Quick answer: Write a winning bid by including your price, your availability, and a short note on why you’re right for the task, then respond quickly once a poster reaches out.

Placing your first bid on Biddy Jobs takes about two minutes. But writing a bid that actually gets accepted — that takes a little more thought. Here’s a step-by-step guide to bidding well, from browsing tasks to getting the confirmation you’ve been hired.

Step 1: Browse Tasks That Match Your Skills

Start by filtering tasks in your area and category. Don’t bid on everything — bid on things you can genuinely do well. Your first few jobs set your reputation, and a mediocre review on job one follows you into every future bid. Pick tasks where you have real experience and can deliver something the poster will want to leave five stars for.

Step 2: Read the Task Description Carefully

Before you bid, read the full post. Note the timing requirements, any tools or supplies mentioned, and the location. If the poster has asked specific questions, answer them in your bid. This shows you actually read the post — which already puts you ahead of most people who just submit a price and nothing else.

Step 3: Write a Personal Bid

A strong bid has three things: your price, your availability, and a short note about why you’re the right person for this task. Mention relevant experience. Confirm you can work in their window. If you have questions, ask one — it shows engagement. Keep it brief but specific. “I’m available Saturday morning and have done this exact type of job twice in the past month” is better than “I’m interested, let me know.”

Step 4: Respond Quickly When Contacted

When a poster responds to your bid or accepts it, reply promptly. Speed and responsiveness are a significant part of what earners are evaluated on — both informally by the poster and through the platform’s review system. The earner who responds in ten minutes beats the one who waits until tomorrow, every time.