Become a Lexiik Partner: Guide for Agencies and Freelancers

Are you a web developer, SEO consultant, digital agency, or freelancer specialized in e-commerce? Join the Lexiik Experts Marketplace and access hundreds of qualified assignments each month, with secure payments and zero sales prospecting.

Why Join the Lexiik Marketplace?

The Lexiik Experts Marketplace is a B2B platform that connects SEO/e-commerce professionals with online stores that have specific needs, automatically identified by the Lexiik audit.

Access to Qualified and Pre-Qualified Assignments

Unlike generalist platforms (Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer.com), Lexiik assignments are ultra-targeted:

• Automatically identified needs: Each assignment is generated from a real SEO audit (no vague brief like "I want more traffic")
• Defined budget: Clients have approved a price range before publishing the assignment
• Complete technical context: CMS, version, theme, installed plugins, catalog size, modification history
• Clear urgency: Desired deadline indicated (express, normal, flexible)

On average, a Lexiik Expert converts 35% of their proposals into contracts, compared to 5-10% on generalist platforms.

Secure and Guaranteed Payments

The main problem for freelancers: clients who don't pay or pay late. With Lexiik:

• Automatic escrow: The client pays before the assignment begins, funds held by Lexiik
• Guaranteed payment: If you deliver according to the specifications, you are paid 100%
• Payment timeline: 7 days maximum after client approval (vs 30-60 days for standard invoices)
• No chasing: Lexiik handles all unpaid invoices and disputes (you never waste time on administrative follow-ups)

Zero Sales Prospecting

No more time wasted on prospecting, cold emailing, or sales calls:

• Steady flow of assignments: 150-200 new assignments published every week
• Personalized notifications: Receive only the assignments that match your profile (CMS, skills, budget, location)
• Unlimited applications: Apply to as many assignments as you want (no credit system)
• No commission on declined quotes: You only pay if you sign a contract

An active Lexiik Expert saves an average of 10-15 hours per week on sales prospecting.

Building a Visible Reputation

Your Lexiik Expert profile becomes your professional showcase:

• Automatic portfolio: All your approved assignments are added to your portfolio (with client consent)
• Verified client reviews: Overall rating + detailed reviews that strengthen your credibility
• Skill badges: Certification on Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, etc.
• Public statistics: Satisfaction rate, average delivery time, number of completed assignments

"Top Rated" Experts (4.8+ on a minimum of 20 assignments) receive on average 3x more requests than standard profiles.

Lexiik Expert Certification Process

Becoming a certified Lexiik Expert requires passing 3 validation stages. The process takes 7-10 days on average.

Step 1: Registration and Profile Verification

Create your Expert account at experts.lexiik.com/signup and complete your profile:

• Professional information: Legal status (sole proprietor, LLC, etc.), business registration number, professional liability insurance
• Technical skills: Mastered CMS (Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop), languages (PHP, JavaScript, Liquid), certifications (Google Analytics, Semrush, etc.)
• Portfolio: 3-5 completed e-commerce projects with URLs, screenshots, results achieved
• Pricing: Your hourly or flat rates (indicative, you can adjust per assignment)
• Availability: Monthly capacity (number of hours or acceptable assignments)

Validation timeline: 48 hours maximum for an initial administrative review.

Step 2: Technical Test (2 hours)

A practical test to validate your SEO and e-commerce skills:

• Format: Simulated assignment on a Lexiik demo store
• Duration: 2 hours (online timer, test must be completed in a single session)
• Content:
  • Fixing 10 critical SEO errors (duplicate content, missing tags, etc.)
  • Optimizing 5 product pages (title, description, images)
  • Diagnosing a performance issue (Core Web Vitals)
  • Theoretical questions (20 multiple-choice on SEO, accessibility, GDPR)
• Scoring: Minimum score of 70/100 to pass (average of accepted candidates: 82/100)

The test is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. You can take it whenever you want after your profile is validated.

Step 3: Supervised Pilot Assignments (3 assignments)

Once the technical test is passed, you enter a probationary period:

• 3 real assignments: You apply normally on the Marketplace, but your assignments are supervised by a senior Lexiik moderator
• Reduced commission: 10% instead of 15% during the probationary period
• Coaching: The supervisor provides constructive feedback after each assignment
• Validation criteria:
  • Average rating >= 4.5/5 on the 3 assignments
  • Deadline compliance (max 1 delay tolerated with justification)
  • No disputes opened by a client
  • Professional communication (responsiveness, clarity)

Average duration of the probationary period: 3-6 weeks depending on your availability.

Final Certification: Lexiik Expert

If you pass the 3 pilot assignments, you earn the Lexiik Expert certification:

• "Certified Expert" badge on your profile
• Unlimited access to all Marketplace assignments
• Standard commission at 15% (volume discount: 12% from 3,000 euros/month, 10% from 8,000 euros/month)
• Eligibility for partner programs (affiliate, co-marketing)

How Does the Marketplace Work Day-to-Day?

Applying for Assignments

Every day, new assignments are published on your dashboard:

1. Filter assignments: By CMS, budget, deadline, complexity, client location
2. Review the brief: Specification document auto-generated by Lexiik from the SEO audit
3. Write your proposal:
   • Fixed and final price (no "starting from" or "depending on complexity")
   • Guaranteed delivery time (in business days)
   • Methodology (steps, tools used)
   • Relevant references (similar assignments already completed)
4. Submit your quote: The client receives a notification and can ask you questions

You are notified by email + push notification (mobile app) when:

• A new assignment matches your profile
• A client asks you a question
• Your quote is accepted or declined

Completing the Assignment

Once your quote is accepted:

1. Bridge access: You get secure access to the client's store (read/write depending on permissions)
2. Private discussion channel: Direct communication with the client + Lexiik moderator as backup
3. Tracking dashboard: Indicate your progress (% completion, milestones)
4. Delivery: Mark the assignment as "Completed" with a summary report

Best practices to maximize your rating:

• Before/after screenshots: Visually show the improvements
• Quantified data: SEO score before/after, number of errors fixed, performance gains
• Proactive communication: Keep the client informed every 2-3 days minimum
• Early delivery: If you finish ahead of schedule, deliver early (reputation boost)
• Documentation: Provide a PDF summary of the changes made

Dispute Management

If a client opens a dispute:

1. Don't panic: 90% of disputes are resolved amicably
2. Respond quickly: You have 48 hours to respond to the dispute
3. Provide evidence: Screenshots, logs, emails proving that you delivered according to specifications
4. Lexiik mediation: A neutral mediator reviews the case and renders a decision within 72 hours
5. Final decision: Either you are paid 100%, 50%, or 0% depending on fault

Dispute statistics: 3.2% of assignments generate a dispute, and 85% are resolved in favor of the Expert (bad faith client or unrealistic expectations).

Compensation and Commissions

Lexiik Commission Schedule

Lexiik takes a commission on each signed assignment:

• Standard: 15% on the pre-tax assignment amount
• Volume +: 12% if you invoice 3,000+ euros/month over 3 consecutive months
• Volume ++: 10% if you invoice 8,000+ euros/month over 3 consecutive months
• Top Rated: Additional -1% if rating >= 4.8 on a minimum of 50 assignments

Concrete example:

• Assignment sold: 500 euros (pre-tax)
• Lexiik commission (15%): 75 euros
• You receive: 425 euros pre-tax (+ VAT if applicable)

Payment Terms

Lexiik pays your earnings according to the following schedule:

• Standard timeline: 7 days after client approval (funds released from escrow)
• Immediate payment: 24 hours for Experts with 4.8+ and 50 assignments (paid option: +2% commission)
• Frequency: Weekly (every Friday) or monthly (1st of the month) based on preference
• Methods: SEPA bank transfer, PayPal, Wise (international transfer), crypto (USDC/USDT for certain countries)

Invoicing and Taxation

Lexiik simplifies your administrative management:

• Automatic invoicing: Lexiik generates invoices on your behalf (with your legal details)
• VAT: Automatic handling of intra-EU and non-EU VAT
• Annual summary: Tax document ready for your accountant (total invoiced, commissions paid, estimated social contributions)

Strategies for Success as a Lexiik Expert

Specialize

Generalist Experts earn on average 30% less than specialists:

• Platform specialization: Become THE expert on Shopify or WooCommerce or PrestaShop (not all 3 at once)
• Vertical specialization: Fashion, beauty, electronics, food, B2B, etc.
• Technical specialization: Core Web Vitals only, CMS migrations, international SEO, WCAG accessibility, etc.

A "WooCommerce to Shopify Migration" Expert can charge 2x more than a generalist for the same assignment.

Be Ultra-Responsive

Conversion statistics by response time:

• <2 hours: 42% conversion rate (quote → contract)
• 2-6 hours: 28% conversion rate
• 6-24 hours: 15% conversion rate
• >24 hours: 6% conversion rate

Enable push notifications on mobile and respond quickly to new assignments.

Consistently Over-Deliver

Top Rated Experts share a secret: they always do more than what was asked:

• Assignment requested: 50 product pages → Deliver 55 pages
• Add a bonus: Free audit of 10 additional pages, mini training video (10 min), SEO maintenance checklist
• Document everything: PDF summary with before/after, future recommendations

The cost to you: +10% of time. The gain: Guaranteed 5/5 rating + client recommendation + rebooking.

Build a Strong Portfolio

After each successful assignment, ask the client:

• Permission to publish: Case study on your profile (with URL or anonymized)
• Video testimonial: 30 seconds on video call (massive credibility boost)
• Quantified results: +35% traffic, +28% conversions, SEO score 42→87, etc.

Summary

Becoming a Lexiik Expert allows you to grow your freelance or agency business without sales prospecting, with guaranteed payments and visible reputation:

• Qualified assignments: Steady flow of e-commerce SEO projects
• Secure payments: Automatic escrow, payment within 7 days
• Zero prospecting: Save 10-15 hours/week on sales
• Built reputation: Automatic portfolio + verified client reviews
• Decreasing commission: 15% → 9% based on volume and performance

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