In the fast-paced world of freelancing, developing and maintaining strong client relationships is essential. In addition, having a network of peers that can contribute to the trust your clients have in you as well as having your back when you need is a big part of being a freelancer.
The freelancer referral program addresses this relationship-building by allowing you to refer trusted freelancers who can help a client meet their goals if you don’t offer certain services, are unavailable to take on a project, or know just the right person to take on the next step for your client.
Recommending other freelancers to clients demonstrates your commitment to their long-term success, building trust and strengthening your reputation as a reliable resource. It also helps to grow your network and boosts your chances of being referred in return.
Note: The program is currently opened to Level 1, Level 2, Top Rated and Pro freelancers.
How it works
Referring a freelancer
In any inbox conversation, click on the 'Refer a freelancer' icon to open the referral tool.
You can refer someone you know, someone you’ve discovered by searching on Fiverr, or a suggestion from Fiverr. You can add up to 3 referrals each time you use the referral tool.
For each referral:
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Add the freelancer’s username (without the @) or the URL to their freelancer profile or specific Gig that is relevant to the client.
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If you’re not sure who to refer, click on 'Get suggestions' or 'Search on Fiverr.'
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Get suggestions will open a new drawer with 3 tabs: Offers related services, Similar freelancers, and Previous referrals.
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- After adding their username or a URL, you’ll see a portion of their profile, along with a text field to explain why they’re a good fit for the client's needs.
To add another referral, click + Add another referral and follow steps 1 and 2. (You can send up to 3 referrals to a client at a time.) - After you’ve added your referral(s) you will need to include an intro message to summarize your recommendations and guide your client on how to proceed. (This will appear above your referrals in the message to your client.)
What your sent referral looks like (for clients):
Referrals page
The Referrals page is where you can track your referral activity. Go to the 'Growth & Marketing' dropdown and click the new 'Referrals' tab.
Here you can find:
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Total referrals given: The total number of referrals you’ve shared with clients.
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Orders created:The number of orders placed with your referrals.
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Orders completed: The number of orders completed by your referrals.
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Fiverr Credits received: Total amount of Fiverr Credits received, based on completed orders by your referrals.
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Freelancers who referred me: The number of freelancers who referred you to their clients.
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Total referrals received: The number of referrals you’ve received from those freelancers. (This number can include multiple referrals from the same freelancer.)
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Orders I’ve completed: The number of orders you’ve completed through referrals from other freelancers.
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- You can earn a profile badge to show you’re trusted by other freelancers to deliver for clients.
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Orders I’ve completed: 3
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Total referrals given: 10
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Freelancers I’ve referred
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Freelancers who referred me
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Referral program benefits
In addition to the profile badge, you can also earn Fiverr credits when freelancers you’ve referred to clients complete orders for them.
The amount of Fiverr Credits earned is calculated as 2.5% of the total order gross amount, including late extras, but excluding tips.
Example: If you (freelancer A) refer another freelancer (freelancer B) to a client, and freelancer B completes an $150 order for that client, you’ll receive $3.75 (2.5% of $150) in Fiverr Credits.
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The order must be completed within 60 days of the referral.
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You can only earn Fiverr Credits on the first completed order between your referred freelancer and the client you referred them to.
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Fiverr Credits are valid for 90 days and can be used on Fiverr orders and freelancer programs.
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Credits are applied first, and then your selected payment method is used, if necessary. For example, if you have $10 in Fiverr Credits and the amount due is $39, your selected payment method will be charged $29.
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See more in the Freelancer Referral Program Terms of Service and Fiverr’s Payment Terms.
FAQs
- Only Level 1 freelancers and above or Pro freelancers can refer other freelancers.
- To earn Fiverr Credits, your referred freelancer must complete an order for the client you referred them to within 60 days of your referral.
- You’ll receive your Fiverr Credits once the eligible referral order is completed. You’ll get an email with details and see the amount added to Fiverr Credits received on your Referrals page.
- Fiverr Credits can be used for: Seller Plus, Fiverr Ads, Team Account, and Fiverr Go subscriptions (Personal Assistant and AI Creation Models).
- To earn the referral badge for your profile, you need to complete at least 3 orders for clients you were referred to by other freelancers and share at least 10 referrals.
- You will only earn credits for the referred freelancer’s first completed order with the client. (And the order must be completed within 60 days of the referral.)
- No, but they can see that you referred them in the referral history section of their Referrals page. And if the client messages them, they will see an indication with your name at the top of the new conversation.
- Yes, you can refer any eligible freelancer (Level 1 or above, or Pro), whether you know them or not. On the referral tool, you can browse Fiverr's suggestions (click Get suggestions) or search (click Search on Fiverr).
- It’s up to the client to message and/or work with a referral. If the client does not complete an order with them within 60 days of your referral, you will not receive Fiverr Credits from that particular referral. However, the referral will still be added to your Total referrals given and will count towards your requirements to earn the referral profile badge.
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Fiverr's referral program: This program is meant for inviting friends to join Fiverr. When you refer a friend to Fiverr, they’ll get a discount on their first order and you’ll earn Fiverr Credits based on the value of that order, once it’s completed.
Freelancer referral program: This program is meant for freelancers referring active Fiverr clients to other existing freelancers. As a freelancer, when you refer another freelancer to a client, the reward is a percentage of the referred freelancer's completed order value in the form of Fiverr Credits for you.