We understand as a freelance writer or buyer who is new to the platform, it might be challenging to understand your dashboard after joining the platform.
This challenge ranges from the ability to track your offers, view the Gigs you’ve created, and other details regarding your WritersGig account.
Since Writers Gig Dashboard allows you to effectively manage your business, we gave a detailed explanation of the Dashboard.
When you’re done going through this piece, you will easily navigate your Dashboard either as a buyer or writer.
Accessing your WritersGig Dashboard
To access the Dashboard, you’ve to first be a legal member of WritersGig community.
Being a legal member means must Register, Take Training, Take Assessment, and be Approved by the “WritersGig Admin.”
Once you receive an email of your approval, then you are good to go.
Don’t fail to go through How To Pass WritersGig Assessments In Lesser Time.
Understanding your Dashboard on WritersGig
The “Dashboard” in your WritersGig account helps you easily share information about you or your team, get Gigs faster, and make the most of WritersGig as you grow your career.
Your dashboard comprises the summary of basic information about you; the Buyer or Writer.
Now, this is how the dashboard works.
Once you login to WritersGig, you’re first directed to your Dashboard. This is where all the details about your business lie.
From your dashboard, you’re able to update your profile, view offers from buyers, submit proposals, track your orders, view the Gigs you’ve created, and other details regarding your WritersGig account.
It is still on the Dashboard that you can know how much you’ve on your “Ledger Balance” and “Available Balance.”
As the core aim of joining is to make money, you need to follow through with this article in order not to lose track of anything
Whether you’re signing up as a Buyer or a Writer, we will make you understand what the Dashboard looks like and how to easily navigate through it.
See this exclusive article on How to Register as a Buyer or Writer on WritersGig
What Does a WritersGig Dashboard Look Like for a Writer?
In this section, we will show you a pictorial view of what the Dashboard looks like for a writer and also make you understand each section of the Dashboard.
For a writer, the Dashboard comprises the
- Profile,
- Jobs Currently Working On,
- Ledger Balance,
- Available Balance,
- Completed Jobs,
- Gigs Created
See what a typical Writers Dashboard” looks like
Below these above, you’ll see the
- Chat Section
- Latest Proposals Section
- Buyers Offer Section, and
- My Gig section.
Now, let’s help you navigate this platform easily.
#1. Profile
For writers, the first and most important section of the dashboard is the “Profile”. This is where you clearly describe yourself as a freelance writer. It contains an empty button to fill in your personal details.
As shown above, the profile is at the top left side of the dashboard. It comprises your personal details that can sell you to a buyer. So, make sure your profile is interesting.
We will say, the Profile is basically your Freelance Writing Portfolio. Hence, be extra careful and take it seriously.
See this exclusive article: How to Boost your Freelance Writer Portfolio Fast.
#2. Jobs Currently Working On
The next section of the dashboard is the “Jobs Currently Working On.”
This section is self-explanatory. It clearly tells both you and your buyer the number of jobs you’re currently working on.
The major reason for this section is to enable a buyer who urgently needs work done for them not to select someone who has piles of work on their schedules.
To you, this seems not cool for a writer, right? That’s completely not true.
Having piles of work on your dashboard is detrimental to any writer and you might end up not meeting the deadline of the buyers.
Most buyers often request their work to be submitted on or before the deadline. And failure to do so can cost your reputation and assessment score on the site.
So, why not take one at a time?
#3. Ledger and Available Balance
The “Ledger Balance” and “Available Balance” is at the right side of the dashboard.
This section discloses to you the amount you have made from the platform.
The “Ledger Balance” means the sum of the total job amount you’re currently working on, while the “Available Balance” means the amount you can withdraw.
The balance you have on the “Ledger Balance” moves to the “Available Balance” when you must have completed a job and the buyer approves it, then the platform pays you.
#4. Completed Jobs
Just directly below the Ledger and Available Balance, you will see the “Completed Jobs” section.
This section gives a numerical summary of the total jobs you’ve completed from the day you joined the platform.
Of course you should know that it will be empty if you’re not getting jobs from buyers.
#5. Gigs Created
Directly below the “Completed Jobs”, you will find the “Gigs Created” section.
This section of the Dashboard gives a numerical summary of the total Gigs a writer has. The Gigs here are created by a Writer.
See a typical example of where to create a Gig below.
Check out this article on How to Create and Manage your Gigs.
#6. Chat
The chat section is available for you to interact with a respective buyer.
When a buyer sends a direct message or responds to a proposal on WritersGig, it creates a chat room. This space allows you to chat about a job and also keep track of your conversation over time.
This is what a typical chat room looks like.
Chat rooms have a full set of tools to support interviews and job communications.
- Share files and documents
- Take notes
- Share screenshots
Also, you can view your conversations with any buyer. Here is a typical example:
#7. Latest Proposals
The latest proposals contain your recent proposals sent to buyers.
Once a proposal is approved by a buyer, it won’t still be in the latest proposals section. But with a tagline “Hired.”
When you’re done with the job and a buyer approves and pays you, you have a tagline on your “Proposal” as “Hired(Paid).”
See the picture below to understand what we mean.
See How to View your Submitted Proposals on WritersGig.
#8. Buyers Offer
The buyer’s offer section comprises the offers all buyers have created that are still available.
Here is what the buyer’s offer section looks like.
This section also gives a clear view of the different categories of writing. Hence, you can choose the niche you’re good at, then go ahead to submit a proposal.
#9. My Gigs
The section “My Gigs” comprises all the Gigs a Writer has on the platform. A writer should have a good number of Gigs as it helps improve your chances of being hired.
See below:
Make sure you create as many Gigs as possible if you have a lot of skills.
What Does a WritersGig Dashboard Look Like for a Buyer?
In this section, we will show you a pictorial view of what the Dashboard looks like for a buyer and also make you understand each section of the Dashboard.
For a “Buyer”, the Dashboard comprises the
- Profile,
- Jobs Currently Working On,
- Completed Jobs,
- Offers Created.
See what a typical Writers Dashboard” looks like
Then below this one’s above, you’ll see the
- Chat Section
- Latest Proposals Section
- Buyers Offer Section, and
- My Gig section.
Now, let’s show you how “Buyers Dashboard” works.
#1. Profile
For Buyers, the first section of the dashboard is the “Profile”. This is where you clearly describe yourself as a Blogger, Movie Director, Academies, Digital Marketer, or Publishing Firm.
From the image above, the profile is at the top left side of the dashboard. It comprises your personal details.
See how to fill out your “Profile”.
This is an opportunity to tell who will work for you, who you are, and your niche topic.
#2. Jobs Currently Working On
The next section of the dashboard is the “Jobs Currently Working On.”
This section is self-explanatory. It clearly tells a writer the different offers you’ve created. From this, a writer can easily create a Gig that best suits a buyer.
#3. Completed Jobs
The “Completed Jobs” is at the right side of the dashboard.
This section gives a numerical summary of the total jobs completed by a writer
Of course, you should know that it will be empty if your jobs are not done by a writer. To increase the number of your “Completed Jobs”, create offers often.
#4. Offers Created
Directly below the “Completed Jobs”, you will find the “Offers Created” section on the right side of the dashboard.
This section of the Dashboard gives a numerical summary of the total offers a buyer has created.
See a typical example of where to “Create an Offer” below.
Exclusive: See How to Create an Offer on WritersGig with Photos
#5. Chat
The “Chat” section is available for you to interact with a writer.
When a writer sends a proposal on WritersGig, a chat room is automatically created. This space allows you to chat about a job and also keep track of your conversation over time.
This is what a typical chat room looks like in WritersGig.
#6. Sent Offers
The “Sent Offers” section comprises the offers all buyers have created that are still available.
Here is what the “Sent Offers” section looks like.
This section directs a buyer to view the “Offer and Gig Details”. You can also create a “New Offer” if you’re satisfied with the writers’ job and you want to continue working with them.
#7. Writers Gig
The section “Writers Gig” comprises all the Gigs a Writer has on the platform.
A Writer Gigs helps you select the what you need according to your offer.
See a typical example of what a Writers Gig looks like.
#8. My Offers
The “My Offers” section shows all the offers a buyer has created from the day they registered on the platform to date.
Here is what it “My Offers” looks like.
In Conclusion
Navigating the Dashboard is very easy. If you get confused along the way, just go the section in this article to get the right information about it.
As a writer or buyer, don’t assume that your dashboard is similar. There’s a big difference between them.
FAQs
You must visit www.writersgig.com to register. On the front page, click on the GET STARTED button. Once you click on the get started button, a pop-up asking you to choose who you want to register as (Writer or Buyer) appears.
Start by creating a professional website showcasing your portfolio, services, and contact information. Utilize social media platforms to share your expertise, engage with potential clients, and showcase snippets of your work.
To withdraw from your account, you need to reach the stipulated threshold. Basically, you must have a minimum amount of ₦5, 000 on your Writersgig account before requesting withdrawals.
