How to take screenshots:

In exercise task 2, you need to search for the skill which you are learning (i.e. WordPress) on the Fiverr
search bar. Fiverr will display all of the freelancer's gigs that are offering WordPress related skills. You
need to take screenshots of these gigs. You can take screenshots by pressing the "Shift+Windows Key+S"
buttons together, selecting the screen area, take screenshot, and save it in the desired location. You can
also take screenshot by pressing the "Windows Key+PrtScn" buttons. The screenshot will automatically
save in the pictures > screenshots folder.

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To solve exercise tasks, open Word Document file on your laptop/PC and follow the guidelines
listed down below to solve the exercise.

1. In task 1, you need to write the skillset in which you want to start freelancing such as
digital marketing.
2. In task 2, search for your chosen skillset, such as "digital marketing" or "Facebook
Marketing" in the Fiverr search bar, Take a screenshot of the search results, and copy-
paste it into a Word document file.
3. In task 3, select the 5 most relevant Gig titles that match your skillset and write them
down on the Word document file.

Kindly make sure to submit the solution file in .doc or .docx format before the due date i.e. Jul
27, 2023.

How to watch topic videos:

To watch topic videos, open your LMS account and follow the instructions given below:

 Please click on the course website option i.e. book icon in front of the Freelancing course,
 A new window will open, now click on week 1 to open its content,
 From the lectures, click on 1st lecture to start watching topic videos.

Following link will help you in understanding about the use of LMS:
[Link]

Thank you: warmly welcome

Thank you for your appreciation.
Please keep watching topic videos to learn freelancing skills. In case of any query, you can ask us
through MDB or contact us at our official number. 0304-111-1570.

Thank you for your appreciation.

Please, stay motivated and keep following the Freelancing course to learn, practice, and provide skills
in a better way on different freelancing platforms.
Thank you for your appreciation.
We warmly welcome you to the Freelancing course. Please, stay motivated and keep following the
Freelancing course to learn skills. In case of any query, you can ask us through MDB or contact us
at our official number.
Happy learning!
Contact: 0304-111-1570.

What is Offline Freelancing:

Offline freelancing refers to a form of independent work or self-employment that is
conducted without online platforms or the Internet. It involves offering services directly to clients in
person within a local area. Offline freelancers typically engage in a wide range of professions, such as
electrician services, carpeting, photography in events, tutoring, etc. They may network within their
community, attend industry events, or rely on word-of-mouth referrals to find clients and secure
projects.

Classified Ads websites:

Classified ad sites can be a valuable resource for freelancers looking for work opportunities. These
websites provide a platform for individuals and businesses to post job listings, offer services, sell
products, and apply for freelance or remote jobs. Freelancers can browse these listings and apply for
jobs/projects that match their skills and interests. Classified ad sites are OLX, Craigslist, local ads,
Indeed, etc.

Why some gigs do not receive orders: No orders

reasons:
There could be many reasons due to why some gigs don't receive any orders. Some reasons are listed
down below:

1. The first reason will be the competition and saturated category.

2. Upload attractive thumbnail and write services on it.
3. Poorly presented gigs fail to capture the attention of potential buyers.
4. Pricing also impacts a gig's success.
5. Not promoting gigs on social media, forums, and other channels.
6. Lake of reviews and ratings.
7. Demand for certain services fluctuates over time.

So, it is suggested to follow this course, watch lessons carefully, learn skills from your other course,
practice them, and become an expert. After that, start freelancing and offer your services.
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What are Swift and ROR:

Swift and ROR (Ruby on Rails) are programming languages for web development. These languages are
learned by the instructor as explained in the lesson video.

Platforms to discuss in this course:

As a beginner, you should start freelancing from Fiverr. It is a great place for new freelancers to
get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients, and build valuable skills. Getting
work is also easier than on other platforms. Later, when you will gain experience, can join other
freelancing platforms such as Upwork, [Link], PeoplePer Hour, etc.

Freelance platforms other than Fiverr are listed down below. These platforms will be explained
to you in this course.

 Upwork
 [Link]
 People Per Hour
 [Link]

Other than the above mentioned platforms, Toptal, 99Designs, LinkedIn, Flex Jobs Corporation,
Truelancer, etc. You can search for these platforms on the internet.

Sympathy message: missed exercises reopen: HOE

___ We are incredibly sorry to hear about your daughter. We hope that she is feeling well and we
pray for her speedy recovery.

Please be informed, you cannot submit the Exercises after the due date. Your progress will be
assessed on the following three items:

1. Watching Course Videos – 60%

2. Hands-on Exercises – 15 %
3. Quizzes – 25 %

In order to get the E-Certificate, your score should be a minimum of 50% overall.

We may reopen the Exercises at the end of the batch then you will get a chance to submit your
missed Exercises.

So, till then, you can improve your score by watching video lessons via LMS and submitting
upcoming Quizzes and Exercises.

_____ We are incredibly sorry to hear about your brother's death. May Allah grant him the highest
rank in Jannah.
We might give you a second chance to attempt missed quizzes and submit hands-on exercises in the
last week of the course. You will be notified about it through email, messages, and notifications on
your LMS account. Till then, it is suggested to focus on topic videos and watch them to improve your
score. When the quizzes and HOEs will open, attempt them within the due date.

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Video lessons: Video Lectures:
There are a total of 18 videos in the first week of the Freelancing course and they all are available in
your LMS account. You can watch them following the steps listed down below:

1. After logging in to your LMS account, click on the “Course Website” icon under "My Courses
section.
2. Here you will see the topics of the current and previous weeks under the ‘Course topics’ tab.
3. Click on 'Week 1' and then click on the topic videos sequence-wise to watch them.
4. To go to the next topic video, click on the “Next Topic" option available on the top right side.

What is Fiverr & Scope of Fiverr:

Fiverr is an online marketplace that connects freelancers with clients who are looking for various
services. Fiverr provides a platform for freelancers to showcase their skills and expertise, and clients
can browse through the available services, read reviews, and hire freelancers directly. Freelancers
offer a wide range of services such as graphic design, content writing, web development, app
development, video editing, digital marketing, SEO, and more.
Fiverr is a great place for new freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with
clients and build valuable skills. Getting work is also easier than on other platforms. The scope of Fiverr
is broad, diverse range of services, global outreach, and opportunities for freelancers to establish and
grow their businesses. The platform's continuous growth and adaptability make it a significant
platform in the freelance industry.

What type of jobs Fiverr give us:

Fiverr itself doesn't offer you a job. It is a platform on which you can offer skills and clients place
orders. As a freelancer, you will create an account and offer services/skills better than others to get
orders/projects. The clients browse through service providers and contact anyone to place
order/project. The in-demand skills on Fiverr are web development, app development, digital
marketing, SEO, graphic designing, VA, content writing, video editing, data entry, and many more. It is
suggested to search for more skills on the internet.

How to watch topic videos:

To watch the videos of current and previous weeks:
1. After logging in to your LMS account, click on “Course Website” icon under "My
Courses (DSTP2.0-BATCH-04)" section.

2. Here you will see the topics of the current and previous weeks under ‘Course

topics’ tab.

3. Click on 'Week 1' and then click on the topic videos sequence wise to watch

them.

4. To go to the next topic video, click on “Next Topic" link available on the top right

side.

After Learning:
Yes, after completing Freelance and your other course (Graphic Design), you will be able to start
freelancing on different platforms. On Fiverr, you will create Gigs to offer your services and charge a
certain amount. While on Upwork and Freelancer, the clients will post jobs and you will send them
compelling proposals to win projects/jobs.
These will be explained to you in the upcoming week's lesson videos. So, stay motivated and keep
watching lesson videos to learn skills.

Course Add: Course drop: change course: enroll in

courses
Yes, you can change your Video Editing course and select any other course till 17th November 2022.
Please follow the steps listed down below to change and select any other course:

1. Sign in to your LMS account.

2. Click on the "Enroll Now" option displaying above "My Current Courses" tab.
3. Select the course(s) you want to enroll/drop.
4. After selecting two courses, click the "Save" button.

Note that, you must click on the save option after selecting the new course. If you leave that web
page without selecting the new course and clicking on save option, you won't be able to enroll in
the new course. So, make sure to click on save option after selecting the new course.

Communication & soft skills: course

This course is designed to equip freelancers with essential communication skills and tools needed to
establish themselves in the international market. The course comprises three components: English
Language, Communication, and Soft Skills. The English Language component emphasizes providing a
basic yet comprehensive introduction to English grammar.
After learning this skill, you can provide services on Fiverr and other freelance platforms such as blog
writing, article writing, CV writing, reports, etc.

what is freelancing tell me about it?

Freelancing means working as an independent company/person rather than employed by someone
else.
In freelancing, a freelance worker is a self-employed person who earns money by providing services to
multiple clients around the world. With freelancing, the client pays per project, per task, or per hour,
depending on the platform and agreement. Freelance projects typically involve short-term
assignments, although satisfied clients often request follow-on work.
Some famous freelancing platforms are Fiverr, Upwork, [Link], People Per Hour, Guru, etc.
By learning a specific or a different skill set, you can provide these services on different platforms to
get orders.
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Freelancing is helpful for you to create accounts on different freelance marketplaces, skill
selections, communication with clients, Gigs creation, bidding on projects, proposal writing, payment
setting, portfolio creation, and so much more. Freelancing also allows you to select projects that match
your skills and interests by setting your own rates and earn more. Moreover, you can work as an
independent company/person rather than be employed by someone else and sitting from your home.

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Yes, it will be called freelancing if you are self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular
employer long-term. Essentially, a freelance job is one where a person works for themselves, rather
than for a company.

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Videos not playing:

As per our telephone conversation, you are watching video lessons on DigiSkills Mobile App. There is
no such issue as video lectures playing smoothly on LMS. As guided, you need to update YouTube
mobile App to resolve this issue. Also, update Digiskills LMS App, if the update is available.
Hopefully, you will get rid of the problem. If the issue persists, contact tech_support@[Link].
Send them an email along with the error screenshots. They will review your problem technically and
provide you with a solution accordingly.
Purpose of freelancing: Benefit:
The actual purpose of freelancing is to work as an independent company/person rather than be
employed by someone else. In freelancing, you can offer your services on different platforms by sitting
at home or part-time and earn by providing services to multiple clients. You can earn extra money
through freelancing and also doing a 9 AM to 5 PM job.

Referral:
Referral is a term in the marketing field in which satisfied customers refer your products to others as
word-of-mouth communication. So, in freelancing, if you provide excellent work to your
clients/customers, then some of the clients might refer your work to others. You can also ask the client
to refer your work after successfully completing the order(s).

Newbie: feedback from clients without order:

As a newbie, you won't have any reviews because you haven't completed any orders yet. As you get
orders and Fcomplete them, you will start getting reviews/feedback from these clients. So, getting
positive and excellent reviews and feedback is very important to get new orders. The clients
also check feedback before placing an order. So, it is suggested to complete the client's work beyond
expectations to get positive and excellent reviews.
Without getting orders from clients' you won't get any reviews and feedback. Order placement is
necessary to get feedback.

Feedback: when to ask for feedback:

You can ask for feedback after delivering the project, not at the start of the project. The feedback and
review are always given after completing the project. You can ask the client that it was a good
experience to work with you and would love to hear about your experience and feedback.

Can I do Freelancing at 40 age:

Age is not a limiting factor for starting freelancing or learning any skill. Whether you are 40 years old
or any other age, you can begin freelancing. Our course is open to individuals of all ages who are
passionate about learning and improving their skills.

IT Exports:
IT exports include selling computer services, software, software consultancy services, hardware
consultancy, websites, games development, and other computer-related services such as Digital
Marketing, Virtual Assistant, etc. Companies, software houses, and freelancers get orders from clients
and provide these services. They get orders either from their overseas offices or through freelancing
marketplaces or both.

What we will do after learning Freelancing:

After learning freelancing skills from this course and Digital Literacy skills from your other course, you
can create profile on freelance marketplaces and offer your skills/services. On Fiverr, you will create
Gigs to offer your services against a price. While on Upwork and Freelancer, the clients will post jobs
and you will send them proposals to win projects/jobs.
These will be explained to you in the upcoming week's lesson videos. So, stay motivated and keep
watching lesson videos.

What is Skillset:
A skillset refers to a collection of skills, abilities, knowledge, and expertise possessed by an individual
in a particular field or domain. It represents a combination of both hard skills and soft skills that are
relevant to a specific job, profession, or area of interest. For example, logo designing, banner
designing, posters, brochures, etc will be your skillset as a graphic designer.

What to learn in Freelancing: taught: Cover:

No, you will not be taught any skills in the Freelancing course. In this course, you will learn everything
that you need to understand to get started with freelancing:
• You will learn the basics of freelancing

• Introduction to the most popular freelancing portals

• How to create your profiles

• How to select your skills

• Gigs creation

• Portfolio creation

• Bidding on projects

• How to apply for projects

• Basic tips on communication with clients

• How to manage a project

• How to get paid

• Importance of feedback once a job is finished.

So, stay motivated and keep following the course with full attention to learn Freelancing.
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How to start Freelancing?

After learning freelancing skills, you can start providing services on different freelancing platforms
such as Fiver, Upwork, Freelancer, PeoplePerHour, etc. In this course, you will be taught all the things
required to start freelancing on different platforms such as account creation, profile creation, portfolio
development, gig creation, bidding on projects, communication with the client, which orders to take,
project management, payment, etc.
You need to learn a skill to provide it on freelancing platforms such as ecommerce, digital marketing,
graphic designing, video editing, WordPress web development, SEO, content writing, virtual assistant
on Amazon, data analytics, etc.
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Course content after completion: can we access topic

videos
Yes, some of the content will remain accessible to you even after the course completes such as lesson
videos, exercises, and previous discussions. However, you will not be available to as questions on the
discussion board. It is also suggested to download the course material available in the download
section of the Freelance course.

Which freelancing skill is best: best skill: best freelancing skill:

All of the courses that [Link] is offering are best for freelancing. You can enroll in any of
the course(s) according to your interests. Besides these courses, web development through
coding, App development, Blockchain, Games Development, Amazon AWS services, etc. You
can search for more freelancing-related skills on the internet.

I don’t have any skill: which skill to learn:

If you don't have any skill, then research different skills on the internet and Freelance platforms, check
scope of the skills, select a skill according to your interest, learn it, practice it to become an expert,
and then offer it on Freelance platforms. All of the courses that [Link] is offering are best for
freelancing. You can enroll in any of the course(s) according to your interests. Besides these courses,
web development through coding, App development, Blockchain, Games Development, Amazon AWS
services, etc. You can search for more freelancing-related skills on the internet.

I have this skill: what I can do on Freelancing:

As a freelancer, you can offer tutor services, electrical engineering-related content writing, help
with projects, etc. There are not many jobs available related to electrical engineering on freelancing
platforms. So, it is suggested to learn any skill from DigiSkills different courses as these skills are in
demand on all freelancing platforms such as SEO.
You can also visit Fiverr and write your skill-related keyword in the search bar such as electrical
engineering. You will see all the services that are related to your domain

DigiSkills is offering 15 courses: bound you:

We can't bound you with any single skill because you have to self-explore the skills by yourself. You
need to find the skills based on your interests and educational background. Then focus on learning the
digital skills which appeal to you most. Then you can offer your services on a freelance marketplace to
earn money. There are 15 courses mentioned below that we are offering in this program.

1. Freelancing
2. Affiliate Marketing
3. Virtual Assistant
4. Communication and Soft Skills
5. Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
6. E-Commerce Management
7. Creative Writing
8. Video Editing & Animation
 9. Graphics Design
10. QuickBooks
11. WordPress
12. AutoCAD
13. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
14. Digital Marketing
15. Digital Literacy

Quizzes and HOEs:

The questions will be in Multiple Choice format and will be from these lesson videos. There will be a
total of 4 quizzes during the whole course. You can check quiz weeks from the course calendar.
Besides quizzes, there will also be 4 hands-on exercises.
So, it is suggested to watch lesson videos carefully.

Advantages and disadvantages of Freelancing:

Following are some of the advantages of freelancing: more freedom, self-management, work wherever
you want, flexible hours, improved skill set, compensation and earnings control,
Disadvantages: not steady or reliable workloads, finding clients on your own, no employer benefits,
there’s no paid time off, income will be irregular, etc.
You can search for more on the internet.

Important things in learning Freelancing:

There are several important things to learn about freelancing is to select a skill according to interest,
learn it, practice it, and then provide those skills on freelancing platforms. Without having a skill, you
can't do freelancing.
So, first, learn a skill such as Virtual Assistant, practice it, and then start providing it on different
freelancing platforms.
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Don’t sell cheap: service offering:

As a beginner, first, you need to research the competitors, how much they are charging for the
services, and then you will decide a price for your services. For example, if the competitors are
charging $100-$300 for a service, you can charge $50-$90 for that same service. So, selling cheap
doesn't mean that you offer the same service at $5-$20. Gradually, when you get some orders and
positive reviews, you can charge more for the same services.
There are some factors listed down below that help in setting your service charges as a freelancer:

1. The type of skill are you offering.

2. How much amount others are charging for that skill?
3. Depends on the client's requirements.
4. Depends on the experience of the freelancer.
5. Time and money you need to complete the job successfully.

Communication with clients:

It depends on the client, the task, and your communication with the client. Mostly the
conversation takes place over the Freelancing platform in text form but depending on the
nature of the task, sometimes the client asks to have an audio or video meeting to discuss
details or explain the nature of the task. In freelancing, in-person meetings are prohibited as
you work virtually from a different country.
As a housewife, if you want to work online as a freelancer, you don't need to worry about
this, as your consent is necessary to take any project. You can take any project that suits
you well.
In upcoming lectures, you will learn about this in detail. So, stay tuned and keep following
the course.

Who can add portfolio on Fiverr:

_____ Fiverr does not provide any provision to add a portfolio for new sellers. But, you can add your
sample work images, pdf file, and video to your gigs. Fiverr allows you to add three images in one gig.
Also, your completed work can be added to your portfolio automatically by selecting the "Live
Portfolio" option when delivering the completed work.
Moreover, only selected sellers can add portfolios at Fiverr after getting an invitation from Fiverr. So,
until you get an invitation, you can use the other ways mentioned above to show your portfolio.

What are tags on Fiverr:

On Fiverr, tags are descriptive keywords or phrases that sellers use to label and categorize their
services to make them discoverable by buyers. These tags help Fiverr's search algorithm match
relevant gigs to users' search queries, improving visibility and increasing the chances of
getting orders.
For example, if a seller offers logo design services, their tags could include logo design, graphic
design, business logo, etc. These tags help buyers looking for logo-related services find the seller's
gig more easily. Using appropriate tags is essential for increasing the exposure of a gig and attracting
the right audience on the Fiverr platform.

How to find clients on Fiverr:

You can't find clients on your own on Fiverr or send proposals to clients. Fiverr works on the Gigs
system. As a freelancer, you will create a profile and create different gigs related to your skillset and
services. The client searches for freelancers by typing the skillset they need. From the gigs, they select
a freelancer by viewing their gig details and starting the conversation. After the successful
conversation, they place an order on your gig.
So, that's how Fiverr works.

Opening dispute on Fiverr: Sr attachment Me apni bt kese smjani Hogi? kesa prove
dena hoga,? client k msgs .??

First, you need to clearly explain the reason for opening the dispute to the Fiverr support team. Fiverr
will often provide a list of common reasons for disputes, and you should select the one that best
matches your situation. It's important to provide clear and convincing evidence to the resolution center
to support your case.
When you open a dispute on Fiverr, you will share supporting evidence for your claim. This could
include attachments such as screenshots of relevant conversations with the client, images or files of
the delivered work, and any other documentation that demonstrates the issue you're facing.
_____ When creating a dispute on a freelance platform, you can discuss the issue by providing all the
details. It's important to provide clear and convincing evidence to the resolution center to support your
case. This evidence will help the platform's support team make an informed decision on the dispute.
You will need to provide screenshots, transcripts, or copies of relevant communication between you
and the client.
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Wire Transfer: Could you please explain wire transfer again?
A wire transfer is a method of electronically transferring funds from one bank account to another. Wire
transfer is one of the available payment options on Freelance platforms such as Fiverr, Upwork,
and [Link]. Freelancers can use it to receive their earnings from the platform.
When a freelancer chooses wire transfer as their payment method, the platform will initiate the
transfer of funds from the freelancer's account on the platform to their designated bank account. The
process involves providing the necessary banking information, such as the account number,
IBAN number, and other necessary information to facilitate the transfer. Wire transfer is a popular
option for freelancers who prefer direct bank-to-bank transfers and need to receive their earnings in
their local currency.

Computer laptop specs for freelancing:

Computer/Laptop requirements depend on the tasks or skills that you are going to perform. For
example, if you are going to do jobs related to graphic designing or video editing, then you will need a
high-performance laptop. If your work is related to content writing, SEO, and Digital Marketing, then
your laptop requirements won’t be high. However, in general, you should have a Core i5 or i7, Ram
8GB-16GB, Graphics card, and SSD hard disk to work smoothly. In the case of graphic designing and
video editing, RAM should be 16 GB to 32 GB.

How to create Portfolio:

You can create a portfolio by working on your learned skills i.e. Data Analytics & Business intelligence.
You need to create sample work related to your skills or work locally and take screenshots of it while
performing the tasks. Then upload screenshots in the Word file, mention your skills, expertise, why
you, and call to action. After this, convert the Word file into PDF format and use it where required such
as for sending to clients. Similarly, you can create accounts on various portfolio-related platforms such
as Behance, Weebly, Crevado, Muck Rack, etc and upload your portfolio items.
After practicing learned skills, it is also recommended to do some local work for free or at a low cost
just to build your portfolio and get some experience.

_______ Portfolio creation websites and how to create it will be explained to you. So, you will be needed
to create a portfolio on your own. Below are some points mentioned to create an effective portfolio:

 create a content section

 write introduce yourself
 write your skills & expertise
 list down your best work screenshots
 write some text about the completed work
 include client recommendations
 add a call to action

By including all of these mentioned points, you can create an effective portfolio.

Portfolio: 4 ans: what is portfolio:

A portfolio is a collection of your best work samples that illustrate your skills and
expertise in a particular domain. It also contains relevant skills that you offer on
freelancing platforms. The benefits of a good portfolio are higher profile views,
better-quality jobs, high-paying work, and more probability to get orders. To create
a portfolio, add a table of content, introduce yourself, add your skills, write
experience, work or sample screenshots, and add a call to action.
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Graphic designing: The portfolio should contain your expertise, education, and completed
projects. You will also add Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, etc to the portfolio.
As a beginner, in projects, you can create some sample logos, brochures, cards, artwork, designing,
posts, illustrations, etc to showcase as projects in the portfolio.

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Digital Marketing: The portfolio should contain your expertise, education, and completed
projects. You can also add social media certificates, Digital marketing skills, digital marketing
platforms on which you work, etc to the portfolio.
As a beginner, you can create some pages, advertise them to gain page likes, goal selection, post
engagement, target audience selection, pixel installation, event creation, ad results, etc.
After performing each task/activity, take screenshots and add them to the portfolio. Similarly, do the
same on other social media platforms and Google Ads.
Besides this, you can also use the Digital Marketing hands-on exercise tasks in your portfolio.
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It is just the start of both courses. In your Digital Marketing course, you will learn marketing skills on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Ads, Youtube Ads, E-mail marketing, etc. So, it is
suggested to take screenshots for portfolio creation while doing the following things: create some
pages, advertise them to gain page likes, goal selection, post engagement, target audience selection,
pixel installation, funnel creation, event creation, ad results, etc. After performing each task/activity,
take screenshots and add them to the portfolio. Similarly, do the same on other social media platforms
and Google Ads.
After completing the course, you should start freelancing, get projects/orders, and take screenshots to
add to the portfolio.

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WordPress:
In WordPress portfolio, you can add screenshots of your completed projects such as WordPress website
development, responsive website, business website, ecommerce store creation, affiliate marketing autopilot
website, blog website, redesigning a website, etc. As you are a beginner, so you should create some sample free
websites and blogs, take their screenshots and add in the portfolio.

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VA: A portfolio describes the successful work or projects someone did on freelancing platforms or
locally for a client. It also contains relevant skills that you or someone offers on freelancing
platforms. The benefits of a good portfolio are higher profile views, better-quality job, high-paying
work, and more probability to get orders.
As a beginner, you can take screenshots of hands-on exercise work and use them in your portfolio. You
can also add screenshots of product research, product hunting techniques, product hunting software,
product stats, ranking, some niches, etc to showcase as projects in the portfolio. Later, you can also
add screenshots of completed orders.

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Portfolio Links: accepted websites

No. Only add those portfolio links which are allowed by the Fiverr platform. Please, follow the link given
below and read all accepted portfolio-related websites.
Approved URL Link: [Link]
Create your portfolio on the mentioned websites and add its link on your portfolio.

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Creative Writing: Before writing about yourself in the description, visit Fiverr and search
creative writing in the search box. You will see a lot of Gigs related to creative writing. Just visit some
of them and check their descriptions, and what services they offer, then you can get an idea to write
your profile description.
However, you can write creative writing skills in the description such as content writing, short story
writing, poem writing, article writing, review creative writing, etc. For the portfolio, you can create a
sample work, take screenshots, and upload in the portfolio and Gig images.
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Kam he sir kiya mein jaldi freelanceing start kar sakhti hon mujhe work ki zarorat hai sir mein ap se eik
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We understand that you come from a financially challenged background and are looking to start
freelancing to improve your situation. It's good that you are considering freelance work as a potential
opportunity. Freelancing can offer flexibility and a chance to earn income based on your skills and
dedication. We suggest you to start freelancing as soon as you feel confident in your abilities and
skills, even if you haven't completed a full course. After learning some skills in Graphic Design such as
logo designing or banner design or social media posts, you can start offering them on Fiverr.
Account creation on Fiverr will be taught to you in the 4th week's lesson videos.

Profile description:
Yes, the profile description is somewhat like a CV. In the profile description, you should start with your
name, and then briefly explain your expertise, skills, experience, services you offer, and in the end
summarize by writing your skill set. You can also, add a call to action button too to initiate the
conversation with the client.
To get a better idea, it is recommended to visit competitors' profiles who are offering the same
services and read their profile descriptions. After that, you would be able to write a good profile
description.
We hope this will help you.

What to write in profile description:

You should write your profile description in the sequence listed down below:

1. Write a catchy tagline

2. Introduce yourself
3. Write qualification
4. Mention your skills and expertise
5. Why select you
6. Call to action

You can write profile descriptions up to 600 characters on Fiverr. Also, search for the character limit for
other freelance platforms on the internet
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How to say No: Win client’s trust: lesson 19

It is already explained in the lesson video that you should not directly say no to the client. Instead, you
should them by for contacting you, be honest, explain your commitments/projects, explain things
carefully, explain the reasons for "no", and follow up with the client.
You can search for some samples or templates on the internet and save the most related to your
scenario.
Lesson 19:
If employer says that please complete the particular takes in 5 days and I know I can
complete it in 4 days. But as I have other projects in pipeline as well. Then definitely I have
to say no politely to the employer but Sir hisham says that’s not positive attitude to say No
to the employer. Then what to do in this situation? So that employee will satisfy as well
also my working on other projects will not disturb as well. Kindly guide.

The first one is to contact any person in your circle (friend, class fellow, or any other) and ask if he/she
is interested to work on a project. If he/she says yes, then decide on a percentage of the total budget
or a fixed amount. After that, get the project from the client. As you grow and get more projects, you
can build a team and divide the projects or tasks to your team and supervise them to complete the
projects within the due date.
The second option is to get more days to complete the project through communication. The third
option is to communicate that you don't have enough time to complete the project due to other
projects and deadlines.
It is suggested/recommended to go for the first option or second option to get the client and
project.

Value proposition:
The value proposition in freelancing is the benefit that a client will get from services such as quality
work, meeting requirements, excellent communication, meeting deadlines, etc. If the services
offered are not good, then the client will not convince from your work and services.

Difference between website & software:

A website and software have distinct purposes and functionalities.
A website primarily serves as an online platform for providing information, promoting businesses,
selling products, or offering services. Websites are designed to display content to users, interact with
them, and facilitate transactions. On the other hand, software refers to computer programs developed
to perform specific tasks or functions. The software can be installed on a computer and operates
independently of internet connectivity. It is designed to solve specific problems and fulfill functions,
such as word processing, data analysis, video editing, graphic designing, etc. Unlike websites, software
is not primarily focused on content delivery but on executing specific tasks efficiently and effectively.

Beginning of course:
It is just the beginning of your both courses and you don't have any skills right now. So, you don't need
to create a profile and portfolio at this time. Once you will become an expert learning skills from your
courses, you can create freelance profiles, portfolio, and add experience.
In the duration of both rolled courses (12 weeks), you should learn skills, practice them, and become
an expert. After that create some sample work and use them in your portfolio. That's how you will build
your profile and become an expert.

Portfolio creation: platforms

As per the latest updates, you can't share contact details with the client. Otherwise, your profile can be
banned. As a beginner, it is not compulsory to create a website for showing a portfolio. You can use
other platforms to showcase your portfolio such as Behance, Muck
Rack, WordPress, Blogger, Crevado, etc. You can search for more free portfolio-related websites on
the internet.
Your website is for showing your services, skills, pricing, portfolio, and completed projects. The website
also contains contact details to be contacted by the interested clients. It also contains social media
profile at the footer.

RAM for Laptop or Computer:

The amount of RAM needed for freelancing can vary depending on the specific tasks and
software involved in your work. Having 8-16 GB RAM is enough for graphic designing tasks. However, if
the system's speed is less, then you can add more RAM for easier workflow.
In general, freelancing typically doesn't require an excessive amount of RAM compared to more
resource-intensive tasks like video editing.

What is Swot? SWOT analysis:

The acronym SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It is a strategic
planning tool used to evaluate the internal and external factors that can impact the success of a
project, business, or organization. In Freelancing, you can use it to identify your strengths and
weaknesses referring to the internal aspects, such as skills, capabilities, and limitations, while
opportunities and threats are external factors that can either be leveraged or pose challenges such as
competitors, pricing, competitor's work, etc.
Similarly, by identifying these factors, businesses/organizations can gain a comprehensive
understanding of their current position and make informed decisions about their future strategies.
It provides a structured framework for examining both the positive and negative aspects and helps in
developing effective action plans to capitalize on strengths, overcome weaknesses, seize
opportunities, and minimize threats.

What is a Tagline:
A tagline is a short phrase that sums up your expertise and skills. A good tagline can help customers
understand what you do and it can set you apart from your competitors. Below are some of the tagline
examples related to AutoCAD skills. You can also craft a good tagline for your profile.

 AutoCAD expert
 3D architectural design and visualization
 Architect and interior designer

Communication skills: Improve English

There are many ways to practice and improve your communication skills. Following are the most
commonly used routines that can help you in this regard:
• Talk to Yourself

• Focus on four core skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

• Read the newspaper, children's magazines, and try to understand the sentence structure.
• Dictate your ideas

• Imitate What You Hear on TV

• Make Commentaries in English

• Increase your vocabulary by learning new words.

• Read Along with Subtitles

• Memorize your favorite quotes and poem and repeat them out loud
 • Learn how to say your most commonly used phrases and words in English.

You can enroll in DigiSkills Communication & Soft Skills course to learn it.

Freelancing on Mobile:
No, for freelancing, you need to have a laptop or a PC to perform tasks related to your orders and
skills. There might be some skills that can be performed using a smartphone. For that, you need to
research if any skill can be offered using a smartphone.
However, you can use freelancing apps on your smartphone to manage and communicate with
clients.

Laptop for freelancing:

As your skill is video editing so the work of video editing can’t be done without a Laptop/PC. In
Freelancing, you can use your mobile only to communicate with your clients and to manage your
freelance profile. But to complete the client's work, you need a Laptop/PC. As to do your project work
(in almost any skill), there must be some software/tools you have to use, and these can be used only
through a laptop/computer.
So, it is suggested you to arrange a Laptop/PC, if you want to work as a freelancer. You can also
borrow a laptop or PC from your friend for practice.

More than one Goal:

You can set more than one goal at a time but it will need strong commitment and endurance. For goal
setting, know what you want to achieve or accomplish, write down your goals, write down steps to
achieve those goals, make a schedule, and evaluate the results.
However, it is suggested to just focus on a few things to achieve them otherwise your attention will be
diluted very much.

How to set a Goal:

Before setting a goal, you need to decide which goals you want to achieve, write them down according
to their importance and the time required to achieve them, outline steps to achieve those goals, make
a schedule and evaluate the results. You can also break down goals into smaller goals to decide which
ones need to achieve first. For example, if you want to be an Engineer, you can set goals for
matriculation, intermediate, and which university to get admission.
You can set more than one goal at a time but it will need strong commitment and endurance.

_________

A goal is a future desired result that a person or a group of people wants to achieve or
accomplish within a certain time frame. For goal setting, write down your goal/goals, write
down steps to achieve those goals, make a schedule, and evaluate the results. For example,
to become an expert or leader in your field, studying a specific degree, physical health,
master a skill, etc.

Freelancing Skills:
At first, you should learn a skill that is most important (according to your interest) from the mentioned
skills, practice it, get experience, and be an expert in it. After that start providing it on freelancing
platforms. So, at a certain level when you think you need to learn more skills, then you can select from
the mentioned skills.
However, in the starting, it is recommended to learn only one skill and become an expert in it.

Which Subject or field is best:

It mainly depends on your interests and capabilities. There are many skills that contribute to becoming
a freelancer like you can be a digital marketer if you have or interested in digital marketing skills.
So, there is no hard and fast rule in this regard. You have to choose it on your own.
This is a Freelancing course where you will learn about freelancing and the effective use of the most
commonly used freelancing platforms to sell your skills. Now, it's on you what kind of skills you have
and want to pursue in your career.

Benefits of learning WordPress:

There are several benefits of learning and using a WordPress website. It offers: flexible and adaptable
for changing needs, user-friendly, easy for beginners, themes offer multiple options, mobile
responsive, plugins extend functionality, no HTML editing, ranks high on search engines, etc. You can
learn WordPress by enrolling in the WordPress course. After that, watch topic videos and practice to
become an expert.

Scope: Graphic design and video editing:

Yes, Graphic Design and Video editing have a lot of scope in Freelancing. To become
a freelance graphic designer and video editor, you'll need to develop skills, knowledge and
build your portfolio. Along with these, you should also have awesome creativity.
To learn more, you can also search for graphic designing and video editing jobs on Fiverr,
Upwork, and Freelancer.

Video editing scope:

Video editing has a great scope on freelance platforms. With the increasing demand for digital content
across social media, online marketing, and e-learning, skilled video editors are in demand by diverse
clients. The rise of YouTube and online platforms further amplifies the need for professional video
editing services. Before making any assumption, it is suggested to visit Fiverr and other freelance
marketplaces, search video editing and other skills related to video editing. You will see the number of
orders completed by the video editors and projects available for bidding.

As a beginner what skills do you suggest? Skills for

Freelancing:
As a beginner, you should focus on learning skills according to your interest or degree. It mainly
depends on your interests and capabilities. There are many skills that contribute to becoming a
freelancer such as you can be a graphic designer, a blog writer, if you have graphic design and
creative writing skills, etc.
So, there is no hard and fast rule in this regard. You have to choose it on your own and learn it.
This is a Freelancing course where you will learn about freelancing and the most commonly used
freelancing platforms to sell your skills.

Thank you for sharing your struggle journey. I resigned from my full-time
job as a Data Scientist in a local agency yesterday. The reason behind this
set is the promo video of the freelancing course. I was so much inspired by
Irfan Malik and their startups. My aim is to start my freelancing services
as soon as possible. So, I can be a tech/Data giant in Data Science.

Dear Iqbal,
We welcome you to the freelancing course, and we are glad to see your passion for this course.
We don't recommend resigning or switching your job until you get a lot of work/orders on
freelancing platforms. At first, you should learn data sciences skills and then start providing
these services on Freelancing platforms. So, when you get a lot of work, you can switch your job
or work side by side. Until that time, you should keep working and learning data science skills
along with freelancing.
A lot of people are switching to freelancing from their office-based jobs, and the future of
freelancing is bright. The scope of Data Science is huge in Freelancing platforms which you will
learn in the upcoming weeks.
So, stay motivated and keep following the Freelancing course to provide your skills in a better
way on different freelancing platforms.
Websites for Cover letter: Lesson 38:
There are not any specific websites for cover letters. Below are two websites that have uploaded some
cover letter templates. You can read them and select a good one according to your needs. Besdies
these websites, you can search for other websites that offer templates or samples for cover Upwork
cover letter.
1: [Link]
2: [Link]

Order without feedback reviews:

It is not necessary to have testimonials/feedbacks to get your first order. Everyone starts with zero
feedback and gradually gets feedback after completing successful orders. To get your first
order/project, you should create an excellent profile, upload a professional picture, write a good profile
tagline, write a compelling description mentioning your skills, use keywords, select the right skills, and
upload a good portfolio. While writing a proposal, read it carefully and write an excellent proposal and
add a portfolio link. When you will start getting projects, you can ask clients to give review and
feedback after delivering the work.
Remember that getting your first job on any freelancing platform can be challenging, but with
persistence and a proactive approach, you can increase your chances of landing your first project on
Upwork even without testimonials.

sound issue:
There is no issue with Instructor's voice as it is perfectly fine. There must be an issue with your device.
Try to Increase your system or device volume.
We hope this will help you.
What to learn in freelancing course?
As per our telephonic discussion, you will learn communication, goal settings, freelance marketplaces,
Fiverr, Upwork, and career-building in this course. Along with these, you will also learn to provide the
skills on different freelance platforms to get orders.

Stay motivated as these will be explained in detail in the upcoming week's topic videos.

You have just watched 2 topic videos and then jumped to the last topic video. You are not
watching topic videos properly. So, first, watch the topic videos properly and then ask the questions if
you don't understand anything.
Moreover, ask the queries in the relevant topic so that we can assist you in a better way.

________

Tech_support@:
We tried to contact you on your registered number but you were unavailable. Please, take a
screenshot while facing this issue on the mobile app, write the issue details in the email, and send
it to our support team at the following email address: “tech_support@[Link]”. Our
technical team will look into the issue and resolve it.

Till then, it is recommended to sign in on [Link] using a browser such as Chrome or

watch lesson videos using a laptop or a PC.

Topic 2 status: completion status: video status

We have checked this issue on our side and found that everything is working fine. Watch topic videos
thoroughly without skipping any part to get a 'green tick' completion status. Please, do the things
listed below:

 disable the pop-up blocker

 disable the ad-blocker of your web browser
 watch video lessons thoroughly without skipping

The issue should be resolved. If the issue prevails, then please contact “tech_support@[Link]” for
further assistance.

Update YouTube app:

Everything is working fine. Video lectures are playing smoothly on LMS. If you are trying to watch
lectures through the Digiskills LMS app, then you would need to update the "YouTube" and "Digiskills
LMS" versions (if available),or try to reinstall them to get rid of this issue.

In the case of the browser, you would need to follow the below-mentioned solution to get rid of this
error:

 Check the internet connection and stability.

 Clear your cookies, cache, and history in your browser.

 Disable browser extensions and restart your browser.

 Disable the pop-up/ad-blocker of your web browser (if active).

Kindly fix your issue according to the mentioned scenarios. Hopefully, you will get rid of your problem.
If the issue persists, then you will need to contact [Link] technical support team at
tech_support@[Link]. Send them an email along with the error screenshots. They will review your
problem technically and provide you with the solution accordingly.

Manage time: Studies: Timetable: Schedule

Yes, it is possible if you can manage your studies along with work activities by making a schedule for
studies and freelancing.
It is recommended to focus on your study, learn skills as well, and avoid wasting time on unproductive
things. By doing these, you will be able to study and do freelancing.

Best freelancing platforms:

All freelancing platforms which you will learn in this course are the best platforms. You can find jobs
related to your skills on almost every freelance platform which you will learn in this course. In the
upcoming lectures, we will explain famous freelance platforms to you in detail such as Fiverr, Upwork,
Freelancer, PeoplePerHour, Guru, etc. You will also learn which platform is best for beginners and
which platform is best for the experts.
So, stay tuned and watch the topic videos regularly.

Video not playing: Topic 2: completion status:

It may be due to the pop-up blocker or ad-blocker. So, please disable the pop-up blocker or ad-blocker
of your web browser, and then watch the video again. If you are watching videos on the Digiskills app,
then update the YouTube app. The issue should be resolved. If the issue prevails, then please
contact "tech_support@[Link]” for further assistance.
It is mandatory to watch the videos from LMS to get a 'green tick' completion status.

Freelancing for Females:

We welcome you to the freelancing course and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Through freelancing,
females can learn to provide skills on different freelancing platforms to get orders and earn a
handsome amount by working from their homes.

___ This lesson video is especially for females to encourage them to learn freelancing skills. Usually,
females as mothers think they can't do any job and earn money. So, freelancing allows females
particularly mothers to learn and earn from the comfort of their own homes. This doesn't mean that
males are not good doing freelancing. In freelancing, there is no difference based on gender. It's all
about skills and abilities. Anyone, regardless of their gender, can do freelancing and succeed. It's a fair
and equal opportunity for everyone. Please note that skills matter more than anything else in
freelancing, and anyone with the right skills can do it well.

___

Freelancing plays an important and encouraging role in providing financial freedom to women. It also
helps them empower women and give them equal opportunities to earn and compete by using their
skills and abilities. Through freelancing, females can learn to provide skills on different freelancing
platforms to get orders and earn a handsome amount by working from their homes.
It also offers freedom and advantages that enable women from all walks of life to achieve a career that
perfectly suits their skills and lifestyles.

__ Yes. Uneducated women can learn skills from [Link] courses and offer services on different
freelancing platforms. Women can do freelancing by sitting in their homes. They just need to learn an
in-demand skill, practice them, and become an expert. After that, they should join freelancing
platforms such as Fiverr or Upwork and start offering services.

Females Only Kitchen Me Suite Krti;

It seems that you have a specific perspective on gender roles and kitchen work. However, when it
comes to the field of freelancing and the Freelancing course, there are equal opportunities for both
males and females without any restrictions. Gender does not determine one's ability or suitability for
freelancing.
Freelancing is a profession that is open to anyone who possesses the necessary skills and knowledge.
As long as you have the required expertise and competence, regardless of your gender, you can
successfully engage in freelancing using various freelancing platforms.
It is important to promote equal participation and provide opportunities for everyone, irrespective of
gender, to pursue their interests and talents in any professional field, including freelancing.
________________________
Fiverr Account:
To create an account on Fiverr, you need to click on the Join button on the homepage. After that,
it will ask you to sign up using Gmail Id, Facebook account, Apple Id, or any other email
address.
However, it is suggested to follow the course and create a Fiverr account after watching topic
videos in the 4th week.
______
Should I create new account on Fiverr and Upwork:
No, you should continue (activate) with the old account as multiple account creation on Fiverr and other
freelance marketplaces is not allowed. So, don't create a new account on these marketplaces. You just
need to update your Fiverr profile and account with your learned skills, update profile description, add a
profile picture, add a updated portfolio, and create Gigs related to your learned skills. So, watch the
previous week's lesson videos (4th & 5th) and update your Fiverr account.

Approved Websites:
To create a portfolio on mentioned approved websites, just visit these websites, create an account with
your name (name used on Fiverr) and upload your portfolio one by one. After that, copy the link of your
portfolios to your Fiverr and share it in the portfolio section. Please note that only use approved
portfolio website links to avoid account restriction or profile ban.

Video Editing services:

Yes, as a beginner you should start freelancing from Fiverr. For that, you need to follow our guidelines
such as watching Video Editing course videos, learning every skill taught in the lessons, practicing
each skill, creating some sample work, and becoming an expert in video editing. After that, you can
start by offering small video editing services such as fancy transitions, color corrections, sound editing,
YouTube video editing, video intro, visual effects, etc.
It is recommended to learn and practice skills and create a Fiverr account/profile when you will
become an expert.
Freelancing Platforms:
There are several freelancing platforms but the most used and important platforms are Fiverr, Upwork,
Freelancer, Guru,etc which you will learn in this course. On Fiverr, you can create gigs to offer your
services. The clients will check your gigs and then place orders. On the other three platforms (Upwork,
Freelancer, & Guru), the clients will upload jobs and you will write a compelling proposal to get those
jobs.
These platforms and proposal writing is explained in your Freelancing course.

Uni time management: Studies management: manage time

To manage university studies along with this course, you should make a schedule/timetable and
complete daily tasks like university work and course-related topic videos. You can also avoid
unproductive activities and spend time to learn skills.
Besides these, use your free time productively and get enough sleep. By doing these, you will be able
to study and do freelancing.

_ To manage studies along with learning skills, you should make a schedule/timetable and complete
daily tasks like study time and course-related topic videos. You can also avoid unproductive activities
and spend time learning skills.
Besides these, use your free time productively and get enough sleep. By doing these, you will be able
to study, learn skills, and can do freelancing.
__________

Time management: manage time:

To be a successful freelancer Time Management is one of the crucial factors but it can be challenging as well.
Wasting your precious working hours can cause you big damage in terms of money, project and even you can lose
a long-term client. it is advised to make a time table and then act accordingly. To avoid getting overworked, set
aside some time to plan your week and organize your calendar. List out everything that you need to get done and
schedule these activities each day. When you plan your week in advance, you’ll have a better chance of managing
your time and following through on your established schedule.

_____ Balancing part-time freelancing with a government job can be challenging, but effective time
management is key. Set clear goals, create a schedule, and prioritize tasks based on availability.
Communicate openly with clients about your availability and avoid over-commitment. Utilize downtime
and batch similar tasks to increase efficiency. Continuously learn and stay organized to enhance
productivity. Stay flexible, adapt to changing schedules, and prioritize work-life balance to maintain a
successful freelancing career alongside your government duties. With dedication and smart planning,
you can achieve success in both roles.

Traditional Marketplaces: lesson 42

In traditional marketplaces such as Upwork, [Link], and [Link], the employer posts a
project/job mentioning the details of the work, skills required, level of skilled freelancer, the budget of
the project, and the deadline to complete the project. The freelancers bid and send proposals on the
project. After reading proposals, the employer selects a freelancer and opens PMB to discuss project
details.

Maximum earning:
There is no minimum or maximum limit for earning in the Freelancing marketplace. The earning
depends on what skills are you offering, experience, number of completed orders, rating, pricing for
the jobs, etc. Besides these, how much time do you give to freelancing is also important for earning.
So, it is recommended to first learn a skill effectively, then start providing it on freelancing platforms to
earn.

sir Masha Allah apki skill dekh kr itni zyada hai me to private parhi
hun or peiso ki b beinteha zrorat hai me kia Sikh paongi
You can still learn skills if you have the determination and firm intention to learn them. You just need
to learn a skill according to your interests such as graphic designing and then practice it to become an
experienced person. After that, you can use freelancing tips and tricks to start earning from different
Freelancing platforms.
If you feel any confusion or have a query related to any topic, you can ask us as we're here to support
you.

after this course will you offer us some job as freelancer in your
company?
Please note that the instructor has just recorded the topic videos and [Link] has a team to assist
trainees. You will learn skills from the enrolled courses (Freelancing & Graphic Designing), which you
can offer on freelancing platforms to earn money.
For a job in the instructor's company, you can visit their website, view the available jobs, and apply
according to your skills or degree.
As a beginner, in projects, you can create some samples while performing some Video Editing
activities such as editing a video, video animation, and intro of a channel, etc to showcase as projects in
the portfolio. You will need to take screenshots of all these above-mentioned tasks/skills to add to the
portfolio. Later, you can also add screenshots of completed orders.

Best projects: best skills;

Web development, graphic designing, writing, digital marketing, virtual assistant, and some other skills
are best. You can search for best skills and projects on the internet.
However, it is recommended to learn those skills in which you are interested. Moreover, in the
upcoming lectures, we will teach you in detail about freelancing and its platforms, how you will bid on
the projects, and how you will convince the client to award you the project.
So have patience and watch the videos regularly.
Practice, experience, successful:
If you learn a skill properly, practice it, get experience, and offer it on freelancing platforms, then you
can become a successful freelancer and earn a handsome amount. So, keep watching topic videos and
learning freelancing skills.

Mistakes:
Thank you for the suggestion. The instructor will explain mistakes to avoid throughout the course such
as underselling your work, being overconfident, losing focus, revealing too much at the start, etc.
So, don't worry about it and keep watching topic videos.

What is Passive Income?

Passive income is money you earn that doesn't require you to do a lot of active work to continue
making it. It includes regular earnings from a source other than an employer such as rental income,
create a course, affiliate marketing, blog, software, etc. Although most passive income ideas require
some initial time, money, or resources, they should require only minimal monitoring on an ongoing
basis.

Course website icon:

The lecture videos open on weekly basis every Monday at 10 AM, not daily basis. So, you just need to
click on the "course website" (book icon on the home page) on your LMS, then click on week 1 to
open all lecture videos and watch them one by one. Similarly, in the 2nd week, click on Week 2 to open
its lecture videos.

Choose Your Craft (Skills): Define Your Goals:

Thank you for sharing your goal.
Your goal is something you want to achieve in the future. Goal setting is a thoughtful process for
considering an ideal future, and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of the future into reality.
The goal-setting process helps you choose where you want to go in your life.
Considering Freelancing Course, We recommend you choose a skill-set and get expertise in that skill
according to the market demand so that you can sell your skill services on the freelance marketplaces
to earn a handsome amount.
Fiverr Account: Fiverr Gig:
The orders depend on several factors such as services offered, gig quality, gig content, pricing, gig
rank, etc. Besides these, you should also respond to buyer requests and send proposals to get orders.
However, you don't need to be worried as you will be explained Fiverr in detail in the 4th week. So,
stay motivated and keep watching topic videos.
Please, also share the link of your Fiverr account/gig.

Data Sciences:
As per telephonic conversation, before learning data sciences related skills, research skills that
are in-demand in the freelancing platforms and in other markets. After that search online to find
out where to learn those skills or institutes such as Udemy & Coursera.
You can also join DigiSkills Data Analytics & Business Intelligence course to learn some in-
demand skills.
This is a Freelancing course where you will learn how to start freelancing, different platforms,
service providing, communication tips, bidding on projects, project management, payment, etc.
A link is given below related to in-demand skills on Fiverr.
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You can also search for data sciences skills on other freelancing platforms.

sir mujha 1 year ho gya hn fiverr pa gigs create kiya hua bidding b
bhot ke hn lakin order ni mila.

Fiverr gig: gig rank: no orders:

In the upcoming week's topic videos, you will learn about ranking your gig on Fiverr. Besides that, a
gig needs to have excellent images, excellent description, keywords in the title and description, why
you, the skill you are offering, pricing, etc. These will be explained to you in the upcoming week's topic
videos. So, stay motivated and keep watching topic videos.
You can also send us your gigs link so that we can review it and guide you accordingly.

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To overcome this, you need to optimize keywords in your gig title, and keywords in the description,
use excellent thumbnail images, add your best portfolio images, write why you, the skill you are
offering, pricing, etc. Besides these, stay online, meet order deadlines, and get positive feedback (5-
star rating).
The orders depend on several factors such as services you are offering, gig quality, gig content,
pricing, gig rank, etc. Also, promote your Gig on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram,
Linkedin, etc to get impressions and more orders. The gig promotion will be explained to you in next
week's lesson videos.
Please send us your profile link. We will analyze it.

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Improve English:
In Freelancing, you just need to have some basic knowledge of English language and can easily
understand and communicate with the client. Below are some tips to improve your English
language:
• Focus on four core skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Read the newspaper, children's magazines, and try to understand the sentence structure.
• Write new words with meanings in your notebook and try to use them in sentences.
• Be brief, yet specific in your writing.
• Always write things down.
• You have to over-communicate just to communicate.
• Engage the audience in a discussion.
• Start and end with key points.
• Check your message before you hit send.
• Don’t worry about grammar too much.
• Build your vocabulary with phrases, not words.
• Put yourself in ‘real life’ English situations.
• Ask someone for honest feedback.

Freelancing option for a person who do not have a IT

related BSCS related background ??
There are various options for freelancing other than BSCS-related background. Some options are listed
down below. You can learn any of these skills according to your interest.
• Digital Marketing.

• Search Engine Optimization.

• Data Analytics.

• Copywriting (article writing, content).

• Graphics Designing.

• Video Editing, Animation.

• Virtual Assistant.

• Affiliate Marketing.

ghar k kaam krwane ho uska add bhe de sakte?

On freelance marketplaces, you can only provide digital services such as web development, digital
marketing, content creation, copywriting, VA, graphics designing, etc, not physical services.
For example, if you offer plumbing services on a freelance marketplace, then how will you provide it to
a person living in some other country. However, you can provide this service locally in your city.

LinkedIn Service Pages:

LinkedIn Service Pages are dedicated landing pages that showcase your services and businesses at no
cost. It operates on a request and proposal model. In general, a potential client submits a project
request to a provider. The provider responds with a proposal to express interest in the project. Once a
desirable proposal is received, the client and provider agree on the terms of the project, and work is
completed. On project completion, the service provider will provide his/her account details to receive
payment.

Multiple service issue: Multiple Gigs:

As per our telephonic conversation, you have created two gigs offering the same services. Multiple
service issue means offering the same services in two gigs using the same categories. You need to
avoid this as Fiverr doesn't allow this and it is against their TOS. Due to this your account is
temporarily flagged.
For that, you can communicate with the Fiverr team and ask them to resolve the issue.

Multiple accounts: same laptop

No, you cannot create multiple accounts of the same freelance platform and use them on one device/
same internet connection, as it is against their terms and policies. If you do so, all of your accounts
will get banned. If the platforms are different for each account, you can use multiple accounts on the
same device and internet connection.
In case, if siblings/family members reside in the same house and want to use the same freelance
platform, then you have to get permission from the platform to work on the same device/internet
connection. Also, you must have different skill sets and different payment methods as well.
As both of you have the same skills, then don't offer the same skills on the same platform. However,
you can contact the freelance platform and explain your details. If they allow it, then you both can
create profiles on the same platform.

Multiple freelance marketplaces: Accounts

Yes, you can sign up on different freelance marketplaces at the same time. It depends on your
managerial skills, and command on your skill set. If you feel like you can handle all those sites
simultaneously, then you can start offering your services on multiple freelance marketplaces; it will
increase your chances to get the project/job quickly. But, if you cannot handle all the accounts and
projects at the same time you can lose badly. So, we recommend you, first learn a skill and after getting
experience in it, make an account on any freelance platform.

Note: Do not create multiple profiles on a single/same freelance marketplace; it's against the TOS of
freelance platforms.

Conciseness:
Conciseness is communicating complete information about a topic or idea in a few words without using
a lot of words. Concise writing also involves being mindful of word choice such as avoiding filler (at this
point of time, what I mean, a lot of sense, Kind of, etc).
Example: Wordy > There are two pine trees that are growing behind this house.
Concise > Two pine trees grow behind this house.

Draft Phase content writing:

Yes, the draft phase is also applicable in content writing. In the content writing draft phase, you can
provide points to be explained in the article and images used by writing these in a word file. After
approval, you can start writing content.

Draft phase VA:

The draft phase depends on the nature of the project and every project doesn't need it. For example in
graphic design, you can give an idea of the logo and how it will look in the draft phase. But in VA, you
can't send the complete details of the product hunting. However, you can give a product hunting tools
report to your client in the draft phase.

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Book review: topic 19: lesson 19:
A lot of things have changed on freelancing platforms. Due to this, we have removed the obsolete
lesson videos and recorded the new ones that are recorded by Mr. Irfan Malik.
Mr. Hisham Sarwar is giving reference to a book example in which he said that if there are no reviews
related to a book, then no one will purchase it. Similarly, in freelancing, you need to get good reviews
on your profile related to your service, project completion on time, communication, and price.

How to overcome Introvert?

Below are some tips on how to overcome being an introvert:
• Be brave and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

• Don't spend time alone all the time.

• Learn to Tell Stories.

• Stop labeling yourself as an Introvert.

• Identify your negative introvert traits, then change them.

• Be around positive people.

• Build confidence by setting simple goals and taking small steps to socialize.

Communication: English: Basic English

In Freelancing, you just need to have some basic knowledge of the English language and can easily
understand and communicate with the client. Most of the time you need to communicate with clients
in written form over the Freelancing platform. It rarely happens that clients request you to come online
in case of an important discussion.
Communication is a crucial part of every field you will work in. Regarding freelancing or Digital
Marketing, your written communication skills are more important and you can improve your writing as
well as speaking skills by getting enrolled in other courses like the “Communication and Soft Skills”
course, offered by Digiskills in our next batch.
We hope this will help you.

Instructors contact:
We are really sorry, but the sharing of the instructors' personal contact detail is not allowed. There are
three ways of official communication to contact us;
• You can post your topic-related queries on the Discussion Board of the particular topic using
the Learning Management System (LMS).

• You can also send general course-relevant queries using the Online Support facility using LMS.

• For verbal communication, you can also contact us at 0304-111-1570.

Project deliverables:
Project deliverables can be defined as something produced or provided as a result of a process. That’s
actually everything you have to deliver to the client after completing a project successfully.

For example, in the case of graphic design, a deliverable can be a logo, card design, packaging, social
media posts, banner, etc. Similarly, in the web development project, deliverables can be the final
website and its credentials. In the case of SEO, deliverables can be researched keywords, keywords
stats, ranking keywords on the first page, etc.
We hope that this will help you.
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The project deliverable is actually everything you have to deliver to the client after completing a project
successfully. According to your skills, the deliverable can be managing social media pages, running paid
ads, increasing likes/followers, post creation, increasing sales, etc. The client always mentions
deliverables in the job/project. So, read the job carefully and write the deliverables.

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Worth of a project:
You can know the worth of a project by simply searching for those skills on Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancing,
and other platforms. By doing this, you will know how much other service providers are charging and
how much clients are willing to pay for a project.
The freelancing platforms will be explained in detail in the upcoming week's topic videos.

Freelance Profile tips: how to create:

Freelance profiles creation will be taught and explained to you in the 4th week's topic videos and
onwards. However, below are some tips to create a sound profile on different freelancing platforms.
• Before creating a profile, find your ideal Fiverr subcategory and services.

• Create profile, add details, skills, portfolio, certificates, etc.

• Research about the competition.

• Create appealing content (images, title, description, etc).

• Add tags related to your services.

 • In description: highlight benefits, say why you’re the right person, and state clearly what’s
included in the service.

Professional behavior:
You can improve your professional behavior by following the tips listed down below:
• Be productive.

• Use your time productively at work.

• Manage your time efficiently.

• Maintain effective work habits.

• Develop a professional image.

• Be a problem-solver.

You can also search it online to learn more tips related to professional behavior.

Professionalism:
In Freelancing, Professionalism refers to conducting oneself in a manner that reflects a high level of
competence, reliability, and respect for clients and the work that is performed. It involves clear
communication, meeting deadlines, delivering quality results, and handling conflicts or issues with
maturity and integrity. Maintaining professionalism builds trust, establishes a positive reputation, and
enhances the likelihood of building long-term relationships with clients.

Effective Communication:
Effective Communication is communication between two or more persons wherein the intended
message is successfully delivered, received, and understood by the receiver. In effective
communication, both the sender and receiver feel satisfied.

Profile Review: Fiverr profile: Freelancer Profile: Review:

Your Freelancer profile looks good. It is suggested to add your profile picture instead of that image.
On Fiverr, add your profile picture, create attractive thumbnails, write keywords in the images, lower
your price packages to get orders (in the beginning), send proposals to buyer requests, and take a skill
test to improve your profile.
Your Behance portfolio and Facebook page is good. For Facebook, you can advertise your services to
increase reach and get orders.

Calculate Hours:
In this topic video, the instructor explained the way to calculate hours of a project. For example, if your
hourly rate is 10 dollars and you work for 8 hrs, you should be paid 80 dollars.
The hourly rate for services you offered depends on expertise, experience, quality of work, and how
much time it will take to complete it. However, in fixed price, the employer just posts a job with a fixed
price, and you just need to send a compelling proposal that you are the best for this job mentioning
your bid amount.
You will learn about this in Freelancer, Upwork, and people per hour topic videos in the 5th and
6th weeks.
E-certificate:
Yes, you will get an e-certificate after the successful completion of this course. For that, you need to
secure at least 50% or above score to be eligible for the certificate.
Each component (Video, Quiz, and Hands-on Exercise) carries a certain percentage of the total score of
100 as given below:
• Watching Topic Videos through LMS = 60%

• Quizzes = 25%

• Hands-on Exercises = 15%

Freelance profile:
First of all, we didn't ask you to create a freelance profile at this moment. Before creating a profile, you
need to learn skills, practice the, and build portfolio. After that, you can create freelance profiles. It will
be explained in the 4th-week topic videos and onwards.
For the portfolio, you can add practice work screenshots in the portfolio to show that you know the skill
and can work. For experience, practice learned skills to become an expert. You can also provide your
services at a low cost or free to get experience.
In the upcoming week's topic videos, you will be taught to create excellent freelancing profiles and tips
to provide services. So, stay motivated and keep learning.

Matlab:
To offer Matlab services, you first need to research jobs related to Matlab on Freelance
platforms. If clients are looking for Matlab jobs, then you can also offer its services.
Some links are listed down below from where you can check Matlab-related freelancing jobs
(write Matlab in the search box).
Fiverr: [Link]
Upwork: [Link]
Freelancer: [Link]

Freelancing book: Book

No, there is no book available on freelancing. As it is totally based on practical work and experience.
Also, there are multiple freelance platforms available and all of them have different terms and
conditions to work on them which get updated from time to time as well. So, it is not impossible to
cover these things in a book. You have to explore different platforms by yourself. You can read the
terms and services section of the freelance platform on which you want to work.
In this course, we will cover different freelance platforms. We will completely teach you, how to create
profiles on different freelance platforms, how to sell yourself in the freelance market, and different tips
and tricks to become an experienced freelancer.
Also, our team is working on handouts/helping notes for the video lectures, which will be available on
your LMS account soon.
So, it is advised to be patient, and keep following this course step by step, it will help you a lot to
become a successful freelancer.

What is Toptal:
Toptal is not a part of this course. We have covered the major and most famous freelance platforms in
this course. You will learn about Fiverr, Upwork, [Link], and People Per Hour platforms in
detail from 4th week onwards. Some details about [Link] will also be explained during the course.
Toptal is also a freelancing platform that connects employers with highly skilled freelancers and
remote workers in the fields of software development, graphic design, digital marketing, content
writing, website development, etc. Unlike traditional freelancing platforms, Toptal follows a
precise screening process to ensure that only the top 3% of applicants are accepted as part of their
talent pool. This screening process involves comprehensive technical assessments, interviews, and
professional reviews to evaluate candidates' expertise, problem-solving abilities, and communication
skills.
You can search on the internet for more information about this platform.

What are revisions: 2 revisions, 3 revisions:

On Fiverr, revisions refer to the number of times a seller is willing to make changes or modifications to
the delivered work based on the buyer's feedback or request. You should mention the number of
revisions according to the services being offered in your Gig in the packages section such as 2
revisions, 3 revisions, or any other.
When placing an order, buyers and sellers agree on the number of revisions included in the
service. Revisions are intended to ensure customer satisfaction and allow for adjustments to be made
until the final product meets the buyer's requirements.

Additional revisions:
On Fiverr, additional revisions refer to extra modifications or changes that a seller offers to a buyer
beyond the number of revisions included in the standard package. When a seller creates a gig
(service) on Fiverr, they specify the number of revisions they provide within the base price.
For example, a seller may offer a basic package with two revisions included. If the buyer requires more
changes or adjustments after the initial two revisions have been used, they can request additional
revisions from the seller. You can charge an additional fee for each extra revision.

VA Portfolio:
You will be guided practically about portfolio creation in the 4th-week topic videos and onwards while
creating profiles on Freelancing platforms such as Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer. However, the
portfolio should contain your expertise, education, and completed projects.
As a beginner, you can take screenshots of hands-on exercise work and use them in your portfolio. You
can also add screenshots of keyword research, ranking, product hunting, some niches, etc to showcase
as projects in the portfolio. Later, you can also add screenshots of completed orders.

What is Client Retention:

Client retention in freelancing refers to the ability of a freelancer to maintain long-term relationships
with their clients. You can retain client by satisfying work, provide quality work, offer value-added
services, maintain professionalism, deliver project within due date, and build trust to encourage repeat
business/orders.

What is PMB? What is Bidding? What is Escrow?

PMB stands for Project Message Board. PMB is a proper form of communication
between the employer/client and the employee/freelancer on a given platform such
as Upwork. In freelance marketplaces, when you bid on a project, the employer who
is willing to award you the project can initiate a PMB (Project Message Board). It is
to discuss all the questions related to his/her project and other details.
Bidding is the process of applying to the jobs available on Freelancing platforms in the
form of an amount for the project. In the freelance marketplace, employers post jobs
mentioning project budget or per hour budget. After that, you have to bid (create your offer)
against a job to win it. If a client likes your bid (proposal), he/she will assign you that project.
Bidding is the key, especially in the freelance marketplaces like [Link],
[Link], [Link], etc..
Escrow is the use of a contractual arrangement via a third party, which holds an
asset or funds before they are transferred from one party to another. The third
party holds the funds until both parties have fulfilled their contractual requirements
such as web development, logo design, data entry, etc. On the freelance market,
most of the freelance platforms use escrow within their site for secure payment.

Escrow: how to message escrow for payment:

All of the freelance marketplaces provide Escrow within their sites. As a freelancer, you don't need to
worry about Escrow; the Freelancing Website takes care of the Escrow. When a client accepts your
bid/offer, the payment will be transferred automatically from the client's account to the freelance
marketplace Escrow. After the successful completion of the project, the amount will be transferred to
your account from the freelance marketplace's Escrow system. You can also ask your client to release
payment after the milestone/project is completed. Escrow will then transfer the amount to your
account.
However, on [Link], when the client accepts your bid proposal, you should create milestones
and ask your client to accept those milestones, otherwise, the payment will not be transferred to
[Link]'s Escrow.
Link: [Link]

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PMB: Who opens PMB:

A PMB is opened by the employers only after reading your bid. Freelancers can only open PMB (can
send a message to an employer) if they do premium bidding on projects. To convince the employer
and open PMB, write excellent proposals after reading the client's job, so that he/she can open PMB to
communicate with you. For that, you can write your expertise, experience, add screenshots of previous
work, and link to your portfolio too.

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What is bidding: How to Bid:

Bidding is the process of applying to the jobs available on Freelancing platforms in the
form of an amount for the project. In the Freelance marketplace, you have to bid (create
your offer) against a job to win it.
Now, on Fiverr, you will create Gigs to offer services and place a price for the Gig according
to the package. The clients will search for service provider's Gigs and contact them. After
communication, they can award you the order.
On other platforms such as Upwork, Freelancers, Guru, etc the clients post jobs including
services required and project budget or per hour amount. You will then bid on that project
and write a compelling proposal to win order explaining why you are the best for that job.
These platforms will be explained and taught to you in the upcoming week's topic videos, so
stay motivated and keep learning freelancing.

How to bid: bid amount:

To bid on the job, click on the “job title” it will show the job description which has
a “submit proposal” button, then click on the “submit proposal” button and write
the proposal. In the proposal, start with a greeting, write a statement explaining
that you can solve the problem, why choose you, write expertise, skills, add a
portfolio link and capture the client’s attention. In the end, add screenshots of
completed projects or portfolio links.
Your bid amount should neither be higher nor lower; make it moderate an average-
sized bid. For example; on a $500 project, you can bid $300-$450 bid.
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How much bid: bidding:
You can bid any amount according to the project, level, and skill set. As a beginner,
your bid amount should neither be higher nor lower; make it moderate an average-
sized bid. On a project of $250, you should bid $100-$200. On a project of $500,
you should bid $250-$400.
As the instructor has explained in lesson video 1, as a beginner, you should focus on
winning the trust of the client and prove that you can do that work better than
others and don't bid higher. You can also watch again lesson 1 video for
more understanding.

High priced projects vs low priced projects: lesson 41

Yes, there will be competition but it is depended on the skills you are offering. The competition could
be low, mild, or high depending on your services. You can resolve high competition issues by following
the guidelines written down below:

 Create and complete your profile

 Bid low amount as compared to others
 Write an excellent proposal after reading the project
 Write you have read the project and you are the best candidate for the job
 Create portfolio samples and provide links in the proposal
 Add a call to action
 Stay active if the client opens PMB

Importance of Bidding: Importance of bid:

When the jobs will be posted by the clients related to your skills, you will read the job carefully
and send a compelling proposal including the bid amount. Without bidding and proposal, the
client will not know about you, thus can't award you the project and you won't get it. So, to get
the job/project, it is very important to send a proposal and bid on the job.

Convince Client: win clients Trust:

First you need to create an excellent profile, complete details, and add portfolio such as education,
expertise, experience, and projects. In projects, you can take screenshots of hands-on exercise work
and use them in your portfolio. Besides this, when a client communicates with you, try to convince
him/her that you are the best candidate for that job. Also, send compelling proposals to buyer
requests.

Yes, to win the client's trust you should write excellent messages and complete the order/project
excellently. By doing this, the client will give positive and good feedback and review on your profile.
Similarly, your profile should be great, keyword-rich content, mentioned skills, and attached portfolio
or its link. You can also create a video in which you should explain your skills, expertise, completed
projects, and why to select you.

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Profile creation:
Freelance profile creation will be taught and explained to you in the 4th week's topic videos and
onwards. However, below are some tips to create a sound profile on different freelancing platforms.
• Before creating a profile, find your ideal Fiverr subcategory and services.

• Create profile, add details, skills, portfolio, certificates, etc.

• Research about the competition.

• Create appealing content (images, title, description, etc).

• Add tags related to your services.

• In description: highlight benefits, say why you’re the right person, and state clearly what’s
included in the service.

Later, you can also add screenshots of completed orders.

Communication on freelance platform only:
It means that, don't give your email, skype, or any other communication medium outside of the
freelance marketplace. If you write or provide it, then your profile Id will be banned by that freelance
platform. So, while creating a profile on a freelance platform, read its Terms of Service carefully and
follow them.
Also, it is strongly suggested to communicate on that freelance platform only.

Fiverr: As a beginner:
As a beginner, you should start providing freelance services on Fiverr. It is a great place for new
freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients and build valuable skills.
Getting work is also easier than on other platforms. Later, when you will become an expert, can start
providing services on other freelancing platforms such as Upwork, [Link], PeoplePer Hour, etc.

Promote Gig: how to promote Fiverr Gig:

Fiverr only allows those sellers to promote Gigs that meet certain quality metrics. This is to ensure a
quality ad experience for buyers. As a seller, you are evaluated for Promoted Gig participation
eligibility according to the standards listed down below:

 You are a Level 1, Level 2, or Top Rated or Pro seller.

 Your Gig scores are 4.7 in the public rating.
 Your Gig has at least 20 reviews. Pro Gigs require only 5 reviews.
 You meet additional quality metrics.
So, when you meet the above criteria, you will see promote Gig option. Please, follow the link given
below for more information related to eligibility and how you will be charged.
Link: [Link]

Matching Feature: buyer requests:

The buyer requests feature is no longer available. It has been replaced with a new matching feature.
So, if a client is looking to find work on the platform, they will need to search for gigs manually. The
matching feature allows working with specific sellers that are more tailored to what clients looking
for. Matches are based on the compatibility between a buyer's requirements and your service and
expertise. So, as a beginner, it is suggested to create excellent Gigs using keywords, amazing
thumbnails, portfolios, detailed description, service offerings, call to action, etc. If a client is looking for
services related to your Gig, then your Gig will appear in front of the client through the matching
feature.

Difference Tagline and gig title:

The tagline is written on the profile while the gig title is written on the gig service offering. A tagline
is a short phrase that sums up what your business or brand is all about such as a professional graphic
design expert. The gig title tells clients about your services such as offering logo designing services.

Data Entry Jobs:

There are different kinds of data entry jobs such as adding data in excel spreadsheets, product data
entry, sales data entry, data cleansing, data entry using QuickBooks software, etc. Some
tools/software used for data entry is Microsoft Excel, Word Document, QuickBooks,
Jotform, PhraseExpander, etc. You can search for more tools on the internet. You can enroll in the
Digital Literacy course to learn data entry skills in the next batch.

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In that case, you can create some sample work to show in portfolio. For example, as a graphic
designer, you can create some logos, brochures, cards, artwork, designing, posts, illustrations, etc
to showcase as projects in the portfolio. Later, when you get orders, you can add completed work
screenshots in the portfolio too.
Besides these, the portfolio should contain your education and skills such as add Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, etc.

Work on Fiverr: Fiverr profile:

To work on Fiverr, you need to create an account on it, upload a professional profile picture,
write a tagline, write a description (mention details of your skills and experience), select skills, upload
a portfolio, and create Gigs according to your skills. These things will be explained to you in next
week's lesson videos. So, don't try to create an account at this moment. First, learn the skill/skills,
practice it, and then create an account.
You can offer content writing jobs on Fiverr by creating a Gig. In the gig, you will write the title of the
gig, upload some pictures of the article writing, write a description of the service, and select the
package. The clients will check your gig and can award you the content writing project/job.
Please, keep following the course as this will be explained to you in detail in the next week.
How to buy connects on Upwork?
You can buy connects on Upwork using a debit or credit card (Mastercard or Visa) and by clicking on
Membership and Connects. When a new freelancer successfully registers on Upwork, they receive 80
connects to start building relationships.
As a beginner, it is recommended to start providing freelance services on Fiverr instead of Upwork. It is
a great place for new freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients, and
build valuable skills. Getting work is also easier than on other platforms.
This will be explained to you in the 5th-week topic videos. So, have patience and keep following the
course.

Upwork Invites: invites k liye b koi profile setting h? ya h Upwork ki trf se automatic Hoti h?
There isn't a specific option to activate to get invites. On Upwork, as your profile becomes more
established and gains more reviews and a higher job success score, you will start receiving job invites
from clients. They post projects and sometimes search for freelancers on their own. When they find
some good freelancers, they send invites to them. The freelancers then send proposals including
portfolios to win the project.
So, only the client can send you invites.

Upwork direct contracts: topic 92

Yes, you are right. The client will only sign up on Upwork but will not create a profile. After that, your
client will deposit project funds in escrow before the contract starts. Please, visit the link given below
and view the screenshot to see the direct contract feature on the Upwork profile.
Link: [Link]

Solid documentation: disputes on Upwork: topic 91

Solid documentation here means, your conversation proof on the Upwork message board and
documents you delivered to the client. So, keep your conversation on the Upwork platform and don't
communicate with clients outside the Upwork platform. Good documentation will be when you
communicate with clients on Upwork and complete projects excellently.
It is suggested that first watch the complete topic video and then ask queries as these are explained
by the instructor with examples in the later part of the video.

Premium Bid:
The instructor is explaining about the premium bid. When you are applying for a project, the premium
bid is an option for freelancers to rank their bid on top, highlight it and make it stand out from all the
other bids. But it costs you some price/connects (such as 3-4 or more connects). Every marketplace
has its own terms and conditions for bidding. Some of the freelance marketplaces give the feature of
premium bidding but not all.
The idea of premium bidding also varies from marketplace to marketplace. Some marketplaces which
offer premium bid features cost money ([Link]), Upwork deducts connects, and [Link]
requires to buy membership plans.
As a newbie, it's best to stick with free/basic bidding and avoid premium bidding. Premium bidding can
be pursued once you've gained some experience and built your portfolio.
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As a newbie, it is suggested to stick with free/basic bidding and avoid premium bidding. Premium
bidding can be pursued once you've gained some experience and built your portfolio.
Every marketplace has its own terms and conditions for bidding. The idea of premium bidding also
varies from marketplace to marketplace. Some marketplaces which offer premium bid features cost
money; while some marketplaces didn’t cost money, but they deduct the number of available bids in
place of a single premium bid. You can visit the links given below for more information.
URL for Upwork: [Link]
Freelancer: [Link]
______

Projects with no experience: Projects with no

portfolio:
First, you need to create an excellent profile by telling about yourself, expertise, experience,
education, and completed projects.
To get projects/jobs, you will be needed to create excellent Gigs on Fiverr to get orders. You can also
send proposals to buyer requests to win orders/projects. On other platforms, you will bid and send
proposals to the client to convince him/her to award you the project.
As a beginner, you can take screenshots of hands-on exercise work and use them in your portfolio. You
can also add screenshots of keyword research, ranking, product hunting, product selection, analytics,
some niches, etc to showcase as projects in the portfolio. Later, you can also add screenshots
of completed orders.
You will be guided practically about portfolio creation in the 4th-week topic videos and onwards. So,
keep following the course.
_____
First, you need to create an excellent profile by telling about yourself, your expertise, experience,
education, and completed projects.
To get projects/jobs, you will be needed to create excellent Gigs on Fiverr to get orders. You can also
send proposals to buyer requests to win orders/projects. On other platforms, you will bid and send
proposals to the client to convince him/her to award you the project.
As a beginner, you can add screenshots of sample work such as logo designs, brochure designs, poster
designs, t-shirt designs, editing of a picture, etc to showcase as projects in the portfolio. Later, you can
also add screenshots of completed orders. This will help you to grab the attention of the clients to give
you orders.

_________

New on Fiverr:
First, you need to create an excellent profile by telling about yourself, your expertise, experience,
education, and completed projects.
As a beginner, we recommend joining Fiverr as it supports newcomers to get orders. To get
projects/jobs, you will be needed to create excellent Gigs on Fiverr to get orders. You can also send
proposals to buyer requests to win orders/projects. On other platforms, you will bid and send proposals
to the client to convince him/her to award you the project. In the proposal, you will greet, write a clear
statement that you can solve the problem, why choose you instead of others, write about your
experience, and skills. At the end add screenshots or links to completed projects.
You can take screenshots of hands-on exercise work and use them in your portfolio.
You will be guided practically about portfolio creation in the 4th-week topic videos and onwards. So,
keep following the course.
__________

How to create good Fiverr profile:

To create a good/excellent Fiverr profile, upload your professional profile picture, write a tagline
according to your skills, write a description (mention details of your skills and experience) using
keywords, select skills, use engaging images, use a video, upload a portfolio, and create Gigs
according to your skills. Profile creation on Fiverr will be explained to you in detail in the 4th week's
lesson videos. So, stay motivated and keep watching topic videos.

How to create a proposal:

When a project is related to your skills and you know it, then you will bid and send proposals to the
client to convince him/her to award you the project. In the proposal, you will greet, write a clear
statement that you can solve the problem, why choose you instead of others, write about your
experience, and skills. At the end add screenshots or links to completed projects.
A link is given below to check how good proposals are written to present your work and win orders. It
will be taught to you in the 5th week's topic videos.
Link: [Link]

Verified payment method: Verified icon:

____Mostly clients changed their payment method or removed their cards from the
marketplace; that's why sometimes the verified payment method icon does not
show up on their profile. In that scenario, before starting to work or accepting the
project, you can ask your client to verify his/her payment method if it is not.
Moreover, you can also ask your client to create the milestone payment before
accepting the project.
So, whenever the client creates the payment milestone, a verified payment method
icon will appear on his/her profile.

____ Every freelance platform has it's own criteria for payment method and verification.
Mostly, the client's need to verify payment method before placing order. So, before starting
to work or accepting the project, you can ask your client to verify his/her payment method if
it is not. Moreover, you can also ask your client to create the milestone payment before
accepting the project. By doing this, you can save yourself from any scam.
So, whenever the client creates the payment milestone, a verified payment method icon will
appear on his/her profile.

Good bid: Effective Bidding: Improve bidding:

Bidding will be explained in detail in the Upwork topic videos and [Link] in the 6th week.
Some good bidding samples will be shown and tips will be given to you too.
However, while bidding, you need to read the job carefully, and then write a good proposal. In the
proposal, start with a greeting, write a statement explaining that you can solve the problem, why
choose you, write expertise, skills, and capture the client’s attention. In the end, add screenshots of
completed projects or links.

Virtual assistant category: skills

Virtual Assistant is a broad category and there are a lot of services that you can offer as a virtual
assistant. You can offer services like converting PDF to word files, customer support, email
support, documentation, data entry, and Amazon Virtual Assistant.
If you are asking about amazon virtual assistant then you can offer your service of product
hunting, sourcing, account creation, listing creation, listing optimization, etc.
This is freelancing course, if you want to ask questions related to VA, then you can enroll in the
VA course in the next batch.
How to download Handouts: Course website: Helping
material:
The handouts and other helping material are available in the "Downloads" section of the Freelancing
Course Website in your LMS account. You can find them by following the given procedure: On the
homepage, click on small book icon in front of the Freelancing course (it will redirect you to another
page).
• Click on the "Downloads" tab.

• Here you will find all uploaded handouts.

• Click on your desired (Week 1 hands-out) file to download it.

Note for self: For screenshots visit topic 50 and click on View all:

How to solve exercise: HOE: complete HOE tasks:

The 1st hands-on exercise of Freelancing is not yet made available to you on the LMS account. The
HOE contains some tasks (4-5 tasks) to be performed related to the concepts taught in lesson videos.
The lesson videos to solve the tasks will be mentioned in the exercise file. You can watch those videos
to complete the tasks.
The 1st hands-on exercise will be opened on 18 November 2022.
________

When will exercise available:

The 1st hands-on exercise of the Freelancing course will be available to you on Friday i.e. 29 July 2022.
You will be notified about this in the announcement section. You will be able to download the file from
the Exercise section under the My Activity tab. The guidelines will also be given in the exercise file
to attempt the tasks and submit the solution file within the due date to get marks.

Is bidding free on freelance platforms? Free Bid: Free

Bidding:
It varies from freelance platform to platform. A certain number of bids are free on almost all of the
platforms and after that, you have to pay or buy the membership. Following are the free number of
bids provided on all freelance marketplaces:
• On [Link], as per the new connects policy of bidding, you get 10 free Connects each
month on your basic account.

• [Link] (10 free bids per month)

• [Link] (6 free bids per month)

If the allowed number of bids are consumed before the finish of a given period, then you can purchase
extra bids by paying to the freelance marketplace.

What is people per hour: lesson 47

PeoplePerHour is an online platform that connects businesses and individuals with freelance
professionals across various industries. It operates as a marketplace for freelance services,
similar to platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. The platform facilitates the hiring of freelancers for
short-term projects on an hourly basis. You can create an account on it as shown by the instructor
in this lesson video. Similarly, the instructor has shown how to search projects on People per
hour, checking the authenticity of the client, and apply on the project.

PeoplePerHour works on the items listed down below:

 Registration: As a freelancer, you need to register on the PeoplePerHour website as

shown by the instructor.
 Service Offer: Clients post detailed job descriptions outlining their project requirements,
including the scope of work, budget, and timeline. Then, freelancers can apply on the
project mentioning hourly rates.
 Proposals: Freelancers can search for available jobs based on their skills and expertise.
They can also submit proposals to clients, explaining why they are a good fit for the job
and what value they can provide.
 Client Selection: Clients review the proposals they receive and choose the freelancer
they believe best meets their needs. Alternatively, clients can also invite specific
freelancers to work on their projects.
 Communication and Agreement: Once a freelancer is selected, both parties can
communicate through the platform's messaging system to discuss project details and
finalize the agreement. The freelancer begins working on the project according to the
agreed-upon terms.
 Payment: PeoplePerHour offers a secure payment system. Clients are usually required to
deposit the project funds into an escrow account before the work begins. Once the project
is completed, and the client approves the work, the funds are released to the freelancer.

Not accepting account on People per hour:

The bigger platforms have made their criteria tough to accept new freelancers. This is due to the
reason that there are so many freelancers offering the same skills on PPH or that skill has not enough
demand. You can contact their support team and ask them directly about what you need to do to be
accepted. Also, contact the customer support team of PPH. They can provide you with more
information about the situation and help resolve any issues or guide you.
While waiting for PPH to reopen new account registrations, you can explore other freelancing platforms
that offer similar services. It is suggested to start freelancing from smaller platforms such as Fiverr.
Later, you can join other platforms after getting some experience and building a portfolio. The Fiverr
platform will be explained in detail in next week's lesson videos. So, stay motivated and keep learning
freelancing skills.

As a Beginner:
As a beginner, Fiverr can be used to start your career as this platform doesn't require bidding like other traditional
marketplaces. It works on GIGs (Offers). You can create an offer of what you can do. You can set the delivery time,
price, etc. Buyers can order for your gig directly. So there are more chances to win a job for a newbie on Fiverr.
After getting some experience you can start working on other traditional marketplaces like Upwork, Guru,
Freelancer, and PeoplePerHour.

Freelance platforms fee %:

The instructor has just given an example of an amount deduction. The freelance platforms deduct
the amount according to a fixed percentage. So, if you have earned $100, you will get $80 on
Fiverr after the fee deduction and $90 on Upwork and [Link]. Every freelance platform
has its own percentage of fee deduction.

The fee of some of the freelance platforms is listed down below:

 Fiverr: 20%
 Upwork: 10%
 Freelancer: 10%
 People Per Hour: 20%

Logo Format: Logo Sizes: Graphic designing:

A logo is usually designed in a vector format using tools such as Illustrator, so it can be scaled to
meet the various needs required by the client. Usually, it depends upon the project requirements
and the platform you’re uploading it to.
Editable source file formats to include are as follow:
• AI
• SVG
• EPS
• PSD
The other category of logo files for clients that you should provide is ready-to-use formats. These
are files that can be uploaded directly to the web for preview. Ready-to-use file formats to
include are as follow:
• JPG/JPEG
• TIFF
• PNG
• PDF
You can visit the following link to explore more about the logo
size: [Link]
The portfolio should contain your expertise, education, and completed projects. You will also
add Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, etc to the portfolio. As a beginner, in
projects, you can create some sample logos, brochures, cards, artwork, template designs, posts,
illustrations, etc to showcase as projects in the portfolio.
Learn Graphic Designing:
Thank you for your appreciation. To learn graphic designing skills, you need to watch every topic video
from your graphic designing course, know the principles of designing, learn the software, practice each
tool, become an expert and start offering services on Freelancing platforms. Besides these, learn
effective use of elements like color, contrast, balance, hierarchy, and proportion in your work.

Craigslist:
Yes, it is regional-specific. Craigslist sites are localized to a particular region of the world, each with a
craigslist subdomain. For instance, New York City's listings are located at [Link]
If a client gives you an order related to Craigslist, then you need to perform the tasks as explained by the
client or you can find freelancing jobs on craigslist.

Hands-on exercise 1 ans: HOE 1 solution:

To complete Hands-on Exercise 1 tasks, you need to attempt and complete the tasks written down
below.
• Set a goal for yourself as a freelancer.

• Evaluate whether your goal is smart, manageable, achievable, realistic, and timely.

For goal setting, you need to decide what you want to achieve in your life, what you want to learn,
such as becoming a doctor, an engineer, a teacher, successful web developer, pilot, businessman,
content writer, fashion designer, etc. The goal can be short term or long term.
Briefly answer these two questions and paste your answer into a Word file and submit it to us.
Moreover, you can watch Topic-10 (first week) Video: “Define Your Goals” again to have a better
understanding.

Bank Account open:

You don't need to open a bank account at this time. Just focus on learning freelancing skills and
practice them. After that start offering services. So, when you earn by completing orders/projects, you
can ask that platform to give the earnings statement. You can show that statement in the bank to
open an account.
You can also use a JazzCash account to withdraw funds from the freelance marketplaces where
Payoneer is available. Payoneer and JazzCash have done a partnership with each other and now you
can transfer your funds directly from Payoneer to JazzCash in minutes. So, go to a JazzCash merchant,
open an account, download a JazzCash app (available on both android and iOS), and link it to
Payoneer.

For more details, please explore the following

link: [Link]
1014

Can I attach someone’s bank account:

Yes, you can use the bank account details of your parents, siblings, or any one for the payment
method on Fiverr and Payoneer. To create an account on Payoneer you need to provide your CNIC or
Passport images for verification purposes. If you don’t have your own CNIC or Passport, you can create
a Payoneer account with your siblings or parents.

Bank account: FBR

Currently, you don't need to get registered with FBR. When your work or business will grow in the
future, then you can get registered with FBR.
Yes, you can create a separate bank account for freelancing purposes. For that, you can visit a bank,
fulfill requirements, and open a bank account. Mostly, the banks require a source of income,
electricity bills, CNIC, Fathers' CNIC, etc. In the case of a student, the requirements could be different.
___________
To get the NTN number, you should visit FBR visit and create an account. After that register for income
tax after fulfilling the form. As explained by the instructor, you should hire a lawyer for the NTN
number and registration with FBR. Moreover, you are going to start your individual freelance account,
there is no need for NTN.
Currently, you don't need to get registered with FBR. When your work or business will grow in the
future, then you can get registered with FBR.
_______

You can provide your Bform in place of CNIC. But before opening a bank account, you should contact
bank helpline numbers and ask them about the requirements to open a bank account as you are a
student. Mostly, the banks require a source of income, electricity bills, CNIC, Fathers' CNIC, etc. In the
case of a student, the requirements could be different. So, it is suggested to contact bank and ask
about it for a better understanding.

____________

Yes, anyone can get an NTN number by registering their business with FBR, individual, and association
of persons. Currently, you don't need to get registered with FBR. When your work or business will grow
in the future, then you can get registered with FBR.

_________

How much time Fiverr takes to clear payment: 14 days,

$20, $3:
When buyers make orders, they pay the amount to Fiverr. Once that order is completed, 80% of the
funds are assigned to your account. The funds remain under a "pending" status for a 14-day clearing
period. This timeline is for financial processing and buyer satisfaction guarantee. After that, the
amount is transferred to your Fiverr account.
Please note that the minimum withdrawal amount from Fiverr is $20. You can withdraw the amount to
your Payoneer account as soon as you earn $20. The amount can be transferred to your Payoneer
account within an hour after paying $3 fee to Fiverr.

PSEB: Pakistan software

_____ Please, don't confuse yourself. As you are a beginner, it is not compulsory to get registered with
PSEB. In the future, when you earn a good amount, then you can register with PSEB. Just focus on
learning freelancing skills, and after that start offering services.
So, when you earn by completing orders/projects, you can ask that platform to give the earnings
statement. You can show that statement in the bank to open an account.

_____ PSEB registration is for IT-related professionals only. So, if you are freelancing IT related skills
such as software development, website development, app development, etc then you can get yourself
registered with PSEB.
As, you are not learning IT-related skills, so you don't need to get registered with PSEB.
___________

Download videos: topic videos download

You don't need to download or save lesson videos as these videos will remain in your LMS account
even after the course completes. If you watch lesson videos by downloading, then your progress won't
be monitored, and you don't get videos score. Furthermore, these lesson videos are the property of
[Link].
So, to get lesson videos score, you need to watch them on LMS to secure at least 50% score to get the
e-certificate as lesson videos carry 60% marks.

Create different Gigs for different services:

Yes, you should create different gigs for Facebook ads, Instagram ads, Youtube ads, Google Ads, Email
Marketing, etc. It is because, these platforms are different and clients search for their services using
different keywords. So, you also need to create different gigs using keywords to grab all opportunities.
You can also create a gig in which you can provide all social media platform services.

What is a Gig? What is gig:

___ The service you offer and sell on Fiverr is called a "Gig." A gig contains title of the service, a
description of the service, images of services offered, images of portfolio, a video about the service
you offer, keywords in the title, keywords in the description, what services you offer in text form, price
packages, etc.
Your Gig is an opportunity to showcase your services to potential buyers, and to provide buyers with all
the information that they need to help them decide to do business with you.
Profile and Gigs creation on Fiverr will be practically explained to you from the 4th-week lesson videos.
So, don't create a profile on Fiverr or any other marketplace without learning it in this course.

____ Fiverr works as a freelance marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers through gigs, which are
any type of freelance service such as web design, social media marketing, graphic designing, content
writing, data entry, video editing, etc.
A gig contains images of services offered, images of the portfolio, a video about the service you offer,
a title of the service, a description of the service, keywords in the title, keywords in the description,
what services you offer in text form, price packages, etc. Your Gig is an opportunity to showcase your
talent to potential buyers, and to provide buyers with all the information that they need to help them
decide to do business with you.

Gig Gallery:
Gig Gallery is not the name of the portfolio. Gig gallery is the step while creating your gig where you
can upload your service-related content such as images, video, and a pdf file. Images, pdf, and video
describes what your services are, skills, and sample work. You can also upload your best portfolio
items in the form of images or pdf in your Gig gallery. This gallery can provide potential buyers with a
visual representation of your work quality and capabilities, helping them make an informed decision
when choosing a service provider.
Note: A portfolio is a collection of your best work samples that illustrate your skills and expertise in a
particular domain. It also contains relevant skills that you offer on freelancing platforms.

Gig Title:
A gig title is some sort of sentence or wording to describe what you are going to offer in the
Fiverr market as a seller. For example: "I will do modern minimalist logo design", "I will design
professional business logo". The HOE can be completed in 1-2 pages.

Gig Title VA:

A gig title is some sort of sentence or wording to describe what you are going to offer in the Fiverr
market as a seller. For example: "I will be your amazon virtual assistant", "I will be your amazon virtual
assistant and PPC expert", and "I will be your amazon virtual assistant and private label expert". For
more clarity, please visit Fiverr, write amazon virtual assistant on the search bar, and you will see a lot
of gigs with different titles.
Gig Video Length: adding video to gig:
The video length for the Gig should not be longer than 75 seconds. Make sure that the video is less
than 50 MB and in MP4 or AVI format. Keep your video concise and only related to the service.
Please follow the link given below to know more about adding a video to your Gig.
Link: [Link]

How to edit Fiverr profile and portfolio:

Yes, you can edit or update your profile and portfolio at any time. Simply, go to your profile page and
click on the “Edit Profile” button. Here, you can change your bio, add new services, update your
description, and make changes in portfolio or upload new portfolio.

Edit Gig: Editing a Gig:

It is not recommended to edit your Gig all the time once it is published. The Gig URL and Gig category
can't be edited or changed. Once your Gig has been edited, it will undergo a second review and the
search position will be affected temporarily. However, you can edit pricing, images, video, provide
extras, and rewrite your Gig description.
So, it is recommended to research thoroughly before creating a Gig, make a draft of it in a word
document file, write a title, write about yourself, add a description, write your services, why select you,
and a call to action button.

_______
You can edit your gig by following the steps listed down below:

1. Log in > click on Gigs > then click on Active Gigs

2. Select the Gig you'd like to edit > click Edit
3. Make changes > Save

Note: The Gig URL and the Gig category cannot be changed. Once your Gig has been edited, it will
undergo a second review and the search position will be affected temporarily.

Gig Description:
In the gig description, start with writing a compelling line, write your experience, write unique points of
your service, write why select your services, explain what services you will provide, explain your
requirements, and place a call-to-action button.

Logo Design:
Logo design requires creative work and the client also provides requirements for logo design. The
client can also use those apps to create a logo for his/her brand but they require a professional logo.
Moreover, a lot of users use those apps and there will be copyright issues too.
So, it is recommended to create logos on Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator to create a professional
logo according to the requirements of the client.

Ecommerce Skills:
You can show your practice work as your experience when a client asks. Moreover, you can
create a free e-commerce website, upload products, and add content. You can show its
screenshots to the client and also communicate about expertise in the e-commerce field to
convince the client.
Besides these, communicate all skills required for the e-commerce field such as store
management, order handling, inventory, analytics, store SEO, etc.
Gig unapproved: Gig Denied: Fiverr gig unapproved
Your Gig might not be approved due to violating Fiverr's terms of service. Fiverr sends an email
mentioning the reasons. So, you need to check your email Id, read it, and remove those issues to
approve your Gig. You can also check the reason by clicking on the denied option on the Gig.

Missed Exercises: Missed HOE:

It is because the hands-on exercise no.1 due date is over. The last date to attempt hands-on exercise
no.1 was 4th July 2022. So, you can't download it now. However, there are still 3 HOEs to come during
the remaining course weeks.
So, please don't miss the upcoming HOEs and increase your score by attempting them within the due
date. ______

The hands-on exercises are automated/system-generated and can't be submitted

once the due date is over. So, it is recommended to submit the exercise solution file
within the due date next time. 3rd exercise of Freelancing is open, please download
it, complete the tasks, and submit the solution file within the due date. 4th Hands-
on exercise and Quiz are yet to come in the upcoming weeks. So, don't miss them.
Moreover, you can increase your score by watching all lesson videos as
lesson videos carry 60% marks.

We might allow to submit missed exercises: HOE

The hands-on exercises are automated/system-generated and can't be submitted once the due
date is over. So, it is suggested to submit the correct solution file next time within the due date.
4th exercise of Freelancing is open, please download it, complete the tasks, and submit the
correct solution file to get marks. Moreover, we might allow you to submit your correct exercise
solution file in the last week of this course.

So, till then you can improve your score by watching video lessons via LMS and submitting
upcoming quizzes and exercises.

Reattempt quizzes or exercises:

You can't reattempt Quiz 02 and graphic design course quizzes because you have already attempted
them. The reattempt option is for those trainees who have missed any Quiz in the first place. So, you
can't reattempt the already attempted quizzes.

Proposal upgrade: premium bid: upgrade: connect upgrade:

It varies from platform to platform. Some marketplaces offer a premium bid feature that costs money;
while some marketplaces didn’t cost money but they deduct No. of available bids in place of a single
premium bid.
We recommend you explore different Freelance marketplaces to find the price of an upgrade or
premium bid.
The following links will help you to get an idea about the premium bid price and how to upgrade.
Upwork: [Link]
Freelancer: [Link]
What is Raise Invoice on PeoplePerHour?
Once you have completed the agreed work on the project or offer to receive payment, you just need to
raise an invoice to ask the Buyer to release the deposit funds from Escrow and pay any remaining
balance. While raising the invoice, you can add a little description that you have completed the work,
please check and release the funds from escrow.
Open the link below to learn more about how you can raise an invoice at PeoplePerHour:
Link: [Link]

What is Milestone? What are Milestones?

Milestones are used to divide the project into different parts based on the project requirements on
Upwork and Freelancer. So, when you complete each milestone, payment for that work is released to
your account. Milestones define the deliverables you will submit after each task or work is completed.
You can create different milestones with their amount and send them to the client with the proposal. If
the employer is impressed by your proposal and agrees with your suggested milestones, he/she will
award you the project.
You should also discuss all potential milestones with the client during the interview phase. Moreover, it
varies from platform to platform.
Milestones' creation is explained and taught in this video (72). It will also be taught in next week's
lesson videos i.e. 94 and 95.
These are also used in project management to mark specific points along a project timeline.

_________

Fixed or Hourly project:

You can't charge a fixed or hourly price on your own. It is because the client posts a project/job and
selects a fixed budget or hourly price. You can negotiate to convert hourly projects into fixed project &
vice versa. Similarly, you can also communicate with the client to create milestones to divide the
project into different parts.
So, you just need to bid on the projects related to your skills whether it is hourly or fixed budget, and
grab every opportunity.

Thumbnail:
A thumbnail is a still image that acts as the preview image or front image (main) for your Fiverr Gig. It
is a small image representation of a larger image, usually intended to make it easier and faster to look
at or manage a group of larger images.

2nd HOE:
No, screenshots from the mentioned websites are not required. You can download free-to-use icons
and images from the mentioned websites in the 2nd HOE.
You are required to take screenshots of the thumbnail at different levels while creating a thumbnail
such as 1 screenshot in the starting, 2nd at the mid-level, and 3rd screenshot when you complete the
thumbnail i.e. final thumbnail.
Freelancer verification:
If you don't have an Id card, then you can use any other official document such as a driving license or
b-form. If you don't have these, then can go to the Freelancer support section, write details, and show
them any other official document such as a student card, etc.
As a beginner, it is recommended to start providing freelance services on Fiverr instead of Upwork. It is
a great place for new freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients, and
build valuable skills. Getting work is also easier than on other platforms.
May Allah SWT give your husband a speedy recovery,
complete cure from this illness, and grant him good
health.
Upwork Test:
To open or start the test, Sign in your account, click on Find Work > click on Upwork
Readiness Test.
Please note that each question has a two-minute time limit and the entire test should take about 10
minutes to complete.

Delete Upwork account: remove upwork account: delete

account
Removing or deleting an account or creating multiple accounts is not allowed on Upwork or any other
freelancing platform. So, sign in to your account, edit info, add skills, update profile picture, and start
sending proposals on projects.
As a beginner, Fiverr can be used to start your career as this platform doesn't require bidding like
other traditional marketplaces. Buyers can order for your gig directly. So there are more chances to
win a job for a newbie on Fiverr. After getting some experience you can start working on other
traditional marketplaces like Upwork, Guru, Freelancer, and PeoplePerHour.

Specialized profile:
In a specialized profile, you can add other unique skills to your Upwork account and create variations
of your profile that showcase your experience within specific categories.
To create a specialized profile, click on "Find Jobs" and then click on "Profile". Here you will see the
option to add a specialized profile. Also, explore the link given below:
Link: [Link]
_____
Yes, you can offer both skills on one profile by creating a specialized profile for one of the two
mentioned skills. For example, if you offer QuickBooks in the main profile, then you can offer Graphic
Design services in the specialized profile. So, when an employer search for graphic design services,
your graphic design profile will be displayed, and vice versa.
Note: don't offer the same skills in both profiles, you might get a warning or the account can be
banned.
______
To create a specialized profile on Upwork, follow these steps:

 Log in to your Upwork account and go to your profile.

 Click on the "Create a specialized profile" button located under your main profile
information.
 Select the category for your specialized profile.
 After that, fill in the details for your specialized profile such as profile title, overview, skills,
work experience, education, and certifications.
  Customize your specialized profile with samples of your work, portfolio items, and relevant
work experience.

______
Indemand Skills:
Below are some in-demand skills in the Freelance marketplace. You can select any skill according to
your interest.
• Web development

• App development

• Amazon web service

• Digital Marketing

• Virtual Assistant

• Data Analysis

• Graphic Designing

• Content writing

• SEO

• Video Editing

You can search on the internet to learn more about in-demand skills.

Upwork address change:

On Upwork, you just need to add your city name, not your complete address. To change your address,
just go to your profile account menu > click My Info > to change your location using the pencil icon on
the right side.
It is suggested to write your city name that is written on your CNIC to avoid address change.

Specialized Profiles:
First, you need to understand that the two profiles in specialized profiles will not offer the same skills.
So, in a specialized profile, you will offer a different skill as compared to the main profile. For example,
if you are offering WordPress in the main profile, then in the specialized profile, you can offer Shopify
or other skills. If you offer the same skills in both profiles, then you might get a warning or the account
can be banned.
In the ranking, the relevant results are shown to the clients i.e. if the client is searching WordPress,
then WordPress related results will be shown, not Shopify or other and vice versa.
You can use your specialized profiles when applying for a job so the client only sees the information
that is suited for his job post.

Upwork security answer: security answer

Please click on the link given below and follow the steps written under the heading "Forgotten
security answer, but you know your password".
Link: Forgot security answer
You can also contact the Upwork help center to resolve or guide you about this issue.

You are confusing yourself. The instructor has said to use those
keywords that have low competition, not less services. You have to
analyze the keywords, and select those keywords which have low
competition. It will be easier for you to rank your gig and win projects
on Fiverr as a beginner. However, if you select a keyword with high
competition, then it will be difficult for you to rank your gig on the first
pages of Fiverr.
A good practice is to use a mixture of both low competitive and high
competitive keywords. Moreover, provide those services which have
most numbers of orders so that you can also get orders.
Invite and unanswered invites:
An invite is when a client sends you a message to view their job posting and apply to their job if you
are available. Unanswered invites are the number of Freelancers who did not respond to the invites
sent by the client.
So, if a client sends you an invite, you must avail that opportunity and send an amazing proposal to
win the project.

Budget Estimate:
A budget estimate is a forecast of the capital needed for the project activities or a program. The
estimated budget is prepared by calculating expenses, breaking down the project into individual tasks,
and value to each activity.
If you want to know more about how the estimated budget is prepared, you can search it online.

What is Credly?
Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Organizations using
Credly issue portable and secure digital credentials and open badges that recognize and delight
earners, and gain actionable data and insights about how and where those credentials are being used.
So, in simple words, on completing work, project, task, certification, etc you can get a digital badge
from your supervisor.

Upwork private profile: profile visibility:

Upwork converts profiles into private or unavailable when you send proposals on projects and don't get
projects or orders.
A private account does not mean the buyer can't view your profile. Even you can bid on any project
with a private statute account and the interested employer can view your profile or proposal.
The profile status option might be removed by Upwork due to the profile being inactive, not actively
bidding on proposals, pending verification, or violating terms. Kindly follow the steps to change your
profile status from private to public.

1. Open this link [Link]

2. Go to the footer and click on Help & Support
3. A new page will open and go to the Access your Account section of this page
4. Click on Reset Profile Visibility
5. A new tab will open and read the instructions carefully and press "ok

If the profile doesn't change to the public by following the above steps, then contact the Upwork
support team and explain the issue. They can provide guidance, address any concerns, and help you
navigate the platform effectively.
Also, follow the steps from the following link: [Link]
Set-Your-Profile-Visibility

Payment:
The project will be submitted in the format in which it is required. First, you will submit the final project
and then the client will mark the order as completed. After that, the payment will be transferred to
your Fiverr account.
If the client doesn't give payment or mark the order as completed, you will contact the Fiverr team and
show proof that you have completed the order as per requirements and release the payment.
On freelancing platforms, each platform deducts the order/project amount in advance from the client's
account and holds it in its account. Once the order/project is completed, they transfer the amount to
the service provider's account. However, before working with a client, you should check the client's
previous orders, verified or not, and rating.
Convince client: win order: win project:
To get the order, you need to create an excellent Gig, use an attractive thumbnail, write your services in
points, write pinpoints, describe your service in detail in the description section, and explain why to
select you. You can create a video showing your VA skills and upload it to the Gig. Besides these, charge
low price, stay online, reply promptly when a client sends a message, and convince the client to order
using communication skills. For that, you can install the Fiverr app.

You can win clients trust by providing high-quality services, order completion within the duration, stay
honest, speak in a good manner, stay connected, and respond quickly. By doing these, you can win
clients trust and can become your repeat clients.

Personal Information: latest terms: skype

As per the latest Terms of Service of freelance marketplaces, it is not allowed to share any personal
contact details in PMB or bid proposals. It is recommended to read all the Terms and Services of the
relevant freelance marketplace and act accordingly. So, don't share any personal details such as
Skype Id and Email Id.
Some Freelancing platforms have added a calling feature in PMB, allowing the seller and the buyer to
communicate through voice calls. For an interview, you can use the calling feature. It enables you
smoothly discuss the project without leaving the Freelancing platform. If your client asks you for a
video call, you can use the calling feature.

Two accounts on same platforms: Fiverr Upwork freelancer:

Yes, it is possible. You can create freelancing profiles/accounts on different platforms but not two
accounts on the same platform. For example, create one account on Fiverr and second account on
Upwork, not on Fiverr again. Otherwise, your accounts will be banned for a lifetime.
So, avoid creating two accounts on the same platform.

Profile banned: profile ban:

If you create more than one profile on a single platform such as two profiles on Fiverr, then both will be
banned. Similarly, if you create multiple Gigs on Fiverr offering the same services in both Gigs, then it
will be banned on detection.

So, the profile can be banned in both cases and you need to avoid doing these mentioned things.

Allmobileprices
Mobilewithprices
Mobilepricespak
Pakmobileprices
Mobilesguide
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Gadgets360
Mobileprices360
Getprice
Clients Information: Account ban
In projects where clients' information is necessary, it is allowed to ask for their personal information to
complete the project. After completing the project, the client will mark the project as completed and
the platform will know that you haven't left the platform. If the freelance platform asks to explain the
nature of asking for personal information, you can show them your project and requirements.
Remember, don't leave the freelance platform i.e. ask the client to communicate on Skype or any
other channel. In that case, the platform can give you a warning and ban your profile.

Course update: Up to date course:

No, these topic lectures are up to date according to the market demand and platforms. The topic
lectures are re-recorded and updated in 2021 and now in 2022. We update topic lectures whenever
needed according to the market and platforms.
The majority of the content is updated in this batch i.e. DSTP 2.0 Batch 2. So, don't worry about the
topic lectures and keep following the course to learn freelancing.
Difference between Designing and Graphic Designing:
Designing is a broad term that encompasses various areas such as product design, interior design,
industrial design, fashion design, and more. Designing can involve physical products, spaces, systems,
or experiences.
Graphic designing is a specialized field within design that primarily focuses on visual communication
and the creation of visual content using typography, images, colors, and layout. It involves designing
for print or digital media, including advertisements, logos, brochures, websites, user interfaces, and
more. Graphic designers often work with software tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign
to create their designs.

HOE 3:
In the 3rd task, you just need to write the deliverables of the job in your own words after reading the job
description that is posted by the client/employer. So, just write the job deliverables in your own words
and don't need to paste the link in the file.

Profile and Gig Check: Gig analysis: Gig check:

We have checked your gig and found some issues. You need to do the following to make your Gig
excellent.
• The gig image is not attractive. So, create some attractive images 3-5 at least related to UI UX
design.

• The gig description is short and keywords are not used.

• The tagline is missing.

• Mention platforms for UI UX design in the description.

• Mention what tools you will use.

• A call to action is not added.

• The gig package is not added.

Escrow: escrow milestone:

Milestone's creation needs to be communicated before starting a project. If a client asks you to create
milestones for payment on escrow, then you need to create milestones and payment will be released
on completion of each milestone. If the client doesn't ask you to create milestones, then you don't
need to create them.
The platforms deduct payment from the client's account when they start a project and transfer it to the
service provider when they complete the project. Until then, the payment remains in the escrow
account. So, when you complete the project, the client releases the payment to your account.
Steps for HOE sheet arrangement:
Copy Student Id column > paste in new sheet > in the next row, write DS > in the next row to
DS, write numbers only > copy complete column and click on data A to Z. Now, copy the “A”
column data and paste in the original sheet.

Freelancing Book: Books:

Freelancing is a practical course and you don't need a book to learn freelancing skills. Moreover, all
platforms change their interface and terms from time to time. So, just follow the course, watch topic
videos, learn basics of freelancing, learn concepts, create profiles on freelancing platforms, practice
each platform, know how to communicate with clients, project completion, etc. Besides this, handouts
for every lecture are also available under the topic video.
However, you can search for freelancing-related books online and select any according to your needs.

Mockups: Mockup:
The mockups are used to serve as a visual draft of a design, a web page, or an application. A mockup
can be a model, an image, or scene of a proposed design, website, or product. They are often used for
demonstration and education. Mockups are also used to show the client how a design will actually look
on a background.
On the website, upload mockups of your work in the portfolio section and set a background on the web
page or upload a background image in the slider.

Blog vs Website:
A blog is a specific type of website. The difference between blogs and websites is that blogs are
updated on a regular basis with new content, which is displayed in new blog posts first. A blog can be a
website on its own or a part of a bigger site. On the other hand, websites tend to be much more static
and organized into pages. The Blog is usually informal, informative, and educated in nature, while A
business website is formal & professional.

Dear Samar,
Please note that in freelancing, you are not an employee of the client. You just work for
outsourcing work of different clients and projects.
You can join a group on social media by sending a join group request. The group admin or
moderators can view your profile and approve your request.
Free website: Wix, WordPress, [Link]:
To resolve this issue, please create a free website on WordPress, Blogger, or Wix and create your
portfolio or a profile mentioning your skills. You can also create a free blog on [Link] and mention
your skills. It is suggested to create a sample work related to your skills and upload on your free website
or blog. After that, you can copy and paste the link in the required field on Fiverr.

____________________________________

HOE 4 Solution:
Creating your profile on Fiverr is not necessary to solve your 4th hands-on exercise. If you do not
have strong command over a skillset, then DO NOT create a profile on Fiverr. You can simply
provide us the below-mentioned content in the Solution file i.e MS Word file.
• A Profile Picture with a natural look
• A catchy Tagline
• A well-written Profile Description
• Well-crafted Services with all relevant details
 • Skill reflecting Portfolio items

To get experience:
It is suggested working in the local market to get experience and later write that in the experience
section. You can also work on a sample work and add its experience in the experience section.

_____ To get experience, first, you need to learn the skills from your other course skill-based course i.e.
creative writing. Then, practice the skills and become an expert. After that, you can offer your skills
locally and on freelancing platforms to get experience. You should also create some free blogs (on
WordPress, Blogger) and write creative articles, poetries, short stories, etc and show them as your
experience and in the portfolio too.
Also, you can join many websites from their join option to write for them free content. It will help you
to get experience.
You can search for free content-related websites on the internet that allows you to sign up and create
content.

_______

_____ As per our telephonic conversation, creating profile on Fiverr is not necessary to solve 4th
hands-on exercise. You can simply provide us the below-mentioned content in the Solution file
i.e MS Word file.

1. A Profile Picture with a natural look

2. A catchy Tagline related to your skill
3. A well-written Profile Description related to your skill
4. Skills in bullet points
5. Screenshots of Portfolio items

For portfolio screenshots, you can pick a sample video, open the video editing software, and edit
the video. While editing video, take 3-4 screenshots, and paste them into the word document
solution file. After that, submit the solution file within the due date to get marks.

______________________________________________
Discussion Board: after course completion: Topic videos will remain
Yes, the discussion board will be available after course completion, but you will not be able to ask a
question through MDB. However, you can view the questions and answers asked in each topic video.
To view questions and answers, click on "Discussions", and select the "batch" to view questions. You
can also access the topic videos even after the course ends.
If you face any difficulty after the course, you can reach us at 0304-111-1570.

Multiple Laptops for Fiverr:

If he signs in frequently, then it will be an issue and accounts can be banned. So, from now on, just
sign in only one account on one laptop/device. Your husband must use a different laptop or mobile
device and internet connection for the Fiverr platform. The Fiverr's TOS and guidelines are already
explained to you in previous answers.
HOE Result: Will be announced: Marking is under process:
____ The result of 4th HOE has not declared yet. The result will be declared/announced once all HOEs
are checked. You will be notified about the result via the LMS announcement section. So, keep yourself
updated by checking LMS notifications.

____ The 1st Hands-on exercise marking is under process. The result will be announced this week once
the exercises are marked. You will be informed through an announcement on your LMS about the
declaration of your result. To check the result, go to the "Exercises" section and view marks in
the "Marks" column. So, stay tuned and keep checking the "Announcements" section on your LMS for
updates.

________Hands-on Exercise 2 is still open. Today is the grace day to submit the solution file. We will start
marking all exercises in the next week. The result will be declared/announced once all HOEs are
checked. You will be notified about the result via the LMS announcement section. So, keep yourself
updated by checking LMS notifications.

Exercise open: reopen:

The course duration is completed and the last date to submit exercises is over. You have been given two
chances to submit HOE solution files but you didn't avail this opportunity.
We suggest you to be careful next time and submit the solution files within the due date to get marks.

How to download e-certificate: download e certificate:

To download E-certificate, you need to click on "My Result", then click on "View" option of the
successfully completed course in Certificate column. After that, click on download option and the
certificate will start downloading in your laptop/PC/mobile phone.

Note: You can only download certificates of completed status course (50% or above score).
_____________________

The E-Certificate for the completed course/courses will be made available on 20th October 2022
in your LMS account. You have completed both courses. You will be able to download it from
your result section by following the guidelines given below.
• On your LMS, click on My Result, then click on the View option of the completed
course in the Certificate column.
• After that, click on the download and the certificate will start downloading on your
laptop/PC/mobile phone.
How to Stay Online on Fiverr:
The only way to stay online is to actually be on Fiverr 24/7, browsing the site. It is not compulsory to
stay online 24/7. To stay online, you can browse Fiverr and do some activities at regular intervals. For
this, you can download the Fiverr app on your mobile phone and visit Fiverr at regular intervals so that it
will show you online to the clients.
How to watch topic videos:
To watch topic videos, open your LMS account and follow the instructions given below:

 Please click on the course website option i.e. book icon in front of the Freelancing course,
 A new window will open, now click on week 1 to open its content,
 From the lectures, click on 1st lecture to start watching topic videos.

Following link will help you in understanding about the use of LMS:
[Link]

Topic videos:
The topic videos will remain in your LMS account during the whole course duration i.e. 12 weeks. So,
you are required to watch the topic videos within the given duration to get marks and e-certification by
securing at least 50% score.
Note: the topic videos won't disappear after each week.

There is no compulsion in watching videos in a day. You can watch as many videos as you want in a
single day. You can watch topic videos during the whole week at your own convenience.

Missed Quizzes: quiz attempt:

The quizzes are automated/system generated and can't be opened once the time is over or due to
internet connection. You need to have a stable internet connection while attempting the quizzes.
However, you don't need to worry, as there are still 3 more quizzes to come during the remaining
course weeks.

So, please check the internet connection before starting the quizzes and then attempt them.

Quizzes:
Yes, the quiz will be from the video lectures. So, watch topic videos carefully, understand
concepts, and practice each skill to become an expert.

You can also check the course calendar to know in which week's quizzes will be held.

Quiz answer: wrong quizzes:

The quizzes are system-generated which does not allow to reveal of the answers. So, unfortunately, it
is not possible to check or disclose the answers to the quiz to each trainee. Moreover, the MCQs are
randomly shuffled for each trainee from a quiz bank.
It is suggested to recall the questions of the 1st quiz and then watch the lesson videos given below to
know about your mistakes.
Wrong answer lesson videos: 3, 6, 12, 14, 26, 32,
Earn without investment:
You can earn without investment by providing freelancing services such as WordPress web
development. Freelancing platforms don't require any investment from the service providers. Instead,
you can create an account and provide your services. For that, learn WordPress and then practice it to
become an experienced person. After that, you can create accounts on different freelancing platforms,
and use freelancing tips and tricks to start earning from different Freelancing platforms.

What skill to learn: How to know Interests:

It is suggested to follow your interests. Explore what appeals to you and enjoy
learning and become an expert at that skill.
Try different things to get to know about your capabilities and interests. Once you
get to know, you can further dive down by learning and practicing those skills.
DigiSkills is offering 14 skill-based courses that are in demand on Freelancing
platforms. You can learn any skill according to your interests and become an expert
in it such as Digital Marketing, Graphic Designing, SEO, Video Editing, WordPress,
Virtual Assistant, etc.

The freelancing websites (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, Guru) which you will learn about in this
course are not fake and the clients provide authentic work to the service providers. The platform
also confirms the payment method of the client before posting or providing a job to the service
provider.

Besides this, you need to check reviews of other service providers before joining any new
freelancing platform. In this way, you can know about fake and authentic freelancing websites.

We have checked mathematics-related jobs on Freelancing platforms. There are not many jobs available
related to math’s. So, it is suggested to learn any skill from DigiSkills different courses as these skills are
in demand on all freelancing platforms. You can learn skills such as Auto cad, Digital Marketing, SEO,
Graphic Designing, Video editing, WordPress, etc as these are in demand on all freelancing platforms.

Traditional Non-traditional Marketplaces:

On Traditional Marketplaces (Upwork, Freelancer, etc): You bid on the projects and clients will hire you
or clients will directly hire you by visiting your profile. So, you can reject the proposal if you are busy or
not available.

On Non-Traditional Marketplaces (Fiverr): You send proposals to the client's projects using the "Buyer
Request" option, or buyers will give you orders by visiting your gigs. If you decline the order, then it
will degrade your profile ranking. So, you can set limits on your gigs, and your gig will disappear from
the Fiverr search after reaching the order limit you set before.

How to create portfolio: Platforms: project win:

As a beginner, you can add sample work screenshots of product research, product hunting techniques,
product hunting software, product stats, ranking, some niches, etc to showcase as projects in the
portfolio. Later, you can also add screenshots of completed orders. You can tell about your experience,
industry, and projects in the profile description and in the portfolio.
You can create accounts on the following platforms to showcase your portfolio, add work samples and
projects:

 Behance
 Muck Rack
 WordPress
 Blogger
 Crevado

You can search for more free portfolio-related websites on the internet.
To win the project, write a compelling proposal, complete the profile, upload a portfolio, and create
excellent gigs. So it is recommended to create an attractive profile, with a well-written description, and
a professional portfolio. It will help you to grab the client's attention.

What is graphic designing:

Graphic design is the art of visual communication of ideas and messages through the use of images,
typography, and color schemes. Examples of graphic design include logos, banners, posters,
brochures, graphics for websites, social media graphics, etc. By combining elements like layout,
imagery, and typography, graphic designers craft visual materials that enhance branding, advertising,
and communication efforts across various mediums. Some major software used for graphic designing
are listed down below:

 Adobe Photoshop
 Adobe Illustrator
 Corel Draw

What is a blog:
Blogs are a type of website that is updated on a regular basis with new content, which is
displayed in reverse chronological order (new blog posts display first). In a blog, you need to
write content according to your selected keywords from Google Keyword Planner. For that, you
need to select a niche/topic, research keywords, gather information related to the topic, write an
article, add some attractive images, and upload it to your blog. In blogging, make sure you stick
to only one niche or just two.

Fake vs Original project: upwork: Freelancer:

______ It is just one parameter. You also need to check reviews, previous clients' reviews, payment is
verified, how much he/she spent, etc. If the client hired freelancers before, has a verified payment
method, good rating, good reviews from the clients, then it will be an original project and you can bid
on it.

_____ There are a few parameters to judge real and fake projects in the freelance marketplace. You
have to identify the payment method of the employer, if he has a verified payment method then it
means that he is a genuine client. You can also check the employer's previous work history (such as
rating and number of projects awarded), if he has any history then the project is real. Sometimes the
buyer is new on the freelance platform and has not worked with any seller before that's why there will
be no feedback on his profile. In such a case, you can check their payment method, if the payment
method is verified then it means he is genuine.
You should also carefully read the job description provided by the employer as it says a lot about the
employer's authenticity.

Yes, you can offer Virtual Assitant services on [Link]. As a beginner, you should start
providing freelance services on Fiverr. It is a great place for new freelancers to get orders, gain
experience, learn how to work with clients, and build valuable skills. Getting work is also easier
than on other platforms. Later, when you will become an expert, can start providing services on
other freelancing platforms such as Upwork, [Link], PeoplePer Hour, etc.

After learning VA skills, it is suggested to visit Freelancer and other platforms, write VA skills
in the jobs search box such as amazon virtual assistant, amazon ads, amazon campaigns, product
hunting, product research, etc and view the jobs. By doing this, you will get an idea about the
jobs.

Grab clients attention: as a beginner:

If you don't have a portfolio, then create sample work related to your skills and create a portfolio
account on Behance, blogger, muck rack, crevado, and upload screenshots.
To grab client's attention and win orders, you need to create an excellent profile, tagline, write a
description, add portfolio, upload images on gig, write about the services offered, why select you, what
services will you offer, and a call-to-action button. On other platforms, write a compelling proposal to
win orders such as starting with a greeting, write a statement explaining that you can solve the
problem, why choose you, write expertise, skills, and capture the client’s attention. In the end, add
screenshots of completed projects or portfolio links.

Yes, it is acceptable. The percentage of attempted quizzes, exercises, and watched lesson videos
is shown in the progress report section on your LMS account. You can click on the progress
report and check your accumulated score percentage. The current and overall score is calculated
on the basis of quiz marks, exercise marks, and watched lesson videos.

So, you need to secure at least 50% score to be eligible for an e-certificate by watching lesson
videos, attempting quizzes, and sending exercise solution files.

Free Bid: Premium Bid:

There is no such thing as a free bid. Upwork gives free 10 connects on monthly basis. If you
used all of them, then you will be needed to buy paid connects. If you want to do premium bid,
then click on boost and use connects to bid on the project.

When you are applying for a project, the premium bid is an option for freelancers to rank your
bid on top, highlight it and make it stand out from all the other bids. But it costs you some
price/connects (such as 3 or 4 connects). Every marketplace has its own terms and conditions for
bidding. Some freelance marketplaces give the feature of premium bidding but not all.
D pharmacy: pharm D:
Don't start freelancing at this moment and don't create accounts on any platform. It is suggested to
first learn a skill, practice it, and become an experienced freelancer in your skills. To get the client's
attention,
write a compelling proposal, start with a greeting, write a statement explaining that you can solve the
problem, why to choose you, write expertise, skills, and capture the client’s attention. In the end, add
screenshots of completed projects or portfolio links.
As a D pharmacy, you can offer content writing services related to medical, medicine, health, and
other related topics. You can also search for projects/ jobs on freelance marketplaces by writing D
pharmacy or pharm D.

Quiz marks:
Each quiz carries 6.25 marks. So, your marks are 3.75 by attempting 6 questions correctly. The current
and overall score is calculated on the basis of quiz marks, exercise marks, and watching lesson
videos.
So, you need to secure at least 50% score to be eligible for an e-certificate.

There will be 10 MCQs in each quiz. Each quiz carries 6.25 marks. So, your marks will be counted from
the correctly answered mcqs. Moreover, there will be 4 quizzes in the course and carries 25% marks.

HOE 1:
To prepare the solution file, open a new Microsoft Word file on your laptop or PC and write your
answers to the tasks on it.
There are 2 Tasks in the Hands-on Exercise 1 of the Freelancing course. In the first task, you have to
set your goal as a freelancer while in task 2, you have to evaluate your goal and explain how your goal
meets the criteria of being SMART.
You have to write both tasks in MS Word and submit the file back to us through LMS Portal.

______

You need to complete Hands-on Exercise 1 tasks written down below and submit the solution
file within the due date.

1. Set a goal for yourself as a freelancer.

2. Evaluate whether your goal is smart, manageable, achievable, realistic, and timely.

For goal setting, you need to decide what you want to achieve as a freelancer such as learning a
skill or becoming a top-rated freelancer in your expertise.

Previous course exercises:

To access previous courses exercises, please follow the steps listed down below:
1. Open your LMS account.
2. Click on Exercises option (calendar logo) in from of Freelancing course.
3. A window will open, now click on the exercise you want to download.

Custom Offer on Fiverr:

Custom offer is a great way to exactly offer those services which the client requires from you on
Fiverr. With custom offers, you can negotiate the price, delivery time, and any special
requirements for your gig. To make a custom offer, go to inbox, open the message of the buyer,
click on create an offer button and write details as negotiated with the client.

For example, you are offering content writing services i.e. 1000 words for $10. If a client/buyer
wants you to write 1500 words, then you will create a custom offer after negotiation with the
buyer including the price.

What is a web page: webpage:

A web page is a document on a website written in HTML language and can be viewed using a web
browser such as a home page, contact us page, blog, products page, services page, etc. A web page
has a unique URL to access it. A web page may contain text, graphics, and hyperlinks to other web
pages and files. A web page is often used to provide information to viewers, including pictures or
videos to help illustrate important topics. It may also be used as a method to sell products or services
to viewers.

Jazz Cash:
Yes, you can use Jazz Cash for transferring amount. For that, you need to connect your Jazz Cash with
your Payoneer account and your Payoneer account with Fiverr. You can create a Payoneer account
from the Jazz Cash app too. Later, when you open a bank account can attach your bank account with
Payoneer.
If you want to use Jazz Cash to withdraw cash, you can transfer the amount from your bank to your
Jazz Cash account.

___________
You also need to create a Payoneer account and attach your Jazz Cash account with it. After that, you
can use your Jazz Cash Iban number on all platforms which accept Payoneer for payment transfers.
Moreover, you can create a Payoneer account from the Jazz Cash app too.
___________

Paypal is not available in Pakistan. So, you can use any alternative such as Payoneer for freelancing
transactions.
You can use a JazzCash account to withdraw funds from the freelance marketplaces where Payoneer is
available. Payoneer and JazzCash have done a partnership with each other and now you can transfer
your funds directly from Payoneer to JazzCash in minutes. So, go to a JazzCash merchant, open an
account, download JazzCash app (available on both android and iOS), and link it to Payoneer.
For more details, please explore the following
link: [Link]
1014

Payoneer charges: yearly

Payoneer was not charging any fee earlier but now they have updated their policy regarding Annual
Account fees. Users receiving less than $2000 in the consecutive 12-month period will be charged
$29.95 annually. So, if you earn less than $2000 in a year, then Payoneer will deduct $29.95 annual
charges.

Add new bank account to Payoneer:

You can attach three bank accounts at a time to the Payoneer account. So, sign in to your Payoneer
account and choose Banks & Cards. Please follow the link given below and click on "How can I add a
new bank account". After that, follow the steps to add a new bank account.
When the new bank account is verified, you can attach the Payoneer account to the Fiverr profile.

Jazz Cash IBAN:

You don't need to find your Jazz Cash IBAN as JazzCash IBAN is the same for all JazzCash users. So, you
can add the mentioned IBAN in the required field.
However, it is suggested to create a Payoneer account using the Jazz Cash app. The link is given
below:
Link: [Link]
1014

________________

No. The enrollments are not open currently. The enrollments for DigiSkills 2.0 for batch 3 were
closed in the mid of October 2022. Enrollments for the next batch will start at the end of this
batch. So, follow our social media pages and website for news and updates related to the next
batch enrollments.

Videos not marking:

As per our telephonic conversation, please change your browser, sign in again, and watch lesson
videos. Also, remove cache and cookies from the browser.
If the issue prevails, please contact "tech_support@[Link]” for further assistance. You can
also contact our support team on the official number.
Contact: 0304-111-1570 and dial 6126 extension.

Professional picture on profile: Veil profile

picture
The profile picture is one of the important parts of your freelance profile. It shows your identification
and projects your nature. Your appearance in your photo can also have a positive impact on others.
Your picture builds integrity, reputation, and trust. It is the first thing employers see when considering
you for prime positions.

No, you have to upload your clear and real picture. Your profile page is the first thing employers see
when considering you for a job, and your profile picture is a big part of it. It shows your identification.
Even some platforms do not approve profiles without a clear individual picture. If you upload a fake
picture or picture in a veil it may cause a problem for you in the future, because some platforms match
your picture by video call or checking your CNIC or Passport. If you feel uncomfortable, then you
should take permission from the platform to use a picture in a veil/hijab. Also, please read the Terms of
Service of the platforms before uploading a profile picture. If they allow uploading a logo instead of a
profile picture, then you can upload it.

Yes, you can become a successful freelancer by learning skills and becoming an expert in your field.
For that, you need to practice skills and offer services on freelance platforms better than others to get
orders/projects.

____ Yes, you can upload a veil/hijab picture on your profile after getting approval from each
freelance marketplace. As explained in your earlier question, the profile picture is one of the important
parts of your freelance profile. So, it is recommended to upload a professional profile picture.

Sir you are going fast, it’s very difficult to catch up with
you in this video:
The course content is divided carefully on a weekly basis so that trainees can easily learn and practice
side by side. We recommend you manage your time accordingly as it will take you hardly 20-
25 minutes daily or an hour over the weekend to cover this course content. If you follow the given
timeline and watch lessons weekly, it will help you to learn, understand and explore more and help you
to practice as well.
We hope this will help you.

Excel Sheet data arrange:

Copy data, open a new sheet, paste data, write DS in only one time in column B, write
number only in column B, now click on data and A>Z.

[Link] Identity verification:

As per our telephonic conversation, there are three methods to verify/confirm identity on
[Link]: CNIC, passport, and driving license. However, it is not compulsory at this time, you
can skip it now. Later when you have a CNIC or passport, can verify your identity.

Gig Video:
No. As every Gig will offer a different service, the video should also be different than other Gig
videos. In each gig, you will offer different services, the content will be different too. So, upload
relevant video in each gig.

Gig Video: Veil:

It is not compulsory or important to create a video. But video creates a good impression on clients.
Also, it is not necessary to show your face in the video. An introductory video is just to show your client
that you are confident and good at communication. Whereas, if you are thinking that you can easily
grab the attention of the employer with your communication on PMB then you have no need to upload
a video.
It is recommended to make an attractive profile, add a portfolio related to your skill set and always try
to focus on the employer's project requirements while bidding on a project, it will help you to win
projects/jobs.
You can also create a video in the following ways:

 You can create a whiteboard animation video, using software like TruScribe, Videoscribe, etc.
 You can create a video in which you can add images related to your previous work and text
which can describe your expertise.

Dear Shah Fahad,

No. Only add those portfolio links which are allowed by the Fiverr platform. Please, follow the
link given below and read all accepted portfolio-related websites.

Approved URL Link: [Link]

Create your portfolio on the mentioned websites and add its link on your portfolio.
Know more about Keyword Research:
Keyword research is a whole topic. You can learn about it thoroughly in the SEO course by enrolling in
it in the next batch. However, there are some blog websites related to SEO from which you can learn
about keyword research.
Links:

 [Link]
 [Link]
 [Link]
 [Link]

You can search for more blogs related to keyword research on the internet.

________
Fiverr Keyword Research:
You can do keyword research by writing "WordPress" in the search box. Fiverr will show you all
suggested services related to WordPress in the drop-down box. Also, click on WordPress and view all
Gigs one by one and check services offered by the freelancers and note down any new services. After
that, research it on Fiverr, check feasibility, and note down good keywords. Besides these, you can
also search for WordPress-related services and categories on Fiverr one by one to check keywords and
their competition.

Fiverr Profile Approving:

If you have created an excellent profile by writing your own content (no copy content), excellent
description, excellent expertise, portfolio, and a good profile image, then your profile will be easily
approved by their team. Now, Fiverr also started to take tests of the new freelancers to check their
skills and then approve their profiles. So, before joining Fiverr, learn skills, practice them, get
experience from the local market, and then join Fiverr platform.

HOE Exercise Resubmit option: Correct solution

file:
That resubmit option shows to the trainees who initially submitted the wrong file. So, they can
resubmit the correct solution file within the due date. If you have already submitted the correct
solution file, then ignore it.
For your information, we have received your exercise solution file. So, don't worry.

_____ If you submit the wrong file, use the "Resubmit" option to upload the correct one. But remember,
once the due date passes, you can't resubmit. Be careful when selecting your file to avoid this
situation. If you make a mistake, resubmit the correct file before the due date to get marks. So, it is
suggested to be careful next time while submitting exercise file and select the correct one.

Content Writing:
Content writing is the process of writing, editing, and publishing content in a digital format on a
specific niche. That content can include blog posts, video or podcast scripts, ebooks, press releases,
product category descriptions, website landing pages, or social media posts. So, a person who does
these mentioned things is a content writer.
When you work for a client or a company, an invoice is sent to the client after the work is completed. In
the invoice format, write your details on the "By" side and client details on the "TO' side such as an
address, name, and phone number. Similarly, write the quantity of orders, the description of the service
you have offered to the client, the price of each service, and the total amount. After writing
this information in the sample format, you can send it to your client.

How to solve Exercises and Quizzes:

To solve the exercise, please read the required tasks in the exercise and then complete it accordingly.
To write tasks, open a new Microsoft Word document file on your laptop or PC and then write answers
to the tasks. You can also use the Microsoft Word mobile application on your phone to write solutions
for the tasks.

For quizzes, go to "My Activities", click on Quizzes, click on "Take Quiz" and start the quiz. To solve
these, you need to watch all lesson videos carefully and understand the concepts. Also, make sure you
have a stable internet connection. On DigiSkills mobile app, click on "Tasks", click on "Quizzes", then
click on "Open" and start taking quiz.

Profile Ban:
Every freelance platform allows only one profile creation on its platform. So, if you violate their Term
of Service and Policies, your profile will be banned for a lifetime. This is because freelance platforms
also verify the freelancers through their CNIC and by video calling. So, read each platform's TOS and
Policies before joining it and avoid any violation.

Mr. Irfan Malik's expertise is in Upwork while Mr. Hisham Sarwar's expertise is in Guru and Fiverr. Both
are experts in their domains and taught really well. If you face any difficulty in understanding any
concept or any part of the Fiverr platform, then you can contact us through MDB or contact us at our
official number as we're here to assist you.
Thank you for your feedback/suggestion.

Upwork new account creation: banned account

No, you can't create a new account after getting banned on Upwork. If your account has been banned,
it is best to reach out to Upwork support to discuss your options and try to reopen it. Freelance
platforms also verify the freelancers through their CNIC and by video calling, so your new account can
be banned too.
So, it is recommended to read Upwork TOS and Policies before joining it and avoid any violation.

____ No. The account can't be banned due to bad feedback and performance. You can improve your
feedback and performance by doing well in the next projects.
The accounts can be banned due to the violation of Upwork Terms of Service. Please visit the link
given below to read the TOS of Upwork.
Link: [Link]

______
Upwork Skills:
Yes, you can add more skills (up to 10) to your Upwork profile. You can also create a specialized profile
to add more skills. For specialized skills, watch lecture 83.
It is recommended to add only those skills in which you are an expert and have experience.

Upwork Connects: how Upwork deducts connects:

Upwork deducts connects on bidding on a job whether you get the job or not (not on getting a job).
A connect is what you use to bid on jobs and send proposals. So, when you bid on a job by sending a
proposal, Upwork will deduct connects from your account at the very moment. Also, different jobs
require different amounts of Connects.

Upwork account creation at this time:

Don't create an account on Upwork at this time as you are not an experienced person and don't have
any portfolio. Once, you become an expert and have a strong portfolio, then create an account on
Upwork and offer services.
As a beginner, it is suggested to start providing freelance services on Fiverr. It is an excellent place for
new freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients, and build valuable
skills.

Upwork USA number:

The instructor has an office for its company in the USA too. That's why he used a USA number. There
are many websites that provide virtual phone numbers for the USA on a monthly or one-time fee. You
can search for them on the internet.
It is recommended to use your Pakistan phone number on Upwork as Upwork sends security alerts,
transactions, and other related messages on the added number.

Upwork profile ban: account ban:

If your profile got banned due to a violation of the terms of service of Upwork, contact the Upwork
team and convince them to open your profile. Upwork also sends a mail in which they mention the
reason for the profile ban. If they don't open, then move to any other freelance platform and create an
account to offer services. So, it is suggested to never ever violate any terms of service to avoid
account ban or profile ban.
As a beginner, you should start providing freelance services on Fiverr, instead of on Upwork. Later,
when you will become an expert, can start providing services on Upwork.

Where connects are used: connects usage:

Connects are used to apply for a job/project on Upwork. Without connects, you can't apply for a job.
Connects are like tokens that you need to spend on Upwork when you apply for a job. Applying for
small jobs may cost you 1 or 2 Connects, and applying for big jobs may cost you around 6
Connects. You can use connects to turn on the availability badge as well, the availability badge works
best for:

 Freelancers who are available to work right now.

 Freelancers who are frequently asked by clients to apply to jobs and are currently open to
more invitations.

They are also used for premium bids.

Upwork Dispute: Can freelancers file a dispute:

es, Freelancers can also file a dispute. If the client fails to release payment from escrow despite
delivery of the agreed-upon milestone, or if you end a fixed-price contract and the client doesn't
release the full escrow payment. Besides these, if the client doesn't act on the agreed agreement on
the project, you can also file a dispute.

Video call on Fiverr: calling on fiverr:

As per the latest Terms of Service of freelance marketplaces, it is not allowed to share any personal
contact details in PMB. It is recommended to read all the Terms and Services of the relevant freelance
marketplace and act accordingly. So, don't share any personal details such as Skype Id and Email Id.
Fiverr has added a calling feature in PMB (message inbox), allowing the seller and the buyer to
communicate through voice calls. Please visit the link given below and read the steps carefully.
Link: [Link]

PSEB:
You don't need to get yourself registered on PSEB as you are not offering skills related to software
development, app development, and website development. PSEB is for those who are offering skills
related to the IT sector. So, you don't need to register on PSEB.

Copied solution:
We tried to contact you on your provided number but you didn't respond.
We received many similar solution files as yours which is why you're being marked "0" for submitting
copied solution file. It was clearly mentioned in the exercise file to not to submit copied solution files.
So, It is suggested to prepare the solution file by completing the required tasks on your own and don't
copy anyone else's work to score more.

Week 6 handouts:
This week is about the account creation and working on Upwork platform, and most of the video
lectures about Upwork are made by screen recording, so there is no need for handouts. However, you
can create the Notes for yourself according to your requirements for better understanding.

>>> Week 6 and week 7 are about account creation and working on the Upwork platform, and most of
the video lectures about Upwork are made by screen recording, so there is no need for handouts.
Week 8 handouts are available, you can download them from the download section.
However, you can create week 6 and week 7 Notes for yourself according to your requirements for
better understanding.

How to improve progress:

The 2nd hands-on exercise due date was 08-12-2022. So, you can't submit the solution file after the
due date is over. You can improve your progress by watching all lesson videos carefully (lesson videos
carry 60% score), understanding each concept, and practice skills. Besides these, you can also
improve your progress by attempting the remaining quizzes and exercises that will come in the
upcoming weeks.
If you still have any confusion, you can reach us at our dedicated helpline.

‫گر ٹیکنالوجی کی بات کی جائے تو پاکستانیوں ن مختلف کمپنیوں کی جانب سے‬

،‫ ٓائی فون‬،‫ جن میں سام سنگ‬،‫متعارف کرائے جانے وال فونز کو بھی سرچ کیا‬
‫ وی وو قابل ذکر ہیں۔‬،‫ اوپو‬،‫انفینکس‬

‫ٹیکنالوجی کی مقبول ترین سرچز‬

1. 23 ‫ وی وو وی‬Vivo v23

2. ‫ پرو میکس‬14 ‫ ٓائی فون‬iPhone 14 Pro Max

 3. ‫ پرو‬21 ‫ اوپو ایف‬Oppo F21 Pro

4. 21 ‫ وی وو وائی‬Vivo Y21

5. ‫ ای‬23 ‫ وی وو وی‬Vivo v23e

6. 35 ‫ ریئل می سی‬Realme c35

7. 12 ‫ انفینکس نوٹ‬Infinix Note 12

8. 12 ‫ انفینکس ہاٹ‬Infinix Hot 12

9. 32 ‫ سام سنگ ا‬Samsung A32

10. 16 ‫ اوپو ا‬Oppo A1

Dear Beenish,

Wa alaikumus salam!

If you don't have any skill, then research different skills on the internet and Freelance platforms,
select a skill according to your interest, learn it, practice it to become an expert, and then offer it
on Freelance platforms. All of the courses that [Link] is offering are best for freelancing.
You can enroll in any of the course(s) according to your interests. Besides these courses, web
development through coding, App development, Blockchain, Games Development, Amazon
AWS services, etc. You can search for more freelancing-related skills on the internet.

Blog Writing, google writing, copywriting, social media post writing, email writing, etc are different
types of Content Writing. All of these are part of the Content Writing field. Google Pays the amount to
the website owners for the ads displayed on their website. For that, you need to fulfill the Google
AdSense eligibility criteria, apply to the Google AdSense program, and approve your website for
AdSense. After approval, ads will start displaying on your website.
You can follow the given link to read the eligibility
requirements: [Link]

Lesson 99-100. 103

[Link]:
No. it is not a safe way as it is against the terms of service of the platform. If you provide personal
contact details to a client, then your account will be banned on Guru. So, it is suggested to ask the
client to conversate with you in the inbox and hire you through the Guru platform.
Play by the book:
Play by the book means to act or operate in strict accordance with the rules and regulations of the
organization/freelance platform.

Invoice Pattern:
The invoice is a professional document generally used by sellers to send an itemized list of the goods
or services provided to the buyer. So, the invoice should follow a pattern. It includes name of the
company, address, phone number, date, signature, and payment terms. The benefit of the invoice
pattern is that it will look professional, you don't need to create or write an invoice for every order, and
all the details related to the project are already written on it. So, you just have to open the invoice,
make some changes, and write the amount in front of each service you offer.

Custom invoice: manual invoice:

When working in the local market, you can send manual/custom invoices generated in Excel to your
client. However, the invoice is generated automatically by the freelance marketplace and sent to the
client.
On some freelance marketplaces (such as PeoplePerHour, and Guru), once you have completed the
agreed work on the project you need to raise an invoice to ask the buyer to release the funds from
Escrow. But it doesn't mean that you need to create your own template for the invoice, the freelance
marketplaces have their own invoice templates. So, when you are working with local clients then there
is a need to create your own invoices otherwise there is no need to create them.
For more details, explore the following links:
[Link]
[Link]

Commitment:
The meaning of Commitment is a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way or a pledge
to do something in the future such as completing a project/job before the due date, giving money, or
your time.

Delete Fiverr account:

You can permanently delete one of the Fiverr accounts by contacting the Customer Support team. To
process this, first, you need to deactivate your account. Please, follow the steps below to deactivate
your account:

 Click on your Profile Picture > Settings > Account Deactivation

 Choose a reason from the dropdown > Deactivate Account

Link: [Link]

Escrow payment:
If you are working on any authentic freelance platform (as discussed in this course), then the client
comes through their built-in Escrow. So, when the client places an order, the amount is automatically
deducted from his/her account and transferred to Escrow. After completion of the order, the amount is
transferred to your freelance account from the freelance Escrow account.
If you are working outside of the freelance platform, then you have to secure your payment and ask
the client to deposit the amount in [Link].

Milestone: how to create milestones: Escrow:

You can create milestones for data entry such as uploading a certain number of data from the whole
data or dividing 50-100 articles into 5-10 articles milestones based on your needs and due dates. You
can create/add milestones with the "Add or Edit Milestones" button on the contract page. You
should discuss all potential milestones with the client during the interview phase.

When a client accepts your bid/offer on a project, the payment will be transferred automatically from
the client's account to the freelance marketplace Escrow. After the successful completion of the
project, the amount will be transferred to your account from the freelance marketplace's Escrow
system. You can also ask your client to release payment after the milestone/project is completed. So,
when you get an order/project it means the amount is transferred to the Escrow.

You can check the price of a project related to certain skills by searching for jobs on the freelance
marketplace using the same keyword or skill. After that view each project's budget to know the current
price of a project.
Yes, some of the content will remain accessible to you even after the course completes such as lesson
videos, exercises, and previous discussions. However, you will not be available to as questions on the
discussion board. It is also suggested to download the course material available in the download
section of the Freelance course.

Dear Iqra,

We tried to contact you on your phone number but you were not available. To prepare the
exercise solution file, you need to create a new word document file on your laptop/PC, complete
the tasks on the relevant freelance platforms mentioned in the exercises, and submit the solution
file within the due date to get marks. You can also watch the topic videos mentioned in each
exercise to solve the tasks accurately.

If you still have any confusion related to solving a specific exercise, then please mention the
exercise number so that we can assist you accordingly.

More work from client:

For long-term work with any client, your communication, behavior, quality of your work and services
matter a lot. If the client gets satisfied with your already delivered work/services, he/she will definitely
consider you in the future as well. Also, to get more work in the future, you can ask the client in your
communication if he/she likes your work and services, please consider you for any additional work in
the future as well.
Moreover, you can offer your other digital marketing services such as social media accounts
management, content creation, post creation, Google Ads, Youtube Ads, increase sales, audience
engagement, etc.

Web hosting:
Web hosting is an online service that enables you to publish your website on the internet. In simple
words, it is the process of renting or buying space to upload website data on the World Wide Web. The
data can be codes, texts, images, videos, audio, etc.

What is a Coupon:
A coupon is a ticket/document/code that can be redeemed for a discount or rebate when purchasing a
product. Coupons are issued by product manufacturers or service providers for sales promotion.
Customers can apply coupon codes during checkout to get discounts.
Assalaam u alaikum sir Sir I``ve heard that some
sites like Upwork don`t allow external links on
their site. Is that true? If so, how are we supposed
to link to our portfolio from our freelancer profile
on such sites? Thanks

Upwork allows external links directing to the portfolio of the freelancer. But make
sure, you should not add any contact details on the portfolio link page. Also, ask the
client to only contact you via Upwork. For portfolio, you can create portfolio on the portfolio
related websites such as Blogger, BlogSpot, Flickr, Mixcloud, ReverbNation, etc. You can also
upload portfolio on your Upwork account.
However, Fiverr doesn’t allow any link other than approved portfolio websites.
It is recommended to read TOS of each freelance platform and follow them to avoid any
violation. The links are given below to read Upwork and Fiverr’s TOS.

Link: [Link]
[Link]

What is SEO: SEO Role:

what is the role of SEO in website promotion, how it work? Is web hosting same as
SEO

The role of SEO techniques or practices is to make the website user and search engine focused and
getting targeted traffic from it by positioning the website higher in the search engines. There are more
than 200 SEO factors that decide which website should rank on top for a specific keyword. It includes
on-page, off-page, and Technical SEO factors and each of them has certain score points. The SEO experts
optimize all SEO techniques such as on-page, off-page and technical SEO techniques to rank the
website/webpages on top of the search engine result pages (SERP).
SEO works by conducting keyword research, optimizing a website's content, making website search
engine friendly, creating backlinks to increase the content's ranking and the website's visibility.

No, Web hosting is an online service that enables you to publish your website on the internet. In simple
words, it is the process of buying space to upload website data on the World Wide Web. The data can
be codes, texts, images, videos, audio, etc. While SEO refers to implementing on-page, off-page, and
technical SEO techniques to rank a website and its pages on the search engine.

Hourly based project tracks: project tracking:

The freelance platforms that provide hourly-based projects automatically take screenshots and send
them to the client. Upwork has Desktop App to track time for hourly contracts. Similarly, Freelancer
also tracks the activities of the service provider which are recorded via random screenshots on the
Desktop App.
Besides these, you can also select a project management tool from the internet according to your
requirements and add the client to the tool so that he/she can track your progress.

home-based business:
A home-based business is a venture that you can start and operate using your own home as your base of
operations. It can be full-time or part-time. As explained in the lesson, businesses such as selling crafts,
selling baked products, stitching, selling bags, selling cosmetics products, and selling clothes, etc can be
done sitting at home.

How to do full time freelancing:

You can do that by working 8-10 hours Monday to Friday according to your needs and don't do any
other job than freelancing. It is highly recommended to make a weekly schedule for yourself, your
studies, and freelancing to manage time and work.
You should spend some specific hours daily on freelancing considering your routine so that you can
grow and earn by learning professionalism. It will surely help you in your future career.

How to do Part time work as a freelancer:

That depends on you. As a part-time freelancer, you can spend 3-5 hours daily. It is suggested to
accept smaller jobs/Projects with flexible deadlines by considering your schedule of Study or other
tasks.
It is highly recommended to make a weekly schedule for your studies, other activities, work, and take
your jobs seriously as it will help you in growing with a professional attitude. You should spend some
specific hours daily on freelancing considering your routine so that you can grow and earn by learning
professionalism. It will surely help you in your future career.

We are happy that you have learned: Future Endeavor

You are welcome. We are happy that you have learned with the help of this course. Wishing you all the
best for your freelancing career.
In case of any question, you can contact us at our official number. We are always here for your
support.
Contact: 0304-111-1570

Gig Video:
You can create and upload a video in which you can introduce yourself, mention your skills, show your
previous work, portfolio, completed projects, experience, etc. In case, you don't have a portfolio, you
can create a sample work, take screenshots, and show it as your portfolio.

Sample Portfolio:
Yes, you can create a portfolio for yourself by working on a sample work and taking screenshots. For
example, as you are learning digital marketing skills, you can create sample Facebook ads by selecting
different goals and objectives. After that take screenshots of goals, target audience, location, interests,
creatives, ad results, etc, and add them to your portfolio. So, when you get orders from clients and run
ads/create social media posts/manage social media pages, you can also add that work to your
portfolio.

Drop or Freeze course:

You can't drop/freeze any of your course as this is the end of this course and you still have a
golden opportunity to meet the eligibility criteria and achieve the certificate. It is suggested to
take some time and secure at least 50% score in the courses. Also, try to submit your HOE within
the due date and attempt the missed quizzes.
To get the e-certificate, you will have to secure a 50% score. Each component (Video, Quiz and
Hands-on Exercise) carries a certain percentage of the total score of 100 as given below:

 Watching Topic Videos through LMS = 60%

 Quizzes = 25%
 Hands-on Exercises = 15%

AutoCad:
How much days should we mention of 1 Kanal house complete design with or
without rendering and lightning and how much days for 1 2d design should we
mention on our profile in a freelance marketplace.

The amount of time required to complete a 1 Kanal house design, with or without rendering and
lighting, can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the design and your experience. A rough
estimate would be around 2-3 weeks.
For a 2D design, the time required can also vary, but it may be around 1-2 weeks. However, these are
just rough estimates, and it is best to discuss the specific project details with the client to get a more
accurate estimate.

Exercise solution files: HOE solution files:

As per our telephonic conversation, your query has been addressed. The solution files which you have
downloaded via LMS are not someone else's solution files. Those solution files are for your reference so
that you get to know about the best possible solution for the given tasks in each exercise. You can open
each exercise solution file and tally that with your submitted solution file to crosscheck your
mistakes. This will help you learn more.

Do i need a laptop or android smart phone is enough to learn this

course?
You need a laptop/PC to learn and practice Virtual Assistant skills and tools. The tools and techniques
work better on a laptop/PC and the tools don’t provide full features on mobile phone. Also, to complete
the client's work, you need a Laptop/PC. As to do your project work (in almost any skill), there must be
some software/tools you have to use, and these can be used only through a laptop/computer.
However, you can use smartphone to watch course lesson videos by installing [Link] mobile app
or through Chrome browser.

Yes, you need to have a PC/laptop to perform various tasks of digital marketing and SEO
skills. The tools and techniques work better on a laptop/PC and the tools don’t provide full
features on mobile phone. Also, to complete the client's work, you need a Laptop/PC. As to do
your project work (in almost any skill), there must be some software/tools you have to use, and
these can be used only through a laptop/computer.

However, you can do digital marketing on Instagram using your mobile phone.

Batch 4.0
How this course will help me to start work:

In this course, you will learn everything from basic to advanced level to start working or offering your
services on different freelance marketplaces. In this course, you will learn:

 The basics of freelancing

 Introduction to the most popular freelancing portals
 How to create profiles on freelancing marketplaces
 How to select your skills
 Gigs creation
 Portfolio creation
 Bidding on projects and proposal writing
 How to apply for projects
 Basic tips on communication with clients
 How to manage a project
 How to get paid
 Importance of feedback once a job is finished

Besides this, learn the skill (s) you want to offer, practice it, and become an expert.

Physical Classes:
No, there are no physical classes to learn Freelancing and other skills. All of the courses which
[Link] is offering are online and recorded videos based. You can watch lesson videos at your own
time and pace during the whole week. In case of any questions related to Freelancing, you can ask us
through MDB or reach us at our official number. We're always here for your support.
Contact: 0304-111-1570

so much motivational sir, I am a Junior Elementary School Teacher,

how freelancing can help me sir ?
We welcome you to the freelancing course and we are glad to see your passion for this course.
The freelancing course will help you to create accounts on different freelance marketplaces, skill
selection, communication with clients, Gigs creation, bidding on projects, proposal writing, payment
setting, portfolio creation, and so much more. Freelancing also allows you to select projects that match
your skills and interests by setting your own rates.
Please, stay motivated as these will be explained in detail in the upcoming weeks.

Thank you for your appreciation.

We warmly welcome you to the freelancing course and are glad to see your passion for this
course. Please keep watching topic videos to learn freelancing skills. In case of any query, you can ask
us through MDB or contact us at our official number.
Happy learning!

Yes, there will be 4 Quizzes and 4 Hands-on Exercises during the course. If you watch lesson videos
carefully and practice, then you will attempt them easily.
You can check quizzes and hands-on exercise dates from the course calendar.

Thank you for your appreciation. As a student, you can manage time and make a schedule for studies
and skill learning. After learning, practice skills to become an expert in your domain just like the
instructor (Mr. Irfan Malik).
You can't watch next week's lesson videos this week or in one week, as we have opened only
1st week's lesson videos. Please note that we open only one week's lesson videos at a time every
Monday. So, 2nd week's lesson videos will be made available to you on upcoming Monday 10
AM. Till then, watch 1st week's lesson videos carefully.

Freelancing online business:

Yes, freelancing can be considered an online business where clients and freelancers interact through
online platforms to enhance their profit. In freelancing, clients typically hire freelancers to perform a
specific task or project on a contract basis. The success of a freelancer's business is highly dependent
on their ability to provide quality work, meet deadlines, and maintain good communication with their
clients, which can lead to positive feedback, repeat business, and increased profitability.

Sir i want to ask that if freelancing is flexible way to earn money

then why mostly peoples and teenagers who have to support
themselves choose doing jobs in any office as a employer?
Choosing a career is an individual choice, no one can impose their choice on others. You need to pick
what's suitable for you. So, if you're interested in Freelancing which is the most popular way of earning
nowadays, you can pursue your career in this.
This course is meant to teach the basics of freelancing, freelance marketplaces, account creation, skill
selection, service offerings, portfolio creation, and much more.
So, stay motivated and keep watching lesson videos.

This is just start of the course:

This is just the start of the Freelancing course and you need to understand the basics of Freelancing. In
the upcoming week (4th week), practical work will start to explain to you different freelance
marketplaces, how to use them, account creation, service offering, gig creation, order getting, bidding,
communication, portfolio creation, etc.
On Fiverr, you can create gigs to offer your services. The clients will check your gigs and then place
orders. On the other three platforms (Upwork, Freelancer, & Guru), the clients post jobs and you will
write a compelling proposal to win those jobs.

How can I know about my Skills:

You can know about your skills by exploring your interest, education, and experience. Besides these,
know what you can do and not, read job descriptions and check if you can perform those tasks, such as
creating a logo, banner, flyer, image editing, and other tools. You can create a list of what skills you
have related to Graphic Designing and what skills you don't have.

As per our telephonic conversation, you are asking about topic handouts. The handouts of topic videos
are not available. So, you need to create your own notes for each topic and write the important points
and concepts while watching the lesson video.

How to become successful in Freelancing:

You can become successful in Freelancing by learning skills, understand concepts, tools, practice each
skill carefully, improve skills, upgrade skills, and become an expert in your domain/skills. After that,
you can start providing services on freelance marketplaces to get orders/projects and start earning.
To learn skill such as Virtual Assistant, please watch all lesson videos carefully, understand each
concept, practice each skill, and become an expert in it. After that, join freelance marketplaces to offer
your services.

It is just the start of freelancing course:

It is just the start of the freelancing course, so have patience as Profile creation on various freelance
marketplaces will be taught and explained to you in the 4th week and onwards lesson videos.
Moreover, it is suggested to not create a profile on any Freelance marketplace until it is taught to you
in this course and you learn a skill.
So, have patience and keep following the course.

Will Client provide Samples:

Sometimes the client provides you with samples of the required work and sometimes they don't. You
can communicate with the client to provide a sample. If the client doesn't have a sample, then you can
ask for the requirements of the client and show some samples/ideas related to the work. After getting
approval, you can start working on the order/project.

How to check MDBs answers: How to check my questions

answers:
Answers to your questions are already given. To check answers related to your questions, please click
on "Discussions" under "My Activities" tab, then click on "show topics with my questions". Here,
you will see all of your asked questions and answers to them.

Practical Work:
This is just the start of the course and will go from basic to advance level. [Link] trainees' pool is
diverse and for that very reason, the course outline is basic in the beginning. The course will progress
in the coming weeks and practical work will start.
To start freelancing, you must know the basics of freelancing otherwise you will not know the basic
concepts and then you will say orders are not coming or your profile is banned by the freelance
marketplace. So, be patient, stay motivated, and keep watching lesson videos to understand concepts
and learn.

Assalam-o-Alaikum Sir! What is your aim in future and your first topic Introduction
is very inspiring and motivated.... Thank you so much sir for motivate me????? Sir
How can I improve own skills?

The instructor has just recorded the topic videos and how to You can select a goal for yourself and
strive hard to accomplish it through learning and practicing.
You can learn skills from your enrolled courses (Freelancing & Graphic Designing), practice them to
improve skillset, and become an expert. For more improvement, you can learn other advance level
skills in graphic designing which you don’t know.
After learning skills, you can offer services on freelancing marketplaces to get orders/projects and earn
money.

Growth Dilemma: 8th topic video:

The instructor has explained in the topic that, you need to upgrade your and improve skills with the
passage of time to win/get bigger projects to earn more. Instead of doing the same basic level skills
over the years and earning the same amount. You should challenge yourself that you will improve your
skillset to get bigger projects and earn more. In this way, you can easily perform your responsibilities
too.
Reinvest: topic 9:
The instructor has explained, you should reinvest some of the amount you earn from freelancing to
upgrade your skills, learn advanced-level skills in your domain, learn related skills, upgrade your
workstation, buy better tools, etc.

Easy skill:
There is no such thing as an easy skill in freelancing. A skill becomes easy when you practice it
continuously, improve skills, upgrade it, and become an expert.
So, it is suggested to watch all lesson videos carefully, understand concepts, tools, and practice to
become an expert. After that, start offering services on freelance marketplaces.

sir job ke sath freelancing karna chahta hn? acha freelancer ban
sakon ga? Freelancing with job:
Yes, you can do freelancing along with your job. You just need to provide 2-4 hours daily for
freelancing. This course will help you to create profile's on freelance marketplaces, service offering,
communication tips, portfolio creation, bidding, proposal writing, do's and don't, and much more.
Please, learn skills from your other enrolled course i.e. Digital Marketing, practice it, and then join
freelance marketplaces to offer your services.
By practicing your learned skills and doing freelancing, you would be able to be a good freelancer. it's
all about your passion, dedication, and practice. We wish you all the best.
In case of any queries, feel free to ask us through the discussion board or contact us at our official
number.

What is DPI:
DPI stands for “dots per inch”. It is the number of individual dots that can be placed in a line within the span of
1 inch (2.54 cm). It is used for printer resolution, to indicate the clarity and detail of an image on paper. It's an
important measurement for photographers and designers. So, the more number of DPIs in 1 inch, the more
the quality of the image.

What kind of projects we will work on:

It depends on your skills and what services you are offering. The clients will assign you projects
according to your skillset i.e. AutoCAD which you are learning in your other course. After
learning AutoCAD, you can provide services related to home design, town design, shop design, 3D
designs, interior exterior design, engineering process design, modifying existing AutoCAD drawings,
creating electrical schematics, AutoCAD drafting, etc.
Moreover, you need to bid only on those projects/jobs or provide only those services that are related to
your skills.
Similarly, for a graphic designer, the client can place an order for logo design, banner design, card
design, product design, image editing, etc.

Hours to complete a project/job:

Sir, if it took me 2 days to work on a project that should have taken only 9
hours to complete, how should I approach the client regarding the hours
spent? Should I mention the 48 hours or the actual 9 hours? Also, how
should I negotiate the price?
Before bidding on a project or starting a project/order, communicate with the client about the time
required to complete the project. If it takes 48 hours to complete the project, then give the deadline
according to it. If it takes 9 hours to complete the project, then give 9 hours deadline. That's why we
are explaining to you that practice your skills and become an expert, then you will able to know how
much time it takes to complete a project related to your skills. So, you should mention the exact time
required to complete a project.
Mostly the clients mention their budget in the project. If don't, you will ask for the client’s budget. If
you think the client's budget is enough for the project, then you can pursue the work otherwise you
can negotiate with your client. It depends upon your skill expertise and communication. If you are a
beginner and ask for a big amount, then it is not a good practice.
So, it is suggested to ask project budget from the client, if it suits you, you can start the project,
otherwise negotiate. Also, build your portfolio to ask for more budget from the client.

GIF stands for "Graphics Interchange Format." GIF is an image file format commonly used for images
on the web and sprites in software programs.
PNG stands for “Portable Graphics Format”. It is an image file format. When we want to use an image
without its background, we use the image in PNG format.
JPEG is a lossy compression method used to ensure the digital images being used are as small as
possible and load quickly when someone wants to view them. That’s why we save our images mostly
in Jpeg format.

Urgency meaning:
Urgency means completing work swiftly. For example, an e-commerce website requires 2 weeks to
complete, but the client wants to complete it in 1 week or 10 days. In that case, you will charge more
amount to the client because you need to work extra hours to complete it in 10 days or 1 week.
Similarly, a client wants you to design a logo in 2 days which requires 5 days. So, the client needs logo
design urgently.

Project Scope:
Project scope is a way to set project boundaries, define goals, project design, project details,
milestones, deadlines, project deliverables you will be working on, and payment. As explained by the
instructor, when PMB opens, the first thing you need to do is to set/define the project scope with the
client.

Time zone Difference:

Yes, there is a time zone difference. On freelancing marketplaces, mostly the clients are from
European countries and the USA. Mostly, freelancers work according to the client's country's time. You
can manage time by doing personal work in the daytime and working on clients' projects at nighttime.
You can also communicate with clients for work time according to your needs or flexible time.

Deaf: Special persons: hearing problems:

In order to help those who are deaf or have hearing problems, we've added sign language to these
videos. As every person has the right to learn skills and the aim of [Link] is to facilitate all the
relevant trainees, so to help such people we added a sign language instructor too. It is suggested to
focus on the main content being taught by focusing your attention on the instructor.
You are also advised to use the discussion board only for asking topic-related queries in a respectable
manner from your coaches.

Government Employee:
Yes, you can do freelancing after your job hours. You can do freelancing part-time by managing your
job and giving some time (2-4 hours) to freelancing. For that, you need to learn the skill from your
other enrolled course, practice it, get experience, and offer services to freelance marketplaces.

Do not don’t over commit: Lesson 31:

The instructor hasn't said such a thing as you mentioned in your query. The instructor is saying "don't
over commit" that you will do a 5 days job in 1 day. Instead, the instructor is explaining work-life
balance to not over-commit and put yourself in trouble. If it takes 5 days to complete a job/project, you
should give 5 days deadline to the client to complete the project, not 1 day.

1st hands-on exercise will be opened this week on 17th March 2023. It will be notified to you on your
notification board and registered email address. After that download the exercise file, read all tasks
carefully, complete the tasks, and submit the solution file within the due date.

Creative Writing:
You can add/drop the course till 16th March 2023. So, to select the Creative Writing course and drop Digital
Marketing course, follow the steps written down below:

1. Sign in to your LMS account.

2. Click on the "Enroll Now" option in the "My Current Courses" tab.
3. Deselect the course(s) you want to drop.
4. Now, select the new course(s) you want to enroll in and click the "Save" button.
Note: you must click on the Save option after selecting the new course. If you leave that web page without
selecting the new course and clicking on the Save option, you won't be able to enroll in the new course. So, make
sure to click on the Save option after selecting the new course.

Practice Creative Writing:

To practice Creative Writing, we recommend you enroll yourself in the course offered at [Link]. And to learn
what type of writing you are interested in, you would have to explore your passion by reading different books and
articles. Once you have figured out what you like, the best way to go about it would be to choose a niche that
interests you. For example, you can write articles about fitness, health, fashion, product reviews, cooking,
technology, education, etc.
We hope this helps you.
Good Luck

Internship:
Before applying for an internship in any company/business, you should learn it from your skill-based Graphic Design course,
practice all tools, create some sample work, and then apply for an internship or a job. In sample work, you can create some
logos, banners, posters, posts, cards, etc.
To apply for an internship, you should visit job-related websites on the internet and search for related jobs. However, you can
also do freelancing by learning graphic designing skills.

Experience: Convince clients:

To get experience and convince clients, you need to learn a skill, practice it regularly, create some sample work, and become an
expert. Also, you need to create an excellent profile, add complete details, and add a portfolio. Besides this, when a client
communicates with you, try to convince him/her that you are the best candidate for that job and that you have the required
expertise. Also, send compelling proposals to the jobs/projects posted by the clients.
Profile creation, portfolio creation, and proposal writing will be explained to you in the upcoming week's lesson videos. So, keep
following the course and learning freelancing skills.

Freelance Mobile Apps:

All of the freelancing platforms which you will learn in this course (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, Guru) have mobile apps too
except [Link]. You can download the apps from the Google Play store and Apple App Store, create an account, complete
your profile, and remain online on the go. It is recommended to not download or create an account on any freelance
marketplace until you learn it from this course.
There is so much to learn from this course, so stay motivated and keep following the course.
How to install QuickBooks:
To install QuickBooks on your PC/Laptop, please follow the steps written down below.

1. Open Chrome or any web browser

2. Open [Link] select "Yes" and click on the "Next" button.
3. A new page will open, here select country “United States (US)”, product “QuickBooks Desktop Pro” and version
“2016”
4. After clicking the Search button the following page will appear, click on the Download button to start the
download.
5. An exe file with the name “Setup_QuickBooksPro2016” will be downloaded.
Run this file to completely download and install the software.
6. During the installation you will be asked to provide the License Number, Product Number, and Validation
Code.
7. Provide the information as given below:
* License Number: 7721-7079-0927-963
* Product Number: 994-510
* Validation Code: 130309
8. Click next to complete the installation

Note: Please note that this is Freelancing course and your query is related to the QuickBooks course. So, it is
recommended to ask queries in the relevant course.

You are not required to create profile/account on Fiverr to solve HOE 01 tasks. Please follow the
guidelines listed down below to solve the exercise:

In task 1, you need to write the skillset in word document which you want to start freelancing such as
digital marketing or logo design.

In task 2, search digital marketing or logo design on Fiverr search bar, take screenshots of the results and
copy-paste in the word file.

In task 3, select the 5 most relevant Gig titles and write them down on the word document file. Submit
the solution file before the due date i.e. 24th March 2023.

After that follow the steps listed down below to submit the HOE solution file.

1. On the homepage, click on "Exercises".

2. In the new webpage, click on "Submit" option and select the correct file.
3. Upload the file and click on "submit" option.

Yes, you can complete hands-on exercise tasks using Word Document on your mobile phone.
For screenshots, take 3-4 different Gigs screenshots to complete at least 5 gigs and paste the
screenshots in the word file. In task 3, select the 5 most relevant Gig titles and write them down
on the word document file.
The solution file can't be submitted through mobile phone. So, to submit solution file, open
Chrome or any other web browser, sign in [Link], click on exercises tab, click on submit
option, select the correct file, and submit it.

How to upload Exercise file:

The solution file can't be uploaded through LMS app. You need to open your LMS account on a
laptop/computer or on the web browser (Google Chrome) and follow the steps listed down
below.

1. On the homepage, click on "Exercises".

2. In the new webpage, click on "Submit" option and select the correct file.
3. Upload the file and click on "submit" option.

Calculator:
The instructor created a calculator using his skills i.e. programming skills for portfolio purposes. It is
suggested to create your own portfolio related to your skills i.e. Creative Writing. The portfolio can
be short stories, article writing on a niche, poetry, rhymes, website content, novel, etc.

Consistency:
Consistency matters a lot in Freelancing as you need to be online to get orders, communicate with
clients, bid on projects, etc. If you are not consistent and don't remain online for some hours, then your
competitors will bid on the projects and you don't get projects/orders. Similarly, if a client sends you a
message related to the project and you are not online for a couple of hours or more, the client will
move on to some other freelancer.
One should switch or join other freelance marketplaces after getting experience and creating an
excellent portfolio. It is not recommended to switch freelance marketplaces, instead join other
marketplaces and grab opportunities from all platforms.

Guru membership option:

You can skip that membership option. It is recommended not to create a profile on any marketplaces
at this moment as you are a beginner and have not learned a skill.
As a beginner, you should focus on learning skills and then create freelance profile on Fiverr by
watching 4th week's lesson videos. It is a great place for new freelancers to get orders, gain
experience, learn how to work with clients, and build valuable skills. Getting work is also easier than on
other platforms. Later, when you will become an expert, can start providing services on other
freelancing platforms such as Upwork, [Link], PeoplePer Hour, etc.

Invest on Upwork:
You should not invest in the beginning to buy connects. Upwork gives free 10 connects to bid on
projects on monthly basis. If you used all of them, then you will be needed to buy paid connects.
However, as a beginner, it is recommended to offer services on Fiverr as it is a great place for
beginners to get work. Later, when you will become an expert, can join Upwork and buy connects to
bid on projects.

Math services: freelancing:

You can offer mathematics-related skills on Fiverr and other platforms such as math tutor, math
problem solving, article writing related to maths, etc. Since there are not many jobs available related to
maths, it is suggested to learn a skill from various DigiSkills courses practice it, and become an expert to
provide services.

Next Batch Enrollment: Batch 5

Enrollment for Batch 5 (next batch) will start on 1st June 2023. The date will be notified on
[Link] website and social media pages. Till then, focus on the Freelancing course, learn skills,
practice them, understand concepts, and become an expert. In the next batch, you can enroll in any
other course of your interest such as Digital Marketing.

Gig ranking: improve impressions:

We have checked your profile and you are offering the same skill in 3 Gigs. Every freelance
marketplace has some parameters to rank Gigs which we have told you in the previous answer.
Besides those, you need to do the following things to improve your Profile and Gigs:

 Upload a professional profile image.

 Upload portfolio (Some images in the gigs don't open).
 Use well-targeted keywords.
 In fillable pdf form creation, everyone with this service is getting fewer orders.
 Analyze competitors' Gigs and update your Gigs.
 Improve your skill level and offer more services as explained by the instructor in the
previous week.
 Share your Gigs on Social Media.
 Improve gigs tag and add tags related to your skill.

We have tried to reach you but you didn't pick up our call. Yesterday was a public holiday (23rd
march), so the office was closed.
In the exercise solution, in task 1, you need to write the skillset in which you want to start freelancing
such as Creative Writing. In task 2, search creative writing on the Fiverr search bar, take screenshots
of the results, and copy-paste into the word file. In task 3, select the 5 most relevant Gig titles and
write them down on the word document file. Submit the solution file before the due date i.e. 24th
March 2023.
If you still have any confusion related to the exercise, you can contact us today till 12:30 PM.

What is swift code: A Swift code is a unique identification code used to identify banks
and financial institutions globally. The term "SWIFT" stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank
Financial Telecommunication, which is a messaging network used by financial institutions to securely
send and receive information, such as money transfer instructions.
The SWIFT code is used to ensure the accurate routing of international financial transactions between
banks. You can get Swift code of your bank account from the bank in which you have opened your
bank account.

Iban: Swift Code:

> Yes, you need to add your IBAN and Swift code while setting up your bank account for withdrawals.
You get IBAN and Swift code from the bank in which you have opened your account.

> Adding IBAN and Swift code into your Payoneer account is explained and practically shown in Lesson
69. After creating a Payoneer account, add it to your Fiverr or any other freelance marketplace such as
Upwork by visiting settings or clicking on add a bank account option. This will be explained to you in
this week's and next week's lesson videos.
So, stay motivated and keep watching lesson videos.

> The website link to get Swift Code is clearly shown in the lesson video. Please, watch it carefully and
type the URL shown by the instructor in the lesson video.
Link: [Link]

Fiverr Gig English Test:

Fiverr has made the English test compulsory to make sure you understand and maintain
communication with the buyer at a minimum quality level. To pass the skill test, you are required
to answer a minimum of 60%-80% of the questions correctly.
As per our telephone conversation, you have used your 1st attempt but didn't pass. Fiverr gives 2
attempts to pass English test within 3 months timespan. So, for the second attempt, prepare yourself
according to the test and then take the test as guided on the telephone.
We wish you best of luck.

[Link] verification: Account verification:

For identity verification, you need to open Settings on your [Link] profile, click on Account
Details, and then click on Verify My Identity. Please visit the link given below and follow the
guidelines mentioned and explained in the lesson video to verify your identity (step 1 to step 3).
Link: [Link]

Freelancer: direct payment method best ha ya skrill?

It depends on the exchange rate and fee charges. You can use any of the above-mentioned methods
by checking their exchange rate at the given time and fee charges. Whichever gives a higher
exchange rate, you can use it. As a beginner, you can also use express withdrawal services as it is also
a good way to transfer the amount. It allows users to transfer funds directly from their [Link]
accounts to their bank accounts. It is the fastest and easiest way to transfer the funds you earned.

Upwork skill edit:

It is recommended to not delete your Upwork profile/account at this moment as you can update and
edit your skill set on the existing account. However, you should learn skills from your other skill-based
course i.e. E-commerce, and then update your skills. Steps to update your profile skills are listed down
below:

 To update your skills, go to Settings > Profile Settings > delete your skills and then add a new
one.

How to create account on [Link]:

To create an account on [Link], follow the steps given below:

1. Go to the [Link] website ([Link]).

2. Click on the "Sign Up" button.
3. Select the type of account you want to create: "Freelancer".
4. Fill in the required information, such as your name, email address, and password.
5. Choose your skills and expertise by selecting from the dropdown menus.
 6. Complete your profile by adding a profile picture, a headline, and a short bio.
7. Verify your email address by clicking on the verification link sent to your email.
8. Once you have verified your email, you can start browsing jobs or posting jobs if you're an
employer.

What is Integration:
Integration here means connecting your payment data online to Skrill for secure payment. A payment
method integration allows you to securely collect and make payments anytime, anywhere.

How to check Payoneer account number:

Your customer ID is your account number on Payoneer. You can find your Customer ID in your
Payoneer account. It will be displayed in the top left corner, right under your name. You can also
find this number in the email sent to you when you signed up for your account.

VISA Card:
As per our telephone conversation, your debit cards doesn't support online transaction as they are not
VISA supported. So, it is suggested to have a VISA debit card. Also, you need to contact your bank
helpline to open online transactions after having a VISA debit card.

Contact Support team:

Sometimes the email goes to Junk or Spam folders. So, check these folders too. Make sure you are
writing the correct email address which you have used while creating an account on Upwork.
Besides this, it is recommended to contact Upwork Support Team, explain your issue, and ask them to
resolve it so that you can start freelancing on their marketplace.
Link: [Link]

Skrill: Express money transfer:

If you want to use Express Money Transfer, then you don't need to create a Skrill account. All of these
money transfer methods are taught to you so that you can use any according to your needs or will.

Pyoneer fee charges:

Yes, Payoneer also deducts some percentage for its services. You'll pay a fixed $1 fee every time you
withdraw from Fiverr to Payoneer, no matter how much you withdraw. It takes up to 48 hours for your
funds to clear. If you want the money to clear within 2 hours you can pay a $3 fee.

Payoneer account blocked:

It might be due to the reason that you have not used it for a long time. Due to which they have
blocked it or due to the violation of their terms of service. It is suggested to contact the Payoneer
support team and file a dispute via email. In the email, provide details of the account block and ask
them to unblock it. After that wait for their response and follow guidelines.

Wire transfer: Payoneer charges: Fiverr charges:

Wire Transfer is not available on Fiverr. The 20% is Fiverr's fixed commission on all orders. For
example: you have completed a $100 order, Fiverr will transfer $80 to your account after deducting
20% as their commission. Payoneer also charges some fee for transferring amount to your bank
account or Jazz Cash account. Payoneer charges 2% when transfer amount to bank account or Jazz
Cash account. Also, Payoneer deducts some percentage in conversion rate for its services. You can use
same email address or use a different email address for creating Payoneer account. It depends on you.
You can use Jazz Cash app for creating Payoner account as Jazz Cash and Payoneer have partnered
with each other. The Payoneer account can be created from within the Jazz Cash mobile app. So,
download it and create Payoneer account.
Yes, you can use the same email address for creating accounts on other freelancing marketplaces.
However, don't create more than one account on a single freelance marketplace.

How employer detects Per hour projects: time tracking

[Link] and People Per Hour have both kinds of projects i.e. Fixed budget and Per Hour. In per-
hour projects, the freelance platform uses software like time tracking to check if you are working on
the project or not all the time. When you start work in the agreed time frame, the software
automatically opens and starts taking screenshots randomly. Those screenshots are automatically sent
to the employer/client and the employer checks and verifies them. They also calculate your hours and
then pay according to it.

People per hour 15 proposals:

At the beginning of every month, PPH gives 15 proposal credits to all users completely free. When you
see a project that is related to your skills and you can perform it, you can use free proposal credits to
bid on that project/job.
The instructor has not said anything like post your project and then bid on your project. So, it is highly
suggested to watch topic videos carefully and attentively. The instructor is explaining "send proposals"
tips in which he explained that you can send proposals when you receive a notification or browse for
jobs.

What is a software:
Software is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific
tasks. Examples of software are written below:

 Microsoft word
 Powerpoint
 Microsoft Excel
 Adobe Photoshop
 CorelDraw
 AutoCAD

Also, note that there are different software to perform different kinds of tasks. It is suggested to search
on Google for more software.

Please note that you are required to complete this exercise on Microsoft Word and don't need to create
your Fiverr profile at this time as you are learning skills.
As you are learning Creative Writing skills from your other skill-based course. So, you can write your
expertise in Creative Writing skills such as article writing, story writing, poem writing, website content
writing, etc in your profile description. In the description, you will also write what you will offer, and
what sets you apart from others, add your education (if you want to), and write your experience.
It is highly suggested to start watching your Creative Writing Course videos to learn skills as you have
not watched a single video yet.
HOE tasks marks deducted:
Your 1st and 2nd point is correct and 3rd point is wrong. Your marks are deducted because of task 3. You were
required to write down top 5 Gig Titles, but you have written keywords instead of Gig Titles. It is suggested to open
the 1st hands-on exercise and read task no.3 again. Example for Gig title is given below for your understanding:
Ex: I will be your expert Facebook ads campaign Manager and FB advertising.
I will make perfect music video editing.

No Upwork Profile Views and Invites:

Include relevant keywords in your profile and job titles to make it easier for potential clients to find you
when searching on Upwork. Participate in Upwork's promotional programs that can help increase the
visibility of your profile. Also, make sure to bid on jobs that match your skill set and previous
experience. Besides these, upload work samples and catalogs too.
However, as a beginner, you should offer freelance services on Fiverr. It is a great place for new
freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients and build valuable skills.
Getting work is also easier than on other platforms. Later, when you will become an expert, can start
providing services on other freelancing platforms such as Upwork, [Link], PeoplePer Hour, etc.

Topic 94:
When you bid on a project, you will see two options i.e. By Milestone or By Project. In
milestones, you can divide the whole project into different parts based on project requirements.
Suppose, the client wants to create 10 logos, you can divide the project into two parts and divide
the amount too i.e. 5 logos in each milestone. But if the client requires only 1 or 2 logos, then
you don't need to apply by milestones. You can simply select apply by the project.

In-demand skills on Upwork:

Upwork unveils the most in-demand skills every year on its blog. You can read their blog to know about
in-demand skills and pick one for yourself according to your interests. Besides this, also search for
skill-related competitors, check their earnings, and per-hour rate. It will show you how much you can
earn like them by getting projects. Also, visit the link given below to view in-demand skills in 2023.
Link: [Link]
professionals-in-2023

Bidding on Upwork:
Bidding or sending a proposal doesn't mean that the client will award you the project. Multiple
freelancers bid on a project and the client awards the project to the best freelancer after reading their
bid and proposal. After bidding, you should check if the employer has hired someone or not. So, it is
highly recommended to read the client's project details carefully and write a compelling proposal
according to the project's detail. In the proposal, you should also write that you have the skills and
expertise to perform the project in a better way than others.
Moreover, as a beginner, you should create an account on Fiverr to offer services. It is a great place for
new freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients and build valuable skills.
Getting work is also easier than on other platforms.

Guest Posting:
Guest posting is a part of the Off-Page SEO technique. There is a good scope of Guest Posting on
freelance marketplaces. However, it is recommended to offer all services of off-page SEO techniques,
such as link building, blog commenting, social media sharing, web 2.0, etc. In that way, you will have
more chances to get more orders for each service you offer.

Communicate outside Fiverr:

Don't ever communicate with the client outside of Fiverr or any other freelancing marketplace. If you
communicate with the client outside the platform, then there will be no record of your communication
and you can't ask customer support to help you.
As per the latest Terms of Service of freelance marketplaces, it is not allowed to share any personal
contact details or communicate outside of the platform. It is recommended to read all the Terms and
Services of the relevant freelance marketplace and act accordingly.

HOE 3:
You are required to prepare the exercise (complete tasks) on a Microsoft Word file in the order
mentioned in the tasks. It is also mentioned that you don't need to create a profile on any freelance
platform. So, just open a new Word document file, write the title of the Gig, create a thumbnail and
upload it in the word file, write service details, tags related to the service, and the price of the services
you are offering.
After completing all tasks, submit the solution file within the due date to get marks.

Yes, you are required to upload the thumbnail on MS Word document file related to the service you are offering.
You can create the thumbnail using Canva or Adobe Photoshop. In Task 3, you can write details of any Digital
Marketing service you are offering such as Facebook marketing, Instagram marketing, YouTube channel
management, etc. In detail, you can write your expertise (1-2 lines), what is included in your services, why you,
what you need from the buyer, and encourage buyers to place an order or contact you.
In the last task, you are required to decide on a price for your services and write it in the task. For the price, you can
search relevant skills on Fiverr and analyze how much other competitors are charging for the same services.

what is the scope of Freelancing in the wake of latest AI softwares

like chatgpt etc?
ChatGPT is not likely to oust humans from the workplace or Freelancing. AI does not have the
contextual or emotional understanding that human beings do. However, ChatGPT can help you get
more done in less time, so you can focus on more important tasks. It is a powerful tool that is capable
of generating a wide range of content, including articles, stories, answer questions, writes scripts,
and source code.
It could potentially impact some freelance jobs such as content writing and article writing but not all
jobs. ChatGPT may bring some challenges for freelancers, but they also have the potential to create
new opportunities. It’s important for freelancers to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in
technology, and to continuously develop and showcase their skills and expertise in order to stay
competitive. While the future of freelance work may be uncertain, there will always be a need for
human creativity and innovation, which will continue to drive the freelance market.
Please visit the link given below and read how ChatGPT can positively affect your job.
Link: [Link]

HOE 4 is skill related, so there are no lessons related to it. As you are learning SEO skills, you should work on some
sample portfolios and take screenshots for exercise. In the SEO portfolio, you can select a sample website and audit
it, check its speed, sitemap, keywords, meta descriptions, etc, and take screenshots to add to the portfolio. For
guidance, you can also visit Fiverr, search SEO in the search bar, and check competitor's portfolio to create one for
yourself.
QuickBooks Portfolio: QB
If you are looking to showcase your QuickBooks skills on a freelance marketplace, you can consider uploading
samples such as:

Financial reports: You can prepare and upload reports like profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow
statements, and other financial reports that demonstrate your proficiency in QuickBooks.

Invoices and bills: You can also create sample invoices and bills using QuickBooks to showcase your expertise in
creating and managing financial documents.

Budgets and forecasts: You can also create and upload budgets and forecasts to showcase your ability to use
QuickBooks to help businesses plan their financial future.

Customizations: QuickBooks offers a lot of customization options. You can create and showcase custom reports,
custom invoice templates, and custom charts of accounts to showcase your ability to personalize QuickBooks to
meet the needs of individual clients.
Ensure that the samples you upload are relevant, error-free, and demonstrate your proficiency in QuickBooks. This
will help you attract potential clients and win freelance projects in the future.

Soft Skills and Computer skills:

Soft skills include interpersonal skills, communication skills, listening skills, time management,
leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, etc. These skills define your abilities that relate to how you
work and interact with other people. Computer skills are abilities that help you use computers and IT
equipment. They show that you can perform various tasks using a computer, such as accessing the
Internet, writing a document, using e-mails, creating presentations, data entry, etc.

Which course is best: Developer or graphic design:

Both skills are best and have a lot of scope in Freelancing marketplaces. You can choose any according to your
interest. If you have an interest in website development and coding, then you can learn it from any institution by
searching it online.

To learn WordPress or become a WordPress website developer, you can enroll yourself in our WordPress course in
the upcoming batch. If you are interested in graphic designing such as logo designing, banners, flyers, brochures,
cards, posts, and other graphic design related work, then you can enroll in a graphic design course offered by
[Link].
Note: The enrollment will start from 1st June 2023.

When will certificate available:

The current batch will end on 31st May 2023. So, the E-Certificate for the completed course/courses
will be made available to you within two weeks after the end of this batch. You will be able to
download it from your result section by following the guidelines given below.

 On your LMS, click on My Result, then click on the View option of the completed course in the
Certificate column.
 After that, click on the download to start downloading the certificate on your laptop/PC/mobile
phone.
Opportunity Cost: lesson 190:
In general, Opportunity Cost refers to what you have to give up to buy what you want in terms of other
goods or services. Here, the opportunity cost will be not upgrading or learning new skills as explained
in the lesson, but instead sticking to only the basic skills. By upgrading and learning new skills, you can
charge and earn more amount than sticking to the basic skills.

The 4th hands-on exercise is not checked as the last date to submit exercises is 23rd May 2023.
So, your exercise will be checked after the due date.

In 4th exercise, you are required to submit 3 portfolios not skills. For your portfolio, you can
perform digital marketing sample work and take screenshots. You can add those screenshots to
your portfolio such as creating ads, ads analytics, page insights, page management, ad results,
social media posts created, etc.

There is no separate website for data entry related jobs. You need to find data entry jobs on
Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, People Per Hour, TopTal, and other freelancing websites.
However, you can search for data entry jobs related websites on the internet and check their
credibility.

Before giving an order/project, the client checks the freelancer's profile, portfolio, and skills.
You also need to write a compelling proposal to win a project on Upwork. It is suggested to
submit us your Upwork profile we will check it and guide you accordingly.

I have learnt the complete course of AMz VA so please help me to make a profile on Fiverr and Upwork and rank it
[Link] also for client .

Profile creation on Fiverr and Upwork is explained and taught in detail in the 4 th-6th week lesson videos. You can
rewatch 4th-6th week lesson videos to create profile, create Gig, optimizing keywords in the profile tagline,
description, and Gig details. Other important things such as portfolio creation, payment integration, communication,
and other important things are also explained in the lesson videos.
You can also contact us on our official number to take help in case of any confusion while creating profiles on these
mentioned platforms.
Contact: 0304-111-1570.

How to become Good Freelancer:

Becoming a good freelancer is a journey that can vary greatly depending on various factors such
as your hard work, dedication, skills, experience, and the specific field you choose to freelance
in.

Some steps to become a good freelancer are listed down below:

  Identify skills you want to learn
 Learn skills and practice them
 build your portfolio
 Determine your target market
 Set competitive rates
 Establish an online presence
 Deliver exceptional work
 Get good reviews and rating
 Continue learning and improving

Freelancing doesn't need high qualification. You need to be an expert in your skills to offer
excellent work.

Answers to your questions are listed down below in the sequence:

1: To develop or learn your mentioned skills, you need to learn them from basic to advanced levels
from reputed institutes. After that, practice them to become an expert. You also need to select which
skill you want to learn first.
2: The time to learn and become an expert depends on your hard work, dedication, and practicing
each skill after learning. The more hard work you will do the less time it will take to learn the skills.
3: Only learning is not enough. You need to practice them as well. After that, you should do practical
projects on freelancing platforms and local markets to polish your skills and become an expert.
4: You can create different gigs on Fiverr to offer different skills such as app development, graphic
designing, web development, etc.

App development, web development, graphic designing, python, kotlin, etc are broad fields. So, it is
suggested to only select some of them to focus and learn, instead of spending all of your time learning
all of these.

A.o.a dear manament i am jobless, i have more then 8 years experiance in the field of graphics designing and social
media management. i need help the managment . please do somthing thoses peoples who hae skills but dont have
platform to earn. my english skill is week thats why on the freelance platfrorms i am failed trying from 4 years on
fiver and upwork but dont get a single project. thanx

Wa alaikumus salam!

We understand that you are currently facing unemployment, and we empathize with your situation. It can be
challenging, but we encourage you to stay positive and explore new opportunities. The local market has numerous
job openings for graphic designing and social media. We recommend visiting job portals to discover and apply for
these positions. Additionally, freelancing offers a promising scope for these skills. That's why we have launched
specialized courses in these areas. By enrolling in our courses, you can learn and enhance your skills while taking on
orders and projects, opening doors for potential freelance work. Stay motivated and follow the guidelines provided
in this course. Also, keep exploring these avenues for a brighter professional future.

To improve, the following are the most commonly used routines that can help you in this regard:
• Talk to Yourself

• Focus on four core skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

• Read the newspaper, children's magazines, and try to understand the sentence structure.
• Dictate your ideas
 • Imitate What You Hear on TV

• Make Commentaries in English

• Increase your vocabulary by learning new words.

• Read Along with Subtitles

• Memorize your favorite quotes and poem and repeat them out loud

• Learn how to say your most commonly used phrases and words in English.

You can enroll in the DigiSkills Communication & Soft Skills course to learn it.

what should i do when my house environment is so complicated and

suffocated.

Try to create a dedicated workspace. Manage time effectively by planning and prioritizing tasks. Seek
support from friends, family, or online communities. Explore alternative workspaces like co-working
spaces or libraries. Communicate your needs to your household members and discuss the importance
of a supportive environment. With self-discipline and adaptability, you can overcome the challenges
and create a suitable space for freelancing.
we hope this will help you.

No. We can't provide these FAQs in Urdu language. You can contact us on our official number if
you have any confusion related to any topic. You can also copy-paste these FAQs on Google
Translate and translate them into Urdu language. Moreover, you should know that much English
language to understand client's messages and requirements easily to respond accordingly.
Presenting your work: lesson 25
You can present your work by creating a portfolio of your skills, expertise, and sample work. Some free
portfolio hosting websites where you can add your practice work, screenshots, and skills are listed
down below. You can share their URL while applying for any job/project.

 [Link]
 [Link]
 [Link]
 [Link]
 [Link]
 [Link]
 [Link]

As a newbie, there is no need to create your own website for your portfolio. You can develop a website
for your work and portfolio later when you will become an expert.

Portfolio:
As a beginner, you can create some social media pages, advertise them to gain page likes, goal
selection, post engagement, target audience selection, pixel installation, event creation, ad
results, etc. After performing each task/activity, take screenshots and add them to the portfolio.
Similarly, do the same on other social media platforms and Google Ads.
Also, the portfolio should contain your expertise, education, and completed projects. You can
also add social media certificates, Digital marketing skills, digital marketing platforms on which
you work, etc to the portfolio.

Besides this, you can also use the Digital Marketing hands-on exercise tasks in your portfolio.

You can create accounts on the following platforms to showcase your portfolio, add work
samples and projects:

 Behance
 Muck Rack
 WordPress
 Blogger
 Crevado

You can search for more free portfolio-related websites on the internet.

As a newbie in freelancing, you are required to note down the following key points:

 Select a niche
 Get enrolled to learn skills and practice
 Learn what to do and what not to
 Become an expert
 Create an online presence on Freelancing marketplaces
 Develop your portfolio
 Connect with clients
 Complete orders excellently and within deadline

In the beginning, if you are not employed you can work 6-8 hours or more doing freelancing. It
also depends on your working capacity. If you are employed, then you can work 3-4 hours or
more depending on your working capacity and skills.

But also there is a time difference in different countries. And if your client is from a different
time zone, you can tell him/her that you will be available when needed.

You can overcome this situation by hiring more members and outsourcing work, hiring the
right persons who meet deadlines, increasing order delivery time in the gig package, daily to-do list,
and tract daily progress. Also, communicate with your client to extend the delivery deadline and use
project management tools.

The best time to create an account is after learning skills, practicing each skill, and then become an
expert in your domain. So, when you become an expert and have some portfolio, you can create an
account starting from Fiverr platform. Later, you can join other platforms after getting experience and
creating portfolio.

It is Gig Title, not Gig name. A gig title is a short, descriptive phrase that tells potential buyers
what you're offering. As guided on the telephone, please search SEO in the Fiverr search bar,
you will see a lot of Gig results offering SEO-related services. The title written as "I will provide
you on page SEO services", "I will build best 100 high-quality high da SEO dofollow backlinks",
"I will do wordpress yoast onpage SEO optimization", etc are gig titles. You need to write down
5 gig titles in task 3.

ia certificate means qualification Me E-certificate b add kr skte hn??. aik se ziada

skill ho . jese content writing , logo design. etc tw aik se ziada skill show kr skte h
freelance (fiverr) account profile pr. ya phr aik hi skill ko le kr age barhna HOTA h.
& profile bnane k bd kch time pr koi or b skill set add krni ho ya qualification,
certificate add krne ho tw profile edit hoskti h????

No. A certificate doesn't mean a qualification certificate. here certificate means a short certificate that
you have learned a particular skill such as graphic design, digital marketing skills, or any other skill.
You can add your e-certificates in the certificates section. In the qualification section, you need to add
your education such as bachelor's or master's degree(s).
In the beginning, you should offer only a single skill such as graphic designing. In it, you can offer logo
design, banner design, card design, posters, brochures, etc. Later, when your profile becomes good in
terms of orders and reviews, you can add more services such as content writing or related skills.
Yes, you can edit your qualification, certificates, and skills whenever you want to after learning them.

How many skills we can add on Fiverr:

You can write up to 20 skills in your Fiverr profile that you have learned and want to offer as your
services. Remember, you should only write those skills which you have practiced and is an expert.

Interface change:
I am facing one issue during learning many times when I watch videos and they asked us to
use different websites but when we go on that website the interface is usually totally
change which is very confusing for me.
All platforms change their interface from time to time but their basics and functionality remain the
same. So, if you face any difficulty or issue in learning the interface, you can contact us on our official
number or through the discussion board. We're always here for your support.
Contact: 0304-111-1570

Paid and unpaid Profile: lesson 52

A "Paid" profile refers to a premium or upgraded account that a freelancer can subscribe to by paying
a fee. The benefits of a paid profile vary depending on the platform, but they often include features
such as increased visibility in search results, the ability to apply for more jobs, access to advanced
analytics, and priority customer support. Paid profiles can help freelancers gain a competitive
advantage and potentially attract more clients. You can pay for your profile on Upwork and
[Link] to get features such as prominent visibility and account active even in breaks. On
Fiverr, you can use promoted gigs feature to show gigs on top.
On the other hand, an "Unpaid" profile refers to a basic or standard account on the freelance
marketplace that is free to use. Unpaid profiles still allow freelancers to create a profile, showcase their
skills and portfolio, and apply for jobs. However, they may not have access to certain premium
features available to paid users.

Response rate:
Response rate is very important on Fiverr and other freelance marketplaces too. So, you need to reply
to the client's message within an hour to have a high response rate. All freelance marketplaces give
equal importance to response rate. So, it is up to you to manage your time, job, and spare time for
freelancing.
The response rate is a crucial metric on freelance platforms as it directly impacts a freelancer's
reputation and success. A high response rate indicates that the freelancer is actively engaged and
responsive to client inquiries, building trust and credibility. Clients often prioritize freelancers with
quick response times, increasing the chances of getting hired for projects. On the other hand, a low
response rate may discourage potential clients to give orders and result in missed opportunities.

Holy Quran teaching on Fiverr:

Yes, you can offer Holy Qur'an teaching services on Fiverr. For graphics to use in the Gig, it is
suggested to visit Fiverr, write "Quran" in the search bar, and view all results. By viewing gigs, you will
be able to know which kind of images competitors are using, then craft good images for your gig and
upload them.
Link: [Link]

Facebook. Facebook page . linked pr profile and make frnds then upload services, gig.. Mera question
ye h. k YouTube vedio k liye YouTube channel b bnana lazmi hoga. or Google + pr account HOTA h???
ya g mail only.

Payoneer Account myny online seller ka bnaiya tha kfi time phly aur jo bank account myny select kia
tha wo account bank wla myny ktm kr dia hy to my kya new account bna skhty kho yh phr online seller
wla use krty kho again fiverr py.

Sr attachment Me apni bt kese smjani Hogi? kesa prove dena hoga,? client k msgs .?? ya or koi tarika

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We have reported the issue to the concerned department. The topic will be available to you soon. So,
check it after a while. Till then, watch next topic videos.

Country name in Upeor Fiverr If I live in 3 4 countries: more than

one country:
When creating an account on Upwork, you need to tell them the country where you live most of the
time or where you have your main home. If you travel between three countries, you can choose the
one where you spend the most time or have your official address. It's okay to write Pakistan if that's
where you stay most of the time. Just make sure to provide accurate information about your primary
residence.
GDPR: HIPPA: Framework:
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is a European Union regulation on Information
privacy in the European Union and the European Economic Area. The purpose of GDPR is to protect
individuals' fundamental rights and freedoms, particularly the right to the protection of their personal
data.
HIPPA is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient
health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. So, creating a
website according to these laws is very important in the EU and other countries.
The instructor explained while mentioning the date that this date is tentative and can be changed later
due to client website support and other small changes for satisfaction. Framework means the coding
languages used to complete the projects as written by the instructor i.e. [Link], Angular, Swift, java,
etc.

Future Skills:
All of the skills that are being taught on [Link] have high scope currently and in the Future too.
Below are some other in-demand skills in the Freelance marketplace:

 Web development through coding

 App development
 Amazon web service
 UI UX designing.
 Software development
 Blockchain technology
 Artificail Intelligence

You can also search for information on the internet related to the skills that would be in high demand
in the future.

New courses:
Currently, we don't have any news on new courses and whether that AI course will be offered or not. It
is suggested to visit [Link] website and Facebook page from time to time to get updates related
to any new courses.

Response time:
The maximum acceptable response time on freelancing platforms varies. As a general rule of thumb,
it's best to respond to inquiries and messages from clients as promptly as possible such as within an
hour. You can mention your availability and response time in your profile description to manage client
expectations effectively.
Moreover, you can use your phone to install the mobile app of the relevant freelance marketplace and
the email app to stay up to date regarding client messages and orders. So, whenever you get a client's
message, reply to it promptly.

HOE 2 Answer:
You need to open a Word Document file on your system and complete the tasks listed down
below. You don't need to create an actual profile on Fiverr and don't need to take screenshots of it. Just
complete the task on the word document file.

 In task 1, you will just mention what your skill set is.
 In task 2, you will write 3-5 keywords related to your skill/service.
 In task 3, you will write a tagline that summarizes your profile.
 In task 4, you will write a Profile Description (at least 100-150 words) that includes the
keywords you mentioned in Task-2.

After completing the tasks, submit the solution within the due date to get marks.

Google Docs if Word is not available:

Yes, you can go to Google Chrome, sign in on your Gmail ID, and open Google Docs. You can also write
"Google Docs" on chrome, click on the first result, and sign in. Now, click on create a new document
and complete the exercise tasks. After completing the tasks, download the file, convert it into a PDF
file, and then submit it.

Bids and connects:

Bids and connects are similar and used for the same purpose i.e. bidding or sending the proposal to
the client. On Upwork, Connects are used for bidding, while on other platforms such as [Link] and
[Link], Bids are used to send proposals. So, some freelance platform has a different name for
bidding and connects.

Yes, as a beginner, Fiverr is the best platform to start Freelancing. For now, you should create
only one gig to offer content writing services only. Later, when you learn Digital Marketing
skills and practice them, you can create more gigs to offer their services such as Facebook
marketing, Instagram marketing, Google Ads, etc.

Till then, it is suggested to learn all Digital marketing skills, practice them step by step, and
become an expert in your domain.

1- Fiverr pr let say 5dollar pr mjy project award ho gya to kya me client ko kahu k 5 dollar
escrow me bejo ya me is k milstone bnao ya client bad me khud hee pay kr de ga? 2- Fiverr
pr mjy project award ho gya jb jb due date pr project submit krwany lga to client bag gya
to amount ka kya bny ga agr customer support ko b kahu

Fiverr pr let say 5dollar pr mjy project award ho gya to kya me client ko kahu k 5 dollar escrow me
bejo ya me is k milstone bnao ya client bad me khud hee pay kr de ga? 2- Fiverr pr mjy project award
ho gya jb jb due date pr project submit krwany lga to client bag gya to amount ka kya bny ga agr
customer support ko b kahu

Dear Abu Zar,

All of the skills that are being taught on [Link] have high scope currently and in the
Future too. Below are some other in-demand skills in the Freelance marketplace:

 Web development
 App development
 Amazon web service
 UI UX designing
 Software development
 Blockchain technology
 Artificail Intelligence

You can also search for information on the internet related to the skills that would be in high
demand in the future.

If you have not created an excellent profile and gigs, then how would you get clicks and
orders. That's why you have given so many tips and tricks to create an excellent profile, create
engaging gigs using images, upload an attractive thumbnail, add a portfolio, use keywords in the
title, use keywords in the description, and write an excellent gig description so that you will get
the order.

After doing all of these, if you still don't get orders, then you can create a profile on Upwork or
Freelancer too. But these marketplaces are highly professional and need to use connects/bids to
send proposals.

You should write a compelling proposal after carefully reading the client's requirements to win
an order explaining why you are the best for that job. So, when the client contacts you, win the
order using your communication skills.

However, as a beginner, it is suggested to start freelancing from Fiverr. It is a great place for new
freelancers to get orders, gain experience, learn how to work with clients and build valuable
skills. Getting work is also easier than on other platforms. Later, when you will become an
expert, can start providing services on other freelancing platforms such as Upwork,
[Link], etc.

Getting impressions, getting clicks but no orders:

It might be due to the following reasons:

 The price might be high.

 Not offering those skills that the client requires.
  The content of the gig is not attractive.
 The portfolio is not added.
 Why to order you is not written.
 Call to action is not written.
 Use right tags.

Real or fake website:

We have taught you all major and trusted freelance platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork. We
have also explained in our topic videos to check if a client is verified, project is real, payment is
verified, etc. Now, it is up to you to research on Google about [Link] and check whether it is
good, have real projects, and is not fake. If it is real and good, then you can join it and offer your
services. Also check, if this freelance platform has enough orders or projects related to your
skills or not.

Feedback to client: importance:

Yes, providing feedback to clients on Fiverr is important. It helps build trust, demonstrates
professionalism, and encourages positive reviews, which can lead to more business. Clear and
constructive feedback also builds better communication and ensures client satisfaction,
ultimately benefiting your freelancing career. In feedback, you can write your experience with
the client, communication, providing details, and how was working with the client.

Agency profile on Upwork:

Yes, all of your team members need to be visible on Upwork if you want to create an agency profile on
the platform. This is because Upwork's agency profile feature is designed to help clients find and hire
agencies that have a proven track record of success. By requiring all team members to be visible,
Upwork can verify that the agency has the skills and experience necessary to complete the project.

You can create an agency profile on Upwork even if you don't have any team members yet. However,
you will need to add your team members to the profile once they join your agency.

Here are the steps on how to create an agency profile on Upwork:

 Go to your Upwork profile and click on the "Agency Profile" tab.

 Click on the "Create Agency Profile" button.

 Enter your agency name, tagline, and description.

 Add your team members to the profile.

 Select your agency's availability.

 Set your agency's hourly rate.

  Click on the "Create Agency Profile" button.

Once you have created your agency profile, you can start bidding on projects and finding clients.

I am can't found any order from fiverr can you guide me how i have completed freelance courses skill
WordPress digital marketing.
You have completed the freelancing course three years ago. Now, many things have changed on
Fiverr. Please watch week 4 and 5 topic videos again and update your Fiverr profile. Besides that,
follow the guidelines given below to stand out from competition to get gig clicks and orders.

 Update your profile, upload professional profile picture

 Use keywords in the profile description, Gig title, and gig details
 Lower service price as compared to others
 Offer those skills that the client requires/searching
 The content of the gig should be not attractive
 Create and add portfolio
 Write why to order you in Gig
 Write call to action in Gig
 Use right tags

 Please improve the title of the give and use more keywords in it.
 The thumbnail images are not good. So, use attractive thumbnail images as used by the
competitors.
 Profile picture is not professional.
 Profile description is too short, and keywords are not used. So, improve it.
 Gig content is too short. Use keywords in it too.
 Create more gig packages such as basic, standard, and premium.
 Portfolio is not attached. So, create a sample portfolio.

Are Yasir Sharar and Usman Younus doing Scam? These people are saying stop doing freelancing and
join us and if you pay us 300000 to 1000000 per course we will tell you secrete online ecomerce
business which make you bilioneer?

We have no association with either person you mentioned, and we cannot endorse the legitimacy of
their work. You may check their authenticity on your own and enroll in their courses if you find them
relevant to your career growth.
[Link] is an online training program that empowers youth with skills in demand in the freelance
market. We offer a variety of free courses. You can enroll in any two courses that interest you, learn
skills, and practice to become a professional freelancer. After learning a skill, it is up to you to use it
effectively to earn money by offering your services in areas such as digital marketing, virtual
assistance, and e-commerce.

On Fiverr and other freelancing marketplaces, mostly the clients are from European countries,
USA, Canada, etc. Mostly, freelancers work according to the client's country's time i.e., at mid-
night. This is due to the time zone difference. So, you need to be flexible with your working
hours to accommodate their schedules. Consider adjusting your availability to match peak
working hours in your clients' time zones. Also, you can track at what time the clients from
specific countries are most active. Generally, the clients are more active during their regular
business hours.

So, be available during these times to increase your chances of getting orders. Download Fiverr
app on your mobile and respond to clients’ messages whenever promptly.

Also, you can open Fiverr on your computer/mobile and do your other work. Whenever a client
sends you a message, you will get an email and a notification on Fiverr too. So, promptly reply
to the client after receiving their message.

You can watch lesson 115 to recall best time to work on freelance platforms.