subject: Zeerk offers micro-employment opportunities [print this page] Zeerk capitalizes on a growing mico-employment trend that brings together people with marketable skills with those who need them. The site features a user-friendly interface where Zeerk members can post jobs, called gigs, that they're willing to do. Gigs are priced at $5, $10 and $25.
Zeerk makes it easy for members to conduct business online. Members are automatically notified when one of their gigs is ordered. Sellers must complete their order in a specified amount of time. Payment is automatically deposited in the seller's Zeerk account, minus Zeerk's commission. The money is then available for transfer to a PayPal account. There are no fees on $5 gigs. Zeerk offers a big advantage over similar sites in that there's no waiting period before getting paid for approved gigs. Funds can be available for withdrawal the same day.
Buyers can search through the available gigs to locate those with the services they need. Buyers have 72 hours after work is completed to request fixes or revisions from the seller. Once the job is completed, buyers are encouraged to provide feedback on their purchasing experience and the work that was done. Payment is made when buyers are satisfied with the work. When the work is approved, payment is released to the seller. Payment is accepted via credit card and PayPal.
Gigs encompass a wide range of topics. Zeerk categories include professional services in advertising, business, digital specials, graphics, writing, programming and technology. There's a Warrior's special and BHW special. There are also categories for music and audio. For fun, there are listings for silly stuff, as well as an "other" category, for listings that are a little more unusual.
At Zeerk, buyers can purchase a website, learn about sewing or establish backlinks to their websites. Photos can be edited and logos designed. Buyers can even purchase photos taken in the Himalayas. Sellers will create audio and videos, and optimize a website. Sellers also offer unusual services such as writing your name in light graffiti using glowsticks. Virtually anything that can be conceived can be sold on Zeerk.
The site also provides an additional reward. One huge discount is offered each day for a carefully selected mix of dining establishments, spas, salons and more. They're able to offer the discounts through the power of numbers and generosity of business owners.
Zeerk is a multi-lingual platform and can be viewed in English, Chinese and Hindi. The site is fully searchable by a number of means, including featured gigs and highest rated, as well as by cost.
Zeerk provides a cost effective way for business owners to outsource small, one-time tasks that need to be done. There's none of the hassle or expense of running an ad, then interviewing prospective employees. Zeerk is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It also provides those will marketable skills a way to generate additional income. Sellers are only limited by their own creativity.
