Profile & Settings
Manage your profile on the Settings page (/profile).
Profile Tabs
Basic Info
- Avatar - Professional photo
- Headline - Your role
- Location - Sets timezone
- Bio - Professional introduction
- Years of Experience - Career level
Portfolio
- Website
- Demo reel
- Behance
- Add multiple links
Industries
Select industries you work in:
- Helps clients find you
- Multiple selections allowed
- Appears in search filters
Software Skills
Manage tools using the Skills Manager:
- Add/remove software
- Set proficiency levels
- Drag and drop organization
Specialized Skills
Your unique capabilities:
- Add specialized skills
- Set proficiency levels
- Distinguish your expertise
Rates & Work Hours
Day Rate
- Your standard daily rate
- Update anytime
- Shows to clients based on visibility settings
Rate Visibility
- Exact - Show exact rate ($800/day)
- Range - Show range ($700-$900/day)
- Starting At - Show "Starting at $700/day"
- Hidden - Keep rates private
Work Hours
- Default start time (e.g., 9:00 AM)
- Default end time (e.g., 6:00 PM)
- Used for scheduling
Weekend Rates (optional)
- Standard rate - Same as weekdays
- Premium rate - 1.5x or 2x multiplier
- No weekends - Don't work weekends
Hold Policy
Configure how you handle holds:
Response Window (24-72 hours recommended)
- How quickly clients expect a response
- Holds auto-decline after this time
- Impacts your reliability rating
Booking Window (10 days default)
- How long 1st hold has to book after you accept
- Releases after this time
- Gives clients time to confirm budget
Challenge Window (24 hours default)
- When challenged, 1st hold must respond within this time
- Forces quick decisions
- Keeps your calendar moving
Max Challengers (0, 1, or 2)
- How many can queue behind 1st hold
- Set to 0 to disable challenges
- More challengers = more opportunities
Deposit (optional, informational)
- Show deposit amount to clients
- Currently informational only
- Future: Will enable actual deposits
Buffer Time
- Buffer Before - Prep time before bookings
- Buffer After - Wrap time after bookings
- Example: 1 day before/after for travel
Public Profile
Visibility Toggle
- Public - Appear in client searches
- Private - Not searchable (invoicing only)
Preview
- Click "View Public Profile"
- See exactly what clients see
- Test before going public
Billing Information
For professional invoices:
- Company Name - Your business name
- Billing Address - Business address
- Tax ID - Tax identification number
- Logo - Appears on invoices
- Email - Invoice contact email
- Phone - Contact phone number
Banking (Secure)
Optional bank details for wire transfers:
- Bank Name
- Account Number (encrypted)
- Routing Number (encrypted)
- SWIFT/IBAN (for international)
Security:
- All bank data encrypted
- Only visible to you
- Optional field
- Can be shown on invoices
Tips
- Keep profile updated - Clients see current info
- Use realistic policies - Match your workflow
- Test public view - Preview before publishing
- Add portfolio links - Showcase your best work
- Set clear rates - Choose visibility that works for you
- Update seasonally - Adjust rates and availability