.
• Be easy to work with. Clear communication is what most buyers remember.
• Stay in touch within the rules. Use Fiverr’s messaging and order tools for ongoing work.

A word of caution. Fiverr’s terms restrict taking buyers off the platform to avoid its fees or to deal outside its system. Read the current terms before you share contact details or suggest moving work elsewhere. If you want to build your own audience, you can use your public profile, portfolio and social pages in ways the rules allow, and you can learn about other channels in where to find clients.

Fiverr or Upwork: which is better for you?

If you are comparing how to get client on Fiverr with Upwork, note that both platforms connect freelancers with buyers, but they work differently. Fiverr leans on productized gigs that buyers browse. Upwork leans on job posts where freelancers send proposals. The table below shows the general difference. Details such as fees and tools change, so check both platforms’ current pages.

Question	Fiverr	Upwork
How buyers find you	Search for gigs, category pages, buyer requests where offered	Job posts, invitations and freelancer search
What you build first	A gig page with packages	A profile and proposals
Who starts the conversation	Often the buyer, from your gig	Often you, by answering a job
Pricing style	Fixed packages and extras	Hourly or fixed-price contracts, quoted per job
Best skill set	Clear, repeatable services	Custom or ongoing work and longer projects
Main early challenge	Being seen with no reviews	Standing out in proposals and using Connects well
Key habit	Fast replies and gig optimization	Targeted proposals and client checks

Many freelancers use both. Fiverr can suit a service you can package, such as a logo, a 500-word article or a short video edit. Upwork can suit work that needs a conversation first. If you are comparing the cost side of Upwork, read what Connects are on Upwork. Check each platform’s help pages for its current fees and rules.

Where does BidStaff help on the Upwork side?

BidStaff does not find clients on Fiverr, and I will not pretend it does. What it does is make the Upwork half of your plan faster and more consistent. The same principle applies to both platforms: answer the buyer’s exact need quickly and prove it with a relevant sample.

• Proposals in your own tone, drafted from your past winning proposals.
• Work sample matching, so the best sample is attached to each proposal.
• Job scoring from 0 to 10 against your profile, so you skip poor fits.
• A client check on rating, hire rate, total spent and average paid per hire. See how to check an Upwork client before you apply.
• Tracking for proposals, projects and income in one office, with team logins for agencies.

Each job check uses one job-check credit and each proposal uses one proposal credit. The extension never submits for you. You copy the proposal and send it yourself. See the features page, the pricing page or the demo to decide if it fits. You can read more about the platform’s rules at upwork.com.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get my first client on Fiverr?

Publish one clear, well-presented gig, answer buyer messages quickly, use buyer requests if available to you, and tell people you know that your gig exists. Deliver the first orders well and ask for honest reviews.

Is it hard to get clients on Fiverr as a new seller?

It takes effort, because new gigs start without reviews. A narrow service, clear packages and fast replies make it easier. Results vary and no one can promise a fixed number of orders.

How long does it take to get the first order?

It varies by category and competition. Some sellers wait days, others weeks. Improve your title, images and price in small steps instead of rebuilding the gig each time.

How do I rank my Fiverr gig higher?

Use a clear title with the phrase buyers search for, choose the right category and tags, keep your images and description strong, and maintain good delivery and response habits. Fiverr’s ranking factors can change, so avoid trusting exact formulas.

What should I charge on Fiverr as a beginner?

Check comparable gigs and set a fair starter price that covers your time and fees. You can raise it as you collect reviews.

Can I take Fiverr clients off the platform?

Fiverr’s terms restrict moving buyers off the platform in some cases. Read the current terms before you share contact details or arrange outside payment.

Is Fiverr or Upwork better for beginners?

Fiverr suits clear, repeatable services. Upwork suits custom work where you apply to jobs. Many freelancers try both and keep the one that brings better clients.

Conclusion

Learning how to get client on Fiverr is mostly about clarity and speed: a narrow service, a title that matches search, honest images, three clear packages, a fair starter price and fast, helpful replies. Reviews build slowly, then orders begin to repeat.

Your action list:

1. Write your service in one sentence and check three competing gigs.
2. Draft the title, tags, images and three packages.
3. Set a fair starter price and a delivery time you can keep.
4. Reply to every message and every buyer request within a few hours.
5. Ask for honest reviews and offer a follow-up inside Fiverr’s tools.
6. If you also bid on Upwork, try the BidStaff extension to write proposals in your tone and check clients before you spend Connects.

Other related articles

• How to find freelance clients
• How to get testimonials from clients
• How to write an Upwork proposal that gets a reply
• What are Connects on Upwork?
• How to get clients on LinkedIn

About the Author

Muhammad Shahzad is the founder of BidStaff and Leadslancer. He runs Upwork accounts for a freelance and agency team, and builds BidStaff around that daily work.