Fiverr is a website that connects problems with solutions. There’s no simpler way to describe it. People who have special sets of skills offer their services for $5 per job. The service is a cost-effective way to get small jobs done. For example, if you have an issue with your WordPress website and you simply can’t figure out why something won’t work, you can pay someone on Fiverr to solve a single issue. Something that might take you hours may only take another person 10 minutes.
How does Fiverr help indie authors?
Think about the toughest parts of your job as an indie author: eBook marketing, eBook cover designs, web formatting issues, obtaining reviews for your eBook. While there are some things worth paying more to obtain (editing and proofreading, a publicist, ghostwriters, etc.), Fiverr can help you with the small tasks.
Is your eBook going on sale for 99 cents? Hire a couple of Fiverr providers to promote it across multiple Twitter channels and Facebook groups. Will your eBook be free for a specific period of time? Someone on Fiverr may be able to help ensure you get the word out. You can even hire a Fiverr expert to create a marketing video for your eBook.
Do you want an eBook cover that will help you realize better sales? Find some cover samples that you like, and hire someone from Fiverr to help. You may have to pay more than $5 for a high-res, licensed image, but it will likely be much less costly than the average $299 cover design.
Choosing the Right Fiverr Offers
When choosing which services to buy on Fiverr, be sure to review the ratings the provider has. Even if they have five stars, take the time to read a few of the comments to see if they delivered what the requestor asked for and on time, or if the provider simply created headaches along the way. If you do hire someone who does a good job for you, be sure to rate them accordingly and leave a good review to help others.