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Introduction & Training Updated December 16, 2011
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Transcript of New Gigwalker Training
Introduction & Training Updated December 16, 2011
Getting Set Up
• Option to dial in or listen via your computero iPhone does not support question manager
or full audio.
• Q&A through Question Manager o Will also take video questions, please raise
hand and we will unmute you.
This session will be recorded and posted to the Gigwalk Blog.
Introductions
Natala MenezesDirector of Product MarketingFun Fact: Owns an 8lb “Morkie”
Today’s Topics• Introduction to Gigwalk
o What is Gigwalk?o How does it work?
• Doing your first Gig
• Making money with Gigwalko Getting Paid
• Being a Gigwalk Pro: o Microsoft Photosynth
• Q & A
OverviewWhat is Gigwalk & How it all got started…
Work on the go.
Hello. Gigwalk is a mobile workforce that lets businesses instantly coordinate and guide feet on the street.
Gigwalkers are individuals who independently find Gigs in the Gigwalk Marketplace and get paid; turning their iPhone into a second paycheck.
Gigwalk’s History • Founded in July 2010• Launched publicly in May 2011
o Raised $1.7 MM in seed funding
• Committed to changing the way in which people work.
Gigwalk’s Co-founders, Matt Crampton (CTO) and Ariel Seidman (CEO)
How it Works
Active MetrosSeattle
San Francisco Bay Area
Los Angeles
ChicagoBoston
NYC,Philadelphia
Miami
Gigs have been executed in 41 states.
Getting Started with GigwalkGigwalk 101
Getting Started• Download the free App from iTunes
(Android coming soon!)
• Register in your Metro Areao Connect your account to Facebook (optional)
• Setup your profileo Build your reputation so Customers can find you
• Turn on PUSH notificationso We’ll alert you to all the nearby Gigs, so you’ll
never miss out on the big payout.
What is a Gig? • A small job that can take minutes to hours to complete at a
specified location. Gigs pay between $3 and $100.
Field ResearchCollect information about products or businesses.
Field Sales & MarketingPromote a product, brand or businesses.
Onsite Technical ServicesProvide installation, maintenance or repair services.
Photography & MediaGenerate multimedia content from a location, event or experience.
Inspection & TestingEvaluate a service, product, or location.
Administrative SupportAssist with administrative support and office duties.
Build your Reputation• Skills identify where you have
expertise o Sub-Skills include areas of specialtyo Identify related equipment
• Endorsements validate your experiences
• Streetcred reflects the work you’ve done in Gigwalk
• Future:o Gig routing o Better Gig matching
565 Streetcred
I help build awesome products for amazing Gigwalkers.
What is Streetcred?o When you complete a Gig successfully you can earn Streetcred. Streetcred is a
reputation score that reflects the quality of work you submit. A higher Streetcred level may unlock higher paying Gigs for you.
Do a Gig Get Approved
Earn StreetCred
Get More Gigs
Skills and Endorsements
• Account>Profile>Skills and Endorsements• Add a Skill Card and invite your friends to endorse you!
Setting up your Skills
Collecting endorsements
Finding Gigs• Browse available “Pins” on the Map• Filter by clicking “Show List”
Doing your First Gig• Be professional
o Remember the client wants a high quality result to help their business
• Practice o Take a photo through the applicationo Take a photo through your iPhone camera
• Read all the instructions. Twice. o Minor details in the instructions can help you avoid getting a rejection.
• Know the Gig’s purposeo Read the instructions so you can explain the Gig if asked by a business owner.
What the Client Sees• Customers will individually review your submissions and
approve or reject.
Making Money• Bundling Gigs together to increase
efficiencyo You will receive alerts about available Gig bundleso Plan your day in advance to optimize the number of
Gigs you can complete
• Pro Gigwalkers can complete 5-10 Gigs per hour. o Casual Gigwalkers tend to complete 2-5 Gigs a dayo $4 Gigs are the most common
• Pro Gigwalkers earn hundreds of dollars per weeko On average, approximately $500 per week.
Paul has earned over $3,000 with Gigwalk in just a few months.
Getting Paid • Independent Contractor
o We will be collecting information to generate1099’s later this year.
• You can modify your payout threshold to lower paypal fees
Join us on Gigwalk Talk• Ask questions and get advice
and feedback from other Gigwalkers across the country.
Your Gig Future • Gigwalk is GROWING!• Lots of new Gig types are being added every day:
o Verify a businesses hours of operationo Take photos of a restaurant’s menuo Document the layout of a hotelo Validate if a street is obstructedo Confirm placement of a food item at a grocery store
• Set a Goal. o Decide the dollar value you want to earn from Gigwalk and then work towards that goal. o Examples:
• 10 Mandarin Lessons - $350 • New TV - $1000• Flights to Mexico - $450
Winter is coming.
Android Emailing List
Go to: Gigwalk.com/android
Signup to get the latest news on Android, including beta testing.
Q & AWe answer your questions.
Top QuestionsHow long does it take to get paid?
o We strive for a 7-business day turnaround on all payments. Clients have 5-7 days to review your Gig and payment is processed after their review.
Top Questions
What happens when I reach 3 submitted Pano Gigs? o In order to make sure that your Gigs are high in quality, you will be paused for review
once you have submitted 3 Pano Gigs. You can still do other Gig types.
Top Questions
What should I say if a business owner asks me what I’m doing? o Let them know the purpose of the Gig and that you are an independent contractor for
Gigwalk.
Top Questions
What should I do if the business is Shut Down? o When a business is closed please complete the “Closed Business” portion of the Gig. o Take a picture to verify the business is no longer there.o DO NOT take photos or pano’s of the new business. Each individual business needs to
have their own record.
Top Questions
What’s the best time to do a Gig?o When the business is open and available for you to Gigwalk. o Some Businesses will prefer that you visit them when they are less busy.
o Night Businesses, such as bars, can be completed at night – but proceed with caution.• Photos must be well-lit, the location and the interior need to be identifiable.• Please note when you submit this Gig why the Gig was completed at Night.
Q & AWe answer your questions.
Photosynth GigsOptimizing your Pano Experience
Photosynth 101• What is a Panorma?
o A full circle, immersive photo that captures the ambience and details of a business.
o Panorama’s are taken with Microsoft Photosynth’s iPhone App
• Getting Setup with Photosyntho Download Photosynth from the App storeo Register / Sign-up o Go to the website – photosynth.net to set/retrieve your username – you will need this
for submitting Pano Gigs
• Practice taking a Panoramao First try your front yard (with outdoor bright light)o Next try your living room (where it is more dimly lit)
Multiple Layers • In addition to being full circle, pano’s should also capture
layers above and below the field of vision.
Single layer panos are missing images above and below the field of vision.
Only provides a partial visual experience.
Multiple Layers • In addition to being full circle, pano’s should also capture
layers above and below the field of vision.
A complete panorama captures all of the visual elements in a space and is composed of multiple layers.
Multiple Layers • In addition to being full circle, pano’s should also capture
layers above and below the field of vision.Bad Good
Photosynth Examples
Example: Close up Details
Example: Across the street (landscape) and front entrance detailEntrance close-up
Next Steps • Read the Gigwalk Blog
o http://blog.gigwalk.com/post/6879057954/gigwalk-tips-capturing-panoramas
• Watch Marc’s videos YouTubeo Gigwalk TV -
http://www.youtube.com/user/GigwalkTV
o Gigwalk Pro - http://www.youtube.com/user/GigwalkPro
• Do your first Gig!
• Get Paid!
Gigwalk Pro: Marc Ramos
