Tips for using WorkMyPrice.com

Safety

Using WorkMyPrice.com as a Consumer

• Simply post the work you need completed on WorkMyPrice.com for the price you want to pay and a service pro willing to complete the job will contact you. 

• Visit service provider profiles to view qualifications, ratings, and reviews.

• Leave feedback for service providers you work with so future customers can decide to use or not use their services.

• Title - The title should include the main keywords about the job. It will help your posting be easily found when service pros search for work.
  

• Description - The work description should contain enough details  for a service provider to determine whether the job will be worthwhile. Use photos or video whenever possible to paint a vivid picture of the job you need to be done. If a service pro contacts you for more details about your posting, consider updating it to include the details requested.  

• Price - A reasonable or premium price determines if or how soon you will receive a response to your work posting.  If your price is too low for the services needed, you may receive little or no contact from service providers. You are in total control of how to price the work. See the pricing scale below for how it works.

Service providers are required to have an active profile to contact consumers.  When a service provider contacts you about completing your work, you can search for their profile by title, category, and location.  Review profiles to see information such as proof of business and insurance documents, business descriptions, photos of their work, qualifications, ratings, and reviews left by their previous customers.

You can also visit our links page to view other resources that can be used in your due diligence efforts.

It is highly encouraged to leave feedback (ratings & reviews) for service providers after the service transaction. Feedback helps consumers when deciding on whether or not to use a particular service provider. It also helps service providers gain more business, especially if you have a positive experience.

Using WorkMyPrice.com as a Service Provider

WorkMyPrice.com  supports small business owners, future entrepreneurs, and skilled workers.  Small business owners can use WorkMyPrice.com to earn extra business whereas future entrepreneurs can use it to jump-start their businesses.  Individuals or skilled workers with credible experience in one or more of our service categories can use WorkMyPrice.com as an opportunity to earn some extra income on the side. If you want to use WorkMyPrice.com for these purposes, you should sign up as a service provider.

Service providers who sign up can do the following:

• Search for work posted within your service category. 

• Create a work alert to receive notifications when consumers post new work. 

• Create a searchable profile so consumers can find you.

• Contact consumers directly when you find a posting you think is reasonable.

• Build your reputation by providing quality service and encouraging your customers to leave positive feedback. 

Searching for work

You can search for work by the following attributes:

• Keyword – Narrow your search by using keywords specific to your service industry.

• Category – Search by category and location to get more results.

• Location – Increase the proximity to get more results.

Creating Notifications

To receive automatic notification of new postings, you must save your search. You can create and save multiple searches using different keywords, categories, and locations.

To save your search agent, conduct a search and click on the icon as indicated in the image below.

Creating a Service Provider Profile

Create a profile so consumers can find you.  Profiles are similar to a portfolio or resume. They are required in order to contact consumers about their work postings.  This way, when you contact them, they can look you up to view any information necessary to help them determine whether or not to use your services. Keep in mind that consumers love reading anything that will help them make a good decision on whether or not to use your services. So, the more helpful information you provide in your profile, the better for consumers to decide.  

Contacting Consumers

It is true that first impression is a lasting impression.  When contacting potential customers for the first time, the tone of your voice is the first thing they notice and use to judge you.   Be sure to introduce yourself, be courteous, and thank the consumer for their time.

Receiving Good Ratings

Your work will speak for itself.  By providing good work and quality services, your customers will leave you positive feedback.  Future customers feel more confident choosing service providers with good feedback left by previous customers.

• Communication - Proactiveness in updating customer about any issues related to the work in progress. For example, calling a customer in advance to inform him of any progress or delays in the work being completed.  Most customers would appreciate this so they can plan accordingly.

• Reliability - Consistency of performance and dependability.  In other words, doing what you say you are going to do when you say you are going to do it. Also, try not to over-promise and under-deliver (e.g., telling the customer you will complete the job in a week when it may take longer).  This can be disappointing to a customer, which would also leave a negative impression.  You should plan and give yourself enough time to get the job done and handle any unexpected issues.

• Responsiveness - Willingness or readiness of service provider to provide services. Do not let your customer think you are procrastinating or “dragging your feet.”  Customers prefer working with service providers that will be happy and ready to help them right away.

• Courtesy - Politeness,respect, consideration and friendliness.  For some people, courtesy comes naturally.  It is a skill that can easily be improved with a little practice, such as expressing sincere gratitude and addressing people as sir or ma’am.  Try not to be hard to deal with. Listen to your customers and do not continuously interrupt them while they are talking.  Keep in mind that they are the boss.

• Workmanship – any tangibles, quality of the results, finished product or execution of the work.  This would be the level of quality associated with the final product.  It can also be how good of a job you did. For example, If an automotive body shop performs a repair job that is unnoticeable, it would be considered excellent workmanship.  Or, if a painter paints a room in a home and, after drying, the walls have running paint, this would be considered fair or poor workmanship.

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Safety
Although we take certain measures to ensure safety within the WorkMyPrice community, we can't eliminate all safety risks. Users are encouraged to take precautions as they would with meeting people and handling transactions on other websites.

For your convenience we have provided some resourceful links which may be used to research individuals or businesses.

You should exercise the same due diligence you would as if you found the service provider through other venues such as a phone book, internet search, Craigslist,etc. Service providers who contact you to provide services must have an active profile.  Do not use service providers who contact you unless they have a profile.  WorkMyPrice.com is a self-policing site.  If you view a suspicious profile or work posting, you should "flag" it immediately or contact us.

Personal Safety

• Arrange to meet in a public place if possible.
• Bring a friend or family member along for added security.
• Inform a trusted individual about the meeting details and person you're meeting.
• Before inviting individuals into your home, request proper identification to confirm their identity.
• Trust your instincts; if you feel uneasy, prioritize your safety and leave.
• Always employ common sense in assessing the situation.

Avoiding Scams & Fraud:

• Never wire money via services like Western Union or MoneyGram; these transactions are irreversible and untraceable if fraud occurs.
• Refrain from accepting money orders or cashier's checks; they are commonly used in fraud and can be forged, leaving you liable.
• Protect your financial information, including bank details and social security numbers, from potential misuse.

Additionally, report any suspicious activity to us immediately to help maintain a safe and trustworthy community.