ProBlogger: 5 Unmissable Fiverr Gigs that Will Make Your Life Easy as a Busy Blogger

5 Unmissable Fiverr Gigs that Will Make Your Life Easy as a Busy Blogger

Posted: 19 May 2015 07:04 AM PDT

This is a guest contribution from Pooja Lohana.

Ever get mad at yourself?

Because your blog is not going the way you'd like it to?

You come to your desk, stare at the computer and realize there's so much to be done. You're tired before you've begun your day.

But blogging is supposed to be fun. At least that's what you were told, right?

Thankfully, you can prevent that feeling of dread and overwhelm from the bulk of everyday tasks in business.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of Fiverr. It's a marketplace where users sell and buy various services starting at five bucks.

You heard it right – be it a prank call, drawing a caricature or a song dedicated to your significant other – you can get it all on Fiverr.

Some of these gigs are practical, super-creative and even bizarre things you may never dare but these providers will.

On a serious note, I assume you're reading this because you're a blogger and like to get a lot of things done during a day.

If that's you, there are tons of time-saving gigs on Fiverr.

Here's a sample of what you get:

I will write an EXPERT Press Release for $5
I will fix you WordPress problems for $5
I will design a killer Landing Page for $5
I will do a 15 second commercial for $5

You get the drift.

Business comes with a lot of work and you may not always have the right skill set, inclination or time to accomplish everything. So without further ado, here are 5 unmissable Fiverr gigs proven to be super-helpful for serious bloggers:

Ebook Covers

If you're ever to write a Kindle book or an ebook (and you should), you can safely forget the saying "Never judge a book by its cover".

Because buyers are going to judge it that way. A catchy cover can make all the difference between your ebook turning out to be a best-seller or a dud.

Most of the times, you can't just use a print cover as its ebook counterpart. You need to consider if the typography reads well in the thumbnail version (60 x 90 pixels on Amazon) and how well the design uses available real-estate, among other things. This is where a professional designer can make your life easier.

Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur.com recommends that when looking for an ebook cover designer, you go after the one who is just starting out on Fiverr. "You want the one who has a good portfolio, but is new enough that your positive review is life or death to their Fiverr business. You'll get a lot more out of them this way than just going after the others.”

But regardless, there are plenty of Fiverr fish in the sea and new ones sprout up every day.

There are many good designers on Fiverr who use their own image library to create stellar, unique results. To make your job easy, I've listed two of the top providers below.

Providers to consider:

Video Marketing

Since a majority of people in the world are visual learners (40—65%), what better way to introduce your brand than using a video?

An intro video, or a logo intro as they call it, is a great way to engage your reader's visual senses. It's best to keep it super-short, like a teaser of about 30 seconds.

But if you want a longer video of about a few minutes, you can get it for a few extra $5 gigs.

Or, if you want to explain a concept, try one of Fiverr's "whiteboard drawing videos" which feature a hand drawing little figures on a whiteboard animation.

Providers to consider:

Transcription

If you do a lot of interviews and publish case-studies on your blog, you'll need to transcribe your audios and videos.

Your readers might prefer readable PDFs to listening to an audio file. Transcripts come handy to create blog posts, feature stories and content for your website, or when you want to throw in a freebie with a video course.

Thankfully, Fiverr offers gigs for grammatically accurate and well-formatted deliveries that you might as well use with little or no editing.

Providers to consider:

Mobile Apps and Websites

Recently, Google announced they will be using information from indexed apps as a factor in ranking for users who have the app installed and logged into it.

What does that mean? Search engine page results will take into consideration indexed apps more prominently.

As an estimate, there will be 4 billion Android and iOS users by the end of 2015. The human population is about 7 billion at the moment, so it's obvious that a majority will be using these devices.

If you offer a product, creating a mobile app sounds only logical. Fiverr lists some cool app creation gigs. However, remember a complete app will cost you more than $5. So it's always better to contact a provider before buying a gig.

That said, sometimes you just need a mobile-friendly website, not an app. Apps are applications that you can download on your handheld device, versus being rendered in a browser. If you're offering something specific like a game, an app is your best bet. But if you want to share your blog posts over a wider range of audiences, start with a mobile website.

Providers to consider:

Create Something Different

How many times have you been told that? If you want to succeed at your marketing, be different.

Yeah right, but how?

A gig I found on Fiverr can help you through that block. This guy will go underwater and hold his breath to deliver your message.

Pretty interesting, right?

Or, take this lady who will write a short message on the froth of a cappuccino.

More such gigs are waiting if you really like to experiment and zig when others zag!

How to Get the Most Out of Fiverr

Before you start using Fiverr for business, here are some tips to remember:

Make sure you check the "Positive Rating" of the provider you're considering. I like to shortlist providers by pressing the "Favorite" button at the top of each profile so I can compare a few in one go.
Look at the number and type of reviews at the top of the profile.
Check how many orders are in queue. Usually, a lot of awaiting orders should point to good quality results.
Look at the average response time. If I need something fairly quick, and the response time of a provider is in days, I would look elsewhere.
Always contact the provider before buying a gig. Most sellers encourage this. Tell them exactly what you need, how much it will cost (sometimes you will have to buy an "upgrade" or extra gigs) and what's the turnaround. Make sure they are the right person for your job.

How do you use Fiverr for your business? Share your expriences in the comments below!

Pooja Lohana is a freelance writer, ghost writer and online marketing mentor featured on Problogger, Firepole, JeffBullas, MarketingProfs, Hongkiat and more. If you're an aspiring writer and want to become self-employed, create wealth and live a better life by launching your online writing biz, steal her free mini-course to make your first $1000 (and more) writing at home.

Originally at: Blog Tips at ProBlogger

5 Unmissable Fiverr Gigs that Will Make Your Life Easy as a Busy Blogger

ProBlogger: 7 Ways To Build Your Brand In The Blogosphere

7 Ways To Build Your Brand In The Blogosphere

Posted: 17 May 2015 07:00 AM PDT

This is a guest contribution from Jeff Foster.

Blogger outreach is one of the most effective ways to build your brand. It's a great way to connect with potential customers – the blogosphere gives you a ready-made audience who are already interested in your type of product or service. But if you're going to succeed, you need to build strong relationships with bloggers who want to be your brand ambassadors. This takes work – don't expect to shoot off a few emails and have bloggers lining up at your door.

The good news is that there are proven ways to make your blogger outreach a success. If you're wondering how to turbocharge your brand in the blogosphere, here are seven ways to get you started.

1. Use Introduction Sites

Online blogger introduction sites are a very effective way of finding bloggers to talk about your brand. Sites such as Tomoson, Brand Meets Blog, Nuffnang, and Blogger Connect attract high-quality bloggers who want to connect with businesses like yours. You can browse through bloggers by interest area – for example, food enthusiasts – to find the right bloggers for your brand. These sites also have tools you can use to measure blogger influence, which helps you narrow down the list even further. The other advantage of introduction sites is that the bloggers on them are already actively interested, so you're going to get a better response than if you just send out cold-calling emails to bloggers directly.

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2. Give Bloggers Your Product

Product giveaways are a great tool for getting bloggers on board – in fact, this is one of the most frequent outreach techniques. Bloggers love to get their hands on products they can use and review. They'll write better reviews if they can see and feel what you have to offer. Of course, blindly giving away hundreds of samples isn't advisable, particularly if your product isn't cheap. But if you target key bloggers with your giveaways, you'll keep the cost down and get better results. A word of caution, however. Don't try to control what a blogger says about your product. Bloggers value their independence, so this will just annoy them.

3. Ask For Feedback

There's no better way to get bloggers on your side than to make them part of the process. By asking for feedback on your products or services, you show them that you value their opinions. A blogger is much more likely to become a brand ambassador if they feel that you are listening to them, and that they have influence over what you are doing and saying. You'll benefit from this as well – bloggers know your target customers and what they want. Not only that, they've already proven that they know how to talk to your audience – that's how they built a following in the first place. By following their lead, you'll get insights on how to build an authentic relationship with your market.

4. Give Bloggers Exposure

Successful bloggers are always looking for new ways to expand their audience. They're passionate about their subject and want to engage with as many people as possible – which would also increase their income potential. By promoting bloggers to your existing social media channels, you give them the exposure they’re trying to build. This can be as simple as retweeting their tweets and sharing their blog posts. To take this to the next level, ask trusted bloggers to write guest posts for your corporate blog, but remember not to try to control what they say. Also, be prepared to pay bloggers to write for you – after all, writing is how bloggers make a living.

5. Meet In Person

You can build a great online relationship with a blogger, but there's no substitute for seeing them face to face. If you travel regularly as part of your business, make a point of letting bloggers know that you're in their neighborhood and would love to catch up if it suits them. Offer to meet them for a drink or a meal – and make it a social occasion, not a hard sell.

Blogger conventions and conferences are also excellent occasions for meeting with bloggers. They are an opportunity to get together with your existing brand champions, and also with new bloggers who might be interested in talking about your products or services. You may even find conferences that focus on topics that you want to target – for example, the DBC Conference is for bloggers interested in interior design. If you have enough budget, why not sponsor a blogger conference or even host one yourself?

6. Create A Blogger Network

If you bring new products to market regularly, it's tempting to find exactly the right bloggers for each one. But this means starting over again every time, which is time-consuming and expensive. It's much more effective to build a "go-to" pool of bloggers who are genuinely enthusiastic about your brand. By getting them to mention your brand on a regular basis, their readers are more likely to trust what they say. You're likely to get much better reviews as well – when you build a long-term relationship with a blogger, they're already well disposed towards you.

7. Show Your Appreciation

Bloggers absolutely hate being used. If you only get in contact when you want them to write a post, you're going to turn them off very quickly. Every time a blogger mentions your brand, show your appreciation by sending them a sincere thank you note. Make sure you keep them in the loop on what's happening with your brand – a monthly insider newsletter is one great way of doing this. Send them exclusive content they can share – for example, high-quality images, fact sheets, amusing stories and anything else that will appeal to their readers. Finally, don't forget to send them product samples from time to time – it's a perfect way of reminding them that you genuinely care.

Jeff Foster is co-founder and CEO at Tomoson, the influencer marketplace. The platform allows bloggers and social media influencers to get paid for posting sponsored content, and lets businesses connect with targeted, niche audiences.

Originally at: Blog Tips at ProBlogger

7 Ways To Build Your Brand In The Blogosphere

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