How I Got Into the Top Rated on Fiverr
Top Rated status on Fiverr is invite-only and awarded to less than 1%..

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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