How to Get Your First Order on Fiverr (Beginner’s Guide 2025)

Getting your first order on Fiverr can feel exciting—and a little overwhelming. You’ve created your profile, published your first gig, and now you’re waiting for a buyer to place an order. But with thousands of freelancers already on the platform, how do you stand out?

In this guide, I’ll walk you through proven tips to get your first Fiverr order, how to optimize your gig for search, and how I started getting consistent orders with the right strategies.

🚀 Why Fiverr is Great for Freelancers

Fiverr is one of the world’s largest freelance platforms where buyers hire freelancers for services like graphic design, writing, video editing, digital marketing, and more.

The best part? You don’t need to pay to list your gig, and you can start earning from day one. But to do that, you need visibility and trust.

Let’s explore how to get both.

🔑 1. Optimize Your Fiverr Gig Title & Description

Your gig title should be SEO-friendly and clear. Think like a buyer: what would they search for?

For example, instead of “I will design a logo,” use:

✅ I will create a professional logo for your brand

✅ I will do high-quality vector tracing or logo conversion

Use keywords in your gig description too. Include:

What service you offer

What the buyer can expect

Tools or expertise you use

Why you’re the right choice

Here’s an example of a well-performing gig:

👉 Professional Vector Tracing & Logo Redraw 👉 Logo Conversion with High-Quality Formats

🖼️ 2. Use a Click-Worthy Gig Thumbnail

Your gig image is the first thing buyers see. Make sure it:

Uses bold, readable text

Has a clean, professional design

Shows examples of your work

Bonus Tip: Use tools like Canva or Photoshop to design scroll-stopping thumbnails.

📍 3. Add Keywords in Fiverr Tags and Metadata

Tags help Fiverr categorize your gig. Use 5 relevant keywords related to your service. For example, if your gig is about logo conversion:

Vector tracing

Logo redesign

Convert logo to vector

Logo cleanup

Logo to PNG transparent

You can study similar top-ranking gigs and use similar tags. Don’t copy—just get inspired.

📈 5. Stay Active & Online

Fiverr promotes active sellers. Use the Fiverr app and try to stay online during peak buyer hours. You’re more likely to show up in search if Fiverr sees you’re engaged and ready to work.

💬 6. Ask Friends or Past Clients to Order (Legitimately)

If you’ve worked with someone outside Fiverr (e.g. via Facebook, Instagram, or Upwork), ask them to place an order through your Fiverr gig. It’s a safe and organic way to build your first review. Be sure to deliver excellent work and communicate professionally.

💼 7. Keep Prices Competitive (at First)

When you’re new, your goal is to build reviews, not get rich overnight. Keep your prices reasonable until you gain some traction. Start with a basic package priced around $5–$20. Once you get a few 5-star reviews, you can gradually raise your rates.

🧩 8. Overdeliver and Communicate Clearly

Your first buyer is your most important one.

Be polite and professional

Deliver on time

Overdeliver when possible (a bonus version, or free mockup)

Ask for honest feedback after the order is complete

Happy clients leave 5-star reviews and often come back for more.

👤 About Me — Fiverr Graphic Designer

I’ve been a graphic designer for over 10 years and work daily with Fiverr clients across the globe. If you're looking for trusted Fiverr gigs, check out some of mine below:

🎨 Vector Tracing & Logo Redraw 🖼️ Logo Conversion Service 🧩 Creative Logo Design 🔍 Background Removal Service

Explore my full profile here: 👉 Visit My Fiverr Profile