welcome to the gigstaan blog.
everything you need to know about using gigstaan — the hyperlocal services marketplace that connects people who need work done with skilled professionals who can do it. take a tour.
hey, welcome 👋 — you found the gigstaan playbook. this is the field manual we wish we’d had when we were starting out: every screen, every button, every “wait, what does this do?” answered in plain language. no corporate fluff, no walls of text.
by the end you’ll know how to post a gig that actually attracts good bids, how to bid on briefs in a way that wins them, how the dashboard works, and how the boring-but-important stuff (escrow, KYC, disputes) keeps your bag safe.
tl;dr: if you’re new — start with getting started, then jump to either posting a gig (if you need work done) or bidding on gigs (if you do work). the rest fills itself in.
what you’ll find here
browse our guides to learn about every feature, page, and tab on the gigstaan platform. each chapter is short, screenshot-heavy, and ends with the exact next step you should take.
getting started →
sign up, complete your profile, and start using gigstaan in under five minutes.
the dashboard →
your command center for managing gigs, bids, messages and activity.
categories & subs →
browse all service categories — creative, tech, home, teaching, events.
posting a gig →
create detailed posts that attract the right professionals.
bidding on gigs →
find work and place compelling bids as a gigstar.
in pursuit →
track messages, ongoing gigs, milestones and your full work history.
messaging →
stay connected with built-in communication tools.
your profile →
build a compelling professional identity.
account verification →
get verified to build trust — aadhaar & skill checks.
gangster vs gigstar →
understand the two roles on gigstaan.
saved addresses →
manage your frequently used locations for hyperlocal gigs.
notifications →
stay on top of all gig activity.
a quick vocabulary check
gigstaan has its own little dictionary. you’ll see these words throughout the playbook — pin them mentally before you keep going:
gigstar = the person doing the work · gangster = the person posting the gig · clan = a small team that bids on briefs together · in pursuit = a gig you’ve actively bid on or are working · escrow = where funds sit, safe, until milestones are approved.
how to use this playbook
three ways to read it, depending on your vibe:
- linear — start at chapter 00, end at chapter 11. about 48 minutes total. coffee recommended ☕.
- jump-to — use the sidebar to land on whatever you’re stuck on. each chapter stands alone.
- search — hit
⌘ Kand type. fuzzy search across all chapters.
still stuck after reading? the playbook can’t cover every edge case. ping support inside the app or email hi@gigstaan.com — real humans reply within an hour during IST work hours.