Freelancer Guide

How to Create a Gig That Gets Clients

Your gig page is your shopfront. Follow these 6 steps to write a listing that stands out, ranks in search, and gets more WhatsApp leads.

Boost SEO & AIDirect WhatsApp LeadsBuild Buyer Trust

BadGraphic Designer

GoodLogo Design for F&B Brands in KL

BetterPremium Logo & Menu Design for Restaurants — Kuala Lumpur

✓Include your location (KL, Penang, Johor, etc.)
✓Name your niche or industry (F&B, tech, property)
✓Keep it 10–80 characters — short but descriptive
✓Use words clients would actually search for

Use Markdown to structure your description

A wall of text scares clients away. Use headings, bullet points, and bold text to make your description scannable. LokalGig supports Markdown — here's how to use it.

Pro tip: Use AI to write your description

Copy the markdown template below and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Google Gemini. Ask it to "rewrite this for my [your service] business in [your location]" — you'll get a polished, professional description in seconds.

What you type

## What You Get
- 3 logo concepts to choose from
- 2 rounds of revision
- Final files in **AI, PNG, SVG** formats

## My Process
1. Quick brief call on **WhatsApp**
2. First concepts within 2–3 days
3. Revisions + final delivery within 5 days

## Why Choose Me
I specialise in *F&B branding* — from kedai makan
to fine dining. 50+ restaurants served across KL.

**Ready to start?** Hit the WhatsApp button!

What clients see

What You Get

•3 logo concepts to choose from

Choose a thumbnail that stops the scroll

Your cover image is the single biggest factor in whether someone clicks your listing. It appears on the browse page, search results, and when your gig is shared on WhatsApp or social media.

Example of a well-designed LokalGig listing thumbnail

Example: A real LokalGig listing with a clear, professional cover image that shows actual work.

✓Use a clean, high-resolution image (min 1280×769px)
✓Show your actual work — real before/after, real screenshots, real products
✓Avoid generic stock photos — clients can tell
✓Add minimal text overlay if needed (your name or service type)
✓JPG, PNG, or WebP format — will be auto-compressed

Add portfolio images that prove your skill

You can upload up to 5 portfolio images. These aren't decoration — they're proof. Show diverse, real work that demonstrates range and quality.

✓Show 3–5 of your BEST pieces only — quality over quantity
✓Include before/after shots if applicable
✓Show different styles or project types to demonstrate range
✓Add context: what was the project, who was the client
✓Use real screenshots, real photos — not mockups

Set pricing that builds trust

Transparent pricing gets more enquiries than "Contact for quote". Clients want to know if they can afford you before reaching out.

Fixed PriceBest when scope is clear — "Logo Design: RM 350"

Starting FromShows minimum — "From RM 200" for flexible scope

RangeSets expectations — "RM 300–800" depending on complexity

Per Hour/DayFor ongoing work — "RM 50/hr" or "RM 400/day"

✓Always show a price if possible — even a range helps

Use tags that clients search for

Tags help your gig show up when clients search. Think about what words a client would type when looking for your service.

Bad tagscreative, good, professional, best

Good tagslogo, branding, F&B, restaurant, KL

✓Use up to 5 specific tags
✓Include your location as a tag (e.g. "Penang", "Selangor")
✓Use industry terms your clients would search
✓Mix service type + industry + location tags

Add FAQs to boost SEO and exposure

FAQs are your secret weapon. When you add FAQs, LokalGig automatically generates structured data schema (FAQPage JSON-LD). This lets Google show your questions in search results and helps AI engines (like ChatGPT and Perplexity) find and cite your gig.

SEO BoosterWrite questions matching real client search queries (e.g., 'Adakah anda menyediakan khidmat repair di Seremban?')

AI ExposureAnswer directly in the first sentence. Clear, factual Q&A format is easily ingested by AI search engines.

✕Weak FAQ (Fails to Rank)

Q: Do you travel?

A: Depends on the job.

Too brief and vague. Search engines can't associate targeted keywords (service type, exact locations), and AI engines lack clear factual details to extract for user citations.

Quick markdown cheatsheet

**bold text**→bold text

*italic text*→italic text

## Heading→Heading

- bullet item→• bullet item

1. numbered→1. numbered

[link](url)→link

✓SEO-Optimized (High Exposure)

Q: Do you offer washing machine repair in Shah Alam?

A: Yes, we provide home-visit washing machine repair services across Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, and Klang. All repair jobs come with a 30-day warranty.

Why it wins: Targets precise search intent ('washing machine repair Shah Alam'). Answers directly in the first word ('Yes'), lists specific coverage towns, and states the warranty terms to build trust.

How This Format Generates Free Traffic

1.Google JSON-LD Rich Snippet: LokalGig automatically structures your FAQs into FAQPage JSON-LD. Google displays these directly in search results, increasing your listing's real estate on search engine result pages (SERPs) and boosting click-through rates (CTR).
2.AI Citation Ready (ChatGPT, Perplexity): AI search engines prioritize clear, direct question-and-answer format when compiling answers. Structuring your questions with high-intent keywords makes your listing the perfect source for AI models to retrieve and cite.

How to Create a Gig That Gets Clients

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