Post a Project vs Buy a Zinn vs Browse the Directory
Zinn Hub gives buyers three ways to hire a freelancer. Understanding which one fits your situation will save you time and get you better results from the start.
🛒 Buy a Zinn
Ready-made service packages with fixed pricing. Best when an existing package already fits exactly what you need. Instant checkout with no back-and-forth. Browse available Zinns here.
👤 Browse the Directory
Find a specific Zinner whose profile matches what you need and hire them directly. Best when you already know the type of specialist you want and want to reach out to them personally. Browse the freelancer directory here.
📋 Post a Project
Describe your job and let freelancers submit proposals. Best when your needs are custom, your requirements do not match any existing package, or you want multiple bids to compare before deciding.
When to post a project: If you are unsure what a fair price is for your job, or your requirements are specific enough that no existing Zinn package covers everything you need, posting a project is almost always the right call. You describe what you need and let qualified Zinners come to you with their approach and pricing.
For a complete overview of how Zinn Hub works for buyers including all six buyer protections and platform features, see our Zinn Hub for Buyers guide.
The Four Steps to Post a Project on Zinn Hub
The entire process from posting to receiving completed work follows four clear steps. Each step is designed to protect your investment and give you full control over the hiring decision.
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Describe Your Project
Write a clear title, a detailed description of what you need, select the right category, tag the required skills, set your budget range in USD, and add an optional deadline. The more specific your brief, the better the proposals you will receive. Vague briefs attract fewer and lower quality proposals.
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Receive Proposals
Once your project goes live after a quick moderation check, matching Zinners submit tailored proposals with their price, timeline, and approach. You will receive notifications by email and Telegram as proposals come in. You can also proactively invite specific Zinners from the freelancer directory.
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Choose and Pay Securely
Compare proposals, chat directly with Zinners before deciding, and accept the proposal that best fits your needs. Your payment is held securely in escrow by Zinn Hub and is not released to the freelancer until you approve the completed work.
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Review and Release Payment
Check the delivered work against your agreed brief, request revisions if needed, and release payment when you are satisfied. Leave an honest review to help future buyers make informed decisions about the Zinner.
Once your project goes live, verified Zinners submit tailored proposals with their price, timeline, and approach. You compare at your own pace and only pay when you are ready to proceed.
Ready to post your first project and receive proposals from verified Filipino freelancers?
Post a Project NowWhat to Fill In When Posting Your Project
When you go to zinnhub.com/projects/post/ you will see a straightforward form with required and optional fields. Here is what each field means and how to fill it in effectively.
Title
A short clear summary of what you need. Maximum 200 characters. Be specific. "Social Media Manager for E-Commerce Brand" is better than "Social Media Help Needed."
Description
A detailed brief of your requirements. Minimum 100 characters. The clearer and more specific your description, the better quality proposals you will receive.
Category
Choose the marketplace category that best fits your project. See all available project categories here to find the right fit before posting.
Skills Required
Tag the specific skills your project needs. These are matched against Zinner profiles for invitations and filtering so be precise about what you actually need.
Budget Range
Set a minimum and maximum in USD. Realistic ranges attract serious proposals. Tight budgets with vague briefs get fewer responses from quality Zinners.
Deadline
Add a deadline if you have a hard date. This helps Zinners assess availability and sets clear expectations upfront before they submit a proposal.
Urgent Flag
Marks your project as a priority and gives it a visual boost on the Projects hub. Use this when you genuinely need fast turnaround.
Before your project goes live: Every project passes a quick moderation check. Banned words or contact information in the description will trigger a hold while Zinn Hub reviews it. Most projects go live within minutes when the description is clean and professional.
How to Write a Project Brief That Gets Quality Proposals
The quality of proposals you receive is directly proportional to the quality of your brief. Zinners who see a clear, detailed, and well-structured brief are significantly more likely to submit thoughtful and competitive proposals.
What a good project brief includes:
- What you need delivered: Be specific about the format, length, style, and any examples of work you want to reference
- Who your audience or customers are: Context about your business and target market helps Zinners tailor their approach to your specific situation
- What tools or platforms are involved: Mention specific software, platforms, or systems the freelancer will need to work with
- What success looks like: Define what a completed and approved deliverable looks like before the project begins
- Timeline and availability expectations: If you need timezone overlap or specific response time standards, mention them upfront
Practical tip: Before posting, browse the existing projects on Zinn Hub to see how other buyers structure their briefs. Well-written projects that have received multiple proposals are great templates for your own posting. For a deeper guide on working with Filipino freelancers once hired, our Setting Up Remote Work guide covers onboarding, communication tools, and cultural context.
How Proposals Arrive and What They Contain
Once your project is live, Zinners can submit proposals directly from your project page. You will receive notifications by email and Telegram as each proposal comes in. You review them at your own pace with no deadline pressure to accept immediately.
What each proposal shows you:
- The Zinner's headline, rating, and a direct link to their full profile
- Their cover letter up to 2000 characters explaining their approach
- Their proposed price and delivery timeline
- Either attached Zinns from their existing shop or a Custom Project Offer with a full breakdown of what is included
- A Message button to ask questions directly before deciding
The number of proposals you receive depends on your category, budget range, and how clearly your brief is written. Clear briefs with fair budgets consistently attract more and better quality proposals. Every Zinner who submits a proposal is ID-verified and proof-of-work verified by the platform. For a full breakdown of what the verification process covers, see our Zinn Hub Verification guide.
Inviting Specific Zinners to Your Project
You do not have to wait passively for proposals to arrive. Zinn Hub allows you to proactively invite specific Zinners from the freelancer directory to submit proposals on your project.
Browse the Zinn Hub freelancer directory, find Zinners whose profiles match what you need, and click the Invite to Project button on their profile. A simple modal lets you pick which of your open projects to invite them to and attach an optional personal message. The Zinner receives an email and Telegram notification and can choose whether to submit a proposal.
Best practice: Combine open proposals with direct invitations for the best results. Browsing for Zinners with specific skills relevant to your project and inviting them directly alongside your open project posting maximizes the quality and relevance of proposals you receive. For context on what fair rates look like for different Filipino freelance services, our SMM Rates Philippines 2026 guide is a useful reference for budget planning.
Accepting a Proposal and Paying Securely
When you are ready to hire, click Accept on the proposal you want. Two things happen immediately: every other proposal on your project is automatically declined with a polite notification to each Zinner, and the project status changes to Awaiting Order with the selected Zinner notified to send you the paid offer.
Payment Options
Zinn Hub supports over 100 payment methods giving international buyers maximum flexibility regardless of where they are based.
Card via Stripe
Pay by credit or debit card through Stripe. Full Stripe chargeback protection applies if something goes wrong.
PayPal
Pay via PayPal with full PayPal buyer protection on every transaction. Widely available for international buyers.
Cryptocurrency
Pay with USDT, USDC, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 cryptocurrencies. Full buyer protection applies to crypto payments too.
How Escrow Protection Works
Your payment is held securely in escrow by Zinn Hub from the moment you pay. It is not released to the Zinner until you review the delivered work and approve it. If the deliverables do not match what was agreed, you can request revisions or raise a dispute. Zinn Hub personally mediates any disputes that cannot be resolved directly between buyer and Zinner. This escrow model means your money is always protected until you are genuinely satisfied with the work.
Tracking Your Project Status
Your My Account then My Projects page shows every project with its current status. Status moves automatically as the linked order progresses so you never need to update anything manually.
- Open Project is live and actively accepting proposals from Zinners.
- Awaiting Offer You have accepted a proposal. Waiting for the Zinner to send the paid offer for your review.
- Awaiting Payment The paid offer is ready and waiting for your payment to begin work.
- In Progress Payment received and work is underway. The Zinner is actively working on your project.
- Completed Order finished and approved. Time to leave a review for the Zinner.
Once the project is completed, both you and the Zinner receive a review prompt. Your review appears publicly on the Zinner's freelancer profile and helps future buyers make informed hiring decisions. Honest reviews, both positive and constructive, are what keep the Zinn Hub marketplace healthy and trustworthy for everyone. For more context on building a long-term remote working relationship with your hired Zinner, see our Setting Up Remote Work with Filipino Freelancers guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to post a project on Zinn Hub?
Yes, completely free. Creating a buyer account and posting a project costs nothing. You only pay when you accept a proposal and place an order with a specific Zinner. There are no listing fees, no subscription fees, and zero platform fees added to your payment as a buyer.
How many proposals can I expect to receive?
The number depends on your project category, budget range, and how clearly your brief is written. A clear and detailed brief with a realistic budget in an active category can attract anywhere from five to twenty or more proposals. Tight budgets and vague descriptions consistently attract fewer and lower quality responses.
Can I message a Zinner before accepting their proposal?
Yes. Every proposal has a Message button that opens a direct conversation with the Zinner before you commit to anything. Messaging is completely unrestricted with no filtered contact details or platform monitoring. You can exchange messages, share files, and even jump on a video call if the Zinner has it enabled, all before accepting.
What happens to other proposals when I accept one?
When you click Accept on a proposal, every other proposal on your project is automatically declined with a polite notification sent to each Zinner. This happens instantly so you do not need to manually decline individual proposals. The selected Zinner is then notified to send you the paid offer to proceed.
What if the delivered work does not match what I asked for?
Your payment remains in escrow until you approve the delivery. If the work does not meet the agreed brief, you can request revisions within the terms agreed upfront. If the dispute cannot be resolved directly, Zinn Hub personally mediates. Payment is never released to the Zinner without your approval.
Can I use cryptocurrency to pay for my project?
Yes. Zinn Hub accepts USDT, USDC, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 cryptocurrencies through its checkout process. All crypto payments come with the same full buyer protection as card and PayPal payments making Zinn Hub one of the very few freelance marketplaces that extends formal protection to cryptocurrency transactions.
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