Your Setup Journey
Create Account
5 minutes
Build Portfolio
10 minutes
Setup Bookings
5 minutes
Go Live
1 minute
Create Your Account
Get started with HIVE in just a few clicks
Sign Up
- Click the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner
- Choose to sign up with email or Google
- If using email, create a strong password (min. 8 characters)
- Verify your email address by clicking the link we send you
Complete Your Profile
- Add a professional profile photo (recommended: 400x400px)
- Write a compelling bio (150-300 words)
- Add your location and timezone
- Link your social media accounts (optional but recommended)
- Select your creative category and specializations
Pro Tip
Profiles with photos and complete bios receive 3x more views! Take time to make a great first impression.
Screenshot: Profile Setup Interface
Build Your Portfolio
Showcase your best work to attract clients
Add Your First Project
- Navigate to Dashboard → Portfolio
- Click "Add New Project"
- Upload high-quality images (up to 10 per project)
- Write a project title and detailed description
- Add relevant tags and categories
- Include project details: client (if applicable), date, role
- Click "Publish" to make it live
Portfolio Best Practices
✓ Do This
- • Use high-resolution images
- • Show your best 8-12 projects
- • Tell the story behind each project
- • Update regularly with new work
- • Optimize images for web (under 2MB)
✗ Avoid This
- • Uploading low-quality images
- • Including too many similar projects
- • Leaving descriptions empty
- • Using copyrighted work without permission
- • Cluttering with too many projects
Quick Win
Add at least 3 projects to unlock your first achievement badge and earn 50 Honey Tokens!
Screenshot: Portfolio Builder Interface
Setup Your Booking System
Enable clients to book your services seamlessly
Configure Services
- Go to Dashboard → Bookings → Services
- Click "Add New Service"
- Define service name, description, and duration
- Set your pricing (hourly, fixed, or custom)
- Upload service images or examples
- Set maximum bookings per day (optional)
Set Your Availability
- Configure your weekly schedule (days and hours)
- Add buffer time between bookings (recommended: 15-30 min)
- Set minimum advance notice (e.g., 24 hours)
- Block out dates for holidays or personal time
- Sync with Google Calendar or Outlook (optional)
Payment Setup
- Connect your Stripe account (or create one)
- Verify your bank account for payouts
- Choose payment options: full upfront, deposit, or pay later
- Set cancellation policy and refund rules
- Test the booking flow with a test payment
Pricing Tip
Research competitor pricing in your area. Consider offering a discounted "first booking" rate to attract initial clients and build reviews.
Screenshot: Booking Calendar Interface
Go Live!
Launch your profile and start attracting clients
Pre-Launch Checklist
Make Your Profile Public
- Go to Profile Settings
- Toggle "Profile Visibility" to Public
- Choose your custom URL (yourname.hive.nz)
- Click "Publish Profile"
🎉 Congratulations!
Your HIVE profile is now live! Share your portfolio URL with potential clients and on social media to start receiving bookings.
Quick Wins: Your First Week
Day 1-2
- • Complete your profile (100 XP)
- • Add 3+ portfolio projects (50 XP)
- • Set up your first service (25 XP)
- • Connect social media (15 XP)
Day 3-5
- • Share your portfolio on social media
- • Join the HIVE community forum
- • Complete your first test booking
- • Reach Level 2 (200 XP total)
Day 6-7
- • Get your first real booking!
- • Unlock your trading card (Level 5)
- • Start collecting Honey Tokens
- • Join HIVE creators community
Video Walkthrough
Complete Setup Tutorial
Watch our 10-minute video guide (Coming Soon)
Need Help?
Our support team and community are here to help you succeed. Don't hesitate to reach out!