On Gig.tn, reviews are more than stars — they shape your visibility, your reputation, and whether people trust you enough to hire or buy.
This article explains how reviews work, how they're calculated, how they affect your ranking, and how buyers and freelancers can use them to build real credibility.
🧠 What Are Gig Reviews?
After every completed order, both the buyer and the freelancer can leave a review.
Each review includes:
A 1 to 5 star rating
A written comment
A timestamp and username (public)
Once submitted, reviews become visible on:
The freelancer’s public profile
The specific gig page
The buyer’s profile (for freelancers to check past behavior)
🔍 How Ratings Are Calculated
The overall rating on your profile is not an average of all reviews — it is weighted based on:
Recency: New reviews weigh more than old ones
Order value: Higher-priced gigs have more impact
Order volume: More reviews from unique buyers = stronger score
Rating distribution: 4.7 with 100 orders is more powerful than 5.0 with only 3 orders
So don’t panic over one bad review — consistency over time matters more than perfection.
📈 How Reviews Affect Visibility & Sales
For Freelancers:
Your star rating and review count show on every gig listing
High ratings improve your position in search results
Buyers tend to click and message freelancers with 4.5 stars and above
Negative reviews may cause your gig to be manually reviewed or hidden by moderators
For Buyers:
If you're rude, difficult, or dishonest, freelancers can see it
Freelancers can reject offers or block future orders based on your past reviews
A solid buyer rating = faster response times and better service from top freelancers
Reputation flows both ways. Treat people how you’d want to be reviewed.
📝 Tips for Writing Honest, Useful Reviews
If you're a buyer:
Be specific: “Great logo” = meh. “Clean vector work, fast revisions, followed instructions exactly” = useful.
Mention communication: Was the freelancer responsive and professional?
Talk about delivery time, quality, and whether it matched the gig description
If you're a freelancer:
Don’t just say “Nice buyer.” Mention if they were clear, responsive, easy to work with
Use reviews to show future clients that you attract respectful, serious people
Be polite, even if the buyer wasn’t perfect — future clients are watching
🔄 Can Reviews Be Edited or Removed?
In general, reviews are final once submitted.
However, Gig.tn may edit or remove a review in specific situations, including:
✔ If the review is proven to be abusive, racist, or harassing
✔ If the reviewer never actually placed an order
✔ If the review contains false information with intent to harm
✔ If the buyer or freelancer was pressured to leave a fake review
✔ If both parties agree that the review was a misunderstanding and request its removal
To request a review removal:
Go to the Help Center and submit a dispute ticket
Provide screenshots, message history, or any relevant context
Our team will investigate and decide case by case
🚫 We do not remove reviews just because someone “changed their mind.”
⚠️ Review Manipulation = Ban Risk
Fake reviews are strictly against Gig.tn’s rules. If you’re caught:
Creating multiple accounts to leave yourself reviews
Asking friends or family to place fake orders and write 5 stars
Offering discounts, free work, or bonuses in exchange for a 5-star review
… your account may be permanently suspended.
💬 Final Thoughts
Reviews on Gig.tn are meant to create transparency and build trust. Whether you're a buyer or a freelancer:
Leave honest feedback that helps others make smart decisions
Use your reviews to improve your own service or communication
Understand that consistency wins, not chasing a perfect score
Your profile isn’t just what you say — it’s what others say about you.