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1. Choose the Right Subcategory2. Filter For Excellence3. Go Pro For Amazing Copywriting4. Skim to Eliminate or Save5. Read Copywriting Reviews and Responses6. See What's Included (and Excluded)7. Message Them on Fiverr8. Ask For Copywriting Samples9. Check Them Out on the Web10. Do a Paid Trial ProjectYour Fiverr 10-Step Program
1. Choose the Right Subcategory
Fiverr’s got a big search bar at the top of the page, but if you start your search there, it could take longer to find the perfect copywriter. (There’s one exception, which I’ll mention in a moment.) Instead of doing that, save time by choosing the Fiverr subcategory that matches the service you want.
- Click on the Writing and Translation subcategory from the home page. This’ll take you to a page where you’ll find the most popular copywriting specialties. Choose the copywriting service you want, such as sales copy or email copy.
- Hover over the Writing and Translation subcategory to see a menu of all the copywriting specialties available on Fiverr. Choose the one that’s closest to the service you want.
2. Filter For Excellence
Once you’re on the right copywriting service page, you’ve still got hundreds of copywriters to look through. That’s way too many, especially when you’re busy. Luckily, Fiverr’s filters provide a LOT of ways to refine your search. This is one of the reasons Fiverr gets such good reviews. For example, on the left of the page, you can sort by:- Recommended – the copywriters Fiverr recommends
- Bestselling – the ones that have been hired the most
- Newest arrivals – people who’ve recently joined Fiverr

- Delivery time (useful if it’s a rush job where you need a fast turnaround)
- Price range (which helps you set a budget for copywriting services)
- Online status (useful if you want to have a conversation with the copywriter right away)
- Seller level (which helps you find those who’ve done a lot of projects and have great reviews)

3. Go Pro For Amazing Copywriting
Although Fiverr built a name on $5 gigs, if you want an amazing copywriter, be prepared to spend more. A good place to start is with Fiverr Pros. These are professionals in their field who’ve been verified by Fiverr. To find them, skim the copywriter profiles and look for the Pro Verified badge. You can also scroll to the page footer and click on the Pro menu item to see only Fiverr Pros.
4. Skim to Eliminate or Save
Even after doing this, you’ll still have hundreds of possible choices. Now it’s time to narrow down even further. Here’s how you do that. Skim read the two line summary that appears on each gig. If there are any errors, move on. This shouldn’t take long. Be wary of copywriters who promise they can do everything. The more specific they are about what they offer, the more likely it is you’ll get a service that suits your needs. Look for copywriters that have hundreds of ratings (or even better, thousands). This gives you security, because you know they’ve done amazing work over a long period of time.
5. Read Copywriting Reviews and Responses
Next, go to Saved in the top menu. This’ll take you to the Gigs I Love list. Click on each gig you’ve saved, and scroll down to the reviews. You’re interested in the recent ones. It doesn’t much matter what they did five years ago; it’s all about the customer service they’re delivering now. You’ll want to see positive reviews that refer to the actual service you want the copywriter to deliver. And look for the copywriter’s response. If it’s not well-written or respectful, then maybe their writing or personal skills aren’t as good as they seem, and the copywriter won’t be a good fit.6. See What’s Included (and Excluded)
By now, you should be down to just a few potential copywriters. This is when you look at their gig descriptions in more detail. A typical gig description includes:- An overview of what they offer
- Service packages
- Reviews

- Competitor research
- SEO keyword research
- Image creation
- And more
7. Message Them on Fiverr
Fiverr’s got a great messaging service that you can use to get to know the copywriters you’re thinking of working with. Press the Contact Me button on any gig description to start a messaging thread.
- Ask for more specifics about the process of working together
- Get more information on any parts of the gig description that weren’t clear
- Outline your particular requirements to find out if the copywriter can handle them
8. Ask For Copywriting Samples
Some Fiverr sellers include samples of previous work on their gig description, but don’t be afraid to ask for more. You’ll want to see recent examples of the actual type of copywriting you need. Many copywriters do work for hire, which means they can’t always publish examples publicly. However, most professionals have samples they can share on request. Take a look at these before you make a final decision.9. Check Them Out on the Web
Most pro copywriters have a presence beyond Fiverr, so check them out there, too. Things to do include:- Visit their website
- Look for other external portfolios
- Check out their LinkedIn profile
10. Do a Paid Trial Project
Finally, offer your chosen copywriter a trial project. This is a minor investment in getting the overall service you want. Throughout the project, pay attention to:- Communication and creating a good working relationship
- Meeting milestones and deadlines
- The final product