- Category:
Productivity, Browser Extension, Generative AI
- Software:
React, Chrome API, OpenAI API
- Service:
SaaS Development
- Client:
Freelance Community
- Date:
December 15, 2023
BidMate: Your AI Assistant for Winning Bids on Upwork
BidMate is a game-changer for the gig economy. It is a smart browser extension designed specifically for Upwork freelancers. By analyzing job descriptions in real-time, it generates tailored, persuasive proposals that highlight the freelancer’s relevant skills, significantly increasing the chances of landing an interview.
Win More, Type Less
Freelancers often spend hours writing proposals that never get read. BidMate automates the heavy lifting, allowing professionals to focus on their craft rather than the pitch, turning hours of work into seconds.
Challenge & Solution
The Challenge: Competition on freelance platforms like Upwork is fierce. Jobs receive 50+ proposals within minutes. Freelancers struggle to write high-quality, personalized cover letters fast enough to be seen. Copy-pasting templates leads to rejection, while writing from scratch for every job is unsustainable and leads to burnout.
The Solution: We created BidMate, an AI-powered proposal architect.
Job Description Parsing
The extension scans the Upwork job post DOM to extract key requirements, client tone, and specific questions. It identifies keywords that the client is subconsciously looking for.
Impact:
- Detects “hidden” requirements
- Matches freelancer skills to job needs
- Avoids generic template language
Final Result
BidMate has rapidly gained traction among the freelance community, becoming a secret weapon for top-rated sellers.
100K Bids Analyzed
The extension has analyzed over 100,000 job posts, showcasing its extensive use and data-processing capabilities.
25% Win Rate Boost
Users reported an average of a 25% increase in their proposal acceptance rate, directly impacting their income.
50K Successful Bids
BidMate has assisted in crafting over 50,000 successful proposals, demonstrating its effectiveness in a competitive market.
This project highlights our ability to build practical, high-impact tools that solve specific pain points in the digital economy.
