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One profile works across all five verticals. Your wallet, reputation, and history follow you everywhere on Zera.

The Core Flow

How Zera Works

Whether you're a buyer or a seller, getting started takes minutes.

01
Step One

Create Your Free Profile

Sign up with your phone number. OTP verified instantly. One profile works across all five verticals: Jobs, Goods, Services, Events, and Community.

  • Phone number OTP verification
  • Upload profile photo & bio
  • Add location for local listings
  • One profile, five verticals
02
Step Two

Browse or Post a Listing

Search with advanced filters or use the unique Heat Map to see where demand is concentrated near you, or post your own listing in minutes.

  • Filter by location, price, category
  • Heat Map shows demand zones
  • Post across any vertical
  • Boost with Feature Ads
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Step Three

Connect, Chat & Transact

Message buyers or sellers through in-app chat. Negotiate, ask questions, then pay securely through your Zera Wallet, powered by Stripe Connect.

  • Real-time in-app messaging
  • Share images & negotiate in chat
  • Pay via Zera Wallet or card
  • Stripe-secured every transaction
04
Step Four

Build Your Reputation

Every completed transaction adds to your unified rating. Your reputation travels with you across all five verticals, growing with every deal.

  • Star ratings & written reviews
  • Review photos from buyers
  • Cross-vertical reputation score
  • Verified Seller badge (coming soon)
For Everyone

Whether You Buy or Sell

Zera is designed for both sides of every transaction. Most users do both.

🛒

For Buyers

Find exactly what you need across Jobs, Goods, Services, and Events with powerful search, filters, and the Heat Map.

1
Create account & set your location
2
Search & filter across any vertical
3
Chat with sellers & ask questions
4
Pay securely via Zera Wallet
5
Track your order or booking
6
Leave a review after completion
🏪

For Sellers

Post listings, manage orders, accept payments, and grow your business across five verticals with your own analytics dashboard.

1
Create profile & add Stripe wallet
2
Choose a vertical & post listing
3
Optionally boost with Feature Ad
4
Receive messages & confirm orders
5
Get paid: funds hit Zera Wallet
6
Withdraw earnings to bank anytime
By Vertical

How Each Section Works

Each vertical has its own tailored flow. Here's a quick guide.

💼
Jobs
1
Employer posts job with salary & requirements
2
Applicant uploads resume & submits proposal
3
Employer reviews & connects via chat
4
Job offer, acceptance & contract mgmt
🛍️
Goods
1
Seller lists product with photos & price
2
Buyer adds to cart & goes to checkout
3
Stripe payment & shipping confirmed
4
Order tracked, returns & refunds managed
🔧
Services
1
Provider lists service with calendar
2
Buyer selects date/time & books
3
Payment held in wallet until complete
4
Service done, payment released, review left
🎟️
Events
1
Organizer creates event with tickets
2
Attendee buys ticket via checkout
3
QR code generated & stored in-app
4
Organizer scans QR at door for entry
🌐
Community
1
Browse by category, subcategory & tags
2
Post discussions, announcements or requests
3
Comment, reply & engage with others
4
Report content, follow users, build profile
👛
Zera Wallet
1
Connect Stripe: add bank or card
2
Pay for purchases from wallet balance
3
Receive earnings from sales & services
4
Withdraw to bank account anytime
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Available July 2026

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