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Using My Portfolio

Your portfolio is a great opportunity to attract and impress potential clients. Set yourself apart and demonstrate the benefits of working with you by showcasing your best work, professional expertise, service proficiency, and unique skill set. Once clients see the quality of work you can deliver, a new level of trust is established—a key ingredient in upselling yourself.

Your portfolio can showcase two types of work: projects and reviews with files. You can create as many projects as you’d like. Reviews with files are generated from Gigs where the ‘Live Portfolio’ feature is enabled.

Create a new project

To add a project to your portfolio:

  1. From the dropdown menu under your profile image, navigate to the 'Profile' section.
  2. Scroll down to locate "Portfolio," then click "Add projects." Next, click "Create new project."
  3. Add your Project name: Write a clear and descriptive name for your project.
  4. From the dropdown, select the corresponding industry (optional) - ex: Fashion & Apparel.
  5. Project duration and Project cost: Enter the time taken to complete the project and the total cost of the project.
  6. Project started on: Indicate the month and year you worked on the project.
  7. Project description: Provide a concise overview of the project, outlining the client's profile, the project's objectives, any obstacles you overcame, and the overall importance.

    Note: The description must have at least 120 characters.
  8. Add attachments: Include any relevant images to supplement your project. Click here to review the requirements and limitations.

    Don’t feel you have something visual to display? Find some of our suggestions of what to include here.
  9. Click on "Continue" and then "Publish project" on the next page.

Reviews with files

  • To include reviews with files in your portfolio, the ‘Live portfolio’ feature must be enabled for each Gig that you’d like to include.
    You can manage this from your Gigs page under 'My Business.'
  • While more reviews with files may be included in your Gig galleries, only samples from your last 20 deliveries will be included in your portfolio.
    At this time, only samples with images or videos will be included.

  • If you are including reviews with files, the order of projects and samples in your portfolio will be:

    1. The first 2 projects will be based on your selection
    2. The next 3 will be your most recent reviews with files.
    3. The remaining projects and recent reviews with files will follow.

    If you have profession profiles, your reviews with files will be included in your portfolio on those pages as well, filtered to display reviews with files for Gigs related to each profession for easy browsing. 

Requirements and limitations

    • Each project must have at least one file.
    • You can upload between 1 and 20 portfolio projects to your profile.
    • File size has a maximum of 50 MB.
      • The recommended size is 1280 x 769 pixels with a 5:3 aspect ratio.
    • The allowed file formats are JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, AVI, and PDF.
      • When you add a video, you won't be able to choose a thumbnail. The first frame of the video will be used as the thumbnail by default.

Add project details

In order to optimize the effectiveness of Fiverr's matching algorithms, we recommend including more detailed project information. This will facilitate the identification of the most suitable freelancer for each client's specific requirements.

  • Choose the most relevant profession that this project displays. Ex: Web developer, UI/UX designer.

    Note: This will be relevant for sellers who are eligible for professions.
  • Add the skills used in this project, by selecting from the dropdown.
  • Select the relevant service areas related to this project from the dropdown menu.
  • Select the Gig that this project relates to.

Portfolio projects: The Dos and Don’ts

    1. Do provide context
      Detail the problem and goals: Clearly explain the initial problem, the objectives, and the context of the project. This helps potential clients understand the challenges you faced and your strategic approach to solving them.

    2. Do highlight your role and contributions
      Specify your involvement: Outline your specific responsibilities and the tasks you handled within the project. This demonstrates your capabilities and areas of expertise.

    3. Do use data and results
      Showcase outcomes: Include quantitative results, such as percentage improvements, ROI, or growth metrics, to provide concrete evidence of your impact and success without sharing private information of buyers.
    4. Do include visual aids
      Use high-quality images and graphics: Incorporate charts, graphs, screenshots, and other visuals to make your portfolio projects more engaging and easier to understand.
    1. Don’t be vague
      Avoid general statements: Steer clear of non-specific descriptions and generalizations. Be precise about your role, the tools used, and the results achieved to give a clear picture of your contributions.

    2. Don’t overload with information
      Keep it concise: Avoid overwhelming potential clients with excessive details. Focus on the most important aspects of the project and the key takeaways.

    3. Don’t neglect the storytelling aspect
      Avoid dry presentations: Make sure to tell a compelling story rather than just listing facts. Explain the journey from the problem to the solution, highlighting your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

    4. Don’t forget to update regularly
      Avoid outdated content: Regularly update your portfolio to include recent projects and remove outdated ones. This ensures that your profile reflects your current skills and experiences.

    5. Don’t compromise confidentiality
      Avoid exposing sensitive information: Refrain from uploading documents that contain private or confidential data. Always anonymize personal details and remove sensitive content before sharing. This ensures the protection of community members' privacy.

Best practices when creating a portfolio

When creating your portfolio on Fiverr, here are some important guidelines to follow. By following these guidelines, you can create a professional and compliant portfolio on Fiverr.

    • Compliance with Fiverr Policies and Terms of Service
      Ensure all your work and files adhere to Fiverr’s policies and terms of service.
    • Use appropriate imagery
      Select suitable and professional images for your portfolio.
    • Original work only
      Present only your original creations. Respect intellectual property rights and avoid using unlicensed external components.
    • Avoid sharing sensitive information
      Never include personal or sensitive information like contact details, passwords, credit card numbers, Social Security Numbers (SSN), or national identification card numbers in your portfolio.
    • Avoid sharing projects that you don’t have the rights to
      Make sure to upload only content you either own or you have the permission or license to use. Be aware that once you deliver the work to the buyer, they will own the rights to it.
    • Avoid any objectionable content
      Never use adult content, hate speech, discrimination, harassment, or any abusive behavior.

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