A proposal is not a CV. The client already saw your profile — now they want to know you understood their job.
The structure that works
- One line that proves you read the post. "Two coats on a 4×5 m room with the colour you chose — no problem."
- How you would do it, in two sentences. Prep, materials, timing.
- Price and what it includes. A fixed price or a rate plus an estimate of hours. Say clearly what is not included.
- When you can start. Give a real date.
- One question, if you need one. It shows care and opens the conversation.
Three mistakes that lose jobs
- Copy-paste. Clients spot generic messages instantly.
- No price. "Let's talk" makes the client do the work; most move on.
- Slow reply. Proposals in the first hours get the most attention. Turn on notifications.
About coins and bidding
Each proposal costs a minimum number of coins. Clients see proposals ordered by the highest bid, so on a job you really want, bidding a bit more puts you at the top of their list. Check your balance in Leads.