Your First Project

Let's walk through creating your first project in Orka from start to finish.

Step 1: Create the project

1. Click Projects in the sidebar
2. Click Create Project
3. Enter the project name
4. Select a client (or create one)
5. Set the project budget and timeline

Step 2: Define milestones

Break your project into milestones:

• Milestone 1 — Initial deliverable
• Milestone 2 — Review and revisions
• Milestone 3 — Final delivery

Each milestone should have:

• A clear description
• A due date
• An amount for payment

Business Tip: Define deliverables before starting work. This prevents scope creep and keeps projects on track.

Step 3: Set up escrow

Fund escrow for the project:

1. Review the milestone breakdown
2. Confirm the total amount
3. Fund escrow from your connected wallet

Escrow protects both you and your client by holding funds until milestones are approved.

Step 4: Deliver and get paid

As you complete milestones:

1. Mark the milestone as complete
2. Submit deliverables for review
3. The client approves the milestone
4. Funds are released from escrow
5. An invoice is generated automatically

Business Tip: Always get milestone approval in writing. The client portal makes this easy.

Step 5: Review and iterate

After completing the project:

• Review the project analytics
• Check your payment history
• Collect feedback from your client
• Use insights to improve your next project

Next steps

You've completed your first project! Now you can:

• Generate proposals for new clients
• Create invoices for existing work
• Invite team members to help with future projects