Hey There! 👋
So here's the deal... I'm building this thing called Bidly.io, and honestly, I could use your help. It's not some massive corporate machine trying to squeeze every penny out of you. It's just me, trying to make something that actually works for everyone.
The Real Story
I've watched too many platforms promise the world and then nickel-and-dime everyone to death. That's not what this is about. I'm trying to build a directory where clients can find good people like you, and you don't have to pay me an arm and a leg for the privilege.
Think of it like the old Yellow Pages, but actually useful and not gathering dust on your counter. Clients browse, they find you, they call you directly. No bidding wars, no platform fees eating your lunch, no algorithmic nonsense deciding who gets seen.
I'm literally just starting this thing, so you'd be getting in on the ground floor. Which means your input actually matters and isn't lost in a sea of "we'll consider your feedback" corporate speak.
Oh, and here's the kicker - we already have projects posted by real clients waiting for bids. So this isn't just me asking you to join an empty room and hope someone shows up to the party.
(Seriously, it's free. I'm not even asking for your credit card. That's how sure I am that this isn't a scam.)
What Makes This Different?
No BS Fees
I'm not taking 10-20% of your hard-earned money. The directory is free because I believe good work should be rewarded, not taxed to death by some platform.
Direct Contact
Clients call you directly. No middleman playing games with your leads or holding your customer relationships hostage. It's your business, you should own the relationship.
Look, I'll Be Honest With You...
This might not work. I'm just one person with an idea and a laptop. But I've seen enough platforms screw over good contractors to know there's got to be a better way.
If you join now, you're basically betting on me not being a complete disaster at this. But hey, if it works out, you'll have been here from the beginning when things were still simple and fair.
Plus, if I do mess this up spectacularly, at least you'll have a good story to tell. "Remember that guy who thought he could take on the big platforms? Yeah, I was there for that train wreck."
So, What Do You Say?
Want to help me build something that doesn't suck? I promise to keep it simple, keep it fair, and actually listen when you tell me I'm doing something stupid.
P.S. - If you're reading this far, you're probably the kind of person I want to work with. Someone who actually reads the fine print and thinks before they click. We're going to get along just fine.