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How to List a Service on a Freelance Gig Marketplace

Tap through each step to see how to publish a service listing.

  1. Start a new listing

    Log in with your approved seller account and go to your seller dashboard to start creating a new Gig or service listing.

  2. Write your title and choose a category

    Include the specific keywords a buyer would actually search for in your title, and pick the category and tags that best match the work β€” a vague title hurts your search visibility.

  3. Build your pricing packages

    Set up tiered packages, such as Basic, Standard, and Premium, each with a different scope of work, delivery time, number of revisions, and price, so buyers can pick the option that fits their budget.

  4. Write your description and process

    Spell out exactly what's included, what's not included, and how the work process unfolds β€” being specific here reduces disputes later, and sample images or past work build trust.

  5. Upload your thumbnail image

    The thumbnail shown in search results has a major effect on click-through rate, so use an image that clearly shows your actual work or what makes your service stand out.

  6. Submit for review and monitor performance

    New listings are often reviewed before going live; once approved and appearing in search and category pages, keep an eye on views and inquiries and adjust your title or pricing as needed.

Seller approval comes before your first listing

On most freelance marketplaces, you need to be approved as a seller before you can publish a service listing. If you haven't registered as a seller yet, that's a separate first step β€” see our guide on registering as a seller for the account-approval process this listing guide assumes is already done.

If you're stuck on how to present your work

If you're not sure how to structure your description and images, looking at how creative professionals lay out a portfolio page can give you ideas for presenting results clearly and building trust with buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to split my pricing into three packages?

It's not required, but tiered packages like Basic, Standard, and Premium let buyers choose based on their budget, which often helps conversion compared to a single flat price.

Can I edit a listing after it's published?

Yes β€” price, description, and images can typically be updated after publishing. Major changes may trigger another review before they go live, though.