How To Create a Gig On Fiverr


Creating a Gig





Your Gig is the service that you sell on Fiverr. Creating your Gig is an opportunity to show off your talent and provide buyers with all the information they need to help them decide to do business with you.

To Create a Gig:
  1. After you log in, from the Selling menu, click Gigs.
  2. Click Create A New GIG.
Note: If this is your first time creating a Gig, from the Selling menu, click Start Selling. Fill out your seller profile, and then proceed to creating your Gig.


  • STEP 1: Overview

  • STEP 2: Scope and Pricing

  • STEP 3: Description and FAQ

  • STEP 4: Requirements

  • STEP 5: Gallery

  • STEP 6: Publish

STEP 1: Overview


  1. In the GIG TITLE field, write a title of up to 80 characters.
  2. Your title should be short, clear, and to the point.
  3. In the CATEGORY drop-down menu, select the appropriate category and then subcategory for your Gig. Fiverr will recommend categories and subcategories based on your title. To select a category, just click the relevant link.

    Note: Gaming is not a category. If you provide services related to Gaming, just select a category related to gaming (or define criteria in the Gig Metadata area further down). For example, if your service is Game Design, select Graphics & Design > Game Design. For more information, see Gaming-Related Services.
  4. In the SERVICE TYPE drop-down menu, choose a service type to ensure you appear in the search results related to the category you selected.
    Note: This feature is only available for certain categories.
  5. In the GIG METADATA area, select the relevant criteria for each topic.
    Note: This feature is only available for certain categories.
  6. In the SEARCH TAGS field, add a minimum of one word or phrase that best describe your Gig.
  7. Click Save & Continue.

STEP 2: Scope and Pricing

  1. In the Name your package area, write a brief title for the service you are offering.
  2. Describe the details of your offering in the area provided.
  3. In the Delivery Time drop-down menu, select the amount of days it will take for you to complete your Gig.
  4. Select the various items you would like to include in your service. This depends on the type of service you are offering. For example, if you are offering logo design services, you can select from a predefined list of items, such as number of logos to include, including the source file, or including a high resolution file.
  5. In the Revisions drop-down menu, select the amount of revisions you include in your Gig.
  6. In the Price drop-down menu, select a price for your service (ranging from $5 to $995).
Notes: 
  • In certain categories, you have the option to create three packages. Just click to turn on 3 Packages or click Try Now.
  • If you create three packages, your customized extra services will be available to buyers when they proceed to the checkout page.

Adding Extra Services
You have the option to deliver your Gig extra fast and charge accordingly.

To set extra fast delivery:
  • In the My Gig Extras section, select the Extra fast delivery checkbox and indicate how many days it will take you to deliver, and how much money you will charge.
    Note: If you select Extra fast delivery, the amount of days for the extra fast delivery cancels out the amount of time you indicated in your extra services.
In addition, you can offer extra services for your Gig, which will be available to the buyer during the order process. These fields are optional.
  1. In the My Gig Extras area, select from the list of items available.
  2. If you would like to add unique customized Gig extras, then click Add Gig Extra, and then fill out a title, description, amount of money you will charge, and how long it will take you.
Note: For each extra provided, select the checkbox and set your price and how long it will 
take you to complete

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Shipping & Handling

If you provide a product, you can charge shipping fees.
  1. Select the checkbox, and select how much you charge to a specific country and then to everywhere else.

    Note: If you have multiple orders enabled, you can select how much you charge.
  2. Click Save & Continue.

STEP 3: Description and FAQ

  1. In the Description field, briefly describe your Gig (up to 1,200 characters). Be as detailed as possible so buyers will be able to understand if this meets their needs.
    Note: If you add a URL, only include URLs from the approved list.
  2. In the Frequently Asked Questions area, click Add FAQ.
    Note: Here you can add answers to the most commonly asked questions. Your FAQs will be displayed in your Gig page.
  3. Add a question you think buyers may ask, and then write your answer.
  4. Click Add.
  5. When finished adding your FAQs, click Save & Continue.

STEP 4: Requirements

Tell your buyer what you need to start the order. You can define instructions for your buyer as free text, a multiple choice question, or a file upload.
  1. In the REQUIREMENT #1 field, enter the details of your requirement.
  2. In the Answer Type field, select either Free Text, Multiple Answer, or Attached File.
    Note: If you select Multiple Answer, answer fields will be displayed. Fill out the multiple choice answers you want the buyer to select. You also have the option to allow more than one answer. 
  3. If you require the buyer to provide the information you selected, mark the Answer is mandatory checkbox.
  4. Click Add.
  5. When finished defining your buyer requirements, click Save & Continue.

STEP 5: Gallery

  1. In the Gig Photos area, drag an image or click Browse and select an image.
    Upload photos that describe or relate to your Gig. You may upload up to three images. The photos can be samples of your work. Each image should be in JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP format, and up to 50 MB. The image should be owned by you. Do not use copyrighted images; otherwise your Gig won’t be approved.
  2. In the Gig Video area, drag a video or click Browse and select a video. For more, see Adding a Video to Your Gig.
    Notes:
    - This field is mandatory for the Video & Animation category, but optional for all other categories. Make sure your video is no longer than 75 seconds and less than 50 MB. We recommend that you mention that your services are offered exclusively on Fiverr.
    - Once you add a video, it will be used for the thumbnail in the marketplace (in place of the photos you upload).
  3. In the Gig Audio area, drag an audio file or click Browse and select a file.
    Notes:
    - This option is not available in all categories.
    - Supported formats are mp3 and mpeg. Make sure your audio is no longer than 3:30 and not larger than 10 MB.
  4. In the Gig PDF area, drag a PDF or click Browse and select a PDF. You may upload up to two PDF files. For more, see Adding PDFs to Your Gig.
    Note: This field is optional. Only the first three pages of your PDF will be displayed. 
  5. Click Save & Continue.

STEP 6: Publish


Publishing and Promoting Your Gig
  1. Click Publish Gig.
    You will see various social networks on which you can promote your Gig. To promote your Gig, just click an icon and fill out the details.
  2. Click Done.
    Note: If your Gig contains a video, its status will be pending until your Gig video is reviewed. If your Gig does not contain a video, it will be labeled Active
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