Is there any way of knowing whether a client has looked at a proposal?

[cliff19]

I've submitted quite a few proposals, but nobody has ever responded. There's no evidence that anyone has ever seen one of my proposals. For all I know they just disappear when I click on Submit. Is there a way to know whether a client has at least looked at a proposal? What am I doing wrong? I need some feedback.

Thanks,

Cliff

[michael_skaggs]

You can compare the time you submitted your proposal with the "Last Viewed By Client:" field in the job post itself, but that just means they MIGHT have looked at it. The only way to know for sure is if they contact you.

[petra_r · Accepted solution]

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@Cliff F wrote:

I've submitted quite a few proposals, but nobody has ever responded. There's no evidence that anyone has ever seen one of my proposals. For all I know they just disappear when I click on Submit. Is there a way to know whether a client has at least looked at a proposal? What am I doing wrong? I need some feedback.

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 The client can see all proposals, but when they receive dozens they are unlikely to actually open and read all of them. In the little pre-view window they only see your picture, bid and the first two lines of your proposal letter, so use those 2 lines to sell yourself.

[cliff19]

Hey, I received some feedback. Thank you Michael and Petra. I appreciate it.