This is a common question that freelancers who use the Fiverr platform get asked. The answer, like with most things, is that it depends. In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of tipping on Fiverr so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not to do it.
The first thing to understand is that Fiverr is a bit different than most other freelancing platforms out there. On most platforms, freelancers are paid for their work upfront.
However, on Fiverr, freelancers only get paid when the buyer is happy with the work that they’ve received. Because of this, it’s generally considered good etiquette to leave a tip for good work.
Now, that doesn’t mean that you should always leave a tip. If you’re not happy with the work that you received, then you don’t have toleave a tip. In fact, it’s probably best if you don’t since this will send a message to the freelancer that their work wasn’t up to your standards.
However, if you are happy with the work and would like to show your appreciation, then a tip is definitely in order. How much you should tip depends on a few factors.
First, how much did the overall project cost If it was a very small project, then a smaller tip is probably appropriate. If it was a larger project, then you may want to leave a larger tip.
Second, how satisfied are you with the work If you’re just mildly satisfied, then a small tip is probably fine. But if you’re truly blown away by the quality of the work, then you may want to leave a larger tip to show your appreciation.
Finally, how much can you afford to tip Tipping is always voluntary, so don’t spend more than you’re comfortable with. With all that said, let’s take a look at some specific scenarios where tipping might (or might not) be appropriate.
Scenario 1: You hired a freelancer to do some simple design work and they did an okay job. Overall cost: $50. Tip: $10 or 20% of the overall cost.
In this scenario, the freelancer did an okay job but nothing outstanding. A small tip of 10% or $10 is probably appropriate in this case.
Scenario 2: You hired a freelancer to do some complex coding work and they did an amazing job. Overall cost: $500. Tip: $50 or 10% of the overall cost.
In this scenario, the freelancer did an amazing job and truly went above and beyond what was expected. A larger tip of 10% or $50 is probably appropriate in this case.
Do You Usually Tip on Fiverr
As we explored in this article, whether or not to tip on Fiverr depends on several factors including the quality of work received and the overall cost of the project.
In most cases though, if you’re happy with the work received it’s considered good etiquette to leave a small-to-medium size tip for good work.
