📘User Guides

The User Guides section is designed to help both employers and freelancers navigate the GigHub platform effectively. This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to create accounts, set up profiles, manage jobs, and utilize the platform's various features. The user guides aim to ensure that all users can maximize their experience on GigHub, making the process of hiring and offering services seamless and efficient.

6.1 Employer Account

Registration Process:

• Sign-Up: Detailed instructions on how employers can register on the platform using their email and username, and connect their Phantom or SolFlare crypto wallets.

• Verification: Steps for verifying their email address and securing their account.

Setting Up a Profile:

• Profile Information: Guidance on filling out essential profile details, including company name, logo, description, and contact information.

• Portfolio Upload: Instructions on how to upload a portfolio or past work to showcase their company's capabilities.

Posting a Job:

• Job Posting: Steps for creating a job post, including selecting the type of service needed, job description, budget, and deadlines.

• Job Management: How to manage posted jobs, including editing job details, responding to applicants, and closing the job post once the position is filled.

6.2 Employee Account

Registration Process:

• Sign-Up: Instructions for freelancers to register using their email and username, and connect their Phantom or SolFlare crypto wallets.

• Verification: Steps for email verification and securing their account.

Adding Portfolio

• Showcasing your skills and previous work through a detailed portfolio is essential to attracting potential employers. This guide will help you add and optimize your portfolio on GigHub, ensuring you stand out in the competitive gig economy.

Applying on Jobs:

• Finding Jobs: Tips on searching for relevant job postings and filtering jobs based on categories and budget.

• Submitting Proposals: Steps for creating and submitting a compelling job proposal, including cover letters and bid amounts.

6.3 Managing Jobs

Job Status Updates:

• Tracking Progress: How to update job status to reflect progress, such as "In Progress," "Completed," or "On Hold."

• Communication: Tips for maintaining clear and professional communication between employers and freelancers throughout the job.

Job Acceptance & Completion:

• Accepting Jobs: Guidelines for freelancers on how to accept job offers and initiate work.

• Job Completion: Steps for freelancers to submit completed work and for employers to approve and release payment.

Dispute Resolution:

• Raising Disputes: Instructions on how to raise a dispute if issues arise during the job, including unmet expectations or delays.

• Resolution Process: Overview of the dispute resolution process, including mediation and resolution steps provided by the GigHub support team.

Payment Release:

• Payment Process: Details on how payments are processed via smart contracts, ensuring secure and timely payment release upon job completion.

• Withdrawing Funds: Steps for freelancers to withdraw their earnings in SOL or USDC to their connected wallets.

6.4 Allowed Gig Segments

Collaboration Managers:

• Role Overview: Explanation of the role and responsibilities of collaboration managers, including fostering partnerships and managing projects.

• Job Posting Tips: Tips for posting jobs related to collaboration management.

Moderators:

• Role Overview: Responsibilities of moderators, such as maintaining community standards and facilitating discussions.

• Job Posting Tips: Guidance on finding and hiring effective moderators.

Community Managers:

• Role Overview: Duties of community managers in building and nurturing blockchain and NFT communities.

• Job Posting Tips: Suggestions for hiring community managers who can effectively engage and grow user bases.

Marketing Managers:

• Role Overview: Description of marketing managers' roles in crafting strategies and driving engagement for blockchain projects.

• Job Posting Tips: Advice on creating job postings to attract experienced marketing managers.

Promoters:

• Role Overview: Responsibilities of promoters in amplifying project reach and leveraging influencer marketing.

• Job Posting Tips: Tips for hiring promoters who can effectively boost project visibility.

Artists / Designers:

• Role Overview: Explanation of the role of artists and designers in creating visuals and designs for blockchain projects.

• Job Posting Tips: Guidance on finding talented artists and designers for specific project needs.

Content Creators:

• Role Overview: Duties of content creators in producing engaging content for blockchain and NFT projects.

• Job Posting Tips: Advice on hiring content creators who can craft compelling stories and media.

Developers:

• Role Overview: Responsibilities of developers in building blockchain solutions and smart contracts.

• Job Posting Tips: Tips for creating job postings to attract skilled developers.

Conclusion

The User Guides section provides comprehensive instructions to help both employers and freelancers make the most of the GigHub platform. By following these detailed guides, users can efficiently navigate account setup, profile management, job postings, and job management, ensuring a smooth and productive experience on GigHub.