Freelancers - Bidding
How do I submit a bid?When you find a project you'd like to bid on, click its title from the list of your searched projects to go to its main page. On the project's Details page, read the description carefully. Just below the project details, you can place your bid. (1) Enter your bid amount, (2) enter the number of days for delivery, (3) describe your proposal, (4) list milestones or tasks and set a Milestone Payment® for each task, (5) choose an optional upgrade if you wish, and click Place Bid.
See also: Is there a fee for bidding?No. You can bid for free regardless of your membership level.
Why can't I bid on a project?You may be unable to bid on a project for the following reasons:
Can I modify a bid that is already submitted?Yes, you may edit your bid on any active project. To edit a bid, follow these steps:
How do I modify my bid on a project I already accepted? Can I modify my bid on a project I already accepted?After a project is accepted, you may only send a request to change your bid amount and the project duration to your client. Once a request is sent, your client will have to approve it for the changes to be applied. Related topics: How do I modify my bid on a project I already accepted? How do I modify my bid on a project I already accepted?To modify your bid for an accepted project, follow these steps:
Will I be notified about the status of the change bid request? Will my client be notified about the request to modify my bid?Notifications in the form of Newsfeed updates and emails will be posted throughout the bid modification process in order to maintain good communication between the client and freelancer.
Will I be notified about the status of the change bid request? Will I be notified about the status of the change bid request?You will receive a Newsfeed update and email whether your client accepts or rejects the bid change request. Will my client be notified about the request to modify my bid? How are the fees adjusted after bid modification?If the new amount proposed is greater than the original bid amount, both the freelancer and employer will be charged additional project fees depending on their membership type.
How do I modify my bid on a project I already accepted? What are Highlighted Bids?Highlighted Bids is an option for freelancers to feature their bids, highlight it and make it stand out from all the other bids. It incurs a one-time fee of $1.00 USD.
What is my bid limit?Your bid limit is the number of bids you can use each month to bid for work on Freelancer.com. Your exact bid limit depends on your membership type:
How often are my bids replenished?On Freelancer.com, your bids are returned to you periodically. This means that as you use your bids, you will be returned a bid at a set interval according to your membership plan.
How do I deliver a project?You may deliver a project by any method agreed upon by you and the client (as long as it is done within the site). You can upload and submit work files through the Files tab of your project's page or your chat/messages. To know more, click here.
How do I bookmark projects?To bookmark a project, go the Details tab of your project first. Click the Bookmark Project button located below the client's details and your bid summary.
Why am I unable to bookmark projects?Project bookmarking is only available to users on a paid membership plan. If you are currently a Free Member, upgrade here now! How do I view my bookmarked projects?To view your bookmarks, click Browse from the main menu and select Bookmarks. |