Guide for Creating a Micro-Job Website like Fiverr Using WordPress
There are comes a time when you need a micro-job website like Fiverr. The good thing is that you can do all that on WordPress. Such a website will allow the users to provide their services while on your site. You can then charge them some money for the jobs they post or even earn a commission when their job is done. This post takes a look at the things you need to do to create a micro-job website with WordPress.
Micro-job Engine Theme
The first thing you need to do is to install the Microjob Engine Theme. Activate the theme and you will be redirected to the welcome page. Enter the license key which you will get from the EngineThemes’ account. Install Demo in order to import and setup the demo website. This option helps you setup a micro-job website that looks like the demo. Replace the demo content with your own. You can also pick one of the two skins available. You are done and your website is ready to go.
Pick a payment method
The Microjob Engine uses 2Checkout and PayPal to checkout. There are addons that you can buy for added payment gateways such as PayU, Authorize.net and Stripe. To configure your preferred payment method from the WordPress Admin area, go to ‘Engine Settings >> Payment Gateways’.
Microjob Engine allows you to make money by getting commissions once a job is completed or by selling packages that users use to submit gigs. Setting some payment barrier can keep some users from signing up but it will also help you weed out spam. Setting up free job posting will help lure more freelancers to your site. You can change the settings whenever you want. For this options, go to Engine Settings >> Theme Options page then click on Payment Type.
Changing the content
You need to change the branding and website content. You do this by going to Appearance >> Customize page. From here you can change the settings of the theme using a live preview. Review all the available options. Click on ‘Publish’ button to save the changes.
Testing your new micro-job website
Now that everything is setup, you need to test it. Open your website on a new tab and use it like a user would. Post an ad and then use it as an employer by hiring. Each user on your site gets a unique profile. The profile will show the user details, recent gigs, bio and ratings. You will manage all the profiles from the WordPress dashboard.