Blog

Updates, tips, and the occasional deep dive from the BidTable team.

EngineeringFeb 18, 2026

How We Built Our Escrow System (And What Went Wrong)

The short version: we underestimated how many edge cases there are in payment disputes. Here's what we learned building escrow from scratch.

By Dave Kouri
Freelancer TipsFeb 4, 2026

5 Portfolio Mistakes That Cost You Clients

After reviewing hundreds of freelancer profiles, we see the same issues over and over. Most of them are easy fixes.

By Natalie Foss
CompanyJan 22, 2026

Q4 2025 Platform Stats

Total projects up 34% quarter over quarter. Average project size is growing too. Full breakdown inside.

By BidTable Team
Client TipsJan 10, 2026

Writing a Project Brief That Gets Good Bids

Vague project descriptions attract vague bids. Here's a template and some real examples of briefs that got great responses.

By Natalie Foss
CompanyDec 15, 2025

Why We Charge 8% (And Nothing Else)

We get asked about our fee structure a lot. This post explains the math behind our pricing and why we think it's fair for both sides.

By Dave Kouri