Are you selling a subscription service or a membership?

What’s your business: Are you selling a subscription service or a membership?

HOW YOU TREAT YOUR CUSTOMERS AFTER THE FIRST SALE WILL DETERMINE IF THEY WILL LOVE YOU OR MEEH!

Having customer pay you monthly is the cool part about having a subscription service application but what happens when you want more?

By more, I mean this… If you rely on new customers every time to be able to make good bucks on your platform then you are pissing off on gold.

Don’t just run a subscription service

You charge them a fee, they get it. They use your platform like every other subscription they have and when they are tired, they close their account with you.

Baam!!! Customer lost.

But but!!! There is a better way.

Run your platform like a membership platform. I use the term membership because people have the tendency to belong and when they do they feel like part of a tribe and this makes it harder for them to want to leave.

Give them a reason to always expect to hear from you. Don’t leave in the dark, constantly remind them of your brand.

  1. Add them to group and forums that help them communicate with each other and don’t just leave them there. Give it a human touch. Be present in the group as the owner of the platform. Be a part of the discussion.
  2. Give them a reason to participate in discussions. Ask questions, create smart but fun polls.
  3. Send them emails, give them updates, ask them for features they will love to see and implement it into your system.
  4. Create webinars once a month if possible, have a discussion with them and sell.
  5. Give them a chance to make money off you… Yes everyone likes a good extra stream of income.

This is just a few surface tips from the strategy book of membership income scaling but these few points can change your business and put more profit in your pocket too.

The goal is to be sustainable and profitable at the same time.

 

How To Easily Retain Your Existing Customers And Also Increase Your Revenue

Losing your SAAS/Membership customers could be painful, or maybe not.

As the years go by, we must have all noticed the increase in competition in whatever niche we find ourself and this is something everyone can testify to.

This development has also brought a decrease in customer loyalty and an increase in churn rate because they can just jump on the next Ad they see that is for your biggest competitors and then next month, they opt out of your service… Forever.

This is probably a common story for most membership/SAAS platform owners because customers are always looking for the next ‘bestest’ deal.

The biggest mistake you can make will be to lower your monthly subscription fee because they will probably take you less serious when this happens.

Instead, there are other tactical ways you can use to attract your existing customers to stick with you for the longest time while increasing your customer LTV also, which means more money in your pocket.

✅#1 – Your Offer Value

Customers will always love to jump on the best offer, not the cheapest offer so dropping your price as I mentioned earlier will only kill your perceived value. You need to constantly update/upgrade your service, training and even your UI. 

This will give your customer more value for their money and they will stick around just because you care for them.

The best way to know what to do next is to always listen to customer complains and suggestions because this is still the best way to understand what your market needs at every point in time.

✅#2 – Tailor your service

Most times people tend to create their service around their imaginary idea and need and this just feels like an achievement but deep down it is hurting your business. 

Rather than approach your business this way, it is best to create your solution around their problem. Don’t sell what you think they need, sell what they need. Pause and do a survey, numbers don’t lie.

✅#3 – Backend offers

Every market has a secondary need, something that keeps then looking outside your product or service for a solution. Your funnel may not contain all they need but there are many ways to reach them once they are your customers, this will also increase your revenue. 

You need to create offers with your funnels with special packages that solve a particular need. This can be a DFY or DIY offer or even a group coaching and should be mid or high-ticket. You can get this done yourself or even get someone else who is an influencer in your market to do it.

✅#4 – The Customer Experience Journey

People pay for an experience, not just a product. They want the best aspect of your service and also want to feel catered for at all times. 

This will require some reliable customer experience and also accountability. They want to know what is going on with your product, they want to feel like they are part of your journey and they want to get to have an easy way to reach you. 

This goes beyond emails and FB groups but the actual activity that goes in these mediums is what means the most. 

Trust me, the best way to increase your revenue is to decrease your churn rate as low as possible, keep customers in as long as possible and also increase their LTV. 

An increased churn rate can really take a toll on your business if you let it.

You can not hold back every customer from leaving your product but you can make sure more choose to stay with you.

I hope you found this post valuable. if you have any question or reactions please leave a comment below.

5 ways to handle anxiety as an Entrepreneur

There are 3 thing every entrepreneur has in common, the good times, the bad times and the sad times.

If nothing is constant in the world of running your own business, then this is one thing that no one can change or total control.

Your business will occasionally spiral out of your control and most times, this is not going to be for good. Your start could hit a state of zero clients and you start imagining all types of bad things that could happen.

Your brand could get bad feedback from a difficult client and this could make you feel like your whole brand reputation has been thrown into the trash.

Maybe your peers are beginning to do way better than you and you are wondering why your lucky star has left you. Comparison can really be the thief of joy.

Or maybe you have just run out of funds due to a bad marketing decision or a failed investment.

Heck, this happens to the best of us. You are not alone.

Every top entrepreneur you can ever think of had some kind of rough patch growing up to where they are currently. Even the Legendary Elon Musk has his days when he woke up and felt like sh*t. I am not saying you should ignore your bad time and act like nothing is wrong, but rather embrace it.

This is not the time to be logical or think business strategy, this is the time to play mind games and control how you feel.

There are 5 ways you can do this because if you keep ignoring it, you might go into a state of depression and trust me, this is not good for your health or business.

 

1. See your bad times as feedback

Yes, this is the plain truth. Bad times are nothing but feedback and indicators to let us know that there is something to be fixed in our business. Your business could be running aground and without this little sad time, you might probably be in oblivion.

What matters the most is not what is happening around you but how you handle it. You can take all that negative energy and turn it into something great. Take the time to study tha loopholes that led to this rough patch. Look within to find what is going wrong.

 

2.Spend time with loved ones

Yes, as simple as this may seem, this is when you need to be around loved ones the most. no matter how much you try to run your business, you are not robocop lol. You are still human with flesh and blood and heck this is why you feel sad during tough times.

If you have a spouse, spend time with time, if you have friends or sibling close by reach out to them via call or physical meetups, not to discuss business but to distract your mind. This will slow down how fast your mind scales your problem into World War 3, because the mind can really olay funny games when it comes to escalating failure.

 

3. Eat your special dish

This is the time you need to remind your stomach of how good things can get. Your mind needs nothing but a little distraction.

You need to go eat that special meal you have always dreamed of, go to that fine dining experience, eat some shrimps and nicely made chicken soup or if you are a cooker, then go cook some good meal. Spend that extra dollar to spoil yourself a little. You need it the most. Your stomach can really be the gateway to your soul.

 

4. Log out for a while and do something else

This is one that works for me a lot. I just go to Netflix and watch the moves of my choice. Movies have a way of drowning your thoughts and making you forget all that has been turning your world upside down.

You can take full advantage of this hypnotic side of movies to cleanse your mind. You could go to a Cinema and see a new movie, or just go watch a fun show on Youtube. This is when you will get to appreciate comedy. Trust me, this will clean your mind out and help you reboot.

 

5. Just sleep

Yes, do what might be hardest. Take a long good sleep.

You need to go lie down and sleep a little. Disconnect your mind from reality and plug it into a world of possibility. Take that long sleep you have long been denying yourself. Put away all distractions such as email notification and social media. Just totally log out of this world and clear your mind.

Sleep is still one of the best forms of FREE self-therapy you can easily take advantage of. Don’t over think it, just sleep.

 

Don’t let that feeling drown you, you need to bounce back fast and attack your failures, It’s okay to fall down but staying down in self-pity is going to ruin you.

 

If you feel that these were insightful or you have something helpful you can add to this, please leave a comment below and share how you handle anxiety.

How Copywriting Can Save Your Business – The Magic Of Selling With Written Words

We all are familiar with selling and what it’s all about.

You go out on the street into a market and everyone is trying to sell you something. This is typical to everyone no matter where we live in the world. I used to hate when people try to sell to me because they are being too loud and too pushy most times.

Well… What if they could sell to me without talking, what of there was a way to effectively sell without being a loud mouth.

The most powerful sales tool is words, written words. This will be a killer tool in the hands of any man who knows how to trigger the right emotions by just using words.

In the age of the internet, copywriting has been the powerhouse behind millions of dollars of sales and this is something we all come across with ot without being conscious of it.

From blog post, to sales letters, to emails and so on and more.

Every minute we spend online, every ad we see moves us closer to being hypnotised by powerful words written to get us to take an action.

So what is copywriting?

According to the American Writers and Artists Inc. copywriting is the process of writing advertising promotional materials. Copywriters are responsible for the text on brochures, billboards, websites, emails, advertisements, catalogues, and more.

This text is known as “copy.” Copy is everywhere

Unlike news or editorial writing, copywriting is all about getting the reader to take action. That action might be to purchase, opt-in, or engage with a product, service, or company.

That’s why a copywriter is often referred to as “a salesman in print.”

Personally, I have been writing copies online even before I got to know what I was doing and learnt how to do it better.

Coming from a background of being a freelance web designer and business proposal writer, I have spent a lot of time writing to get people to buy my stuff and this is fun because you get to be powerful even in your absence.

As a business person, copywriting is something you will always need to have for your websites, emails, ads etc. Being able to positions your works to trigger a direct response from your audience will be the key to exploding your bank account.

You have to be able to create content that will compel people to click on your websites, trigger their love-hate emotions and take them from a position of being lost to being able to see that you have the key to the solution they seek.

And this is not all… because everyone needs a little push to take action so this is where you have to use the FOMO system to push them to click right away and purchase what you are selling.

The real challenge from trying to create a copy comes from knowing how to structure your words to carry your audience to read from the beginning of your copy down to where you ask them to take action.

Just like every other thing in life, there is a shortcut to it.

If you cant DIY, then try the DFY route.

But if you are not good with writing then, you should consider getting someone to get your copies written for you.

There are a lot of people like me who write for a living, people who professionally write copies for big corporations and other businesses like your who already has a vast experience in getting these the little powerful weapon of mass hysteria in action and do the selling for you and this might not be cheap but it’s going to give you some crazy ROI.

Here is a little background about me…

I have written copies and sales letters for business on Upwork and I have also written sales copies for a lot of product in the internet marketing works using services such as ClickBank and JVZoo and also handles a lot of other copy services for corporations such as Genesis group, JetStar LLC, Michigan Luxury homes and other businesses.

If you think your business is a perfect fit for your copywriting services then you should drop a message with me here: Contact me

In conclusion, if you think your sales are low, and your business is not hitting your monthly target, then you need to try something different and get a copywriter to handle all your sales messages and materials

And if you think your business is doing then… You can even 10X your ROI by taking advantage of a professional copywriter.

If you think I missed out something or you got a question, please drop a reply below.

You can proudly share this post too, it’s like spreading the gospel… of marketing.

Benefit of E-mail Marketing to Small Businesses

E- mail marketing campaigns will assist your small business to develop awareness, loyalty, desire and trust with its consumers. This form of marketing can be used to retain as well as engage existing consumers. Also, it can as well assist you in establishing new clients.

Here are a few of the many ways in which a well-established email marketing campaign can benefit small businesses.

  • Cost-effectiveness:
    E- mail marketing campaigns are usually very cost effective. Basically, directing marketing strategies
    will require you to have a decent amount of cash in order to use them effectively. This is because you will be generating real content like printed newsletters or advertisements. Directing marketing strategies will also make you end up spending more cash in sending the real content out to the consumers through postal email.

On the other hand, e- mail marketing uses electronic content that is often much cheaper to produce and sends it out to the consumers electronically. Note that sending content via electronic means is often much cheaper than sending it out in the real world.

  • It’s a Targeting Marketing Strategy:
    With e- mail marketing, you can be in a position to target specific customers directly. This means that you can be in a position to focus on containing individuals who’re likely to react to your messages, while at the same time avoiding wasting your time and money in trying to reach those individuals who’re not likely to respond.
  • Tracking Data:
    With e- mail marketing, you can be in a position to track data that can uplift your business performance. Since e- mail marketing campaigns are done electronically, it can make it easy for you to track important data that can help you in the operation of your business. for instance, this form of marketing can enable you track how many viewers opened your e- mail, how many of them chose to subscribe to your e- mails, who forwarded
    your adverts to another person as well as who listed your e- mails as spam.

Generally, this data tracking system can make it a lot easier for you and your marketing team to figure out which of your e- mail marketing techniques are producing reliable results and the ones that are wasting your time and effort.
Once you know this information, you can decide to alter your marketing techniques so that they can become more effective. Don’t you think that that is in deed great?

  • It Can Be Automated:
    Once you’ve got an idea of the types of content you intend to send out to your consumers through e- mail marketing technique, it’s very easy for you to automate the process. Typically, this means that you can be able to schedule newsletters and e- mails on a weekly or monthly basis in advance. This can simplify the work for you when it comes to creating the desired content. Also, with this form of marketing strategy, you can be in a position to set up automated delivery hassle free and in the long run it can save you time and money.
  • They’re Super Fast:
    One of the best characteristics of e- mail marketing campaign is that it usually works really fast. A person does not require waiting weeks or months in order to see the results of his or her e- mail marketing campaign- results. Your business e- mails once sent will instantly reach your consumers and will offer up- to- date
    content and information. In brief, e- mail marketing techniques can assist small businesses keep upto-
    date with their consumers and thus be able to operate in real time.
  • Boosting Revenue:
    This form of marketing can help your business in increasing its sales and generating more revenue. E- mail marketing can assist your business in generating sales via other channels. Therefore, take your time as a small scale business owner to create the right types of e- mail marketing tactics, avoid dreaded spam level and your
    business will see an increase in its revenue within the shortest time possible.

7 Hot Gigs You Can Use To Earn Big on Fiverr

Have you ever used Fiverr to make money online?

Most of us had tried making money online on Fiverr but many of us have not succeeded in it! Even I failed in Fiverr in my initial days but now I make a decent income from Fiverr around $100-$150/ month from it. Today I am going to tell you about 7 Gigs which you can use to make money on Fiverr easily.

Fiverr is a global online marketplace which offers tasks and services, beginning at a cost of $5 per job performed. This site is primarily used by Freelancers who offer variety of different services to customers worldwide. Current stats of Fiverr says that there are more than 3 million services on site that range between $5-$500. So you can imagine how much money it is making on a daily basis.

 

There are many other market places like Freelancer, Elance, Odesk but I like Fiverr out of them because it provides better quality at a cheap price.

Top 7 Gigs You can Use to Make Money On Fiverr!

Today I am going to tell about 7 gigs which anyone can use them to make money on Fiverr easily. Let’s start, Many of you are making mistake is that you are not using Fiverr before you read about 7 gigs I would recommend you to visit Fiverr and see what kind of gigs are being offered by other sellers and you will find many gigs which you can also perform very easily and quickly. Some of these skills are common for you but for others it is priceless and paying $5 for getting it done, buyers instantly buy it also.

You can also check this out: What Is Freelancing & How Do I Get Started?

 

7 Fiverr Ideas that will make easy money for you :

  1. Write Articles :

If you know how to write good quality articles then you are capable of making money on Fiverr. There are many freelancers, bloggers, content writers in my blogging community who want to make money online Fiverr is your solution. If you know on page SEO key points then you can make money on Fiverr. You can create many gigs like :

I will Write 100 Words SEO friendly article for $5

I will write 500 words article in 2 hours for $5

etc

You can also add extras in your gig like 1-day delivery, 1000+ words article and many more and you can charge extra according to it.

  1. Create Logos :

Many people use fiverr to get their logo designed, so if you can design logo using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator it will be great because you can also add extras in gigs like providing vector file for extra $10-$20. But if you are not expert in adobe product don’t worry there are many online tools which you can use to create logos.

In my initial days I used Sothink Logo Maker which had helped me made around $50 from fiverr only.

Read More: Various Ways of Making Money Online without investment

  1. Create Do Follow Links/ Link Building Service :

This kind of gigs are very popular on Fiverr as every blogger, small startup need do follow backlinks and Fiverr is one of the best place to get backlinks at very cheapest price. If you can do link building for them then you can make easy money on fiverr.

Even if you don’t know how to build do follow links, you can search on Google how to do it.
I had shared list of social bookmarking and High PR directory submission sites list which you can use to create do follow links for your gigs.

  1. Hold Advertisement/ Signs :

If you have got a good face and you are creative then you are perfect for this fiverr gig. These type of gigs are very much popular on Fiverr as new startups, business and many popular blogs need Images holding their advertisements, Posters and Sign to promote it on Facebook, Twitter and other social sites to get more leads and sales.

See this : How various kind of Bloggers make money online [Infographic]

  1. Social Media Marketing:

If you have engaging fans on Social site like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Or you know how to engage them with business page then you are perfect for this gigs. You can create various gigs like :

I will promote your product among 10,000+ fans on my twitter profile

I will help engaging your fan with your business Facebook fan page.

etc similar like this.

  1. Create a Business Presentation :

We all know how to create presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint and yes we have done it many times for various purpose and projects. So I am sure all of my readers can use this gigs to make money on Fiverr very easily. Just you have to be more professional here and have to keep in mind that presentation should be clear to the point, formal and should convey the message directly.

  1. Create Whiteboard Videos :

These gigs are quite popular on fiverr, because explainer videos are more likely to convert leads and get more sales to any product & websites. So all startups, small business, online product website need whiteboard explainer videos. And they go for fiverr because it provides them their desired video at very cheap price.

To create Whiteboard explainer videos you can use VideoMakerFx which is very much popular for creating self explainer whiteboard videos for anything. I have created one you can check it out here.

You may also like: Get Started With Freelancing On Fiverr

So this was all about gigs which you can use to make money on fiverr very easily and quickly. There are many gigs still which you can use to make money on Fiverr but to find them you have to visit fiverr and check out what kind of gigs you can create and what kinds of gigs are popular and are best-selling on Fiverr. In next post I will tell you Secrets of Ranking any Fiverr GIGS for any keyword in less than 48 hours.

If you are already on fiverr and making money from it. Share your thoughts and Gigs which you are selling on Fiverr.

Affiliate Marketing and the World of Making Money Online

If you’re selling a digital product, then there is another very effective way to gain a lot more sales and that is to get other marketers to promote it for you. The best way to do this is via ‘affiliate marketing’ and learning about affiliate marketing is important if you want to understand a lot of the conversation you’ll find in marketing forums and elsewhere.

Essentially, an affiliate is someone who promotes an online product in exchange for a commission. So, if you sold an ebook for 40% commission, that would make you an affiliate. To do this, you simply use a URL that is unique to you. When someone clicks on that link, they will be redirected via a page that will leave a cookie on their computer and they will be identified as having been sent by you.

How Affiliate Marketing Can Help You Promote Your Product

The great thing about getting affiliates to help you promote a product is that you’re essentially building an army of affiliates, all of whom will be able to help you to get more sales for your product. If you can sell 100 eBooks a quarter yourself, imagine how many eBooks will sell when you have 1,000 affiliates!

The key to getting lots of affiliates though is not to be greedy. Create a great product that you know will sell well (and that affiliates will believe in too) and then be willing to give away a good proportion of your profits – over 50% ideally. You can then look for affiliates by listing your product on affiliate networks like JVZoo (JVZoo.com). ClickBank (ClickBank.com) and WarriorPlus (warriorplus.com)

How to Make Money as an Affiliate

Making money as an affiliate is also a very important strategy for internet marketers. Internet marketers make money by promoting the products of other creators and that allows them to make a big money without having to invest lots of time or effort into creating their own products.

What’s more, is that by selecting an existing product rather than making one from scratch, you can remove the risk element by focusing on a product that is already selling very well. Affiliate marketing is a great way to monetize a website and to build a business with zero up-front investment.

Whether you are an affiliate or a product creator, you are going to find that there are a few different materials and terms that come up regularly and that you will end up using to build your campaign.

These materials and terms include:

Sales Funnel – A sales funnel is a selection of free blog posts or articles, perhaps a mailing list, maybe a free report, followed up by a paid report and increasingly ‘high ticket’ (expensive) items. The idea is that you are gradually introducing people to your brand and then helping them to invest more and more in your message and to become increasingly interested in spending more with you.
Sales Page – A sales page is a page that is entirely dedicated to selling your product. That means that there will be no external links, no distracting content or images… just one ‘sales script’ designed to promote the product and make it sound highly desirable. This will be interspersed with ‘Buy Now’ buttons and will use persuasive writing.
Free Report – A free report is a small excerpt or example of your sales funnel.
VSL – A VSL is a ‘Video Sales Letter’. This is a spoken script that works like a sales copy to engage the visitor and get them to buy.
Squeeze Page and Email Swipes – Email swipes are ready-made marketing messages, we’ll look a little more at how a squeeze page and mailing list work together in a moment.
As a marketer, you can either create these materials yourself, get them free when you sign up as an affiliate or use other strategies to promote the products. Either way though, understanding these terms is going to come in very handy when you are learning about internet marketing.

Welcome to the World of Affiliate Marketing

It’s worth understanding this concept, as like I said, it comes up a LOT in forums and online communities. In fact, for many people, internet marketing and affiliate marketing are somewhat inseparable. You will find this when you check out sites like Warrior Forum and Black Hat World. These are forums where internet marketers can discuss ideas and tips with one another, as well as finding opportunities, business partners, clients and services.

Warrior Forum even has its own affiliate network. Spending some time on these forums is a very good way to get acquainted with the world of internet marketing and all it entails. You’ll also find a ton of good advice, as well as being able to hire writers, SEO companies, web designers and other professionals to help you get your campaign up and running.

Here, you will find a lot of people selling link building services but you should be wary of these as the links are often low quality. Spend some time here though, learn the ropes and find out what it really means to be an internet marketer!

How To Buy Cheap Tokunbo Cars Without Stress

About four years ago, a friend of mine bought a fairly used Mercedez-Benz GL450 2008 for N4m.

I was surprised that he could get such a neat and classy car for that price

So, I asked him where he got it from

==> “A friend got it for me from a car dealer website” He said.

 

That was the first time I was hearing about it. So, I didn’t really think much about it.

Then earlier in 2018, I read an article where Vice president, Osinbajo was quoted to have said “Nigerians import $8bn worth of Tokunbo cars annually”

This proves to be a very viable business loophole.

This led me to meet with a young man who also happens to be one of my subscribers.

His name is Mr Shina Saseyi and he has been buying fairly used cars from the U.S. since 2011 and saving as much as N500,000 or more on the cars.

==> He does this via 2 companies – Copart and IAAI

 

It got very fascinating when he showed me pictures and documents after documents about the many cars that he has imported using his simple car buying process.

As a result, I begged him to please created a blueprint that someone can follow to do this.

But he has always been busy.

Anyway, this January 2019, he finally did it.

He created a step by step guide that walks you through the same process he has been using to import cars at lower prices since 2011.

It covers his strategy for finding cars to buy, inspecting them, shipping and customs clearing.

The blueprint is for sale at the moment.

 

If you are interested, click this link to get his car import blueprint at the sale price –

Click here: https://uchenick.com.ng/car-import

What is freelancing & how do I get started?

A freelancer or freelance worker is a term commonly used for a person who is self-employed and is not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term.

While the term “independent contractor” is sometimes used to designate the tax and employment classes of this type of worker, the term freelancing is most common in culture and creative industries.

Freelance workers are sometimes represented by a company or a temporary agency that resells freelance labour to clients; others work independently or use professional associations or websites to get work.

Fields where freelancers work is predominantly in music, writing, acting, computer programming, web design, translating, illustrating, film, video production, and other forms of work which some cultural theorists consider as central to the cognitive-cultural economy.

A freelancer can also be a self-employed person offering services, usually to businesses and often to multiple clients at a time.

The type of work freelancers does vary. Nearly every type of service business would need could be provided by a freelancer, including but not limited to marketing, such as social media marketing, copywriting, publicity, writing, technological support, such as programming, interior design, graphic design, and bookkeeping.

Freelancing is really enticing. As it gives you a lot of fulfilment and freedom at the same time. The common issue is simply not knowing where to start. Fortunately, building a successful freelancing career is easier than it seems.

You can start small with your ambitious journey. Start freelancing on the side to gain some feedbacks before you quit your day job. After you feel like you are ready, it is time to make the full leap into the journey.

 

1. Choose Your Craft 

Just about everything could be done remotely nowadays. This is why there is a strong likelihood that the skills on your resume actually contain one or more freelancing opportunities. You may be required to think outside of the box on how to fit your skillset for a remote job. It could be discouraging as remote jobs are mostly graphic designers or programmers and we are not all graphic designers or programmers.

However, you may find that your “secondary” skills can offer up freelancing opportunities. For instance, if you are a strong writer, then you have the potential to develop a freelance writing business.

Don’t be paralyzed by the preconception that you do not have the necessary skills or experience- you would be surprised at how little experience you need to get started. A little faith in your abilities will take you a long way. You can check out my Freelancing course to help you choose a path.

 

2. Create marketing materials

Lay the groundwork by developing marketing materials. This way, you can start to establish buzz before officially launching the firm. At a minimum, set up a website, create Twitter and Facebook accounts and order business cards.

As you begin to tell family, friends, and contacts about your new journey in the weeks or months before the launch, you will want to have materials that inform them about it.

Start networking and building interest right away and start collecting business cards to set up an email list so you could inform everyone when you are ready to officially launch. You may be surprised by the amount of forwarding you might get if someone is interested in what you have to offer.

 

3. Keep in touch

You have probably sent out a mass launching email. Maybe there are a lot of people who have replied, or maybe you are discouraged by the lack of response.

Find a few business cards that might have had interests in you and send a personal note to follow up. Maybe include a message of what you guys talked about that was interesting. When you don’t want to do is to follow up with an open-ended request. “We should get coffee sometime” isn’t something that would make anyone rush to their calendar to block out time to meet with you.

 

4. Play the odds

Ultimately, securing freelancing work is a numbers game- The more prospective clients you contact, the more likely you are likely to find work. That is the equation you should keep in mind. If you have a reasonable skill set and create a quality brand, there is no reason why you cannot succeed in the world of freelancing like so many others before you.

If you are finding it hard to get started, my program is designed to push you self leveraging on existing platforms focusing on Fiverr.com and this will cut the whole stress of having to create your whole marketing plan yourself.

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Get Started With Freelancing On Fiverr

Fiverr is another great freelancing website that allows freelancers to offer their services at a price starting from $5 and earn 80% of the returns. The word Fiverr comes from the number, ‘Five.’

 

HOW DOES FIVERR WORK?

As a freelancer, you offer the services you are going to do, for instance:

  • I will write a 500 words SEO article for $5
  • I will design a great website for you for $100
  • I will be your virtual assistant at $15 per day
  • I will be your social media manager at $70 per week
  • I will write a killer 10000 nonfiction eBook starting at $300
  • I will do a scientific research on any niche
  • I will write great blog posts and deliver within 24 hours
  • I will Write a moving love poem for your lover
  • I will write and design great greeting cards for you

When it comes to Fiverr, your freelancing world is unlimited. It is only up to you to open your eyes wide enough to see and grab the opportunities.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF FIVERR IS FOR YOU AS A FREELANCER?

Fiverr is for you if you are a freelance:

  • Writer
  • Content creator
  • Copywriter
  • Website designer
  • Logo designer
  • Social media manager
  • Virtual assistant
  • Blogger
  • Books reviewer
  • etc etc

 

STARTING OFF ON FIVERR

Now that you have decided to take your freelancing services to another level, the first step is to head to Fiverr and create an account. Unlike Freelancer, you do not have to pay to be a member or to access unlimited bids.

 

CREATE AN ACCOUNT

To create an account, you will need an email, username and password. Alternatively, you can also sign up with Facebook or Google.

Now Click Here to Create Your Account

 

NB: Choose your username appropriately. You can use a combination of your names, or better still come up with something related to the Services you will be offering. Personally, I offer ghostwriting services. That is, I write eBooks for my clients and they take all the rights. So I used ‘ebooksexpert‘ as my username

 

UPDATE YOUR PROFILE

Your profile is like a branding page for your profile. Choose a great tagline for your profile:

  • Excellent article writing that converts
  • You deserve the best, I deliver nothing less!… That’s actually my tagline

Also remember to write  an elaborate bio, explaining your capability, experience and motivation:

Here is what my bio says:

Hi, I am a proficient eBooks writer with a keen interest on Non-fiction category. I also write insightful How-to articles that wows your readers. Being a published amazon kindle author and an avid blogger , you can be rest assured of quality service. And yeah, I love seeing people win!

The simple rule towards a successful bio is simplicity, brevity and informative nature Also update the other sections of your profile. These include education, skills, work experience and portfolio NOW CREATE YOUR FIRST GIG

To create a Gig, Login to your account, click Selling > Gigs Click ADD A NEW GIG.Note: If this is your first time creating a Gig, click Selling > Start Selling, fill out your seller profile, and then proceed to creating your Gig.Gigs, are basically services which you are going to offer. To create a gig, you need to go through 5 steps:

FIVE STEPS TO CREATE YOUR FIRST GIG ON FIVERR

STEP 1: OVERVIEW

  1. In the GIG TITLE field, write a title up to 80 characters.Your title should be short, clear, and to the point.
  2. In the CATEGORY drop-down menu, select the appropriate category and then subcategory for your Gig.
  3. 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.
  4. In the GIG METADATA area, select the relevant criteria for each topic.Note: This feature is only available for certain categories.
  5. In the TAGS field, add a minimum of three words or phrases, which best describe your Gig.
  6. 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 number 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, In including the source file, or including a high resolution file.
  5. In the Revisions drop-down menu, select the number of revisions you include in your Gig.
  6. the Price drop-down menu, select a price for your service (ranging from $5 to $995).

Click Save & Continue.

 

STEP 3: DESCRIPTION & 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: Do not add urls or any links in your description or you profile, unless it falls under 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. This allows you to add another requirement
  5. When finished defining your buyer requirements, click Save & Continue.

 

STEP 5: GALLERY

To make your gigs stand out from the noise, you need to add great visually captivating and relevant photos. Follow the steps below to get started

  1. In the Gig Photos area, drag an image or click Browse and select an image.Upload photos, which describe or relate to your Gig. You may upload up to three images. The photos can be samples of your work.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.Note: This field is optional. We recommend that you mention your services are offered exclusively on Fiverr. Make sure your video is no longer than one minute.
  3. In the Gig PDF area, drag a PDF or click Browse and select a PDF. You may upload up to two PDF files.Note: This field is optional. Only the first three pages of your PDF will be displayed.
  4. Click Save & Continue.

 

STEP 6: PUBLISH YOUR GIG

Publishing and Promoting Your Gig

  1. Click Publish Gig.You will see various social networks in 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.

You Can Also Grab My Video Tutorial To Get Started Selling On Fiverr The Right Way… Click the image below