If you’ve been a Fiverr seller for any length of time, you’ve probably had at least one gig denied. It’s frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Here are some reasons why your Fiverr gig might have been denied, and what you can do about it.
1. You Didn’t Follow the Guidelines
This is the most common reason for gig denial on Fiverr. The site has very specific guidelines for what types of gigs can be offered, and if your gig doesn’t meet those criteria, it will be denied. Make sure you read and understand the guidelines before submitting your gig.
2. Your Gig Wasn’t Descriptive Enough
When you create a gig on Fiverr, you need to include a clear and concise description of what the gig entails. If your gig description is too vague or doesn’t give enough information, it will likely be denied.
- Your image should not violate copyright law.
- The title of your image should match the title of your gig. Your image should accurately represent the gig you’re offering. If the image doesn’t match the title or description of your gig, it will be denied.
- Your image should not contain any text. Images with text are not allowed on Fiverr. If your image contains text, it will be denied.
3. You Used Prohibited Content or Links
Fiverr has strict rules about the type of content that can be included in gigs, and if you use prohibited content or links in your gig, it will be denied. Be sure to check the content guidelines before creating your gig.
4. Your Gig Had spelling or Grammatical Errors
Fiverr is a global marketplace, and buyers expect to see well-written gigs. If your gig has spelling or grammatical errors, it will likely be denied.
5. The Images in Your Gig Weren’t Appropriate
If you use images that are copyrighted or that violate Fiverr’s content guidelines, your gig will be denied. Be sure to use only appropriate images in your gigs.
Note: To avoid having your gigs denied for images that don’t meet these requirements, try using one of the many free stock photos sites like Unsplash or Pexels.
Conclusion:
When creating a gig on Fiverr, sellers are required to provide certain information like what services they’re offering, how long delivery will take, etc. If this information is missing from a gig, it will likely be denied.
Be sure to include all required information when creating your gigs.
There are several reasons why a Fiverr gig may be denied. The most common reason is that the seller didn’t follow the site’s guidelines.
Other reasons include using prohibited content or links, spelling or grammatical errors, inadequate descriptions, and using inappropriate images. To avoid having your gigs denied, make sure you read and understand all of Fiverr’s policies before creating a gig.
