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How to Get Started as a Seeker
5 min read Camyvera Team Updated: December 2024
Welcome to Camyvera! As a seeker, you have instant access to hundreds of verified mavens across various industries. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start getting maven advice on-demand.
Step 1: Creating Your Account
- •Visit Camyvera.com and click 'Get Started' or 'Join as Seeker'
- •Fill in your basic information: name, email, company, and region
- •Set a strong password (8+ characters with uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character)
- •Verify your email address through the confirmation link
- •Your account is now active and ready to use!
Step 2: Adding Payment Methods
- •Navigate to Settings > Payment Methods in your dashboard
- •Click 'Add Payment Method' and enter your card details
- •We accept all major credit and debit cards
- •Your card will be securely stored using Stripe's encryption
- •Consider enabling auto-billing to never run out of session credit mid-call
Step 3: Understanding the Balance System
- •Camyvera uses a available session credit system for transparency
- •Your first 30 days include an introductory access period to explore the platform
- •Add payment method to your account before making calls ($10 minimum) once you move past the intro window
- •Your balance is deducted per minute based on the maven's rate
- •After day 30 you pay the maven's live per-minute rate for every consultation
- •Platform fee: $0.30 for calls under 10 minutes
- •View your balance anytime in the top-right corner of your dashboard
Step 4: Finding the Right Maven
- •Browse the Maven Directory to see all available mavens
- •Use filters to narrow by expertise, industry, or rate
- •Read maven bios and check their ratings and reviews
- •Look for the green 'Available' status for immediate calls
- •Save favorite mavens for quick access later
Step 5: Making Your First Call
- •Click on a maven's profile to view full details
- •Choose between Audio Call or Video Call options
- •Ensure you have sufficient balance for at least 10 minutes
- •Click 'Call Now' to initiate the connection
- •The maven will receive a notification and can accept within 30 seconds
Pro Tips for Seekers
- Prepare your questions in advance to maximize call value
- Start with audio calls if you're testing a maven
- Check time zones - mavens list their availability in their local time
- Leave reviews after calls to help other seekers
- Use the call history to track insights and follow up on advice
Important to Remember
- !Minimum call duration is 1 minute for billing
- !Calls are rounded up to the nearest minute
- !You can end a call anytime - you're only charged for time used
- !All calls are private and secure using Twilio's infrastructure
- !Recording calls requires consent from both parties
Ready to Get Started?
Put this knowledge into practice and start connecting with mavens today.