How Bidding Works.

How Bidding Works

Anixiv uses a bid-based marketplace where clients post what they need and providers offer their best price and approach. Here's how it works.

Finding requests

Open requests are shown in your Marketplace feed. You'll see requests that match your service categories, filtered by your location and service area. Each card shows the service type, date, location preference, and any notes the client added.

Reading a request

Tap a request to see the full details: service description, inspo photos, budget range, timing, and location. Read everything before bidding. The more context you have, the better your bid will land.

Placing a bid

Tap "Place bid" and enter your price, estimated service duration, and a personal note. Your bid also shows your profile photo, rating, and recent portfolio photos automatically.

Tips for a strong bid:

Keep your note specific to this client's request. Mention the technique you'd use, reference an inspo photo they shared, or explain why your experience is a fit.

Bid window

Each request has a bid window. Once it closes, the client reviews their bids and chooses. You'll be notified if your bid is selected or if the request was filled by someone else.

After a client accepts

You'll receive a notification and a booking confirmation. A message thread opens between you and the client so you can coordinate details.

How many bids can I place?

There's no hard cap on bids per day, but there is a daily limit to prevent spam (20 per day). Focus on quality over volume.

Bid visibility

Clients can see how many bids a request has received. If a request already has many bids, a competitive price and strong message matter more.