Complete Guide: Creating Your First Zinn

 

Before You Start
Make sure you have:

• ✅ An approved Zinner account (register at https://zinnhub.com/zinner-registration/ if you haven't yet)


• ✅ Completed your store profile


• ✅ A clear idea of what service to offer


• ✅ Portfolio images ready to upload


• ✅ Your pricing decided

Accessing the Zinn Creation Wizard

1. Log into your Zinner Dashboard at https://zinnhub.com/zinner-dashboard/


2. Click Add Zinn at the top of the page


3. The Zinn Creation Wizard opens — it walks you through everything step by step

You can also go directly to https://zinnhub.com/zinn-wizard/

Your progress saves automatically at every step, so if you're interrupted or need to come back later, you won't lose any work.


Step 1: Basics
Title
Your title is crucial for visibility and clicks. Use this formula:

"I will [action] [deliverable] [qualifier]"

Examples:

• "I will design a professional logo with unlimited revisions"


• "I will write SEO-optimized blog posts for your website"


• "I will build a responsive WordPress website"

Tips: Be specific about what you deliver, include key benefits, use searchable terms, and keep it under 80 characters.

Category
Select the most relevant category for your service. Be specific and choose a subcategory if available — accurate categorisation helps buyers find you when browsing and filtering.

Tags
Add relevant keywords that buyers might search for. Think about different ways someone could describe what you offer.

Product Type
Choose between:

• One-Time — A single payment for the service. Best for most first-time Zinners.


• Subscription — Recurring billing for ongoing services (e.g., monthly SEO, content retainers, maintenance packages).

For your first Zinn, One-Time is the simplest option to start with.

Zinner Type
Select the type of Zinner you are for this particular service.


Step 2: Description
Short Description
A brief summary shown in search results and listing cards. Hook them with what makes you different:

"Get a stunning logo that perfectly captures your brand identity — designed by a professional with 5+ years of experience."

Full Description
This is your sales pitch. Use the rich text editor to structure it well with headings and formatting:

What's Included — List the specifics: how many concepts, revision rounds, file formats, usage rights, and anything else the buyer receives.

Your Process — Explain how you work step by step: from requirement submission, through research and creation, to revisions and final delivery. Buyers feel more confident when they understand the process.

Why Choose You — Differentiate yourself: experience, number of happy clients, unique skills, communication style, guarantees.

Closing — A call to action: "Ready to get your perfect logo? Order now and let's create something amazing together!"


Step 3: Pricing
One-Time Pricing
Set your regular price. Consider: time required (hours × hourly rate), complexity, market rates, your experience level, and the value delivered.

You can also set an optional Sale Price with scheduling if you want to run a limited-time promotion.

Pricing tips: Don't undervalue yourself. Start competitive and raise your price as you build reviews. Round numbers often perform well (£50, £100, £150).

Subscription Pricing
If you chose Subscription in Step 1, you'll configure: subscription price, billing period (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly), billing interval, subscription length, optional sign-up fee, and optional free trial period.


Step 4: Media
Featured Image
Your main listing photo — shown in search results. Make it eye-catching, professional quality, and representative of your work. Aim for 800×800 pixels or larger.

Gallery Images
Add 3–5 additional images showing: portfolio samples, before/after examples, process screenshots, or different examples of your work. Quality images make a huge difference in converting browsers into buyers.


Step 5: Service Details
Set your service attributes — these help buyers filter and compare Zinners across the marketplace:

• Availability — Full-time, part-time, weekends, etc.


• Country — Where you're based


• Languages Spoken — Languages you can work in


• NDA Available — Whether you offer non-disclosure agreements


• Project Sizes Handled — Small, medium, large, enterprise


• Response Time — How quickly you typically reply to messages


• Revisions — Number of revision rounds included in your base price


• Video Consultations — Whether you offer video calls


• Years of Experience — Your experience level


• Service Type — Auto-set based on your category

Fill these in accurately — they power the marketplace filters and help the right buyers find you.


Step 6: Delivery & Requirements
Delivery Time
How many days from requirement submission to delivery. Be realistic:

• Simple tasks: 1–3 days


• Medium complexity: 3–7 days


• Complex projects: 7–14 days

Account for your workload and include time for revisions. It's always better to deliver early than late — late deliveries hurt your reputation.

Requirements
These are questions your buyer must answer after purchasing, before you start work. Click Add Requirement for each question you need answered.

Choose a field type for each:

• Text Box — Short answers (names, URLs, keywords)


• Text Area — Longer responses (project descriptions, briefs)


• Text Area with Editor — Formatted longer responses


• File Upload — Reference images, brand guides, documents


• Dropdown — Pick one from a list (tone, style, package)


• Multi-select — Pick multiple from a list


• Radio Button — Choose one option (yes/no, this/that)

Mark fields as Required if you can't start without the answer, and add a Description to help buyers understand what you need and why.

Example Requirements:

For design services:

• "What is your business name exactly as it should appear?" (Text Box, Required)


• "Describe your business and target audience" (Text Area, Required)


• "What colours do you prefer?" (Text Box)


• "Upload any reference images or logos you like" (File Upload)


• "Any styles you want to avoid?" (Text Area)

For writing services:

• "What topic should I write about?" (Text Box, Required)


• "Who is your target audience?" (Text Box, Required)


• "Any specific keywords to include?" (Text Area)


• "What tone do you prefer?" (Dropdown: Professional / Casual / Friendly / Authoritative)


• "Word count requirement?" (Text Box, Required)

For development services:

• "What is your website URL?" (Text Box, Required)


• "Describe the functionality you need" (Text Area with Editor, Required)


• "Upload any reference sites or mockups" (File Upload)


• "Do you have login credentials ready?" (Radio Button: Yes / No / Will provide later)

You can save your requirements as a template to reuse when creating future Zinns.


Step 7: Extras / Add-Ons
Add optional paid extras that buyers can select at checkout. Common add-ons to consider:

• "Express 24-Hour Delivery" — £50 — "Get your order delivered within 24 hours"


• "3 Extra Revision Rounds" — £15 — "Add 3 additional rounds of revisions"


• "Include Source Files" — £25 — "Receive editable source files (PSD, AI, SVG, etc.)"


• "Social Media Kit" — £30 — "Logo resized and formatted for all major social platforms"

Extras help you increase your average order value while giving buyers the flexibility to customise their order.


Step 8: Comparison Table
The wizard automatically generates a comparison table from your pricing, extras, and delivery information. This is inserted into your listing so buyers can see at a glance what's included.

Review the table and make any edits before it's finalised.


Step 9: Custom Info Fields
Add any additional custom information specific to your service type. These fields support templates for reuse across multiple Zinns.


Step 10: Final Touches
The final step brings everything together:

• Review — Check a summary of all your details across every step


• Thank You Note — Add a message shown to buyers after purchase (e.g., "Thanks for your order! I'll review your requirements and get started right away.")


• Portfolio URL (optional) — Link to your external portfolio or website


• Publish — Make your Zinn live on the marketplace

Before publishing, do a final check:

• ☐ Title is clear, compelling, and includes keywords


• ☐ Description explains everything a buyer needs to know


• ☐ Price is correct and competitive


• ☐ Delivery time is realistic


• ☐ Requirement questions collect everything you need


• ☐ Images look professional (at least 3–5)


• ☐ Service details are filled in accurately


• ☐ Category is correct

Click Publish and your Zinn goes live! Depending on your account settings, it may go live immediately or await admin approval.


After Publishing
Check Your Live Listing
View it as a buyer would: does everything display correctly? Are images showing? Is the pricing right? Read through your description one more time.

Share It
Promote your new Zinn:

• Share on social media (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook)


• Add it to your portfolio site


• Include a link in your email signature


• Share in relevant communities and groups

Monitor and Improve

• Watch for views and enquiries


• Answer questions promptly — fast responses build trust


• Update your listing based on buyer feedback


• Add new portfolio images as you complete more projects


• Adjust pricing as your reviews and reputation grow

What About Custom Quotes?
Not every client needs a standard listing. If someone messages you needing something bespoke, you can send them a Custom Offer — a personalised quote with a direct checkout link that you can paste into WhatsApp, Telegram, email, or any messaging platform.

Find Custom Offers in your Zinner Dashboard navigation menu.


Congratulations — your first Zinn is live! 🎉