Clients find services on Fiverr by searching with keywords that match what they need. When a client searches, eligible Gigs may appear in the search results. Gig visibility can vary based on factors such as performance, competition, and system processes. This article explains why your Gig may not appear in search and what steps you can take to improve its visibility.
How Gig search works
Fiverr search is designed to show clients the most relevant services based on their needs. Gig placement in search results is determined by an algorithm that considers multiple quality and business-related signals over time to deliver fair, useful, and competitive results.
These following factors help deliver optimized and personalized search results on Fiverr:
- Search placement reflects how your Gig performs across several quality and business metrics compared to others in the marketplace, including:
- Relevance: How closely your Gig’s title, description, and metadata match a client’s search query.
- Historical performance: How attractive your Gig has been to clients with similar needs in the past.
- Satisfaction: Client review scores and overall purchase satisfaction.
- Responsiveness: How quickly and effectively you communicate with clients.
- Fiverr aims to show services that are the best fit for each individual search, rather than a single fixed ranking. Search results may vary from client to client based on:
- The specific keywords used in the search
- The client’s needs, preferences, and past activity
- Search results are continuously adjusted to improve relevance and marketplace health. This includes:
- Results include a range of pricing options to help clients compare and choose from multiple price ranges
- Updating rankings as new performance data is collected
- Ensuring fair visibility for high-quality services over time
Why your Gig might not appear in search
You’ve put effort into creating your Gig, so it can be frustrating if you can’t find it in search results. Your Gig may be temporarily unavailable or harder to find for one of the following reasons:
- Your Gig may be flagged by our Trust & Safety team if the content in your description, images, or video doesn’t fully follow Fiverr’s Terms of Service or Community Standards. While under review, your Gig may not appear in search.
- If you’ve made edits or updates to your Gig, it may temporarily disappear from search while our system re-indexes the information. Give it a bit of time after making updates, and it should reappear.
- In popular categories, many freelancers offer similar services. Even well-optimized Gigs can be harder to find due to high competition and get lost in the crowd. Consider if your Gig can be more niche or offer a unique angle to help it stand out.
Improve your Gigs by implementing some best practices. - Metrics like late deliveries, cancellations, or low response rates can affect how often your Gig appears in search.
Improve your performance with best practices for freelancers.
If a Gig violates Fiverr policies, it may be removed from search or taken down entirely.
How to improve your Gig’s visibility
If your Gig is active but difficult to find, improving its quality and clarity can help it stand out.
You can try the following best practices:
- Add a Gig video: In your Gig video clearly explain your service and what clients can expect.
- Update your visuals: For the best Gig images, use clear, high-quality images that reflect your unique service.
- Refine your description: Accurately describe your unique services to become attractive to clients. Keep it easy to read and transparent.
- Add FAQs: Address common client questions to set expectations early and clarify your offering.
- Utilize Fiverr tools: Benefit from Fiverr programs such as Fiverr Ads or the Seller Plus Program, which includes Advanced Analytics tools like Top Keywords and Keyword Research, to help maximize your Gig’s visibility in search results.
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How to share your services
You can share your Fiverr profile or specific Gigs to promote your services and reach clients outside Fiverr.
- Share your profile: Go to Growth & Marketing > Scale Your Business, then copy your profile URL or select a social icon to share.
- Share a specific Gig: Go to My Business > Gigs, click the drop-down menu next to your Gig, select Share, and choose your preferred platform.
Sharing your profile or Gigs is fully allowed, as long as your promotions follow Terms of Service and accurately represent the services you offer.
FAQs
- A consistent personal brand can help. Use a clear profile image, a focused description, and well-defined services so clients immediately understand what you offer.
- Review your delivery times, responsiveness, and order completion. Make sure your work is original, deadlines are met, and client messages are answered promptly.