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Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
May 11, 2015
Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name IZEA, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001495231    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2015    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   57,697,666dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 22,425,149dei_EntityPublicFloat
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Current:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,960,219us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue $ 6,521,930us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Accounts receivable 2,525,961us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent 2,156,378us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent
Prepaid expenses 305,341us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent 190,604us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent
Other current assets 12,056us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent 61,424us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent
Total current assets 6,803,577us-gaap_AssetsCurrent 8,930,336us-gaap_AssetsCurrent
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $287,287 and $239,521 597,332us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet 588,919us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
Goodwill 2,826,540us-gaap_Goodwill 0us-gaap_Goodwill
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $98,833 and $0 2,271,167us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill 0us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill
Software development costs, net of accumulated amortization of $113,775 and $85,331 455,100us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet 483,544us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareNet
Security deposits 119,194us-gaap_SecurityDeposit 100,641us-gaap_SecurityDeposit
Total assets 13,072,910us-gaap_Assets 10,103,440us-gaap_Assets
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable 836,823us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent 310,611us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent
Accrued expenses 481,355us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent 394,617us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent
Unearned revenue 1,619,427us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent 1,767,074us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent
Deferred rent 2,994us-gaap_DeferredRentCreditCurrent 0us-gaap_DeferredRentCreditCurrent
Current portion of capital lease obligations 47,075us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent 54,376us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent
Current portion of acquisition costs payable 1,055,489izea_AcquisitionCostsPayableCurrent 0izea_AcquisitionCostsPayableCurrent
Total current liabilities 4,043,163us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent 2,526,678us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent
Deferred rent 113,985us-gaap_DeferredRentCreditNoncurrent 106,531us-gaap_DeferredRentCreditNoncurrent
Capital lease obligations, less current portion 0us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent 7,291us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent
Acquisition costs payable, less current portion 3,062,588izea_AcquisitionCostsPayableNoncurrent 0izea_AcquisitionCostsPayableNoncurrent
Warrant liability 5,709,416us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent 3,203,465us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent
Total liabilities 12,929,152us-gaap_Liabilities 5,843,965us-gaap_Liabilities
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 57,697,666 issued and outstanding 5,770us-gaap_CommonStockValue 5,770us-gaap_CommonStockValue
Additional paid-in capital 27,350,250us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital 27,195,055us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital
Accumulated deficit (27,212,262)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit (22,941,350)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit
Total stockholders’ equity 143,758us-gaap_StockholdersEquity 4,259,475us-gaap_StockholdersEquity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 13,072,910us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity $ 10,103,440us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity
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Consolidated Balance Sheets Parentheticals (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Parentheticals - Balance Sheet [Abstract]    
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment $ 287,287us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment $ 239,521us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization 98,833us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization 0us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization $ 113,775us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization $ 85,331us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAccumulatedAmortization
Common stock, par value (per share) $ 0.0001us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare $ 0.0001us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) 200,000,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized 200,000,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized
Common stock, shares, issued (shares) 57,697,666us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued 57,697,666us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) 57,697,666us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding 57,697,666us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenue $ 4,135,494us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet $ 1,957,040us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet
Cost of sales 2,441,491us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold 649,533us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold
Gross profit 1,694,003us-gaap_GrossProfit 1,307,507us-gaap_GrossProfit
Operating expenses:    
General and administrative 1,860,514us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense 1,092,221us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
Sales and marketing 1,581,487us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense 912,786us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpense
Total operating expenses 3,442,001us-gaap_OperatingExpenses 2,005,007us-gaap_OperatingExpenses
Loss from operations (1,747,998)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss (697,500)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Other income (expense):    
Interest expense (18,770)us-gaap_InterestExpense (9,017)us-gaap_InterestExpense
Change in fair value of derivatives, net (2,505,951)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet 135,601us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
Other income (expense), net 1,807us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense 1,605us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense
Total other income (expense) (2,522,914)us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense 128,189us-gaap_NonoperatingIncomeExpense
Net loss $ (4,270,912)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss $ (569,311)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 57,697,666us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic 37,135,738us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic
Basic loss per common share $ (0.07)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic $ (0.02)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 57,697,666us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding 37,135,738us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding
Diluted loss per common share $ (0.07)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted $ (0.02)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)
Total
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 $ 4,259,475us-gaap_StockholdersEquity $ 5,770us-gaap_StockholdersEquity
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember		 $ 27,195,055us-gaap_StockholdersEquity
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember		 $ (22,941,350)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
Balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2014   57,697,666us-gaap_SharesIssued
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember		    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Stock purchase plan subscriptions 5,164us-gaap_SubscriptionRevenue   5,164us-gaap_SubscriptionRevenue
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember		  
Fair value of warrants issued 7,700izea_FairValueOfWarrantsIssued   7,700izea_FairValueOfWarrantsIssued
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember		  
Stock-based compensation 142,331us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition   142,331us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalShareBasedCompensationStockOptionsRequisiteServicePeriodRecognition
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember		  
Net loss (4,270,912)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss     (4,270,912)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015 $ 143,758us-gaap_StockholdersEquity $ 5,770us-gaap_StockholdersEquity
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember		 $ 27,350,250us-gaap_StockholdersEquity
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalMember		 $ (27,212,262)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_RetainedEarningsMember
Balance (shares) at Mar. 31, 2015   57,697,666us-gaap_SharesIssued
/ us-gaap_StatementEquityComponentsAxis
= us-gaap_CommonStockMember		    
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]    
Net loss $ (4,270,912)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss $ (569,311)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for operating activities:    
Depreciation 47,019us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization 17,867us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
Amortization of software development costs and other assets 127,277us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets 5,842us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
Stock-based compensation 142,331us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation 115,338us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation
Stock issued or to be issued for payment of services 35,050us-gaap_IssuanceOfStockAndWarrantsForServicesOrClaims 58,360us-gaap_IssuanceOfStockAndWarrantsForServicesOrClaims
Change in fair value of derivatives, net 2,505,951us-gaap_FairValueOptionChangesInFairValueGainLoss1 (135,601)us-gaap_FairValueOptionChangesInFairValueGainLoss1
Cash provided by (used for): [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable 34,698us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable 730,048us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (23,845)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets 6,590us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets
Accounts payable 4,949us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable (9,549)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable
Accrued expenses 50,363us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities (41,870)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities
Unearned revenue (181,541)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities (242,361)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredLiabilities
Deferred rent 548us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue 42,536us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue
Net cash used for operating activities (1,528,112)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities (22,111)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
Cash flows from investing activities: [Abstract]    
Purchase of equipment (28,985)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment (9,563)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Increase in software development costs 0us-gaap_PaymentsToDevelopSoftware (206,529)us-gaap_PaymentsToDevelopSoftware
Acquisition, net of cash acquired (995,286)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired 0us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired
Security deposits 0us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInSecurityDeposits (4,242)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInSecurityDeposits
Net cash used for investing activities (1,024,271)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities (220,334)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
Cash flows from financing activities: [Abstract]    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net 0izea_Proceedsfromissuanceofcommonstockpreferredstockandwarrants 10,982,169izea_Proceedsfromissuanceofcommonstockpreferredstockandwarrants
Proceeds from stock purchase plan subscriptions & issuance of warrants 5,264us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised
Payments on notes payable and capital leases (14,592)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfNotesPayable (19,845)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfNotesPayable
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (9,328)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities 10,962,324us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (2,561,711)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease 10,719,879us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 6,521,930us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 530,052us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 3,960,219us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue 11,249,931us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Supplemental cash flow information: [Abstract]    
Cash paid during period for interest 2,362us-gaap_InterestPaid 3,175us-gaap_InterestPaid
Non-cash financing and investing activities:    
Fair value of warrants issued 0izea_WarrantsIssuedInFinancingArrangement 12,382,216izea_WarrantsIssuedInFinancingArrangement
Acquisition costs payable for assets acquired 4,192,639izea_Acquisitioncostspayableforassetsacquired 0izea_Acquisitioncostspayableforassetsacquired
Acquisition of assets through capital lease $ 0us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid $ 41,339us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2015, the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the consolidated statement of stockholders' equity (deficit) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are unaudited but include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position at such dates and our results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), does not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 19, 2015.

Nature of Business
IZEA, Inc. (the "Company") was founded in February 2006 under the name PayPerPost, Inc. and became a public company incorporated in the state of Nevada in May 2011. The Company is headquartered in Winter Park, Florida with additional field offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Texas and Michigan.

The Company is a leading company in the social sponsorship space, creating the first social sponsorship marketplace in 2006 with the launch of our first platform, PayPerPost.com. Social sponsorship is when a company compensates a social media publisher or influencer such as a blogger or tweeter ("creators") to share sponsored content with their social network audience. This sponsored content is shared within the body of a content stream, a practice also referred to as “native advertising” and "sponsored content.” The Company generates its revenue primarily through the sale of sponsorship campaigns to its advertisers. The Company fulfills these campaigns through its platforms by utilizing its network of creators to complete sponsorship opportunities for its advertisers. The Company also generates revenue from the posting of targeted display advertising and from various service fees.

On January 30, 2015, the Company purchased all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Ebyline, Inc. (“Ebyline”), pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 27, 2015, by and among IZEA, Ebyline and the stockholders of Ebyline (see Note 2). Based in Los Angeles, California, Ebyline operates an online marketplace that enables publishers to access a network of over 12,000 content creators ranging from writers to illustrators in 73 countries. Over 2,000 fully vetted individuals in the Ebyline network have professional journalism credentials with backgrounds at well-known media outlets. Ebyline’s proprietary workflow is utilized by leading media organizations to obtain the content they need from professional content creators. In addition to publishers, Ebyline is leveraged by brands to produce custom branded content for use on their owned and operated sites, as well as third party content marketing and native advertising efforts. After the acquisition, the Company has added content sales as another revenue stream into its operations.

The Company currently operates an online marketplace that connects brands with creators at IZEA.com as well as other white label marketplaces. IZEA.com and all white label sites are powered by the IZEA Exchange (“IZEAx”), a platform that handles content workflow, creator search and targeting, bidding, analytics and payment processing. IZEAx is designed to provide a unified ecosystem that enables the creation of multiple types of content including blog posts, status updates, videos and photos through a wide variety of social channels including blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr, among others. Prior to the launch of IZEAx, the Company had independent technology platforms including PayPerPost.com, SocialSpark.com and SponsoredTweets.com, all of which were transitioned to the IZEAx system by the end of 2014.

Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IZEA, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, IZEA Innovations, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ebyline, Inc. (together, the "Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements were prepared using the acquisition method of accounting with IZEA considered the accounting acquirer of Ebyline. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the underlying Ebyline tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair market values with any excess purchase price allocated to goodwill. The acquisition method of accounting is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that are preliminary, based on work performed to date. IZEA anticipates that all the information needed to identify and measure values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be obtained and finalized during the one-year measurement period following the acquisition date. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting may occur, and these differences could have a material impact on the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
 
Accounts Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk
Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. Uncollectibility of accounts receivable is not significant since most customers are bound by contract and are required to fund the Company for all the costs of an “opportunity,” defined as an order created by an advertiser for a creator to write about the advertiser’s product. If a portion of the account balance is deemed uncollectible, the Company will either write-off the amount owed or provide a reserve based on the uncollectible portion of the account. Management determines the collectibility of accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. The Company does not have a reserve for doubtful accounts as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Management believes that this estimate is reasonable, but there can be no assurance that the estimate will not change as a result of a change in economic conditions or business conditions within the industry, the individual customers or the Company. Any adjustments to this account are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as a general and administrative expense. Bad debt expense was less than 1% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
 
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are typically limited because a large number of geographically diverse customers make up the Company’s customer base, thus spreading the trade credit risk. The Company also controls credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers but generally does not require collateral to support accounts receivable. At March 31, 2015, the Company had two customers which accounted for 24% of total accounts receivable in the aggregate. At December 31, 2014, the Company had two customers which accounted for 29% of total accounts receivable in the aggregate. The Company had no customers that accounted for more than 10% of its revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company had two customers that accounted for 22% of its revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Property and Equipment
Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method and half-year convention over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Computer Equipment
3 years
Software Costs
3 years
Office Equipment
3 - 10 years
Furniture and Fixtures
5 - 10 years
Leasehold Improvements
5 years


Major additions and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets, are expensed as incurred. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, related costs and accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed and any gain or loss is recognized in net income or loss. Depreciation expense recorded in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $47,019 and $17,867 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Software Development Costs
Throughout 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, the Company developed a new web-based advertising exchange platform called the IZEA Exchange (IZEAx). IZEAx is designed to provide a unified ecosystem that enables the creation of multiple types of content including blog posts, status updates, videos and photos through a wide variety of social channels including blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and LinkedIn, among others. This platform is utilized both internally and externally to facilitate native advertising campaigns on a greater scale. In accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal Use Software and ASC 985-730, Computer Software Research and Development, research phase costs should be expensed as incurred and development phase costs including direct materials and services, payroll and benefits and interest costs may be capitalized. The Company is amortizing the software development costs for IZEAx equally over 5 years. Amortization expense will be $113,775 for the next four years and $28,444 in 2019. Amortization expense on software development costs recorded in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $28,444 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Intangible Assets
The Company acquired intangible assets through its acquisition of Ebyline on January 30, 2015. The Company is amortizing the identifiable intangible assets over a period of 12 to 60 months.

Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration of an acquired business over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets. In accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, goodwill resulting from business combinations is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently, if certain indicators are present. In the event that management determines that the value of goodwill has become impaired, the Company will record a charge for the amount of impairment during the fiscal quarter in which the determination is made.

Revenue Recognition
The Company derives its revenue from four sources: revenue from an advertiser when it pays for a social media publisher or influencer such as a blogger or tweeter ("creators") to share sponsored content with their social network audience ("Sponsored Revenue"), revenue when a publisher or company purchases custom branded content for use on its owned and operated sites, as well as third party content marketing and native advertising efforts ("Content Revenue"), revenue from the posting of targeted display advertising ("Media Revenue") and revenue derived from various service and license fees charged to users of our platforms ("Service Fee Revenue"). Sponsored revenue is recognized and considered earned after an advertiser's sponsored content is posted through IZEAx and shared through a creator's social network for a requisite period of time. The requisite period ranges from 3 days for a tweet to 30 days for a blog, video or other form of content. Management fees related to Sponsored Revenue from advertising campaigns managed by the Company are recognized ratably over the term of the campaign which may range from a few days to months. Content Revenue is recognized when the content is delivered to and accepted by the customer. Media Revenue is recognized and considered earned when the Company's creators place targeted display advertising in blogs. Service fees charged to customers are primarily related to subscription fees for different levels of service within a platform, licensing fees for white-label use of IZEAx , early cash-out fees if a creator wishes to take proceeds earned for services from their account when the account balance is below certain minimum balance thresholds and inactivity fees for dormant accounts. Service fees are recognized immediately when the service is performed or at the time an account becomes dormant or is cashed out. Self-service advertisers must prepay for services by placing a deposit in their account with the Company. The deposits are typically paid by the advertiser via credit card. Advertisers who use the Company to manage their social advertising campaigns or content requests may prepay for services or request credit terms. Payments received or billings in advance of services are recorded as unearned revenue until earned as described above.

All of the Company's revenue is generated through the rendering of services and is recognized under the general guidelines of SAB Topic 13 A.1 which states that revenue will be recognized when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers its revenue as generally realized or realizable and earned once (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the advertiser or customer is fixed (required to be paid at a set amount that is not subject to refund or adjustment) and determinable, and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company records revenue on the gross amount earned since it generally is the primary obligor in the arrangement, it takes on credit risk, it establishes the pricing and determines the service specifications.

Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are charged to expense as they are incurred, including payments to contact creators to promote the Company. Advertising expense charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $118,000 and $31,000, respectively. Advertising costs are included in sales and marketing expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Deferred Rent
The Company’s operating leases for its office facilities contain rent abatements and predetermined fixed increases of the base rental rate during the lease term. The Company accounts for rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company records the difference between the straight-line expense versus the actual amounts paid under the lease as deferred rent in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Income Taxes
The Company has not recorded federal income tax expense due to the generation of net operating losses. Deferred income taxes are accounted for using the balance sheet approach which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company incurs minimal state franchise taxes in two states which is included in general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations.
 
The Company identifies and evaluates uncertain tax positions, if any, and recognizes the impact of uncertain tax positions for which there is a less than more-likely-than-not probability of the position being upheld when reviewed by the relevant taxing authority. Such positions are deemed to be unrecognized tax benefits and a corresponding liability is established on the balance sheet. The Company has not recognized a liability for uncertain tax positions. If there were an unrecognized tax benefit, the Company would recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company’s tax years, subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally remain open for three years from the date of filing.

Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative financial instruments are defined as financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying factor (e.g., interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets. The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), which requires additional disclosures about the Company’s objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, how the derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for, and how the derivative instruments and related hedging items affect the financial statements. The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risk. Terms of convertible debt and equity instruments are reviewed to determine whether or not they contain embedded derivative instruments that are required under ASC 815 to be accounted for separately from the host contract, and recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The fair value of derivative liabilities, if any, is required to be revalued at each reporting date, with corresponding changes in fair value recorded in current period operating results. Pursuant to ASC 815, an evaluation of specifically identified conditions is made to determine whether the fair value of warrants issued is required to be classified as equity or as a derivative liability.

The Company records a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) related to the issuance of convertible debt and equity instruments that have conversion features at fixed rates that are in-the-money when issued, and the fair value of warrants issued in connection with those instruments. The BCF for the convertible instruments is recognized and measured by allocating a portion of the proceeds to warrants, based on their relative fair value, and as a reduction to the carrying amount of the convertible instrument equal to the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. The discounts recorded in connection with the BCF and warrant valuation are recognized (a) for convertible debt as interest expense over the term of the debt, using the effective interest method or (b) for preferred stock as dividends at the time the stock first becomes convertible.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments are recorded at fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect certain market assumptions. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
•
Level 1 – Valuation based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
•
Level 2 – Valuation based on quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets.
•
Level 3 – Valuation based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, therefore requiring management’s best estimate of what market participants would use as fair value.
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management. The Company does not have any Level 1 or 2 financial assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities measured at fair value consisted of a warrant liability (see Note 4) and its acquisition cost liability (see Note 2) as of March 31, 2015. Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the warrants include the estimated term. Significant increases (decreases) in the estimated remaining period to exercise would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. In developing our credit risk assumption used in the fair value of warrants, consideration was made of publicly available bond rates and US Treasury Yields. However, since the Company does not have a formal credit-standing, management estimated its standing among various reported levels and grades for use in the model. During all periods, management estimated that the Company's standing was in the speculative to high-risk grades (BB- to CCC in the Standard and Poor's Rating). A significant increase (decrease) in the risk-adjusted interest rate could result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, unearned revenue and accrued expenses. Unless otherwise disclosed, the fair value of the Company’s capital lease obligations approximate their carrying value based upon current rates available to the Company.

Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation cost related to stock options granted under the May 2011 Equity Incentive Plan and August 2011 B Equity Incentive Plan (together, the "2011 Equity Incentive Plans") (see Note 6) is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The Company estimates the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. The Company estimates the fair value of its common stock using the closing stock price of its common stock as quoted in the OTCQB marketplace on the date of the agreement. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the volatility of comparable peer companies that are publicly traded and have had a longer trading history than itself. The Company determines the expected life based on historical experience with similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and post-vesting forfeitures. The Company uses the risk-free interest rate on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent remaining term approximately equal to the expected life of the award. The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company used the following assumptions for options granted under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
Three Months Ended
2011 Equity Incentive Plans Assumptions
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Expected term
 
6 years
 
5 years
Weighted average volatility
 
54.00%
 
43.32%
Weighted average risk free interest rate
 
1.50%
 
1.60%
Expected dividends
 
—
 
—


The Company estimates forfeitures when recognizing compensation expense and this estimate of forfeitures is adjusted over the requisite service period based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures are recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment, which is recognized in the period of change, and also impact the amount of unamortized compensation expense to be recognized in future periods. Average expected forfeiture rates were 13.93% and 14.42% during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Non-Employee Stock-Based Compensation
The Company's accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of ASC 505, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.” The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (ii) the date at which the consultant or vendor's performance is complete. The fair value of equity instruments issued to consultants that vest immediately is expensed when issued. The fair value of equity instruments issued to consultants that have future vesting and are subject to forfeiture if performance does not occur is recognized as expense over the vesting period. Fair values for the unvested portion of issued instruments are adjusted each reporting period. The change in fair value is recorded to additional paid-in capital. Stock-based compensation related to non-employees is accounted for based on the fair value of the related stock or the fair value of the services, whichever is more readily determinable.

Segment Information
The Company does not identify separate operating segments for management reporting purposes. The results of operations are the basis on which management evaluates operations and makes business decisions.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Reclassifications
Certain items have been reclassified in the 2014 financial statements to conform to the 2015 presentation. The Company has reclassified wages and other expenses related to its sales and marketing personnel out of general and administrative expense and into sales and marketing expense.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There are new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") which are not yet effective. Management does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or operating results.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP.

The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which it will adopt the standard in 2017.
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Ebyline Acquisition (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
EBYLINE ACQUISITION

Purchase Price
On January 30, 2015, the Company purchased all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Ebyline, Inc. (“Ebyline”), pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 27, 2015, by and among IZEA, Ebyline and the stockholders of Ebyline for a maximum purchase price to be paid over the next three years of $8,850,000. The total consideration is made up of four components:
(a)    a cash payment of $1,200,000 paid at closing;
(b)    an issuance of IZEA Common Stock valued at $250,000 to be paid six months after closing (July 30, 2015);
(c)    a cash or stock payment of up to an additional $1,900,000 (subject to proportional reduction in the event Ebyline’s final 2014 revenue is below $8,000,000). Ebyline's final gross revenue for 2014 was $7,903,429. As such, the total amount owed is $1,877,064 to be paid in two equal installments of $938,532 on January 30, 2016 and January 30, 2017; and
(d)    total performance payments up to $5,500,000 based on Ebyline meeting certain revenue targets for each of the three years ending December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Performance payments are due no later than 90 days after the measuring period and subject to payment or adjustment as follows:
(i)Fiscal Year 2015. For the year ending December 31, 2015, Ebyline should achieve Content-Only Revenue of not less than $17,000,000. IZEA will pay an amount up to $1,800,000 in the form of at least 50% in cash and the remaining portion in the form of cash and/or shares of IZEA Common Stock at ZEA’s discretion based on the following scale:
% of 2015 Revenue Target Achieved by Ebyline
% of Performance Payment Owed
Year 1 Performance Payment Owed
(at least 50% payable in cash)
<90%
—
$—
90%
90%
$1,620,000
95%
95%
$1,710,000
100%
100%
$1,800,000

(ii)Fiscal Year 2016. For the year ending December 31, 2016, Ebyline should achieve Content-Only Revenue of not less than $27,000,000. IZEA will pay an amount up to $1,800,000 in the form of cash and/or shares of IZEA Common Stock at IZEA’s discretion based on the following scale:
% of 2016 Revenue Target Achieved by Ebyline
% of Performance Payment Owed
Year 2 Performance Payment Owed
<90%
—
$—
90%
60%
$1,080,000
95%
75%
$1,350,000
100%
100%
$1,800,000


(iii)Fiscal Year 2017. For the year ending December 31, 2017, Ebyline should achieve Content-Only Revenue of not less than $32,000,000. IZEA will pay an amount up to $1,900,000 in the form of cash and/or shares of IZEA Common Stock at IZEA’s discretion based on the following scale:
% of 2017 Revenue Target Achieved by Ebyline
% of Performance Payment Owed
Year 3 Performance Payment Owed
<90%
—
$—
90%
60%
$1,140,000
95%
75%
$1,425,000
100%
100%
$1,900,000


Consideration Payable
The fair value of the total estimated future consideration to be paid is as follows:
 
Estimated Gross Purchase Consideration
Initial Present Value
Remaining Present and Fair Value
 
1/30/2015
1/30/2015
3/31/2015
Cash paid at closing
$
1,200,000

$
1,200,000

$
—

Present value of the guaranteed purchase price (a)
2,127,064

1,982,639

1,997,777

Fair value of contingent performance payments (b)
2,210,000

2,210,000

2,210,000

Acquisition costs to be paid by Ebyline shareholders (c)
 
 
(89,700
)
Total estimated consideration
$
5,537,064

$
5,392,639

$
4,118,077

 
 
 
 
Current portion of acquisition costs payable
 
 
1,055,489

Long term portion of acquisition costs payable
 
 
3,062,588

Total acquisition costs payable
 
 
$
4,118,077



(a)
The guaranteed purchase price consideration, as detailed above, was discounted to present value using our current borrowing rate of prime plus 2% (5.25%). Interest expense imputed on the acquisition costs payable in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $15,138 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

(b)
The fair value of the $5,500,000 of contingent performance payments described above was calculated using a Monte-Carlo simulation to simulate revenue over the next three years. Since the contingent consideration has an option like structure, a risk-neutral framework is considered appropriate for the valuation. The Company started with a risk-adjusted measure of forecasted revenue (using a risk-adjusted discount rate of 8.5%) and assumed it will follow geometric brownian motion to simulate the revenue at future dates. Once the revenue was estimated, payout was calculated for each year and present valued to incorporate the credit risk associated with these payments. The Company's initial value conclusion was based on the average payment from 100,000 simulation trials. The volatility used for the simulation was 35%. The calculations using the Monte Carlo simulation resulted in a calculated fair value of $2,210,000.
(c)
According to the stock purchase agreement, certain acquisition costs paid by Ebyline during the acquisition process are to be paid by the selling shareholders. These costs will be deducted from the guaranteed payment on January 30, 2016.

Purchase Price Allocation
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price as of January 30, 2015 is summarized as follows:
 
Initial Purchase Price Allocation
Current assets
$
737,532

Property and equipment
27,194

Identifiable intangible assets
2,370,000

Goodwill
2,826,540

Security deposits
18,553

Current liabilities
(587,180
)
Total estimated consideration
$
5,392,639



Intangible Assets and Goodwill
The identifiable intangible assets in the purchase price allocation consist of the following assets:    
 
 
Accumulated Amortization
Net Book Value
Useful Life (in years)
Identifiable Intangible Asset
Initial Value
3/31/2015
3/31/2015
Content provider network
$
30,000

5,000

25,000

1
Ebyline trade name
40,000

6,667

33,333

1
Workflow customers
210,000

17,500

192,500

2
Developed technology
300,000

10,000

290,000

5
NewsDesk customers
1,790,000

59,666

1,730,334

5
Total identifiable intangible assets
$
2,370,000

$
98,833

$
2,271,167

 


The Company is amortizing the identifiable intangible assets over a weighted average period of 4 years. Amortization expense on the identifiable intangible assets costs recorded in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $98,833 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
The estimated amortization expense for future years is as follows:
 
2015
$
543,583

2016
528,834

2017
426,750

2018
418,000

2019
418,000

Thereafter
34,833

Total
$
2,370,000



The Company recorded $2,826,540 in goodwill on the Ebyline acquisition. This amount represents the excess of the purchase consideration of an acquired business over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets. There are many synergies between the business operations of Ebyline and IZEA including a database of creators that can provide content and advertising and synergies between our online marketplaces that appeal to customers on both sides. The Ebyline operations contributed revenue of $1,368,607 and gross profit of $135,406 in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
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Notes Payable (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTES PAYABLE

Bridge Bank Credit Agreement
On March 1, 2013, the Company entered into a secured credit facility agreement with Bridge Bank, N.A. of San Jose, California, and expanded this facility with an agreement on April 13, 2015. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company may submit requests for funding up to 80% of its eligible accounts receivable up to a maximum credit limit of $5 million. This agreement is secured by the Company's accounts receivable and substantially all of the Company's other assets. The agreement renews annually and requires the Company to pay an annual facility fee of $20,000 (0.4% of the credit limit) and an annual due diligence fee of $1,000. Interest accrues on the advances at the prime plus 2% per annum. The default rate of interest is prime plus 7%. If the agreement is terminated prior to May 1, 2016, the Company will be required to pay a termination fee of .70% of the credit limit divided by 80%. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had no advances outstanding under this agreement.

The Company incurred $50,510 in costs related to this loan acquisition in prior years and an additional $23,184 in costs related to the loan expansion in April 2015. These costs are capitalized in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as loan acquisition costs within other current assets and are amortized to interest expense over one year. The Company amortized $1,000 and $5,842 of these costs through interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
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Derivative Financial Instruments (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
 
The Company evaluates its convertible debt, warrants or other contracts to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with paragraph 810-10-05-4 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and paragraph 815-40-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the Statement of Operations as other income or expense. Upon registration, conversion or exercise, as applicable, of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the conversion date and then that fair value is reclassified to equity.

The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification are reclassified to liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities will be classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is expected within 12 months after the balance sheet date.

Warrant Liability
2014 Activity:
On February 21, 2014, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase 17,142,864 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.35 per share and five-year warrants to purchase 17,142,864 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share pursuant to the terms of the securities purchase agreements entered into in connection with a private placement of its shares in February 2014 (the "2014 Private Placement"). As part of the transaction, the Company also issued a five-year warrant to purchase up to 750,511 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.35 per share and a five-year warrant to purchase up to 750,511 shares of the Company' common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share to the placement agent.
The Company determined that these warrants require classification as a liability due to certain registration rights and listing requirements that required the Company to file a registration statement with the SEC for purposes of registering the resale of the shares underlying these warrants. The warrants also require classification as a liability due to provisions for potential exercise price adjustments. The Company determined that the fair value of these warrants on their issuance date on February 21, 2014 was $12,382,216. The fair value and outstanding derivative warrant liability related to these warrant shares as of March 31, 2015 was $5,707,986. These shares are currently registered with the SEC pursuant to the Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-195081) filed by the Company on April 30, 2015, which was declared effective by the SEC on May 4, 2015. Although the warrants are currently registered, they still require liability classification due to the provisions for potential exercise price adjustments.

2013 Activity:
From August 15, 2013 through September 23, 2013, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase 7,118,236 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.25 per share and five-year warrants to purchase 7,118,236 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreements entered into in connection with a private placement of its shares (the "2013 Private Placement"). The Company determined that these warrants required classification as a liability due to certain registration rights in the agreements that required the Company to file a registration statement with the SEC for purposes of registering the resale of the shares underlying these warrants. The Company determined that the fair value of these warrants on their issuance date was $2,344,899.

On April 11, 2013 and May 22, 2013, we entered into unsecured loan agreements with a director of our Company. Pursuant to these agreements, we received short-term loans totaling $750,000. On May 31, 2013,we signed an extension and conversion agreement that allowed these notes and all accrued interest thereon to be converted into equity upon closing of the next private placement on the same terms and conditions that will be applicable to other investors in the private placement. In consideration for the extension and conversion agreement, we issued a five-year warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share. We also agreed that upon the first closing of our next private placement, we would issue an additional five-year warrant to purchase 3,187,500 shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share and 1,687,500 shares of restricted stock for future issuance upon the earlier of two years from the first closing (August 15, 2015) or completion of a transaction resulting in a change of control of our Company.

The Company originally filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-191743) with the SEC on October 16, 2013, which was declared effective by the SEC on November 8, 2013 for the registration of 174,732 of these warrant shares. We later filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-197482) related to the remaining warrant shares on July 17, 2014, which was declared effective by the SEC on July 29, 2014. The fair value and outstanding derivative warrant liability related to these warrant shares as of July 29, 2014 was $3,166,482. As a result of the registration, the warrants no longer require liability classification and the fair value was reclassified to equity in July 2014.

2012 Activity:
The Company determined that 110,000 warrant shares issued in its September 2012 public offering still require classification as a liability due to certain registration rights and listing requirements in the agreements. The fair value and outstanding derivative warrant liability related to these warrant shares as of March 31, 2015 was $1,430.

2011 Activity:
The Company determined that 13,554 warrant shares remaining from its May 2011 Stock Offering and 250 warrant shares issued in July 2011 for a customer list acquisition still require classification as a liability due to certain registration rights and listing requirements in the agreements. The fair value and outstanding derivative warrant liability related to these warrant shares as of March 31, 2015 was $0.

During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded a loss of $2,505,951 and a gain of $135,601, respectively, due to the change in the fair value of its warrant liability.

The following table summarizes the Company's activity and fair value calculations of its derivative warrants for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2015:
 
Linked Common
Shares to
Derivative Warrants
Warrant
Liability
Balance, December 31, 2013
14,360,276

$
1,832,945

Issuance of warrants to investors in 2014 Private Placement
35,786,750

12,382,216

Reclassification of fair value of 2013 Private Placement warrants to equity
(14,236,472
)
(3,166,482
)
Change in fair value of derivatives
—

(7,845,214
)
Balance, December 31, 2014
35,910,554

$
3,203,465

Change in fair value of derivatives
—

2,505,951

Balance, March 31, 2015
35,910,554

$
5,709,416



The Company's warrants were valued on the applicable dates using a Binomial Lattice Option Valuation Technique (“Binomial”). Significant inputs into this technique as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015 are as follows:
Binomial Assumptions
December 31,
2014
March 31,
2015
Fair market value of asset (1)
$0.28
$0.40
Exercise price
$0.35-$1.25
$0.35-$1.25
Term (2)
2.7 - 4.2 years
2.4 - 3.9 years
Implied expected life (3)
2.7 - 4.2 years
2.4 - 3.9 years
Volatility range of inputs (4)
42%--71%
42%--66%
Equivalent volatility (3)
48%--54%
47%--53%
Risk-free interest rate range of inputs (5)
1.10%--1.38%
0.56%--1.13%
Equivalent risk-free interest rate (3)
1.10%--1.38%
0.56%--1.13%
(1)  The fair market value of the asset was determined by using the Company's closing stock price as reflected in the over-the-counter market.
(2)  The term is the contractual remaining term, allocated among twelve equal intervals for purposes of calculating other inputs, such as volatility and risk-free rate.
(3)  The implied expected life, and equivalent volatility and risk-free interest rate amounts are derived from the binomial.
(4)  The Company does not have a market trading history upon which to base its forward-looking volatility. Accordingly, the Company selected peer companies that provided a reasonable basis upon which to calculate volatility for each of the intervals described in (2), above.
(5)  The risk-free rates used for inputs represent the yields on zero coupon U.S. Government Securities with periods to maturity consistent with the intervals described in (2), above.
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Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is, however, subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may harm the Company's business. Other than as described below, the Company is currently not aware of any legal proceedings or claims that it believes would or could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on its operations or financial position.

On October 17, 2012, Blue Calypso, Inc. filed a complaint against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Blue Calypso’s complaint alleges that we infringe their patents related to peer-to-peer advertising between mobile communication devices and seeks unspecified damages. On July 19, 2013, Blue Calypso’s case against the Company was consolidated, along with patent infringement cases against Yelp, Inc. and Foursquare Labs, Inc., into Blue Calypso, Inc. v. Groupon, Inc. for all pretrial purposes, including discovery and claim construction.

On December 16, 2013, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) instituted a Covered Business Method Review (CBMR) for three of the five patents Blue Calypso asserts in its case against IZEA. In its decisions granting the CMBRs, the PTAB explained that several of Blue Calypso’s asserted patents are likely invalid. In particular, the PTAB found it more likely than not that each of these three patents was invalid based on two independent grounds of anticipation, and one ground of obviousness. Additionally, the PTAB preliminarily found it more likely than not that many of the claims of one of Blue Calypso’s patents were invalid due to a lack of written description. On January 16, 2014, the court granted a joint motion to stay Blue Calypso’s patent infringement case until the PTAB’s review of Blue Calypso’s asserted patents is complete. On January 17, 2014, the PTAB expanded its review to all five of Blue Calypso’s assert patents.

On December 16, 2014, the PTAB issued its Final Decisions concerning the five patents-in-suit. The Final Decisions eliminated the vast majority of claims asserted by Blue Calypso. While some claims did survive the PTAB’s Final Decisions, those claims are potentially invalid in view of factual findings made by the PTAB. The PTAB decisions are now on appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The potential outcomes of these appeals ranges from invalidation of all of Blue Calypso’s asserted claims to complete reversal of the PTAB’s Final Decisions. On April 1, 2015, the district court lifted the stay and set a trial date for December 14, 2015. The district court has also set a claim construction hearing for June 29, 2015. The parties are now exchanging discovery and preparing for claim construction.
At this stage, the Company does not have an estimate of the likelihood or the amount of any potential exposure to it. The Company believes that there is no merit to Blue Calypso’s suit and continues to vigorously defend itself against Blue Calypso’s allegations.
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Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]  
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Authorized Shares
The Company has 200,000,000 authorized shares of common stock and 10,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock, each with a par value of $0.0001 per share.
Warrant Transactions
On January 22, 2015, the Company issued a warrant for 100,000 shares of its common stock to an investor relations consultant. The warrant has an exercise price of $0.51 per share, vests equally over twelve months from issuance and expires on January 22, 2020. The fair value of the warrant upon issuance was $7,700 and the Company received $100 as compensation for the warrant. The fair value of the warrant issuance was recorded in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as an increase in additional paid-in capital and the net $7,600 compensation expense was recorded in general and administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Stock Options 
In May 2011, the Board of Directors adopted the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan of IZEA, Inc. (the “May 2011 Plan”). The May 2011 Plan allows the Company to grant options up to 20,000,000 shares as an incentive for its employees and consultants.  As of March 31, 2015, the Company had 6,357,638 shares of common stock available for future grants under the May 2011 Plan.

On August 22, 2011, the Company adopted the 2011 B Equity Incentive Plan (the “August 2011 Plan”) reserving for issuance an aggregate of 87,500 shares of common stock under the August 2011 Plan. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had no shares of common stock available for future grants under the August 2011 Plan.

Under both the May 2011 Plan and the August 2011 Plan (together, the "2011 Equity Incentive Plans"), the Board of Directors determines the exercise price to be paid for the shares, the period within which each option may be exercised, and the terms and conditions of each option. The exercise price of the incentive and non-qualified stock options may not be less than 100% of the fair market value per share of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. If an individual owns stock representing more than 10% of the outstanding shares, the price of each share of an incentive stock option must be equal to or exceed 110% of fair market value. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors at the time of grant, the right to purchase shares covered by any options under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans typically vest over the requisite service period as follows: 25% of options shall vest one year from the date of grant and the remaining options shall vest monthly, in equal increments over the following three years. The term of the options is up to ten years. The Company issues new shares to the optionee for any stock awards or options exercised pursuant to its equity incentive plans.

A summary of option activity under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 and three months ended March 31, 2015 is presented below:
Options Outstanding
Common Shares
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Life
(Years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013
7,750,478

 
$
0.51

 
8.1
Granted
4,358,831

 
$
0.38

 
 
Exercised
(1,250
)
 
$
0.24

 
 
Forfeited
(194,285
)
 
$
0.85

 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014
11,913,774

 
$
0.46

 
6.5
Granted
1,868,333

 
$
0.32

 
 
Exercised
—

 
$
—

 
 
Forfeited
(54,729
)
 
$
0.81

 
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2015
13,727,378

 
$
0.44

 
6.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable at March 31, 2015
5,102,812

 
$
0.56

 
6.8


During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, no options were exercised. There is no aggregate intrinsic value on the outstanding or exercisable options as of March 31, 2015 since the weighted average exercise price per share exceeded the fair value of $0.40 on such date.

A summary of the nonvested stock option activity under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 and three months ended March 31, 2015 is presented below:
Nonvested Options
Common Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Years
to Vest
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
5,809,363

 
$
0.24

 
3.3
Granted
4,358,831

 
0.38

 
 
Vested
(2,566,848
)
 
0.23

 
 
Forfeited
(159,508
)
 
0.21

 
 
Nonvested at December 31, 2014
7,441,838

 
$
0.20

 
3.0
Granted
1,868,333

 
0.16

 
 
Vested
(635,084
)
 
0.23

 
 
Forfeited
(50,521
)
 
0.15

 
 
Nonvested at March 31, 2015
8,624,566

 
$
0.19

 
3.1


Stock-based compensation cost related to stock options granted under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The Company estimates the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses the assumptions stated in Note 1. Total stock-based compensation expense recognized on awards outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $142,331 and $115,338, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded as a general and administrative expense in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Future compensation related to nonvested awards expected to vest of $1,477,668 is estimated to be recognized over the weighted-average vesting period of approximately three years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
On April 16, 2014, stockholders holding a majority of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, upon previous recommendation and approval of the Board of Directors, adopted the IZEA, Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) and reserved 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock for issuance thereunder. Any employee regularly employed by our company for 90 days or more on a full-time or part-time basis (20 hours or more per week on a regular schedule) will be eligible to participate in the ESPP. The ESPP will operate in successive six month offering periods commencing at the beginning of each fiscal year half. Each eligible employee who has elected to participate may purchase up to 10% of their annual compensation in common stock not to exceed $21,250 annually or 20,000 shares per offering period. The purchase price will be the lower of (i) 85% of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the first trading day of the offering period or (ii) 85% of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the last trading day of the offering period. The ESPP will continue until January 1, 2024, unless otherwise terminated by the Board. As of March 31, 2015, $5,164 subscription payments were received to purchase shares at the end of the offering period on June 30, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had 1,492,397 shares of common stock available for future grants under the ESPP.

Restricted Stock Issued for Services
Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a one year agreement to pay $7,500 per month and 100,000 shares of restricted stock per quarter to a firm to provide investor relations services. In accordance with the agreement, the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $30,110 on January 1, 2014 and 100,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $52,000 on April 1, 2014. This agreement was canceled in June 2014 and no further amounts are owed.

The Company issued 64,144 shares of restricted common stock valued at $25,000 to each Brian W. Brady, Lindsay A. Gardner and Dan R. Rua (192,432 total shares) for their service as directors of the Company during the year ended December 31, 2014.

The Company has reserved 19,096 shares of restricted common stock valued at $6,250 to each Brian W. Brady, Lindsay A. Gardner and Dan R. Rua (57,288 total shares) for their service as directors of the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

The Company also reserved 25,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $8,700 for an employee stock award during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

The following table contains summarized information about nonvested restricted stock outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2015:
Restricted Stock
Common Shares
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
—

Granted
392,432

Vested
(392,432
)
Forfeited
—

Nonvested at December 31, 2014
—

Granted
82,288

Vested
(82,288
)
Forfeited
—

Nonvested at March 31, 2015
—



Total stock-based compensation expense recognized for vested restricted stock awards during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $35,050 and $58,360, respectively, all of which is included in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the services is based on the value of the Company's common stock over the term of service.
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Earnings Per Common Share (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income or loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income or loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the additional dilutive securities that could be exercised or converted into common shares during each period presented less the amount of shares that could be repurchased using the proceeds from the exercises.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Net Loss
 
$
(4,270,912
)
 
$
(569,311
)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
 
57,697,666

 
37,135,738

Basic and diluted loss per share
 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.02
)
 
 
 
 
 


The Company excluded the following items from the above computation of diluted earnings per common share as their effect would be anti-dilutive:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Stock options
 
 
12,739,847

 
8,053,268

Warrants
 
 
54,019,416

 
54,392,749

Restricted stock units
 
 
1,708,332

 
1,729,431

Total excluded shares
 
 
68,467,595

 
64,175,448
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Subsequent Events (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

No material events have occurred since March 31, 2015 that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IZEA, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, IZEA Innovations, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ebyline, Inc. (together, the "Company"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements were prepared using the acquisition method of accounting with IZEA considered the accounting acquirer of Ebyline. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the underlying Ebyline tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair market values with any excess purchase price allocated to goodwill. The acquisition method of accounting is dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that are preliminary, based on work performed to date. IZEA anticipates that all the information needed to identify and measure values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be obtained and finalized during the one-year measurement period following the acquisition date. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting may occur, and these differences could have a material impact on the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk
Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. Uncollectibility of accounts receivable is not significant since most customers are bound by contract and are required to fund the Company for all the costs of an “opportunity,” defined as an order created by an advertiser for a creator to write about the advertiser’s product. If a portion of the account balance is deemed uncollectible, the Company will either write-off the amount owed or provide a reserve based on the uncollectible portion of the account. Management determines the collectibility of accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. The Company does not have a reserve for doubtful accounts as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Management believes that this estimate is reasonable, but there can be no assurance that the estimate will not change as a result of a change in economic conditions or business conditions within the industry, the individual customers or the Company. Any adjustments to this account are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as a general and administrative expense. Bad debt expense was less than 1% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are typically limited because a large number of geographically diverse customers make up the Company’s customer base, thus spreading the trade credit risk. The Company also controls credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers but generally does not require collateral to support accounts receivable. At March 31, 2015, the Company had two customers which accounted for 24% of total accounts receivable in the aggregate. At December 31, 2014, the Company had two customers which accounted for 29% of total accounts receivable in the aggregate. The Company had no customers that accounted for more than 10% of its revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The Company had two customers that accounted for 22% of its revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method and half-year convention over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Computer Equipment
3 years
Software Costs
3 years
Office Equipment
3 - 10 years
Furniture and Fixtures
5 - 10 years
Leasehold Improvements
5 years


Major additions and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance and repairs, which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets, are expensed as incurred. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, related costs and accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed and any gain or loss is recognized in net income or loss. Depreciation expense recorded in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $47,019 and $17,867 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Software Development Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software Development Costs
Throughout 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, the Company developed a new web-based advertising exchange platform called the IZEA Exchange (IZEAx). IZEAx is designed to provide a unified ecosystem that enables the creation of multiple types of content including blog posts, status updates, videos and photos through a wide variety of social channels including blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and LinkedIn, among others. This platform is utilized both internally and externally to facilitate native advertising campaigns on a greater scale. In accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal Use Software and ASC 985-730, Computer Software Research and Development, research phase costs should be expensed as incurred and development phase costs including direct materials and services, payroll and benefits and interest costs may be capitalized. The Company is amortizing the software development costs for IZEAx equally over 5 years. Amortization expense will be $113,775 for the next four years and $28,444 in 2019. Amortization expense on software development costs recorded in general and administrative expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $28,444 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
The Company acquired intangible assets through its acquisition of Ebyline on January 30, 2015. The Company is amortizing the identifiable intangible assets over a period of 12 to 60 months.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration of an acquired business over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets. In accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, goodwill resulting from business combinations is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently, if certain indicators are present. In the event that management determines that the value of goodwill has become impaired, the Company will record a charge for the amount of impairment during the fiscal quarter in which the determination is made.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
The Company derives its revenue from four sources: revenue from an advertiser when it pays for a social media publisher or influencer such as a blogger or tweeter ("creators") to share sponsored content with their social network audience ("Sponsored Revenue"), revenue when a publisher or company purchases custom branded content for use on its owned and operated sites, as well as third party content marketing and native advertising efforts ("Content Revenue"), revenue from the posting of targeted display advertising ("Media Revenue") and revenue derived from various service and license fees charged to users of our platforms ("Service Fee Revenue"). Sponsored revenue is recognized and considered earned after an advertiser's sponsored content is posted through IZEAx and shared through a creator's social network for a requisite period of time. The requisite period ranges from 3 days for a tweet to 30 days for a blog, video or other form of content. Management fees related to Sponsored Revenue from advertising campaigns managed by the Company are recognized ratably over the term of the campaign which may range from a few days to months. Content Revenue is recognized when the content is delivered to and accepted by the customer. Media Revenue is recognized and considered earned when the Company's creators place targeted display advertising in blogs. Service fees charged to customers are primarily related to subscription fees for different levels of service within a platform, licensing fees for white-label use of IZEAx , early cash-out fees if a creator wishes to take proceeds earned for services from their account when the account balance is below certain minimum balance thresholds and inactivity fees for dormant accounts. Service fees are recognized immediately when the service is performed or at the time an account becomes dormant or is cashed out. Self-service advertisers must prepay for services by placing a deposit in their account with the Company. The deposits are typically paid by the advertiser via credit card. Advertisers who use the Company to manage their social advertising campaigns or content requests may prepay for services or request credit terms. Payments received or billings in advance of services are recorded as unearned revenue until earned as described above.

All of the Company's revenue is generated through the rendering of services and is recognized under the general guidelines of SAB Topic 13 A.1 which states that revenue will be recognized when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers its revenue as generally realized or realizable and earned once (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the advertiser or customer is fixed (required to be paid at a set amount that is not subject to refund or adjustment) and determinable, and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company records revenue on the gross amount earned since it generally is the primary obligor in the arrangement, it takes on credit risk, it establishes the pricing and determines the service specifications.
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are charged to expense as they are incurred, including payments to contact creators to promote the Company. Advertising expense charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $118,000 and $31,000, respectively. Advertising costs are included in sales and marketing expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Rent
The Company’s operating leases for its office facilities contain rent abatements and predetermined fixed increases of the base rental rate during the lease term. The Company accounts for rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company records the difference between the straight-line expense versus the actual amounts paid under the lease as deferred rent in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
The Company has not recorded federal income tax expense due to the generation of net operating losses. Deferred income taxes are accounted for using the balance sheet approach which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company incurs minimal state franchise taxes in two states which is included in general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations.
 
The Company identifies and evaluates uncertain tax positions, if any, and recognizes the impact of uncertain tax positions for which there is a less than more-likely-than-not probability of the position being upheld when reviewed by the relevant taxing authority. Such positions are deemed to be unrecognized tax benefits and a corresponding liability is established on the balance sheet. The Company has not recognized a liability for uncertain tax positions. If there were an unrecognized tax benefit, the Company would recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company’s tax years, subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service, generally remain open for three years from the date of filing.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative financial instruments are defined as financial instruments or other contracts that contain a notional amount and one or more underlying factor (e.g., interest rate, security price or other variable), require no initial net investment and permit net settlement. Derivative financial instruments may be free-standing or embedded in other financial instruments. Further, derivative financial instruments are initially, and subsequently, measured at fair value and recorded as liabilities or, in rare instances, assets. The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”), which requires additional disclosures about the Company’s objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments, how the derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for, and how the derivative instruments and related hedging items affect the financial statements. The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risk. Terms of convertible debt and equity instruments are reviewed to determine whether or not they contain embedded derivative instruments that are required under ASC 815 to be accounted for separately from the host contract, and recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The fair value of derivative liabilities, if any, is required to be revalued at each reporting date, with corresponding changes in fair value recorded in current period operating results. Pursuant to ASC 815, an evaluation of specifically identified conditions is made to determine whether the fair value of warrants issued is required to be classified as equity or as a derivative liability.

The Company records a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) related to the issuance of convertible debt and equity instruments that have conversion features at fixed rates that are in-the-money when issued, and the fair value of warrants issued in connection with those instruments. The BCF for the convertible instruments is recognized and measured by allocating a portion of the proceeds to warrants, based on their relative fair value, and as a reduction to the carrying amount of the convertible instrument equal to the intrinsic value of the conversion feature. The discounts recorded in connection with the BCF and warrant valuation are recognized (a) for convertible debt as interest expense over the term of the debt, using the effective interest method or (b) for preferred stock as dividends at the time the stock first becomes convertible.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments are recorded at fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The valuation techniques are based on observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect readily obtainable data from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect certain market assumptions. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
 
•
Level 1 – Valuation based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
•
Level 2 – Valuation based on quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets.
•
Level 3 – Valuation based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, therefore requiring management’s best estimate of what market participants would use as fair value.
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management. The Company does not have any Level 1 or 2 financial assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities measured at fair value consisted of a warrant liability (see Note 4) and its acquisition cost liability (see Note 2) as of March 31, 2015. Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the warrants include the estimated term. Significant increases (decreases) in the estimated remaining period to exercise would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. In developing our credit risk assumption used in the fair value of warrants, consideration was made of publicly available bond rates and US Treasury Yields. However, since the Company does not have a formal credit-standing, management estimated its standing among various reported levels and grades for use in the model. During all periods, management estimated that the Company's standing was in the speculative to high-risk grades (BB- to CCC in the Standard and Poor's Rating). A significant increase (decrease) in the risk-adjusted interest rate could result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, unearned revenue and accrued expenses. Unless otherwise disclosed, the fair value of the Company’s capital lease obligations approximate their carrying value based upon current rates available to the Company.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation cost related to stock options granted under the May 2011 Equity Incentive Plan and August 2011 B Equity Incentive Plan (together, the "2011 Equity Incentive Plans") (see Note 6) is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as an expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The Company estimates the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the table below. The Company estimates the fair value of its common stock using the closing stock price of its common stock as quoted in the OTCQB marketplace on the date of the agreement. The Company estimates the volatility of its common stock at the date of grant based on the volatility of comparable peer companies that are publicly traded and have had a longer trading history than itself. The Company determines the expected life based on historical experience with similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and post-vesting forfeitures. The Company uses the risk-free interest rate on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent remaining term approximately equal to the expected life of the award. The Company has never paid any cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company used the following assumptions for options granted under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
Three Months Ended
2011 Equity Incentive Plans Assumptions
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Expected term
 
6 years
 
5 years
Weighted average volatility
 
54.00%
 
43.32%
Weighted average risk free interest rate
 
1.50%
 
1.60%
Expected dividends
 
—
 
—


The Company estimates forfeitures when recognizing compensation expense and this estimate of forfeitures is adjusted over the requisite service period based on the extent to which actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures are recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment, which is recognized in the period of change, and also impact the amount of unamortized compensation expense to be recognized in future periods. Average expected forfeiture rates were 13.93% and 14.42% during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Non-Employee Stock-Based Compensation [Policy Text Block]
Non-Employee Stock-Based Compensation
The Company's accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of ASC 505, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.” The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (ii) the date at which the consultant or vendor's performance is complete. The fair value of equity instruments issued to consultants that vest immediately is expensed when issued. The fair value of equity instruments issued to consultants that have future vesting and are subject to forfeiture if performance does not occur is recognized as expense over the vesting period. Fair values for the unvested portion of issued instruments are adjusted each reporting period. The change in fair value is recorded to additional paid-in capital. Stock-based compensation related to non-employees is accounted for based on the fair value of the related stock or the fair value of the services, whichever is more readily determinable.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Information
The Company does not identify separate operating segments for management reporting purposes. The results of operations are the basis on which management evaluates operations and makes business decisions.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Certain items have been reclassified in the 2014 financial statements to conform to the 2015 presentation. The Company has reclassified wages and other expenses related to its sales and marketing personnel out of general and administrative expense and into sales and marketing expense
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There are new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") which are not yet effective. Management does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or operating results.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP.

The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which it will adopt the standard in 2017.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method and half-year convention over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Computer Equipment
3 years
Software Costs
3 years
Office Equipment
3 - 10 years
Furniture and Fixtures
5 - 10 years
Leasehold Improvements
5 years
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
The Company used the following assumptions for options granted under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
 
 
Three Months Ended
2011 Equity Incentive Plans Assumptions
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Expected term
 
6 years
 
5 years
Weighted average volatility
 
54.00%
 
43.32%
Weighted average risk free interest rate
 
1.50%
 
1.60%
Expected dividends
 
—
 
—
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Ebyline Acquisition (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]
Fiscal Year 2015. For the year ending December 31, 2015, Ebyline should achieve Content-Only Revenue of not less than $17,000,000. IZEA will pay an amount up to $1,800,000 in the form of at least 50% in cash and the remaining portion in the form of cash and/or shares of IZEA Common Stock at ZEA’s discretion based on the following scale:
% of 2015 Revenue Target Achieved by Ebyline
% of Performance Payment Owed
Year 1 Performance Payment Owed
(at least 50% payable in cash)
<90%
—
$—
90%
90%
$1,620,000
95%
95%
$1,710,000
100%
100%
$1,800,000

(ii)Fiscal Year 2016. For the year ending December 31, 2016, Ebyline should achieve Content-Only Revenue of not less than $27,000,000. IZEA will pay an amount up to $1,800,000 in the form of cash and/or shares of IZEA Common Stock at IZEA’s discretion based on the following scale:
% of 2016 Revenue Target Achieved by Ebyline
% of Performance Payment Owed
Year 2 Performance Payment Owed
<90%
—
$—
90%
60%
$1,080,000
95%
75%
$1,350,000
100%
100%
$1,800,000


(iii)Fiscal Year 2017. For the year ending December 31, 2017, Ebyline should achieve Content-Only Revenue of not less than $32,000,000. IZEA will pay an amount up to $1,900,000 in the form of cash and/or shares of IZEA Common Stock at IZEA’s discretion based on the following scale:
% of 2017 Revenue Target Achieved by Ebyline
% of Performance Payment Owed
Year 3 Performance Payment Owed
<90%
—
$—
90%
60%
$1,140,000
95%
75%
$1,425,000
100%
100%
$1,900,000
Schedule of Business Acquisitions Consideration Payable [Table Text Block]
The fair value of the total estimated future consideration to be paid is as follows:
 
Estimated Gross Purchase Consideration
Initial Present Value
Remaining Present and Fair Value
 
1/30/2015
1/30/2015
3/31/2015
Cash paid at closing
$
1,200,000

$
1,200,000

$
—

Present value of the guaranteed purchase price (a)
2,127,064

1,982,639

1,997,777

Fair value of contingent performance payments (b)
2,210,000

2,210,000

2,210,000

Acquisition costs to be paid by Ebyline shareholders (c)
 
 
(89,700
)
Total estimated consideration
$
5,537,064

$
5,392,639

$
4,118,077

 
 
 
 
Current portion of acquisition costs payable
 
 
1,055,489

Long term portion of acquisition costs payable
 
 
3,062,588

Total acquisition costs payable
 
 
$
4,118,077
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
The identifiable intangible assets in the purchase price allocation consist of the following assets:    
 
 
Accumulated Amortization
Net Book Value
Useful Life (in years)
Identifiable Intangible Asset
Initial Value
3/31/2015
3/31/2015
Content provider network
$
30,000

5,000

25,000

1
Ebyline trade name
40,000

6,667

33,333

1
Workflow customers
210,000

17,500

192,500

2
Developed technology
300,000

10,000

290,000

5
NewsDesk customers
1,790,000

59,666

1,730,334

5
Total identifiable intangible assets
$
2,370,000

$
98,833

$
2,271,167

 
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
The estimated amortization expense for future years is as follows:
 
2015
$
543,583

2016
528,834

2017
426,750

2018
418,000

2019
418,000

Thereafter
34,833

Total
$
2,370,000
v2.4.1.9
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Binomial Lattice Option Valuation Technique [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Schedule of Price Risk Derivatives [Table Text Block]
The Company's warrants were valued on the applicable dates using a Binomial Lattice Option Valuation Technique (“Binomial”). Significant inputs into this technique as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015 are as follows:
Binomial Assumptions
December 31,
2014
March 31,
2015
Fair market value of asset (1)
$0.28
$0.40
Exercise price
$0.35-$1.25
$0.35-$1.25
Term (2)
2.7 - 4.2 years
2.4 - 3.9 years
Implied expected life (3)
2.7 - 4.2 years
2.4 - 3.9 years
Volatility range of inputs (4)
42%--71%
42%--66%
Equivalent volatility (3)
48%--54%
47%--53%
Risk-free interest rate range of inputs (5)
1.10%--1.38%
0.56%--1.13%
Equivalent risk-free interest rate (3)
1.10%--1.38%
0.56%--1.13%
(1)  The fair market value of the asset was determined by using the Company's closing stock price as reflected in the over-the-counter market.
(2)  The term is the contractual remaining term, allocated among twelve equal intervals for purposes of calculating other inputs, such as volatility and risk-free rate.
(3)  The implied expected life, and equivalent volatility and risk-free interest rate amounts are derived from the binomial.
(4)  The Company does not have a market trading history upon which to base its forward-looking volatility. Accordingly, the Company selected peer companies that provided a reasonable basis upon which to calculate volatility for each of the intervals described in (2), above.
(5)  The risk-free rates used for inputs represent the yields on zero coupon U.S. Government Securities with periods to maturity consistent with the intervals described in (2), above.
Warrant [Member]  
Derivative [Line Items]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
The following table summarizes the Company's activity and fair value calculations of its derivative warrants for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2015:
 
Linked Common
Shares to
Derivative Warrants
Warrant
Liability
Balance, December 31, 2013
14,360,276

$
1,832,945

Issuance of warrants to investors in 2014 Private Placement
35,786,750

12,382,216

Reclassification of fair value of 2013 Private Placement warrants to equity
(14,236,472
)
(3,166,482
)
Change in fair value of derivatives
—

(7,845,214
)
Balance, December 31, 2014
35,910,554

$
3,203,465

Change in fair value of derivatives
—

2,505,951

Balance, March 31, 2015
35,910,554

$
5,709,416
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
A summary of option activity under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 and three months ended March 31, 2015 is presented below:
Options Outstanding
Common Shares
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Life
(Years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013
7,750,478

 
$
0.51

 
8.1
Granted
4,358,831

 
$
0.38

 
 
Exercised
(1,250
)
 
$
0.24

 
 
Forfeited
(194,285
)
 
$
0.85

 
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014
11,913,774

 
$
0.46

 
6.5
Granted
1,868,333

 
$
0.32

 
 
Exercised
—

 
$
—

 
 
Forfeited
(54,729
)
 
$
0.81

 
 
Outstanding at March 31, 2015
13,727,378

 
$
0.44

 
6.8
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable at March 31, 2015
5,102,812

 
$
0.56

 
6.8
Stock options  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
A summary of the nonvested stock option activity under the 2011 Equity Incentive Plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 and three months ended March 31, 2015 is presented below:
Nonvested Options
Common Shares
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Years
to Vest
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
5,809,363

 
$
0.24

 
3.3
Granted
4,358,831

 
0.38

 
 
Vested
(2,566,848
)
 
0.23

 
 
Forfeited
(159,508
)
 
0.21

 
 
Nonvested at December 31, 2014
7,441,838

 
$
0.20

 
3.0
Granted
1,868,333

 
0.16

 
 
Vested
(635,084
)
 
0.23

 
 
Forfeited
(50,521
)
 
0.15

 
 
Nonvested at March 31, 2015
8,624,566

 
$
0.19

 
3.1
Restricted Stock [Member]  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
The following table contains summarized information about nonvested restricted stock outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2015:
Restricted Stock
Common Shares
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
—

Granted
392,432

Vested
(392,432
)
Forfeited
—

Nonvested at December 31, 2014
—

Granted
82,288

Vested
(82,288
)
Forfeited
—

Nonvested at March 31, 2015
—
v2.4.1.9
Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income or loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income or loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the additional dilutive securities that could be exercised or converted into common shares during each period presented less the amount of shares that could be repurchased using the proceeds from the exercises.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Net Loss
 
$
(4,270,912
)
 
$
(569,311
)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
 
57,697,666

 
37,135,738

Basic and diluted loss per share
 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.02
)
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

The Company excluded the following items from the above computation of diluted earnings per common share as their effect would be anti-dilutive:
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
2015
 
March 31,
2014
Stock options
 
 
12,739,847

 
8,053,268

Warrants
 
 
54,019,416

 
54,392,749

Restricted stock units
 
 
1,708,332

 
1,729,431

Total excluded shares
 
 
68,467,595

 
64,175,448
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Nature of Business (Details Textual)
Jan. 30, 2015
countries
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Network of content creators 12,000izea_Networkofcontentcreators
Number of countries illustrators are present 73izea_NumberofCountriesIllustratorsarePresent
Number of fully accredited journalism professionals 2,000izea_NumberofFullyAccreditedJournalismProfessionals
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Principals of Consolidation (Details Textual)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Business Combination, Measurement Period 1 year
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk (Details Textual)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
customer
Mar. 31, 2014
customer
Dec. 31, 2014
customer
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Bad debt expense percentage of revenues (percentage) 1.00%izea_BadDebtExpensePercentageofRevenues 1.00%izea_BadDebtExpensePercentageofRevenues  
Accounts receivable, number of major customers (customers) 2izea_NumberOfMajorCustomersAccountingForMoreThanTenPercentOfAccountsReceivables   2izea_NumberOfMajorCustomersAccountingForMoreThanTenPercentOfAccountsReceivables
Accounts receivable, major customer (percentage) 24.00%izea_PercentageOfAccountsReceivableAccountedForByMajorCustomer   29.00%izea_PercentageOfAccountsReceivableAccountedForByMajorCustomer
Revenue, number of major customer (customers) 0izea_EntityWideRevenueNumberOfMajorCustomer 2izea_EntityWideRevenueNumberOfMajorCustomer  
Revenue, major customer (percentage) 10.00%us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1 22.00%us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskPercentage1  
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Computer Equipment [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) 3 years  
Software Costs [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) 3 years  
Office Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) 3 years  
Office Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) 10 years  
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) 5 years  
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) 10 years  
Leasehold Improvements [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) 5 years  
General and Administrative Expense [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Depreciation $ 47,019us-gaap_Depreciation
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpenseMember		 $ 17,867us-gaap_Depreciation
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpenseMember
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Software Development Costs (Details Textual) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Capitalized computer software, amortization $ 28,444us-gaap_CapitalizedComputerSoftwareAmortization  
Capitalized computer software, amortization expense for the next 4 years   113,775izea_Capitalizedcomputersoftwareamortizationexpenseforthenext4years
Capitalized computer software, amortization expense in year 5   $ 28,444izea_Capitalizedcomputersoftwareamortizationexpenseinyear5
Software Development [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 5 years  
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details Textual)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Minimum [Member]  
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Revenue recognition requisite period (in days) 3 days
Maximum [Member]  
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Revenue recognition requisite period (in days) 30 days
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Advertising Costs (Details Textual) (Selling and Marketing Expense [Member], USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Advertising expense $ 118,000us-gaap_AdvertisingExpense
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpenseMember		 $ 31,000us-gaap_AdvertisingExpense
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_SellingAndMarketingExpenseMember
v2.4.1.9
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Stock-Based Compensation (Details)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Current average expected forfeiture rate (percentage) 13.93%izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardCurrentAverageExpectedForfeitureRate 14.42%izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardCurrentAverageExpectedForfeitureRate
Equity Incentive 2011 Plan [Member]    
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]    
Expected term (in years) 6 years 5 years
Weighted average volatility (percentage) 54.00%us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsWeightedAverageVolatilityRate
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 43.32%us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsWeightedAverageVolatilityRate
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average risk free interest rate (percentage) 1.50%us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRate
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 1.60%us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsRiskFreeInterestRate
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Expected dividends 0.00%us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedDividendRate
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 0.00%us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsExpectedDividendRate
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
v2.4.1.9
Ebyline Acquisition (Details Textual) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Jan. 30, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Number of simulation trials 100,000izea_Numberofsimulationtrials    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period 4 years    
Amortization of software development costs and other assets $ 127,277us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets $ 5,842us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets  
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Costs 4,118,077us-gaap_BusinessCombinationSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsAdditionalDisclosuresAcquisitionCosts    
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue 1,368,607us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionsProFormaRevenue    
Business acquisition, pro forma gross profit 135,406izea_Businessacquisitionproformagrossprofit    
Fair value assumption, simulation trials volatility rate 35.00%izea_Fairvalueassumptionsimulationtrialsvolatilityrate    
Ebyline, Inc. [Member]      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Payment Period     6 months
Acquisition Costs, Interest Rate Terms borrowing rate of prime plus 2% (5.25%)    
Interest Expense, Acquisition Costs 15,138izea_InterestExpenseAcquisitionCosts
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member		    
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Basis for Amount subject to proportional reduction in the event Ebyline’s final 2014 revenue is below $8,000,000    
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period     7,903,429us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionRevenueReportedByAcquiredEntityForLastAnnualPeriod
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred     1,877,064us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredLiabilitiesIncurred
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Payment Period     3 years
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred     5,392,639us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross     1,200,000us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesGross
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable     250,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredEquityInterestsIssuedAndIssuable
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Costs     5,500,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsAdditionalDisclosuresAcquisitionCosts
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
Paid in Two Equal Installments [Member] | Ebyline, Inc. [Member]      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred, Installment Payments     938,532izea_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredLiabilitiesIncurredInstallmentPayments
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ izea_PaymentArrangementAxis
= izea_PaidinTwoEqualInstallmentsMember
General and Administrative Expense [Member]      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Amortization of software development costs and other assets 98,833us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpenseMember		    
Goodwill [Member] | Ebyline, Inc. [Member]      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred     2,826,540us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ izea_InitialPurchasePriceAllocationAxis
= us-gaap_GoodwillMember
Maximum [Member] | Ebyline, Inc. [Member]      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred     $ 8,850,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_RangeAxis
= us-gaap_MaximumMember
v2.4.1.9
Ebyline Acquisition (Details) (Ebyline, Inc. [Member], USD $)
 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, High $ 1,900,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInTheRangeOfOutcomesContingentConsiderationLiabilityValueHigh      
Fiscal Year 2015 [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, High   1,800,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInTheRangeOfOutcomesContingentConsiderationLiabilityValueHigh
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_Subsequentevent1Member		    
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, High, Percentage Paid in Cash   50.00%izea_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeinRangeofOutcomesContingentConsiderationLiabilityValueHighPercentagePaidinCash
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_Subsequentevent1Member		    
Business Combinations, Separately Recognized Transactions, Content Only Revenue   17,000,000izea_BusinessCombinationsSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsContentOnlyRevenue
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_Subsequentevent1Member		    
Fiscal Year 2016 [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, High   1,800,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInTheRangeOfOutcomesContingentConsiderationLiabilityValueHigh
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_SubsequentEvent2Member		    
Business Combinations, Separately Recognized Transactions, Content Only Revenue     27,000,000izea_BusinessCombinationsSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsContentOnlyRevenue
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_SubsequentEvent2Member		  
Fiscal Year 2017 [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, High   1,900,000us-gaap_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInTheRangeOfOutcomesContingentConsiderationLiabilityValueHigh
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_SubsequentEvent3Member		    
Business Combinations, Separately Recognized Transactions, Content Only Revenue       32,000,000izea_BusinessCombinationsSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsContentOnlyRevenue
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_SubsequentEvent3Member
Achieves less than 90% of Content-Only Revenue [Member] | Fiscal Year 2015 [Member]        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Target Revenue   90.00%izea_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsTargetRevenue
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ izea_RevenueTargetAchievedAxis
= izea_Achieveslessthan90ofContentOnlyRevenueMember
/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= izea_Subsequentevent1Member		    
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Percentage of Performance Payment Owed   0.00%izea_BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsPercentageofPerformancePaymentOwed
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= izea_EbylineInc.Member
/ izea_RevenueTargetAchievedAxis
= izea_Achieveslessthan90ofContentOnlyRevenueMember
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v2.4.1.9
Ebyline Acquisition (Details 1) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Jan. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
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Ebyline, Inc. [Member]      
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[1] The guaranteed purchase price consideration, as detailed above, was discounted to present value using our current borrowing rate of prime plus 2% (5.25%). Interest expense imputed on the acquisition costs payable in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations was $15,138 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
[2] The fair value of the $5,500,000 of contingent performance payments described above was calculated using a Monte-Carlo simulation to simulate revenue over the next three years. Since the contingent consideration has an option like structure, a risk-neutral framework is considered appropriate for the valuation. The Company started with a risk-adjusted measure of forecasted revenue (using a risk-adjusted discount rate of 8.5%) and assumed it will follow geometric brownian motion to simulate the revenue at future dates. Once the revenue was estimated, payout was calculated for each year and present valued to incorporate the credit risk associated with these payments. The Company's initial value conclusion was based on the average payment from 100,000 simulation trials. The volatility used for the simulation was 35%. The calculations using the Monte Carlo simulation resulted in a calculated fair value of $2,210,000.
[3] According to the stock purchase agreement, certain acquisition costs paid by Ebyline during the acquisition process are to be paid by the selling shareholders. These costs will be deducted from the guaranteed payment on January 30, 2016.
v2.4.1.9
Ebyline Acquisition (Details 2) (Ebyline, Inc. [Member], USD $)
 0 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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v2.4.1.9
Ebyline Acquisition (Details 3) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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Content Provider Network [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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Ebyline Trade Names [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 2 years
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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= us-gaap_DevelopedTechnologyRightsMember
Finite-lived intangible asset, useful life 5 years
NewsDesk customers [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
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/ us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis
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v2.4.1.9
Ebyline Acquisition (Details 4) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
2015 $ 543,583us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseRemainderOfFiscalYear
2016 528,834us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearTwo
2017 426,750us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearThree
2018 418,000us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFour
2019 418,000us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFive
Thereafter 34,833us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseAfterYearFive
Total $ 2,370,000us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet
v2.4.1.9
Notes Payable - Bridge Bank Credit Agreement (Details Textual) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 24 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 15, 2015
Apr. 13, 2015
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Bridge Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Secured Line of Credit Facility [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt issuance cost     50,510us-gaap_DebtIssuanceCosts
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Subsequent Event [Member] | Bridge Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Secured Line of Credit Facility [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Eligible securitization percentage of accounts receivable (percentage)       80.00%izea_EligibleSecuritizationPercentageOfAccountsReceivable
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/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember
/ us-gaap_TransactionTypeAxis
= izea_BridgeBankCreditAgreementMember
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/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember
/ us-gaap_TransactionTypeAxis
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/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
= us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember
/ us-gaap_TransactionTypeAxis
= izea_BridgeBankCreditAgreementMember
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/ us-gaap_SubsequentEventTypeAxis
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Debt Instrument, description of variable rate basis       prime plus 2%
Debt instrument, description of default rate of interest       prime plus 7%
Debt instrument, fee       If the agreement is terminated prior to May 1, 2016, the Company will be required to pay a termination fee of .70% of the credit limit divided by 80%
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= us-gaap_SubsequentEventMember
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v2.4.1.9
Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]        
Warrant liability $ 5,709,416us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent   $ 3,203,465us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent  
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Warrant [Member]        
Derivative [Line Items]        
Common Shares linked to Derivative Warrants 35,910,554izea_CommonSharesLinkedToDerivativeWarrants
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Class of warrant or right, issuance of warrants to investors in private placement     35,786,750izea_ClassofWarrantorRightIssuanceofWarrantstoInvestorsinPrivatePlacement
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
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Reclass of private placement warrants to equity     (14,236,472)izea_Reclassofprivateplacementwarrantstoequity
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= us-gaap_WarrantMember		  
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/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember		   3,203,465us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilitiesNoncurrent
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
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/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
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/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember		  
Change in fair value of derivative 2,505,951us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
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/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
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Derivative [Line Items]        
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v2.4.1.9
Derivative Financial Instruments (Details 1) (Warrant [Member], USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]    
Fair market value of asset (per share) $ 0.40izea_FairValueAssumptionsFairMarketValueOfAssets [1]  
Binomial Lattice Option Valuation Technique [Member]
    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Fair market value of asset (per share)   $ 0.28izea_FairValueAssumptionsFairMarketValueOfAssets
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Derivative [Line Items]    
Exercise price (per share) $ 0.35us-gaap_FairValueAssumptionsExercisePrice
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Derivative [Line Items]    
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/ us-gaap_RangeAxis
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[1] The fair market value of the asset was determined by using the Company's closing stock price as reflected in the over-the-counter market.
[2] The term is the contractual remaining term, allocated among twelve equal intervals for purposes of calculating other inputs, such as volatility and risk-free rate.
[3] The implied expected life, and equivalent volatility and risk-free interest rate amounts are derived from the binomial.
[4] The Company does not have a market trading history upon which to base its forward-looking volatility. Accordingly, the Company selected peer companies that provided a reasonable basis upon which to calculate volatility for each of the intervals described in (2), above.
[5] The risk-free rates used for inputs represent the yields on zero coupon U.S. Government Securities with periods to maturity consistent with the intervals described in (2), above.
v2.4.1.9
Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textuals) (USD $)
 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Feb. 21, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Nov. 08, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
May 31, 2013
May 22, 2013
Jan. 22, 2015
Sep. 23, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, expiration period 5 years                
Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share)               $ 0.51us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1  
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Warrant [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity note, changes in capital structure, subsequent changes to number of common shares       174,732us-gaap_StockholdersEquityNoteChangesInCapitalStructureSubsequentChangesToNumberOfCommonShares
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Reclassification of warrants from liability to equity         (3,166,482)izea_Reclassificationofwarrantsfromliabilitytoequity
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= us-gaap_WarrantMember		        
Change in fair value of derivative   2,505,951us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember		     (7,845,214)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember		        
Warrants - $0.35 excise price [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights (shares) 17,142,864us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights
/ us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis
= izea_Warrants0.35excisepriceMember		                
Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share) 0.35us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
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Warrants - $0.35 excise price [Member] | Private Placement Agent [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights (shares) 750,511us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights
/ us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis
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/ us-gaap_CounterpartyNameAxis
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Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share) 0.35us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
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Warrants - $0.25 exercise price [Member] | 2013 Private Placement [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights (shares)                 7,118,236us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights
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Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share)                 $ 0.25us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
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Warrants - $0.50 exercise price [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share) 0.50us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
/ us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis
= izea_Warrants0.50exercisepriceMember		                
Warrants - $0.50 exercise price [Member] | 2013 Private Placement [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights (shares)                 7,118,236us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights
/ us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis
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/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
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Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share)                 $ 0.50us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
/ us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis
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/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
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Warrants - $0.50 exercise price [Member] | Private Placement Agent [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights (shares) 750,511us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights
/ us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis
= izea_Warrants0.50exercisepriceMember
/ us-gaap_CounterpartyNameAxis
= izea_PrivatePlacementAgentMember		                
Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share) 0.50us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1
/ us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightAxis
= izea_Warrants0.50exercisepriceMember
/ us-gaap_CounterpartyNameAxis
= izea_PrivatePlacementAgentMember		                
2014 Activity [Member] | Warrant [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, issued in private placement         12,382,216izea_ClassofWarrantorRightIssuedinPrivatePlacement
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2014ActivityMember		        
Fair value of warrants issued to investors in private placement (shares)   5,707,986izea_FairValueofWarrantsIssuedtoInvestorsinPrivatePlacement1
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2014ActivityMember		              
2013 Activity [Member] | Warrant [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Class of warrant or right, issued in private placement         2,344,899izea_ClassofWarrantorRightIssuedinPrivatePlacement
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
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/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
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2012 Activity [Member] | Warrant [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Issuance of warrants, public offering (shares)   110,000izea_IssuanceOfWarrantsPublicOffering
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= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2012ActivityMember		              
2011 Activity [Member] | Warrant [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Issuance of warrants, public offering (shares)   250izea_IssuanceOfWarrantsPublicOffering
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2011ActivityMember		              
Derivative liability, fair value, gross liability   0us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2011ActivityMember		              
Change in fair value of derivative   (2,505,951)us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2011ActivityMember		 135,601us-gaap_DerivativeGainLossOnDerivativeNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2011ActivityMember		            
2011 Activity [Member] | Warrant [Member] | May 2011 Offering [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Issuance of warrants, public offering (shares)   13,554izea_IssuanceOfWarrantsPublicOffering
/ us-gaap_DerivativeByNatureAxis
= us-gaap_WarrantMember
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_May2011OfferingMember
/ us-gaap_TradingActivityByTypeAxis
= izea_A2011ActivityMember		              
Unsecured Debt [Member]                  
Derivative [Line Items]                  
Short-term debt             $ 750,000us-gaap_ShortTermBorrowings
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtMember		    
Warrants issued to purchase shares under the notes payable (shares)             1,000,000izea_WarrantsIssuedToPurchseSharesUnderNotesPayable
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtMember		    
Warrants issued to purchase shares under the notes payable agreement, exercise price (per share)           $ 0.25izea_Warrantsissuedtopurchsesharesunderthenotespayableagreementexerciseprice
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtMember		      
Granted           1,687,500us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtMember		      
Additional warrants issued to purchase shares (shares)           3,187,500izea_Additionalwarrantsissuedtopurchseshares
/ us-gaap_DebtInstrumentAxis
= us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtMember		      
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]      
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable $ 0.40us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice    
Equity Incentive 2011 Plan [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]      
Common shares, outstanding beginning of period 11,913,774us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 7,750,478us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		  
Common shares, granted   1,868,333us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 4,358,831us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Common shares, exercises   0us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 (1,250)us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercised
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Common shares, forfeited   54,729us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriod
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 (194,285)us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriod
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Common shares, outstanding end of period 13,727,378us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 11,913,774us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 7,750,478us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]      
Weighted average exercise price, beginning of period $ 0.46us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.51us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		  
Weighted average exercise price, granted   $ 0.32us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.38us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average exercise price, exercised   $ 0.00us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.24us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisesInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average exercise price, forfeited   $ 0.81us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.85us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsForfeituresInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average exercise price, end of period $ 0.44us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.46us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.51us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, exercisable, number 5,102,812us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		    
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable $ 0.56us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		    
Weighted average remaining life (years), outstanding 6 years 10 months 6 years 6 months 8 years 1 month
Weighted average remaining life (years), exercisable 6 years 10 months    
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Details 1) (Equity Incentive 2011 Plan [Member], USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Incentive 2011 Plan [Member]
      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]      
Common shares, nonvested beginning of period 7,441,838izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 5,809,363izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		  
Common shares, granted   1,868,333us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 4,358,831us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Common shares, vested   635,084izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 (2,566,848)izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Common shares, forfeited   50,521izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonvestedOptionsForfeitedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 (159,508)izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonvestedOptionsForfeitedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Common shares, nonvested end of period 8,624,566izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 7,441,838izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 5,809,363izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]      
Weighted average grant date fair value, nonvested beginning of period $ 0.20us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.24us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		  
Weighted average grant date fair value, granted   $ 0.16us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.38us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average grant date fair value, vested   $ 0.23izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.23izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average grant date fair value, forfeited   $ 0.15izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonvestedOptionsForfeituresInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.21izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardNonvestedOptionsForfeituresInPeriodWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average grant date fair value, nonvested end of period $ 0.19us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.20us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		 $ 0.24us-gaap_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember
Weighted average remaining years to vest 3 years 1 month 3 years 0 months 3 years 4 months
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Details 2) (Restricted Stock [Member])
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2015
Restricted Stock [Member]
      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]      
Nonvested beginning of period 0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		   0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember
Granted 82,288us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		 392,432us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		  
Vested 82,288us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		 (392,432)us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsVestedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		  
Forfeited 0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		 0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsForfeitedInPeriod
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		  
Nonvested end of period 0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		 0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		 0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsNonvestedNumber
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Authorized Shares (Details Textual) (USD $)
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]    
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) 200,000,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized 200,000,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized
Series A Preferred stock, shares authorized (shares) 10,000,000us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized  
Series A Preferred stock, par value (per share) $ 0.0001us-gaap_PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare  
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Warrant Transactions (Details Textual) (USD $)
 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jan. 22, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Jan. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by each warrant or right     100,000us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByEachWarrantOrRight
Proceeds from issuance of warrants (in dollars) $ 100us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfWarrants    
Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (per share) $ 0.51us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights1    
Fair value of warrants issued (in dollars) 7,700izea_FairValueOfWarrantsIssued (7,700)izea_FairValueOfWarrantsIssued  
General and Administrative Expense [Member]      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, share-based compensation, requisite service period recognition (in dollars) $ 7,600us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpenseMember		    
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Stock Options (Details Textual) (USD $)
 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Apr. 16, 2014
Aug. 22, 2011
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Jan. 02, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Percentage of individual ownership of common stock (percentage)   10.00%izea_Percentageofindividualownershipofcommonstock      
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period (in years) 90 days        
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable     $ 0.40us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice    
Equity Incentive 2011 Plan [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance (shares)     6,357,638us-gaap_CommonStockCapitalSharesReservedForFutureIssuance
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		    
Expected term (in years)     6 years 5 years  
Weighted average exercise price, exercisable     $ 0.56us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsExercisableWeightedAverageExercisePrice
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentive2011PlanMember		    
Equity Incentive B 2011 Plan [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Stock options, shares authorized (shares)   87,500izea_StockOptionsSharesAuthorized
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_EquityIncentiveB2011PlanMember		      
May 2011 and August 2011 Equity Incentive Plans [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Fair market value of incentive stock options (percentage)   100.00%izea_FairMarketValueOfIncentiveStockOptions
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_May2011AndAugust2011EquityIncentivePlansMember		      
Restricted Stock [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, share-based compensation, requisite service period recognition (in dollars)       58,360us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		  
Employee Stock Option [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, share-based compensation, requisite service period recognition (in dollars)     142,331us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember		 115,338us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember		  
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized     $ 1,477,668us-gaap_EmployeeServiceShareBasedCompensationNonvestedAwardsTotalCompensationCostNotYetRecognized
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember		    
Employee service share-based compensation, nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition (in years)     3 years    
Employee Stock Option [Member] | May 2011 and August 2011 Equity Incentive Plans [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Expected term (in years)   10 years      
Investor Relations Services [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Shares reserved for future issuance 20,000,000izea_SharesReservedForFutureIssuance
/ us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivablesByIndustryOfCounterpartyTypeAxis
= izea_InvestorRelationsServicesMember
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		   100,000izea_SharesReservedForFutureIssuance
/ us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivablesByIndustryOfCounterpartyTypeAxis
= izea_InvestorRelationsServicesMember
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		   100,000izea_SharesReservedForFutureIssuance
/ us-gaap_AccountsNotesLoansAndFinancingReceivablesByIndustryOfCounterpartyTypeAxis
= izea_InvestorRelationsServicesMember
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember
Individual Stock Ownership in Excess of 10 Percent [Member] | May 2011 and August 2011 Equity Incentive Plans [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Fair market value of incentive stock options (percentage)   110.00%izea_FairMarketValueOfIncentiveStockOptions
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_May2011AndAugust2011EquityIncentivePlansMember
/ izea_StockOwnershipPlanAxis
= izea_IndividualStockOwnershipInExcessOf10PercentMember		      
Twelve Months After Grant Date [Member] | May 2011 and August 2011 Equity Incentive Plans [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments options, percentage vested (pecentage)   25.00%izea_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOptionsPercentageVested
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_May2011AndAugust2011EquityIncentivePlansMember
/ izea_VestingFrequencyAxis
= izea_TwelveMonthsAfterGrantDateMember		      
Monthly in equal installments [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | May 2011 and August 2011 Equity Incentive Plans [Member]          
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]          
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period (in years)   3 years      
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details Textual) (USD $)
 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Apr. 16, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period (in years) 90 days  
2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance (shares) 1,500,000us-gaap_CommonStockCapitalSharesReservedForFutureIssuance
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_A2014EmployeeStockPurchasePlanMember		 1,492,397us-gaap_CommonStockCapitalSharesReservedForFutureIssuance
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_A2014EmployeeStockPurchasePlanMember
Annual compensation limit percentage, employee stock purchase plan 10.00%izea_Annualcompensationlimitpercentageemployeestockpurchaseplan
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_A2014EmployeeStockPurchasePlanMember		  
Annual compensation limit, employee stock purchase plan $ 21,250izea_Annualcompensationlimitemployeestockpurchaseplan
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_A2014EmployeeStockPurchasePlanMember		  
Shares issuance limit per offering period, employee stock purchase plan 20,000izea_Sharesissuancelimitperofferingperiodemployeestockpurchaseplan
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_A2014EmployeeStockPurchasePlanMember		  
Fair market value of shares available for issuance 85.00%izea_Fairmarketvalueofsharesavailableforissuance
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_A2014EmployeeStockPurchasePlanMember		  
Stock issued during period, value, employee stock purchase plans, subscription revenue   $ 5,164izea_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueEmployeeStockPurchasePlansSubscriptionRevenue
/ us-gaap_PlanNameAxis
= izea_A2014EmployeeStockPurchasePlanMember
v2.4.1.9
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - Restricted Stock Issued for Services (Details Textual) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Jan. 02, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Jan. 22, 2015
Apr. 16, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, share-based compensation, requisite service period recognition (in dollars) $ 58,360us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_RestrictedStockMember		          
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member]            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
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v2.4.1.9
Earnings Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Net loss $ (4,270,912)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss $ (569,311)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 57,697,666us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic 37,135,738us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic
Basic loss per common share $ (0.07)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic $ (0.02)us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic
v2.4.1.9
Earnings Per Common Share (Details 1)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
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Stock options    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
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Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
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Restricted stock    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
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