Services on Contra allow you to effectively monetize your best skills. They act as a menu of the skills you want to work on and get paid for. Clients can see what skills you’re offering and send an inquiry, without the hassle of negotiating your rates.
Setting up your services
1. Service name & cover image
The title of your service should be straight to the point, quickly indicating what you offer. For example, “60-Minute Product Strategy Call” clearly outlines the service without having to expand the service details.
To make your service stand out, you should also add an eye-catching cover image.
2. Service tags
Include search tags to help clients discover your services on Contra’s Services Marketplace. Add 1-3 tags for your Role (ex. Copywriter, 3D Designer, or Product Manager), 1-5 tags for Tools (ex. Notion, Figma, or Loom), and optionally, 1-3 tags for your Industry (ex. Design).
3. Service description
This is where you highlight why someone would want this service. Explain your process, deliverables and list any requirements (what you need from a client to kick off work).
You can also add an FAQ section, link example projects from your Contra profile and link to your calendar for calls here.
4. Payment details
You can price your services as one-time or ongoing (ex. $100/hour, weekly or monthly). Alternatively, you can select "Contact for pricing" if you prefer to give custom quotes to clients.
5. Publish
Finally, hit "Publish" to set your service live on your profile! Or, if you have more details you'd like to add later you can select "Save as unpublished."
Conclusion
Detailing your service offerings on Contra not only helps clients understand your skills and offerings but also streamlines the process of getting hired. Remember to be as specific as possible and include all the critical information to make it easier for clients to choose your services.