How Gigger Works

Why We Built It

For years, affiliate marketing has helped e-commerce brands like Amazon and Shopify scale. But freelancers had no similar tool. Referrals existed, but they were manual, messy, and unscalable.

Gigger changes that by giving freelancers and agencies a professional way to:

Create affiliate campaigns.
Track referrals automatically.
Pay commissions only when new contracts are signed.

The Gigger Workflow (Step by Step)

1. Sync Your Upwork Profile

Install the Gigger Chrome plugin and connect it to your Upwork account.

2. Create Your Affiliate Offer

Set your commission (e.g., $50 for a new client) and generate your unique Gigger link. Your profile and offer become instantly available for affiliate campaigns.

3. Invite Affiliates

Share your link with past clients, colleagues, freelancer friends, or even influencers. They can now refer clients to you and earn when you land a project.

4. Validate Referrals with the Plugin

When someone hires you using a promo code, Gigger checks if it’s valid and attributes the lead correctly. No spreadsheets, no confusion.

5. Track Results in the Dashboard

See clicks, proposals, contracts, and earnings in real time. Know exactly which affiliate brought which client.

6. Make Payouts

When the client pays for your work, you release the agreed commission directly through Gigger. Everyone gets paid fairly, without manual chasing.

Strategies: How to Get Affiliates (Easier Than You Think)

You don’t need a big following or expensive marketing to succeed with Gigger. The best affiliates are already around you — people who trust your work and want to see you grow.

1. Start with Your Network

Past Clients: They already know your value. Now they can earn by recommending you.
Freelancer Friends: Many of them pass on projects they can’t take. Give them a reason to send those leads your way.
Friends & Family: They may not hire you, but they can share your affiliate link in their circles.

2. Use Social Media & Communities

Post your affiliate offer on LinkedIn, Instagram, or in freelance groups.
A simple post like "If you know someone who needs [your service], here’s a way to earn by recommending me" can attract affiliates instantly.

3. Partner with Other Freelancers

Complementary skills = natural partnerships.
Example: A designer and a developer refer clients to each other, both earning commissions.

4. Reach Out to Micro-Influencers

Small creators and niche influencers often look for ways to monetize their audience.
With Gigger, you can confidently offer performance-based payouts — no upfront costs.

The value is simple: people are much more likely to recommend you when there’s a clear, transparent and automated reward. With Gigger, setting up affiliates is fast, fair, and trackable.

Why It Matters for Freelancers

Predictable growth: Activate your network, don’t just wait for algorithms.
No risk: Pay only when you get real clients.
Professional credibility: Offer a proper affiliate program, just like big brands.
Scalable: From one referral to a network of affiliates, all managed in one dashboard.