Overview #

The Services category within the Influencer Venture Marketplace is where creators, operators, and experts can productize their skills. This is your professional storefront — a place to offer consulting, creative services, or technical expertise to the entire community.

🔄 One Account, Many Roles: Any registered user can offer services. An Investor might offer pitch‑deck reviews, while an Entrepreneur might offer fractional operations consulting. Your profile type never limits the services you can provide.

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Step 1 — Basic Information (The Hook) #

The first page of the form builds your Service Card, the preview clients see while browsing the expert directory.

• Title/Role: Your professional designation (e.g., Senior Video Editor, Fractional CTO).
• Listing Title: A specific service name (e.g., Comprehensive YouTube Brand Audit).
• Listing Teaser: A one‑sentence value proposition that highlights the immediate benefit of working with you.
• Profile Image: A clear, professional headshot significantly increases trust and engagement.
• Industry & Location: Helps clients find experts who understand their market or operate in their time zone.

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Step 2 — Your Narrative (The Description) #

Your description should move a client from interested to ready to hire. Above this field, you’ll see guidance tailored to service providers.

• Service Details: Describe exactly what you deliver, focusing on outcomes and results.
• Client Profile: Identify who you work best with (e.g., early‑stage startups, lifestyle creators).
• Why Choose Me: Share your social proof — experience, credentials, or notable clients.
• What to Expect: Outline your process and how you typically begin engagements.

💡 Pro‑Tip: Use bullet points to list deliverables. Clients convert faster when they know exactly what they’re getting.

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Step 3 — Expertise and Rates #

The second page includes fields that power our Smart Filters, helping clients find the right expert.

• Areas of Expertise: Select all relevant skills.
  • ⚠️ Important: Only the first expertise you select appears as a pill‑shaped tag on your Service Card. Choose your most representative skill first.
• Starting Hourly Rate: Enter your baseline rate so inquiries align with your value and availability.

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Reviews & Reputation #

Your reputation is one of your strongest selling points.

• Star Ratings: If you’ve received reviews, your average rating appears at the top of your listing.
• Full Feedback: All reviews appear at the bottom of your page, giving clients confidence in your expertise.

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How Your Listing Appears #

1. On the Marketplace Page

Your Service Card displays:

• Profile image
• Name and title
• Listing title and teaser
• Your primary expertise tag
• Starting hourly rate
• Location

This helps clients quickly scan and identify the right expert.

2. On the Full Listing Page

Your full listing acts as your service landing page and includes:

• All expertise areas
• Your complete service description
• Starting hourly rate
• The Contact [First Name] action button for direct inquiries
• The About the Author section linking to your full profile and Snapshot

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Best Practices for Success #

1. Lead with Your Best Tag: Your first expertise tag is your storefront headline — choose wisely.
2. Focus on Results: Clients care most about outcomes, not tasks.
3. Keep It Updated: Refresh your rate, description, and expertise as your services evolve.

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