What Are Gen Points?
Gen Points are HelperGen's in-platform currency for providers. Each Gen Point is worth $0.12. You earn them automatically through platform activities — signing up, completing referrals, receiving a welcome bonus — and you spend them on premium features that help you find more work and build a stronger local profile.
Gen Points are not just a loyalty programme. They are a business development toolkit. The providers who use them strategically consistently outperform those who treat the platform as a passive job board.
How to Earn Gen Points
| Trigger | Gen Points Earned |
|---|---|
| New provider welcome bonus | 75 points |
| New user signup (general) | 50 points |
| Successful referral (you earn) | 50 points |
| Successful referral (they earn) | 25 points |
You can also purchase Gen Points bundles: 45 points for $4.99, 100 for $9.99, 275 for $24.99, or 1,200 for $98.99.
The 4 Premium Features Worth Investing In
1. Custom Handle + QR Code (150 points, one-time)
A Custom Handle gives you a personalized public URL: helpergen.ca/provider/[yourhandle]. Your QR code links directly to your profile — put it on business cards, flyers, or fridge magnets. When a happy client refers you to a neighbour, they share your QR code and that neighbour can invite you directly, bypassing the open marketplace. At $18 equivalent, one repeat booking pays for it many times over.
2. Portfolio Showcase (75 points/month)
Add before/after photos and project images to your public profile. For cleaning providers, handypeople, and landscapers, visual proof of work quality is one of the strongest conversion factors.
3. Enhanced Analytics (25 points/month)
Profile view counts, job application win rates, and earnings trends over time. At $3/month equivalent, it is the cheapest premium feature and the most actionable for adjusting your strategy.
4. Job Invitation Widget (100 points/month)
An embeddable button for a personal website or shareable link. Clients click it to send you a direct job invitation — no need to find you in the open marketplace.
Golden Provider Status: The Long-Term Reward
HelperGen rewards consistent providers with Golden Provider status — which reduces your commission from the standard 18% to 15%. For a provider earning $3,000/month through the platform, that is $90/month back in your pocket.
Building the Flywheel
Use the 75-point welcome bonus to unlock Enhanced Analytics, invest in a Custom Handle and QR Code early, build your first 10–20 reviews to reach Silver badge status, then add Portfolio Showcase once you have photos to show. Combine it with Gen Ultra to find jobs faster — more jobs found, more completed, higher badge tier, lower commission rate. That is how a local service business is built on HelperGen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gen Points worth on HelperGen?
Each Gen Point is worth $0.12 CAD. The practical reference points are: 25 points (~$3.00) covers a lead for a $120–$299 job; 75 points (~$9.00) is the new provider welcome bonus; 150 points (~$18) unlocks the Custom Handle and QR Code permanently. Gen Points do not expire.
How do I earn free Gen Points on HelperGen?
New providers receive 75 Gen Points automatically on signup. New users (posters and providers) receive 50 Gen Points. Each successful referral earns you 50 points, and the person you refer earns 25. Senior providers receive 100 points on signup. These free earnings are credited automatically — no code required.
What is the best Gen Points feature to invest in first?
Enhanced Analytics (25 points/month) is the highest-value first investment. It shows your profile view counts, job application win rate, and earnings trends — data you can act on immediately to improve your acceptance rate. Once you have 5–10 reviews and want to start building a repeat client base offline, the Custom Handle and QR Code (150 points, one-time) becomes the highest-return spend.
How does Golden Provider status affect commission on HelperGen?
Golden Provider status reduces your commission from the standard 18% to 15%. You reach Golden Provider status by maintaining consistent high ratings and tenure on the platform. For a provider completing $2,500/month in jobs, the 3% difference is $75/month — $900 per year — that stays in your pocket rather than going to the platform.