To win a bid, your bid needs to stand out more than all the other
bids that are placed for that one job. I recommend three websites to find jobs
there; the mission of these sites is to find the best possible freelance workers
at the best possible price. These sites are:
RentaCoder.com ,
Getafreelancer.com ,
ODesk.com , Here are some tips to help you get your bid noticed:
1- Take your time with your resume and update it regularly.
Your resume needs to show what experience or skills you have that fit to the
jobs you plan to post for. If your resume isn't good, you'll probably lose the
jobs you bid on; even if you place a great bid.
2- Understanding the Bid Request. The key to successful bidding is to
understand what the buyer is asking for. We have to remember that a buyer is
not necessarily proficient at programming and may not be familiar with the
terminology. Given that, when preparing your bid, try your best to use
terminology that the buyer will understand.
3- Don't be afraid to place lower bids when you're just starting out.
Many freelancers will place lower bids to help them win projects. Try finding a
simple project and charge nearly nothing on it. Some buyers will go with the
lowest price they possibly can and this is a great way to grow a reputation.
The more you win the more positive feedback you can receive. The higher
ratings you get, the more likely you will win bids for the higher paying
postings in the future.
4- Look professional when placing your bids. Usually, when you place your
bid, there will be a section that you can write what makes you perfect for that
job. This is where you should write a statement that shows you are the one that
they should hire. Don't make your statement short and choppy and make sure your
words are spelled correctly. If the buyer asked for samples or demos, then
include them with your response. If you don’t, there’s virtually no chance
you’ll win the bid, because you’re basically telling the buyer that you can’t be
bothered.
5- Write your experience or skills that relate to the job and leave out those that don't have anything to do with it. Also, refrain from
making statements of how desperate you are to work or just saying that "I can do
it for you" and leaving it at that. Unprofessional looking bids will be skimmed
over quite quickly.
6- State the facts only in your resume and in your bid statements. Exaggerating your skills will only catch up to you in the long
run. If they think you have more experience than you do and you don't live up to
that expectation, your rating will be affected, thus jeopardizing your chance
for the good paying positions.
7- Don't rush through the bidding process. Rushing through
them will only cause mistakes within the bids you place. Take your time with
your bid to eliminate those mistakes before submitting those bids.
8- Show potential clients that you can be the professional they
need by making your bids stand out from the others. Build a good profile
rating for yourself and you can start bidding on the higher paying positions
that will bring you more income and possibly ongoing work as well.
9- Ask questions.Buyers love to hear questions, it lets them remap their project through
their head and it shows to them that you understand and have read the project
outlines enough to request more information or clarity. With questions you
should also propose alternative solutions, this will give them the impression
you know what you're doing and they don't need to hold your hand through the
process. Asking questions doesn't mean you don't understand, it means you're
wise enough to know you can't read their mind.
10-Communications. After winning a bid, I immediately email the client to
thank them and to open a dialog about the project. It’s definitely not a good
idea to wait for the client to come to you! Keep your communication with your
buyer at least daily, Submit progress reports and code updates regularly
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