Creating your Fiverr intro video

Utilize the Fiverr intro video to Introduce yourself in a short video to build credibility and increase engagement.

By featuring yourself on camera, you create a human connection, making your profile more relatable and trustworthy. This strategic move enhances your appeal, clarifies your offerings, and builds credibility, ultimately increasing engagement and your chances of converting viewers into clients.

For Video and Animation services, remember to use English or include English subtitles.

How it works

Clients will see your video on your freelancer page and Gig page.

To upload your Fiverr intro video:

From your dashboard, select 'Switch to Selling' and click "View profile."
Scroll down until you see "Add intro video"(on the left side).
Upon adding your video, review it carefully. Make sure it looks perfect to you and meets all the guidelines and requirements below.
Upload the file directly from your computer using the Intro video form.
After uploading, your video will go through moderation and be published once approved.
Need to make a change? You can re-upload a new video anytime via your profile page.

Intro video guidelines and requirements

Don’t show someone else in the video, since this will also violate our policy. This does not apply to Agencies.

Learn more with our Privacy Policy.
Don’t forget to include your name, your service offering and any other relevant information that sets you apart. Make sure you set the tone and expectations to the type of relationship clients can expect.
We highly recommend including English subtitles, to make sure you are understood, no matter who is watching.

Check out our Subtitles & Captions Category for freelancers who can help.
Remember to keep it simple and short.
Poor-quality audio will make your video sound unprofessional.
To help with good-quality audio, look for a quiet place, make sure there are no ambient noises, and put your phone in flight mode.
It’s important to present yourself and speak naturally and freely—even if you’ve prepared a script in advance.

Helpful tips

Make sure your script incudes the following:

Personal Touch: Starting with a greeting and introducing yourself makes the video feel more personal and engaging.
Clarity and Conciseness: Clearly stating your offerings, experience, and specialization helps viewers quickly understand what you do and your expertise.
Show Passion: Expressing what you enjoy about your work and your favorite projects adds passion and enthusiasm, making your pitch more compelling.
Unique Selling Point: Highlighting a fun fact or unique skill differentiates you from competitors, making you memorable.
Call to Action: Ending with an invitation to collaborate is a warm and engaging way to encourage viewers to take the next step.

Now put it all together: Example;

"Hello! I'm {insert full name} and I'm passionate about [insert gig offering]. With [insert years of experience] years of experience specializing in [insert skill/s], I've dedicated myself to delivering exceptional results in [mention the industry or field].

I thrive on [describe types of projects you typically work on], with a particular love for projects involving [project type]—they really allow me to bring my skills and creativity to the forefront.

What sets me apart? [Insert a fun fact or unique skill, like being bilingual or having a unique approach to your work], which adds an extra layer of depth to my services.

I'm here to bring your vision to life, and I can't wait to collaborate with you. Let's create something amazing together!"

Shorter version:

"Hey! My name is {insert full name}, I offer {insert gig offering}, I specialize in {insert skill/s} and I have been working in the field for {how long have you been working}. I usually {types of projects you typically work on} and my favorite type of project to do is {project type}.

I {fun fact related to my work e.g I am fluent in both English and French} and I can’t wait to work with you."

Here are our recommendations for equipment, background, and how to light up your shot.
- Camera: You can use the back camera of your smartphone or any digital camera that can shoot HD video.
- Microphone: Audio quality is just as important as video quality.
  Try to use an external microphone—if you have one—or headphones for better audio quality.
- Find a clean and presentable background: We recommend an office or studio.
- Make sure both you and your background are well lit: Try to film yourself in daylight with an indirect light source, and avoid lighting from behind you or directly above your head.
- Try not to mix different color temperatures: For instance, if you're shooting in daylight (a “colder”, blue color), don’t enhance the lighting by using a warm-light lamp (orange color).
It’s always best to look professional and presentable, but don’t be afraid to mix your personality with your outfit.
- Wear solid colors: Avoid small, busy prints, which can be distracting (or even look blurry on video).
- Stand out from your background: Wear a color that contrasts with the background of your video.
- Keep your face visible: Refrain from shadows, wearing hats, sunglasses, or anything that obstructs your face.
Our best recommendation is to smile and be yourself—our clients want to see you.
- Place the camera on a stable surface, at eye level: Make sure your eyes are framed in the upper third of the shot (frame), and use a tripod if possible.
- Film your video in landscape mode: Turn your smartphone sideways, so it’s filming horizontally.
- Talk directly to the camera: Make sure to sit on a stable chair and maintain eye contact with the camera (as if you’re having a conversation with the client).
- Your video can be professionally edited—but it doesn’t have to be: Check out our Video Editing Category for freelancers who can help.
- You can use additional footage (if needed): Make sure your face is visible for most of the video.
- You’re welcome to use background music if you’d like: Just make sure your voice can be heard clearly throughout the video, and that you have the rights to use the audio/music.

Practices to avoid

Here are some practices to prevent and avoid, ensuring your video gets approved smoothly.

- Don’t show someone else in the video
  Only represent the relevant services offered and you must be the speaker in the video. This does not apply to Agencies.
  Check out our examples below.
- Don’t ask to communicate outside of the Fiverr platform or exchange personal contact information
  This includes URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, social media tags, etc.
- Don’t show a Fiverr freelancer badge, your freelancer level, or stars representing your rating in your Gig video
  Fiverr automatically includes this information in your Profile.
- Don’t include watermarks or content that you don't have permission to use
  Avoid adding content and/or media that you don't have the right/permission to use.
  For example, Copyrighted audio, watermarked images that aren't your own, trademarked products in the background, etc.
- Don’t offer prohibited services as defined by our Community Standards
  If your video doesn’t comply with Fiverr policies or violates our Terms of Service, it will not be approved.
  Learn more with Fiverr's Community Standards.
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