Frequently Asked Questions :
Our Statistics are as follows:
Open projects are currently available for bidding.
Bid Start Buyers and
Freelancers are members of the Bid Start Scripting Service.
* Freelancers faq Are listed below:
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* Click Here for the Webmaster faqs
· General Webmaster faqs
How does this work?
How much does this cost?
How do I check a members statistics?
Why can't I post contact Information and which words are not allowed?
How do I communicate with Webmasters?
· Projects & Bids and More
How do I upload unlimited graphics and links to my portfolio ?
How do I place a bid on a project?
How do I update a bid I already placed on a project?
How do I cancel a bid I placed?
What if I have a question about a project (that will help me place my bid)?
Why can't I find the "Place Bid" button on the project page?
What is "bid for the total project"?
What if I can't make an accurate bid? Can I just estimate how much I will charge for the project?
· Payments & Fees
When do you charge your commission and how much will it be?
Do I have to add money to my account?
How do I add money to my account?
Can I withdraw money from my account?
If I end up charging the employer less than I bid on their project, can I get a partial refund on the commission BidStart takes?
*** GENERAL Freelancers Info.***
How does this work?
Browse the list of projects posted by Webmasters for the ones you would be interested in, or have Bid Start send you an e-mail anytime a new project is posted that fits under your Expertise. Then you can decide to place a bid on the project, as well as provide details of the work you can do. Update or retract your bid anytime you want. When the Webmaster chooses a Freelancer (winning bid) you will be notified. If you are chosen you can begin work on the project and get paid.
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How do I check a members statistics?
You can click on any posted project and click on the project creators name or any freelancer who bid on it. Now you will be able to view the members information and statistics. For Webmasters you will see how many open-frozen-closed and cancelled projects they have on Bid Start. For freelancers you will be able to view how many projects they bid on how many they won and how many they lost. You can check out any freelancer by going to the Meet our Experts section and click on the photo or link which will open up their freelancer information and statistics page and from there you can view their expertise and their portfolio if they have any pictures or links uploaded and you can also invite them to bid from here. Special note: This is a new feature to the script, so projects on Bid Start prior to it's installation will not be available.
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Why can't I post contact Information and which words are not allowed?
It is forbidden to post contact information on this site as it is a violation of our terms of service and posting information allows members to buy pass the whole freelance site which is unfair to all other members and the site owners. The only way to make this a workable success for everyone is to communicate via the site and communicate off site once the project is closed and both parties agree to work together. As a result of the no contact rule we have made it against the rules to use the following words when posting projects and when communicating with members via the message board or by sending a message to a freelancer at the Meet our Experts.
Banned words are: Any words which will allow members to make contact with you directly.
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How much does this cost?
There are no signup fees and no monthly fees and no closing costs, but you are required to pay a $3.00 commission for each Regular Project you agree to work on. All members will also get a signup bonus when you register on our site. Freelancers will receive $3.00and freelancers get a $3.00 signup bonuss. So members get their first projects done commission free!
For Certified /Special Users:
Posting fees are free for Regular projects. Certified freelancers can post as many Featured Projects as they want and it is Always 50% off. Non Certified Members can save 50% on their commissions by maintaining a perfect rating, complete 100 projects and never get less than a rating of 10 and you will continue to save 50%
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How do I communicate with Project Buyers?
You can post messages on the message boards. If you post a private message, only the user it's addressed to will be able to see it, that user will also be notified by e-mail that you posted a project for them. For privacy reasons and Bid Start policy you are forbidden from posting contact information. We are currently working on a live session chat to help improve communication between members Freelancers will set the rate for using live session and Bid Start will take a Percentage.
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How do I add unlimited Graphics and Links into my portfolio?
Go into your account management area and once logged in you will see where you can add and delete unlimited links and graphics and this is automatically uploaded into your portfolio. If you use this feature to store graphics and use it as a link farm or if we find your portfolio being misused we will remove what we believe is in violation.
*** PROJECTS AND BIDS AND MORE ***
How do I place a bid on a project?
Click on the "Place Bid" button which you can find on the project page (there's one above and another below the list of current bids).
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How do I update a bid I already placed on a project?
Just submit a new bid and your old one will automatically be removed.
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How do I cancel a bid I placed?
Log in to the account management area, find the project, and click on the "retract bid" link.
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What if I have a question about a project (that will help me place my bid)?
Just post a message on the message board for that project. You can access project specific message boards by clicking on the link provided on the project page.
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Why can't I find the "Place Bid" button on the project page?
If the project is closed it does not show up, because bidding has ended. It will also not show up if the project is frozen, which means bidding has temporarily been stopped.
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What is "bid for the total project"?
This is the amount that you will charge the project creator, if you are chosen. It's a project total, NOT an hourly rate.
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What if I can't make an accurate bid? Can I just estimate how much I will charge for the project?
You should not make any estimates. The information provided should be enough to decide how long it will take you to finish the project. If there is not enough info, use the message board to ask additional questions to the project creator before placing your bid. Remember, by placing a bid you enter into a legally binding contract. If you abuse this system you risk receiving poor reviews by others, and possibly being banned from Bid Start.
*** PAYMENTS AND FEES ***
When do you charge your commission and how much will it be?
As soon as you are chosen as the Freelancer for a project you have bid on it will be closed/archived and you will be charged a $3.00 commission.
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Do I have to add money to my account?
Not right away but all fees will have to made when the project is completed. The webmaster will add money to Bid Start and then transfer what is owed you and then from that you can pay your commission.
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How do I add money to my account?
Login to the account management area and click on the "deposit" button.
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If I end up charging the project owner less than I bid on their project, can I get a partial refund on the commission that Bid Start Scripting Services takes?
yes, we will be happy to credit your account, however, if you have transfered the money to another members account we will not be able to recover your funds and you will have to take care of it yourself.
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Still Have Questions? eMail us here for a prompt reply.
*** Webmaster faq ***
· *** General Webmaster faq ***
How does this work?
How much does this cost?
How do I communicate with Freelancers ?
· Projects
How do I open a new project?
What is a budget range?
Why do I have to choose the amount of days until my project needs to be done?
Can I change the information I provided about my project?
How do I close my project, extend it, or pick a Freelancer ?
Can I re-open a closed a project?
What does it mean if my project is frozen?
*** GENERAL Webmaster Info. ***
How does this work?
After signing up, you can open a project and provide all the details of the script you want. Freelancers will then be able to view your project and bid on it. This is similar to an auction, but there is no mandatory end date and you choose the winning bid yourself. Once you have chosen a Freelancer, they will begin work on your project. That's it!
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How much does this cost?
There are no signup fees and no monthly fees and no closing costs, but you are required to pay a $5.00 commission fee for each project posted. At signup you will receive a signup bonus of $5.00 when you register on our site. There is a $20.00 flat fee to post a featured project. You can use your signup bonus to pay for your first project.
For Certified /Special Users: Posting fees for Regular projects are 100% Free. When posting a Featured Project
Certified members can post as many Featured Projects as they want and it is Always 50% off the regular fee.
Why do I have to prepay before I am able to post a Featured Project?
Buyers must have enough money in their account for the Featured Project Posting fee, this is to help us all to reduce the risk of fraudulent project postings.
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How do I communicate with Freelancers?
You can post messages on the message boards. If you post a private message, only the user it's addressed to will be able to see it, that user will also be notified by e-mail that you posted a project for them. We have also implemented a new section which allows you to search our experts by their expertise and you can send them a message or invite them to bid on your project and view their profiles and portfolios. To try our new search by expertise section, just click here: Meet Our Experts
We are currently working on our live session chat board which will aid in making communication between members more beneficial. The freelancer will set the fee for using the live session.
You must have an open project to be able to communicate with freelancers.
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*** PROJECTS ***
How do I open a new project?
Click on the "Post a Project " button or go here.
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What is a budget range?
You can optionally specify how much money you are able to spend on this project.
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Why do I have to choose the amount of days until my project needs to be done?
There needs to be an end to every project, to leave room for new ones. But you can extend your project any time you want or you can pay a $20.00 non refundable fee to post a job on our job board which will run for 45 days. You can post a job by going to this job posting link: Help Wanted
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Can I change the information I provided about my project?
No, However, you can go into the webmaster area and add additional information or post information on the message board. If the information you provided is completely wrong, you can close your project without choosing a Freelancer and without any penalty. You can then go ahead and open a new project.
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How do I close my project, extend it, or pick a freelancer?
You can do all this by logging in to the account management area. Click on the "Account Login" button or go here.
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Can I re-open a closed a project?
No, you will have to open a new project.
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What does it mean if my project is frozen?
This means the ending date you chose for the project has past. No Freelancers can place any new bids, you must either pick a freelancer or extend the project.
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Still Have Questions? eMail us here for a prompt reply.
