How I Initiated a Logo Design Gig on Fiverr and Boosted My Earnings from Zero to $2000 Monthly
Three years prior, I possessed nothing: no clients, no funds, merely a fervor for design. Upon discovering Fiverr, I thought, Why not give it a shot? Fast forward to now, and my logo design projects reliably bring in over $2000 each month. Here's exactly how I built it—and how you can too.
Why
I Chose Logo Design (And Why You Should Too)
I experimented with a few gigs
first—writing, data entry, even voice-overs (side note: never try voice-over if
your voice sounds like mine). But the logo design clicked instantly.
Why? Every small business needs a
logo. Coffee shops, online stores, YouTube channels, personal trainers—you name
it. They don’t want to spend $500+ on a fancy agency, but $50–$100 for a solid
design? Absolutely.
My first month brought in $87. Not transformative, but an improvement over my part-time retail position.
What
You Actually Need to Get Started
Forget expensive courses or software
at first. Here’s what worked for me:
Software I Started With:
- Canva Pro ($12/month)
– yes, really, it’s enough
- GIMP (free)
– for detailed edits
- Adobe Illustrator
– only when I started earning $500/month
Skills That Matter:
- Understanding what makes a logo effective
- Knowing your client’s business
- Basic color psychology
- File formats: PNG, JPG, SVG (learn the differences!)
I learned everything on YouTube, 2–3
hours daily for the first month. No fancy degree required.
Setting
Up Your First Gig (The Real Way)
Your Profile Picture Matters
I used a simple photo of myself at my desk with some design books behind me.
Buyers want to see a real person—no logos or cartoon avatars.
Writing Your Gig Title (Learn from
My $500 Mistake)
First, my title was: “I will design amazing logos.” Total flop.
I switched to: “I will design a
professional business logo with unlimited revisions in 24 hours.” Orders
started coming in almost immediately. The key? Be specific and show value.
Pricing That Works
At first, I priced super low:
- Basic: $5 – 1 revision
- Standard: $15 – 3 revisions
- Premium: $25 – logo + business card
Now, after 200+ orders, my pricing
looks like this:
- Basic: $25 – Professional logo + source files + 3
revisions
- Standard: $50 – Logo variations + brand colors +
unlimited revisions
- Premium: $85 – Complete brand package + social media
kit
Raising prices was scary, but quality
clients don’t mind paying fair rates.
Creating
a Portfolio With Zero Clients
How do you show work when you have
none? I:
- Designed logos for fictional businesses
- Mocked them up on business cards, websites, and
storefronts
- Wrote short case studies explaining my choices
- Redesigned logos for 3 local businesses for free
Within a month, I had 15 strong
portfolio pieces. Fake or real, it worked to attract clients.
My
Gig Description Formula
After testing, this structure
consistently brings orders:
- Hook:
“Tired of cheap logos that make your business look amateur?”
- What You Get:
“A custom logo designed for your industry, delivered in all formats for
web and print.”
- Process:
“I research your industry, create 3–5 initial concepts, then refine your favorite.”
- Why Me:
“200+ logos delivered across 15 countries. Clients love my attention to
detail.”
- Call to Action:
“Ready to give your business a professional look? Message me before
ordering.”
The
First 30 Days: Reality Check
- Week 1:
Posted gig, told friends. 2 messages, 0 orders. Felt hopeless.
- Week 2:
Revised gig images with before/after examples. First order: $15. Spent 8
hours on it.
- Week 3:
3 more orders. Learning what clients actually want.
- Week 4:
$142 total. Not much, but I could see potential.
Handling
Difficult Clients
Example: My 8th client wanted a logo
for his “innovative tech startup,” rejected 5 concepts, even asked me to copy
Apple’s logo, but different.
Solution:
- Stayed professional
- Set boundaries on revisions
- Explained why copying is a bad idea
- Found the real need: trustworthy & modern logo
- Delivered an original design he loved
Sometimes clients just need
guidance.
Expanding Beyond Your Initial $100
Month 2: $340 | Month 3: $580
Key changes:
- Raised prices
- Added express delivery ($10 extra)
- Created package deals
- Improved gig images
- Asked clients for improvement feedback
Small adjustments led to steady
growth.
Common
Mistakes I Made
- Too many initial concepts → stick to 3–4
- Not asking enough upfront questions → create a client
brief
- Working on weekends → set working hours
- Underestimating revisions → clarify what counts as a
revision
- Not backing up work → store everything on Google Drive
Tools
I Use Daily
·
Design: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator
·
Mockups: Placeit.com, Canva.com, Remove.bg
·
Organization: Google Drive, Trello, Calendly
Getting
Your First 10 Reviews
During the project: update clients, ask for feedback
At delivery: include a thank-you note, instructions, and upsell future
services
Follow-up: friendly check-in, mention reviews help improve service
Result: 4.9-star average for over a
year.
When
Things Go Wrong
- Disappearing client:
Deliver based on the brief, stay professional
- Impossible brief:
Ask clarifying questions, offer 2 options
- Non-payer:
Fiverr protects you
- Bad review:
Respond professionally, ignore unfair ones
Expanding
Your Services (Month 6 Strategy)
- Brand identity packages
- Social media kits
- Business card design
- Website consultation
Added $15–$20 per order, small
changes that added up.
Reality
Check: $2000/Month
- 25–30 orders/month
- Avg. order value: $65–$75
- Work: 25–30 hours/week
- Repeat clients: ~30% of income
Not passive income, but flexible and
rewarding.
Final
Advice
Fiverr logo gigs aren’t
get-rich-quick. They require skill, care, and persistence. But once you find
your rhythm, it’s a great income source.
Regret: waiting to start. Success:
not quitting during the slow first weeks.
Logos will always be necessary for small businesses. Address
that issue effectively, and you'll always have tasks to complete.
Stop overthinking. Start your gig
today. Your first client is out there.
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