Step by Step

Getting Started

From registration to receiving your first client connection

1

Register & Create Profile

Sign up as an artisan. Fill in your full name, phone number, email, and select your trade category (Electrician, Plumber, AC Technician, Solar Installer, etc.). Your phone number is what clients will see when they connect with you.

Full Name Phone Number Trade Category Location
2

Upload Verification Documents

Upload a valid ID card, workshop photo, and any trade certificates. Our admin team reviews these documents to verify your identity and professional competence. This protects both you and the clients.

Valid ID

Workshop Photo

Certificate

Selfie

3

Get Verified & Go Online

Once approved, you'll see a Verified Pro badge on your dashboard. You can now toggle your visibility to ONLINE and start appearing in client search results.

Verification Complete

You can now receive client connections

4

Buy Credits & Start Receiving Leads

Purchase lead credits from your wallet page. Each time a client unlocks your contact, 1 credit is deducted from your balance. You need at least 1 credit to appear in search results.

Important Concept

Why Do Clients Pay ₦500?

Understanding the seriousness filter that protects your credits

The Problem: Free Access Would Waste Your Credits

If clients could see your phone number for free, anyone could click "unlock" without any commitment. Joke callers, curious browsers, and non-serious people would drain your credits one by one — and you'd have nothing to show for it.

The Solution: ₦500 Seriousness Filter

The ₦500 connection fee ensures that only serious clients can access your contact. Someone who is willing to pay ₦500 is genuinely looking to hire an artisan — not just browsing. This protects your credits from being wasted on non-serious inquiries.

How the Filter Works

FREE ACCESS

Joke Callers

Time Wasters

Curious Browsers

❌ Drains your credits

₦500 FEE

Filters out

non-serious

clients

🔒 Acts as a gate

SERIOUS CLIENTS

Ready to Hire

Have a Job

Want to Talk

✅ Quality leads

Key Point: Where Does the ₦500 Go?

The ₦500 connection fee goes to the platform, not to you. It's a platform fee that ensures only serious clients can access your contact. Your cost is the 1 credit deducted from your balance when a serious client connects with you.

Core Mechanic

How Credits Work

Credits are the fuel that powers your visibility and lead generation

The Credit Lifecycle

YOU BUY

5, 10, or 15 credits

₦1,000+

STORED

In your profile

Balance: X

DEDUCTED

When serious client connects

-1 Credit

YOU GET

Client's contact

New Lead!

Starter Pack

5 Credits

₦1,000

= 5 serious client connections

Popular

Professional

10 Credits

₦1,600

= 10 serious client connections

Business Pack

15 Credits

₦2,000

= 15 serious client connections

Understanding Your Cost Per Lead

If you buy the Professional Pack (10 credits):

  • You spend: ₦1,600
  • You get: 10 Credits
  • Cost per serious lead: ₦160

Think About It

For just ₦160 per lead, you get a guaranteed serious client who has already committed ₦500 to contact you. Compare this to traditional advertising where you pay for views and clicks that may never convert!

Every lead is a paying, serious customer

Most Important

Market Visibility Explained

Understanding how clients find you (or don't find you)

1. Online Status

You must manually toggle yourself ONLINE from your dashboard. When offline, you are completely hidden from all search results.

ONLINE
OFFLINE

2. Verification Status

Only verified artisans appear in search results. If your documents are pending or rejected, clients cannot find you.

Verified → Visible
Pending → Hidden
Rejected → Hidden

3. Credit Balance

You need at least 1 credit to appear in search. When your balance hits 0, you are automatically hidden—even if you're online and verified!

5+ Credits → Visible
1-2 Credits → Visible (Low!)
0 Credits → HIDDEN!

Visibility Truth Table

ALL three conditions must be met to appear in search

Online? Verified? Credits? Result
Online Verified 5+ ✓ VISIBLE
Offline Verified 10 ✗ HIDDEN
Online Pending 10 ✗ HIDDEN
Online Verified 0 ✗ HIDDEN

Low Credits Warning

When your balance drops to 1-2 credits, your dashboard shows a yellow warning. You're still visible, but could disappear at any moment. Top up immediately!

Zero Credits = Invisible

When your balance hits 0 credits, you are automatically removed from all search results. Buy credits to restore visibility.

The Flow

What Happens When a Client Connects

1

Client Searches & Finds You

They select a category and location. Your profile appears with your name, category, and rating.

Your Phone Number is Locked

Client sees a blurred phone number with a "Pay ₦500 to Unlock" button.

2

Serious Client Pays ₦500

They pay via Paystack or wallet. This fee goes to the platform as a seriousness filter.

1 Credit Deducted From You

Your credit balance decreases by 1. This is your cost for receiving a guaranteed serious lead.

Client Sees Your Phone Number

They can now Call, WhatsApp, or SMS you directly. They have 48 hours of access to your contact.

Lead Appears in Your Dashboard

You see the client's name, phone number, and date in your "Unlocked Contacts" table. You can call or WhatsApp them directly.

Access Duration

48-Hour Access Rules

First Connection

Client pays ₦500. You lose 1 credit. Client gets 48 hours to call or chat with you. After 48 hours, your number is blurred and locked again.

Reconnection (After 48h)

If the client wants to contact you again after 48 hours, they must pay another ₦500. You lose another credit, and a new 48-hour window begins.

Within 48 Hours

If a client tries to pay again while they still have active access, they see "You already have access" — no double charging, no extra credit deduction.

Free Credits

Referral Program

Earn 2 free credits for every artisan you refer who tops up their wallet

How Referrals Work

1

Share your unique referral link (found on your dashboard) with other artisans

2

They register using your link (your referral code is automatically tracked)

3

When they make their first wallet top-up, you automatically receive 2 free credits

No limit! Refer 10 artisans = 20 free credits

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions from artisans

Why can't clients find me in search?

Three things must all be true at the same time:

  • You are toggled ONLINE on your dashboard
  • Your verification status is Approved
  • You have at least 1 credit in your balance

If even one of these is missing, you are completely hidden from search results. Check all three on your dashboard.

How much does 1 credit cost?

It depends on which package you buy:

  • 5 credits = ₦1,000 → ₦200 per credit
  • 10 credits = ₦1,600 → ₦160 per credit
  • 15 credits = ₦2,000 → ₦133 per credit

The more credits you buy, the cheaper each one becomes. The Professional Pack (10 credits) is the most popular.

Do I receive the ₦500 that clients pay?

No. The ₦500 is a platform connection fee paid by the client. It serves as a seriousness filter to ensure only people who genuinely want to hire an artisan can access your contact.

Your cost is the 1 credit deducted from your balance when the connection happens. Think of it this way: the client's ₦500 guarantees they are serious, and your 1 credit is what you pay to receive that guaranteed serious lead.

When exactly is my credit deducted?

Your credit is deducted only when a client successfully pays ₦500 and unlocks your phone number. If a client only views your profile without paying, no credit is used. If their payment fails, no credit is used. The deduction happens at the exact moment of a successful transaction.

Can one client deduct more than 1 credit from me?

Not within 48 hours. Once a client unlocks your number, they get 48 hours of access. If they click "unlock" again during that window, the system blocks it and shows "You already have access" — no extra charge, no extra credit deduction.

However, if they come back after the 48 hours expire and pay ₦500 again, then yes — 1 more credit will be deducted. This is a new connection with a new access window.

What happens when my credits run out?

You are automatically removed from all search results. Clients will no longer see your profile, even if you are online and verified. Your dashboard will show a red warning. Simply buy more credits to restore your visibility instantly — no approval or waiting required.

Do my credits expire?

No. Credits do not have an expiration date. They stay in your balance until they are used. Whether it takes 1 week or 6 months, your credits remain available. However, remember that you need at least 1 credit to stay visible in search — so a zero balance means zero visibility regardless of when you last topped up.

How long does verification take?

Typically within 24 to 48 hours during business days. Our admin team manually reviews every submission to ensure quality. If your documents are unclear or incomplete, verification may take longer or be rejected. Make sure your ID is readable, your workshop photo clearly shows your work environment, and any certificates are visible.

What if my verification is rejected?

You will see a reason on your dashboard explaining why. Common reasons include: blurry ID photos, unclear workshop photos, or missing documents. You can re-upload corrected documents right away and submit again. There is no limit on how many times you can re-submit.

How does the referral program work exactly?

Share your unique referral link from your dashboard. When another artisan registers through that link and makes their first wallet top-up, you automatically receive 2 free credits. There is no limit — refer 5 artisans who top up, and you get 10 free credits. The referred artisan must complete a top-up for the reward to trigger.

How do I pay for credits?

Go to your Wallet page in the dashboard and click "Top Up." You can pay via Paystack (card, bank transfer, USSD) or use your wallet balance if you have funds. Payments are confirmed instantly, and your credits are added to your balance immediately.

What if a client connects but doesn't actually hire me?

The credit is still deducted because a serious client (someone who paid ₦500) did access your contact. The platform guarantees serious intent, not a guaranteed job. However, because the client paid to reach you, the vast majority of connections result in actual conversations and job opportunities. Think of it like any lead generation system — the lead is qualified, but closing the deal is still up to you.

Can I appear in multiple locations or categories?

You select one primary trade category and one location during registration. Clients search by combining a category (e.g., "Electrician") with a location (e.g., "Lagos"). You appear when both match your profile. If you serve multiple areas, choose the one where you get the most jobs. If you have multiple skills, pick your strongest or most in-demand trade.

What if a client says my number is wrong?

Make sure the phone number on your profile is correct and reachable. You can update it from your dashboard settings. If a client reports a wrong number and it's verified to be incorrect, contact our support team. However, if the number is correct and the client simply couldn't reach you (network issues, you were busy), the credit deduction still stands.

Can I pause or deactivate my account?

Yes. Simply toggle yourself OFFLINE from your dashboard. You will immediately disappear from all search results, and no credits will be deducted while you're offline. Your credits remain in your balance untouched. When you're ready to receive leads again, toggle back ONLINE. This is the easiest way to pause without losing anything.