User Guide: Marketplace for Buying and Selling Services

Getting Started: Onboarding

When you sign up or log in for the first time, you'll go through a short onboarding process. This helps set up your account the right way.

• Select if you want to buy services (Buyer) or offer your skills (Seller).
• You'll be asked a few questions about yourself, your company (if you're a buyer), or your skills and portfolio (if you're a seller).
• Just follow the instructions, fill out the questionnaire, and upload any files if needed.
• Once you finish, you'll be taken straight to your main dashboard.

Your Profile

Sellers (professionals) can manage all personal details, add skills, and showcase portfolio work.

• Edit your name, phone number, and a short bio so clients know who you are.
• Add your main skills from a ready-made list.
• Show off your work by uploading images, docs, or links to your portfolio.
• See your uploaded items as a tidy gallery. You can update or remove any entry.

Jobs Board

Sellers, this is your main screen to find exciting gigs and projects.

• See a grid of jobs posted by buyers — each card tells you the main info: job title, summary, budget, and skill tags.
• Use search and filters at the top to quickly find jobs by skills, budget, or keywords.
• Click on any job card to view the full job details and send a proposal.

Job Details

See everything about a job and apply, all in one spot.

• Read the full description, review required skills, see attached files, and note the offered budget.
• Want the job? Fill out the proposal form right alongside — just add a catchy title, your pitch, how much you’d charge, and when you’d deliver.
• Attach any relevant files if needed and hit submit.
• Once you apply, the buyer will be notified and can review your offer later.

My Projects

All your proposals and awarded projects, in one easy place.

• View a grid of every project you’re working on or have completed.
• Filter your projects by status: active, pending, or completed.
• Glance at deadlines, job titles, amounts, and open any project to see details.
• Stay on top of ongoing projects and never miss a delivery!

Project Details

Everything about a specific project is right here.

• See full info: job description, buyer’s contact, status, cost, and delivery due date.
• Update the project’s status when you hit a milestone or finish your work.
• Add quick progress notes to keep clients in the loop.
• Upload final deliverables, such as files or documents, with an easy drag-and-drop tool.
• If you've received a review for the project, you’ll see it at the bottom of the page.

Post a Job

Buyers, use this form to post your project and find the right professional for your needs.

• Enter the job title, a clear description, and the budget you have in mind.
• Select which skills are needed, so your job reaches the right people.
• Attach any helpful files or documents by simply dragging them into the upload box.
• Once posted, your job appears to all relevant sellers on the Jobs Board.

Manage Jobs

View and watch over every job you’ve posted.

• See all your posted jobs in a tidy table or cards (especially on your phone).
• Keep an eye on job status, how many proposals you’ve received, budgets, and posting dates.
• Click any job for its details and review offers from professionals.
• Use filters at the top to only see active, completed, or pending jobs.

Job Details (for Buyer)

Dive into each job you posted, see all proposals, and pick your professional.

• Review every proposal — see who applied, their offer, and what they promise to deliver.
• If you like a proposal, simply click to accept it. The system will confirm your choice.
• Once accepted, the project is set up, and you can start working with your chosen professional.
• Unaccepted proposals are moved to "not chosen" so everyone stays up to date.

Find Professionals

Buyers can easily search and browse through freelancers to find the perfect fit for any project.

• Use the search bar to look up professionals by skill, name, or rating.
• Filter results or sort by location and ratings for more precise matches.
• Each freelancer is presented as a card with their picture, skills, and quick info.
• Click a card to see more details about a freelancer's background and work samples.

Skills Master (Admin Only)

Admins can manage the list of professional skills users select throughout the platform.

• Add new skills using the form provided.
• Update skill names quickly — just click and edit.
• Delete any outdated or duplicate skills instantly.
• All changes are shown in a live table for easy oversight and editing.

Main Information Kept in the App

How to Navigate Your Marketplace

• Use the main navigation bar to jump to Jobs Board, Projects, Manage Profile, or Manage Jobs.
• Click on cards or table rows to see more details, apply, or manage offers and projects.
• Look for colored buttons and cards — they’re your call to action!
• The whole app is responsive: works great on both computers and mobile.