How to Get Your First Order on Fiverr

Frequently asked

Why am I not getting orders on Fiverr?

Usually one of: your gig targets a search term too broad to rank, your thumbnail and title do not earn clicks, your price is mismatched to your (zero) reviews, or your response time is slow. New gigs also get a brief visibility boost — use it by being fully optimised at launch.

How do I rank a brand-new gig?

Put your main keyword in the title, tags and first lines of the description, choose the most specific category, add a video, and respond to messages within minutes. Early orders and reviews are the strongest ranking signal, so prioritise landing the first few any way you can.

Do Buyer Requests still work?

Where available, replying to relevant buyer briefs daily is one of the fastest paths to a first order — you reach buyers actively looking to hire. Write tailored, specific responses (not copy-paste) that show you read the brief and propose a concrete deliverable and price.

Should I share my Fiverr gig outside the platform?

Yes. Posting your gig in relevant communities, on LinkedIn, X, Reddit (where allowed) and to your own network can bring the first orders that kickstart your ranking. Fiverr rewards gigs that bring in their own traffic and convert it.

How important is response time?

Very. Fiverr shows your average response time on your gig, and buyers often message several sellers and hire the first to reply well. Aim to respond within an hour during your working hours — fast, helpful replies win orders before competitors even see the message.