Basic Membership

The Basic Membership

The basic membership is the free entry point to Helpful Folks. It gives you everything you need to explore the platform.

What's Included?

Create and Manage Your Profile

With the basic membership, you can create a complete profile including:

• Profile photo and personal information
• Description of your services
• Qualifications and experience
• Availability and pricing

See Jobs and Profiles

You can see all jobs and provider profiles on the platform. You can use search filters and save favorites.

Applications (Limited)

As a provider, you can apply to up to 5 jobs per month. As a customer, you can fully view 3 applications per month.

Verification

Even with the basic membership, you can complete all verification steps and earn trust badges.

Limitations of the Basic Membership

Compared to premium, there are some limitations:

• Limited applications: Only 5 applications per month (provider) or 3 applications to read (customer).
• No direct contact: Chat, video calls, and direct messages are premium features.
• Standard placement: Your profile is shown in standard order, not prioritized.
• No premium badge: Your profile doesn't display a premium badge.
• No micro-website: Only available for premium members.

Who Is the Basic Membership For?

The basic membership is ideal for:

• Beginners who want to explore the platform first.
• Occasional users with only a few jobs per month.
• Anyone who wants to try things out before investing in premium.

Upgrade Anytime

You can switch from basic to premium at any time. Your profile, reviews, and entire history are preserved.