On Freelancer, a bid is when a potential freelancer submits a proposal to a project owner to be awarded a contract. The project owner evaluates the bids and selects the best freelancer for the job. To bid on a project on Freelancer, you can: Find a project you'd like to work on. Click the "Bid" button. Enter your bid amount and a short message to the employer. Freelancer members have a limited number of bids per month: Free Members: 6 bids per month Basic Members: 50 bids per month Plus Members: 100 bids per month To win a bid, you can: Read descriptions carefully Follow all of the directions Provide the client with the requested information Write a cover letter Include samples or a portfolio Share proposed cost and timeline Provide easy communication