Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about using TaskLinkD as a task poster or an errand runner.

Tips for TaskLinkD users: turning everyday skills into local income

New to running tasks — or looking to level up? These field-tested tips will help you win your first jobs, build a five-star reputation, and grow steady neighbourhood income on TaskLinkD.

1. Start with what you can already do

You don't need a trade licence to earn on TaskLinkD. Furniture assembly, TV mounting, gutter clearing, small drywall patches, moving-day muscle, grocery runs and general handy work are all in constant demand. Make a quick list of practical things you already do at home — that's your starter menu.

2. Build a profile that earns trust in 5 seconds

A warm, well-lit headshot, a clear display name, and a short bio covering your experience, the tools you own (drill, ladder, vehicle), your response time and your available hours will dramatically increase your accept-rate. Homeowners hire the person who feels safe and organised.

3. Focus on high-demand starter tasks

To get your first great reviews, target quick, low-risk jobs: flat-pack furniture, TV wall-mounting, light-fixture swaps, minor plumbing tweaks, caulking refreshes, door alignment, gutter clean-outs, appliance hook-ups and seasonal maintenance. Volume of happy posters > complexity of the job.

4. Use visual proof — every single task

Snap a clean "before" and "after" photo of every job you complete and share them in your task chat. Over time, your gallery becomes your strongest sales tool: posters trust what they can see far more than what you promise.

5. Respond fast, communicate clearly

Most tasks on TaskLinkD are won in the first few minutes. Turn on notifications, send a friendly offer with a clear price and an ETA, and confirm details in the chat before you head out. Fast, transparent communication converts more offers into accepted jobs than any other single habit.

6. Stack multiple neighbourhoods and grow local momentum

Set a realistic radius, keep your availability up to date, and treat every completed task as a repeat-client opportunity — ask if there's anything else to add to the list, and let happy posters know they can rebook you directly. Consistent, reliable local service beats one-off gigs every time.

Inspired by and adapted from "Turning Skills Into Income" on The Workday Edit. Give it a read for a deeper dive into building a service-based side hustle.