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Overview

The Gig Marketplace is where freelancers showcase their services as purchasable offerings called “gigs.” Each gig represents a specific service with defined deliverables, pricing, and timelines. Clients can browse gigs by category, compare packages, and place orders directly.

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Key Capabilities

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Gig Creation & Management

Freelancers have complete control over their service offerings:
  • Draft System: Start creating gigs and save progress before publishing
  • Rich Descriptions: Use formatted text to describe services in detail
  • Media Gallery: Upload images, videos, and documents to showcase work
  • Status Control: Publish, pause, or delete gigs as needed
  • Category Organization: Classify gigs in categories and subcategories
  • Tag System: Add searchable tags to improve discoverability

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Flexible Pricing with Packages

Gigs can offer a single package or multiple tiers to cater to different client needs and budgets.
Each package includes:
  • Name: Descriptive package title (e.g., “Basic Logo Design”)
  • Price: Service cost in the platform currency
  • Description: What’s included in the package
  • Delivery Time: Days until completion
  • Revisions: Number of revision rounds included
Offer one straightforward option for clients who want simplicity.Best for:
  • Simple, standardized services
  • Fixed-scope projects
  • Clear deliverables

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FAQs & Details

Address common questions upfront:
  • Add multiple FAQ entries with questions and answers
  • Reduce back-and-forth communication
  • Set clear expectations for clients

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User Workflows

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For Freelancers

1

Create Draft

Start a new gig in draft status to work on it without publishing.
2

Set Overview

Add a compelling title, select category and subcategory, and add relevant tags for discoverability.
3

Configure Packages

Choose single or multiple package offering. Define pricing, delivery time, and revision counts for each tier.
4

Write Description

Craft a detailed service description explaining what clients will receive, your process, and why they should choose you.
5

Add FAQs

Answer common questions to reduce client uncertainty and objections.
6

Upload Gallery

Add images, videos, or documents that showcase your work quality and style.
7

Publish

When ready, publish the gig to make it visible in the marketplace. A unique slug is automatically generated from your title.
After publishing, your gig is accessible at /profile/[username]/gig/[slug]

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For Clients

1

Browse Marketplace

Search gigs by category, tags, or keywords. Filter by price, delivery time, or freelancer ratings.
2

Review Gig Details

Read the description, view the gallery, check packages, and read FAQs to understand the service.
3

Check Freelancer Profile

View the freelancer’s rating, reviews, skills, and other gigs to assess reliability.
4

Select Package

Choose the package that fits your needs and budget (Basic, Standard, or Premium).
5

Place Order

Complete the purchase to start working with the freelancer.

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Important Fields

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Gig Model

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title
string
Service title shown in marketplace listings
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slug
string
URL-friendly identifier auto-generated from title
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description
json
Rich text description of the service offering
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status
enum
Current state: draft, published, paused, or deleted
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offersMultiplePackages
boolean
Whether gig has one package or three tiers
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categoryId
string
Reference to category (usually subcategory)
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ownerId
string
Freelancer who created the gig

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Package Model

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name
string
required
Package title (e.g., “Basic”, “Standard”, “Premium”)
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price
float
required
Cost of this package
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description
string
required
What’s included in this package
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delivery
integer
required
Days until delivery
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revisions
integer
required
Number of revision rounds included
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type
enum
required
Package tier: basic, standard, or premium
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tags
GigTag[]
Searchable tags for gig discovery
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faqs
GigFaq[]
Frequently asked questions with answers
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attachments
Attachement[]
Gallery images, videos, and documents

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Gig Status Lifecycle

  • Draft: Work in progress, not visible to clients
  • Published: Live in marketplace, accepting orders
  • Paused: Temporarily hidden (not accepting new orders)
  • Deleted: Removed from platform

Freelancer Profiles

Build your professional profile

Orders & Payments

Manage incoming orders

Reviews & Ratings

Receive client feedback

Messaging

Answer client questions
Published gigs must have a title, at least one package, and meet quality standards. Ensure all required fields are complete before publishing.

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