Finding talent
Reading a bid: what to look for before you choose
The lowest price is rarely the best signal. Look at how a freelancer plans to do the work, and ask for a second opinion when it matters.
The approach says more than the price
A strong bid restates your goal in its own words, proposes a plan for each milestone, and asks one or two sharp questions. That shows the brief was read.
A bid that only quotes a number tells you little about how the work will go.
Why names come later
Profiles stay anonymized until a contract is signed: you see skills, experience and scores, not names or contacts. It keeps the choice about the work, and keeps the work on the platform where your contract and payments are protected.
When to ask for a second opinion
For a large or technical project, the desk can vet shortlisted freelancers for you as a paid service. It is optional, and most useful when you cannot judge the skill yourself.