For Founders · 3 min read · Updated 5/10/2026

How should I write a good "I Need Help" listing?

Be specific about scope, time, and budget range. List the one outcome that defines success. Independents skim — vague briefs get vague signals.

What works

  • Title names the role and the duration ("Part-time brand designer, 2 weeks")
  • One paragraph on the outcome
  • Budget range or a clear "let's scope it"

What doesn't

Vague visions, missing timelines, "competitive rates".