<h1>Setting Your Base Hourly Rate</h1><p>Your base hourly rate gives clients an immediate understanding of your pricing tier before they send a booking request. It is displayed prominently on your profile.</p><h2>How to Set It</h2><ol><li>Go to <strong>Profile Settings > Pricing</strong>.</li><li>Enter your standard hourly rate.</li><li>Save changes.</li></ol><p><em>Tip: Don't artificially lower your rate just to get requests. Set a rate that accurately reflects your skill, experience, and the quality of service you provide.</em></p>