How to Post a Task People Actually Say Yes To
Five things that get your task picked up fast.
Posting a task takes a minute. Getting someone to say yes depends on how you write it. These five things make the biggest difference.
1. Say exactly what needs doing
"Help needed" gets ignored. "Carry a couch from the curb to a 3rd-floor walk-up" gets answers. The clearer the job, the faster someone knows they can do it.
2. Put a fair price on it
People decide in seconds. A price that matches the work gets picked up. A price that's too low sits on the map. Think about how long it takes and what you'd want to be paid for it.
3. Give the exact place and time
People pick tasks they can actually get to. A clear spot and a clear time let someone nearby say yes without a long back-and-forth.
4. Add a photo if it helps
A picture of the couch, the sign or the boxes answers half the questions before anyone asks them.
5. Answer fast
When someone reaches out, reply quickly. The people nearby who are free right now won't stay free for long.
That's it
A clear job, a fair price, a real place and time, and a quick reply. Post your task, and let the people around you pick it up.