How I Got Into the Top Rated on Fiverr

Top Rated status on Fiverr is invite-only and awarded to less than 1%..

5 min read
August 1, 2025

Top Rated status on Fiverr is invite-only and awarded to less than 1% of freelancers. In this post, I’ll share exactly how I earned it, including: The structure behind my gig pages How I handled clients to maintain 100% satisfaction My secret to ranking higher without gaming the algorithm The mindset that turned $10 orders into $1,000+ projects

1. I Made My Gigs Look Like Sales Pages

Most sellers write generic Fiverr gigs. I wrote mini landing pages.

Here’s how I structured each gig:

  • Headline: Outcome-driven, not service-driven
    Example: “I will design a stunning SaaS landing page that converts visitors into buyers.”
  • Intro paragraph: Focused on the client’s pain and what they’ll gain, not on me
  • Visuals: Not just static designs—I showed before-after transformations and client metrics (if available)
  • FAQs: I answered objections in advance to reduce pre-sale questions and improve conversion

2. I Over-Delivered on Every Order (Especially Early Ones)

Even when I charged $30, I delivered like it was a $300 project.

  • Added bonus tips in Loom videos
  • Delivered ahead of time
  • Gave 2–3 design options in early orders
  • Suggested UX improvements beyond scope (clients loved this)

This built a foundation of:

  • ✅ 20+ 5-star reviews
  • ✅ Zero cancellations
  • ✅ Repeat buyers

Fiverr tracks not just reviews but delivery speed, communication, and reorders. Over-delivering touches all three.

3. I Was Available—But Not Desperate

I replied to messages quickly. But I never begged for sales.

  • I used Fiverr’s quick reply tool to create human, yet confident message templates
  • I never said “Please hire me” — instead I said:
    “If it sounds like a fit, I’d love to bring your idea to life.”

Confidence builds trust. Desperation kills it.

4. I Turned Small Orders Into Big Projects

I often started with a $50 gig—but used it as a trust builder.

Once the client was impressed, I’d say:

“We can build on this by adding X and Y. Want me to create a custom offer for that?”

This upsell flow helped me turn:

  • $50 logo projects into $500 brand identity packages
  • $75 UI screens into $1000+ multi-page dashboards

5. I Followed Fiverr’s Golden Rules Religiously

To even qualify for Top Rated, you must:

  • Complete 100+ orders
  • Maintain 100% response rate, order completion, and on-time delivery
  • Earn at least $20,000 in lifetime earnings
  • Have no violations or warnings

I tracked this like a mission. I built systems to:

  • Never miss a message (even while sleeping—hello mobile app alerts)
  • Deliver early using time buffers
  • Politely guide scope to avoid cancelations

Fiverr favors reliability and reputation more than flash.

🎯 Final Thoughts

Becoming a Top Rated Seller on Fiverr didn’t happen overnight.
It took clarity, discipline, and a mindset shift from “gig worker” to “premium creative partner.”

Here’s what got me there:

  • I designed gigs like landing pages
  • I delivered more than promised
  • I communicated with confidence, not desperation
  • I turned small wins into big opportunities
  • I obsessed over Fiverr’s internal metrics and gave it zero excuses to deny me Top Rated status

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