Creating Tasks
Guide for Taskers on posting effective microtasks to get quality results.
As a Tasker, creating well-structured tasks is key to getting quality work from our community of Workers. This guide covers everything you need to know about posting successful microtasks.
Before You Start
Account Requirements
- Sufficient deposit balance to cover task payments
- Read platform rules to understand what's allowed
Planning Your Campaign
- Define clear objectives - what exactly do you want to achieve?
- Set realistic budgets - give for similar work
- Plan verification - how will you confirm task completion?
- Consider timing - when do you need results?
Task Creation Process
Choose Task Type
🎯 Microtasks - Quick, immediate results
- Best for: Social media engagement, voting, reviews, account creation
- Payment: Workers get 90% (10% platform fee)
- Timeline: Usually completed within hours
Set Task Details
Title: Clear, specific description (max 100 characters)
- ✅ "Upvote our ProductHunt launch on March 15th"
- ❌ "Help us with votes"
Category: Choose appropriate category for better discovery
- Social Media Engagement
- Product Reviews
- Account Creation
- Email Campaigns
- And more...
Define Requirements
Proof Type: What evidence do workers need to submit?
- Screenshot/Image: Visual proof of completed action
- Text Description: Written explanation of work completed/a specific phrase etc
Proof Hint: Help workers understand exactly what to submit
- "Screenshot showing your upvote on our ProductHunt page"
- "Link confirming your review was posted"
- "Description of your experience with our product"
Microtask Creation Guide
Popular Microtask Types
Social Media Engagement:
Title: Like and Share Our Instagram Post
Budget: $0.50 per task
Workers Needed: 100
Instructions:
1. Follow @yourbrand on Instagram
2. Like our pinned post about [product launch]
3. Share the post to your Instagram story
4. Tag 2 friends in the comments
Proof Required: Screenshot showing:
- Your follow confirmation
- Your like on the post
- Your story share
- Your comment with tagsProductHunt Voting:
Title: Upvote Our ProductHunt Launch
Budget: $1.50 per task
Workers Needed: 200
Instructions:
1. Create ProductHunt account if needed
2. Visit our product page: [link]
3. Click upvote button
4. Leave thoughtful comment about the product
Proof Required: Screenshot showing:
- Your upvote registered
- Your comment published
- Your ProductHunt username visibleReview Writing:
Title: Write Google Review for Our Business
Budget: $3.00 per task
Workers Needed: 50
Instructions:
1. Visit our Google Business page: [link]
2. Write honest 4-5 star review (minimum 50 words)
3. Mention specific aspects: customer service, quality, value
4. Make review personal and authentic
Proof Required:
- Screenshot of published review
- Copy of review text in submissionSetting Fair Budgets
Consider These Factors:
- Time required - how long will task take?
- Complexity level - how difficult is the task?
- Account requirements - do workers need existing accounts?
- Market rates - what do similar tasks pay?
- Your budget - what can you afford per result?
Typical Budget Ranges:
- Simple engagement (like, follow): $0.25 - $0.75
- Reviews and comments (comment, review): $1.00 - $5.00
- Account creation: $1.00 - $3.00
- Complex tasks (research, multi-step): $5.00 - $25.00
Budget Tip: Higher-paying tasks get completed faster and attract higher-quality workers. Consider the lifetime value of each result when setting budgets.
Quality Control Settings
Worker Requirements
- Minimum approval rate: 90%+ recommended
- Account age: 30+ days for sensitive tasks
- Location restrictions: Target specific countries if needed
Verification Settings
- Automatic approval: For simple, verifiable tasks
- Manual review: For complex or subjective work
- Review timeline: 24-48 hours maximum
- Appeals process: Allow workers to contest rejections
Rejection Guidelines
Only reject work that clearly violates requirements:
- Fake or manipulated proof
- Incomplete task execution
- Wrong platforms or accounts
- Low-quality submission
Fair Review Policy: Workers depend on approval for income. Only reject work that genuinely doesn't meet your stated requirements. Unfair rejections can result in mediation and potential refunds.
Advanced Task Settings
Scheduling Options
- Immediate publication: Task goes live immediately
- Scheduled start: Launch at specific date/time
- Duration limits: Auto-close after set period
- Geographic targeting: Limit to specific countries/regions
Batch Task Creation
- Template system: Save successful task formats
- Bulk upload: Create multiple similar tasks at once
- Campaign management: Organize related tasks together
- Performance tracking: Monitor results across task groups
Launch Checklist
Before publishing your task:
✅ Content Review
- Instructions are clear and complete
- Budget is fair for work required
- Proof requirements are specific
- All links and references work
✅ Settings Check
- Correct task type selected
- Appropriate worker requirements set
- Reasonable review timeline configured
- Geographic restrictions (if any) applied
✅ Budget Verification
- Sufficient funds deposited in account
- Budget covers all potential completions
- Understanding of platform fees
- Payment schedule planned
✅ Quality Control
- Verification method chosen
- Rejection criteria defined
- Appeal process understood
- Communication plan ready
Success Formula: Clear instructions + Fair payment + Reasonable requirements + Prompt review = High-quality results and satisfied workers who will prioritize your future tasks!
Ready to create your first task? Start with a simple microtask to get familiar with the system, then scale up to larger campaigns as you gain experience.