This document provides an introduction and overview for a Gigwalk training session. It includes: - Introductions of the presenter and topics to be covered, including an introduction to Gigwalk, doing your first gig, making money, and being a Gigwalk Pro through taking panoramic photos. - An explanation of what Gigwalk is and how it works, allowing individuals to find small jobs or "gigs" through a mobile marketplace and get paid for completing them. - Instructions for getting started on the Gigwalk app, including downloading it, setting up a profile, and finding gigs. - Details on completing gigs successfully, building a reputation through skills and

1. Introduction & Training
Updated December 16, 2011

2. Getting Set Up
• Option to dial in or listen via your
computer
o iPhone does not support question manager
or full audio.
• Q&A through Question Manager
o Will also take video questions, please raise
hand and we will unmute you.
This session will be recorded and posted to the
Gigwalk Blog.

3. Introductions
Natala Menezes
Director of Product Marketing
Fun Fact: Owns an 8lb “Morkie”

4. Today’s Topics
• Introduction to Gigwalk
o What is Gigwalk?
o How does it work?
• Doing your first Gig
• Making money with Gigwalk
o Getting Paid
• Being a Gigwalk Pro:
o Microsoft Photosynth
• Q&A

5. Overview
What is Gigwalk & How it all got started…

6. Work on the go.

7. Hello.
Gigwalk is a mobile workforce
that lets businesses instantly
coordinate and guide
feet on the street.
Gigwalkers are individuals who
independently find Gigs in the
Gigwalk Marketplace and get
paid; turning their iPhone into a
second paycheck.

8. Gigwalk’s History
• Founded in July 2010
• Launched publicly in May 2011
o Raised $1.7 MM in seed funding
• Committed to changing the way in
which people work.
Gigwalk’s Co-founders, Matt Crampton (CTO) and Ariel Seidman (CEO)

9. How it Works
Find a Nearby Gig Qualify for the Gig Do the Gig

10. Active Metros
Gigs have been
executed in 41
states.

11. Getting Started with Gigwalk
Gigwalk 101

12. Getting Started
• Download the free App from iTunes
(Android coming soon!)
• Register in your Metro Area
o Connect your account to Facebook (optional)
• Setup your profile
o Build your reputation so Customers can find you
• Turn on PUSH notifications
o We’ll alert you to all the nearby Gigs, so you’ll
never miss out on the big payout.

13. What is a Gig?
• A small job that can take minutes to hours to complete at a
specified location. Gigs pay between $3 and $100.
Field Research Field Sales & Marketing
Collect information about products or Promote a product, brand or businesses.
businesses.
Onsite Technical Services Photography & Media
Provide installation, maintenance or repair Generate multimedia content from a
services. location, event or experience.
Inspection & Testing Administrative Support
Evaluate a service, product, or location. Assist with administrative support and
office duties.

14. Build your Reputation
• Skills identify where you have
expertise
565 Streetcred
o Sub-Skills include areas of specialty
I help build awesome products for
o Identify related equipment
• Endorsements validate your
amazing Gigwalkers.
experiences
• Streetcred reflects the work you’ve
done in Gigwalk
• Future:
o Gig routing
o Better Gig matching

15. What is Streetcred?
o When you complete a Gig successfully you can earn Streetcred. Streetcred is a
reputation score that reflects the quality of work you submit. A higher Streetcred level
may unlock higher paying Gigs for you.
Get Earn Get More
Do a Gig
Approved StreetCred Gigs

16. Skills and Endorsements
• Account>Profile>Skills and Endorsements
• Add a Skill Card and invite your friends to endorse you!

17. Setting up your Skills

18. Collecting endorsements

19. Finding Gigs
• Browse available “Pins” on the Map
• Filter by clicking “Show List”

20. Doing your First Gig
• Be professional
o Remember the client wants a high quality result to help their business
• Practice
o Take a photo through the application
o Take a photo through your iPhone camera
• Read all the instructions. Twice.
o Minor details in the instructions can help you avoid getting a rejection.
• Know the Gig’s purpose
o Read the instructions so you can explain the Gig if asked by a business owner.

21. What the Client Sees
• Customers will individually review your submissions and
approve or reject.

22. Making Money
• Bundling Gigs together to increase
efficiency
o You will receive alerts about available Gig bundles
o Plan your day in advance to optimize the number of
Gigs you can complete
• Pro Gigwalkers can complete 5-10 Gigs
per hour.
o Casual Gigwalkers tend to complete 2-5 Gigs a day
o $4 Gigs are the most common Paul has earned over
$3,000 with Gigwalk
in just a few months.
• Pro Gigwalkers earn hundreds of dollars
per week
o On average, approximately $500 per week.

23. Getting Paid
• Independent Contractor
o We will be collecting information to generate
1099’s later this year.
• You can modify your payout threshold to lower paypal fees

24. Join us on Gigwalk Talk
• Ask questions and get advice
and feedback from other
Gigwalkers across the
country.

25. Your Gig Future
• Gigwalk is GROWING!
• Lots of new Gig types are being added every day:
o Verify a businesses hours of operation
o Take photos of a restaurant’s menu
o Document the layout of a hotel
o Validate if a street is obstructed
o Confirm placement of a food item at a grocery store
• Set a Goal.
o Decide the dollar value you want to earn from Gigwalk and then work towards that goal.
o Examples:
• 10 Mandarin Lessons - $350
• New TV - $1000
• Flights to Mexico - $450

26. Winter is
coming.

27. Android Emailing List
Signup to get the latest news on Android, including beta testing.
Go to:
Gigwalk.com/android

28. We answer your questions.

29. Top Questions
How long does it take to get paid?
o We strive for a 7-business day turnaround on all payments. Clients have 5-7 days to
review your Gig and payment is processed after their review.

30. Top Questions
What happens when I reach 3 submitted Pano Gigs?
o In order to make sure that your Gigs are high in quality, you will be paused for review
once you have submitted 3 Pano Gigs. You can still do other Gig types.

31. Top Questions
What should I say if a business owner asks me what I’m doing?
o Let them know the purpose of the Gig and that you are an independent contractor for
Gigwalk.

32. Top Questions
What should I do if the business is Shut Down?
o When a business is closed please complete the “Closed Business” portion of the Gig.
o Take a picture to verify the business is no longer there.
o DO NOT take photos or pano’s of the new business. Each individual business needs to
have their own record.

33. Top Questions
What’s the best time to do a Gig?
o When the business is open and available for you to Gigwalk.
o Some Businesses will prefer that you visit them when they are less busy.
o Night Businesses, such as bars, can be completed at night – but proceed with caution.
• Photos must be well-lit, the location and the interior need to be identifiable.
• Please note when you submit this Gig why the Gig was completed at Night.

34. We answer your questions.

35. Thank you.
Questions? Contact us
Facebook.com/gigwalk
Twitter.com/gigwalk
Blog.gigwalk.com
Community@gigwalk.com

36. Photosynth Gigs
Optimizing your Pano Experience

37. Photosynth 101
• What is a Panorma?
o A full circle, immersive photo that captures the ambience
and details of a business.
o Panorama’s are taken with Microsoft Photosynth’s iPhone App
• Getting Setup with Photosynth
o Download Photosynth from the App store
o Register / Sign-up
o Go to the website – photosynth.net to set/retrieve your username – you will need this
for submitting Pano Gigs
• Practice taking a Panorama
o First try your front yard (with outdoor bright light)
o Next try your living room (where it is more dimly lit)

38. Multiple Layers
• In addition to being full circle, pano’s should also capture
layers above and below the field of vision.
Single layer panos are
missing images above and
below the field of vision.
Only provides a partial visual
experience.

39. Multiple Layers
• In addition to being full circle, pano’s should also capture
layers above and below the field of vision.
A complete panorama
captures all of the visual
elements in a space and is
composed of multiple layers.

40. Multiple Layers
• In addition to being full circle, pano’s should also capture
layers above and below the field of vision.
Bad Good

41. Photosynth Examples
Example: Across the street (landscape) and
front entrance detail
Entrance close-up
Example: Close up Details

42. Next Steps
• Read the Gigwalk Blog
o http://blog.gigwalk.com/post/687905795 Gigwalk Pro: Marc Ramos
4/gigwalk-tips-capturing-panoramas
• Watch Marc’s videos
YouTube
o Gigwalk TV -
http://www.youtube.com/user/GigwalkT
V
o Gigwalk Pro -
http://www.youtube.com/user/GigwalkPr
o
• Do your first Gig!
• Get Paid!