📅 For Bookings
Your reward is based on 100% of the Rates you’ve set in your profile.
When a client books you, our system uses a formula to calculate the reward using your rate structure, factoring in word count and delivery time to generate the most accurate reward possible.
💡 Tip: Make sure your rates follow a clear Rate Progression and a pricing structure where your per-word rate stays the same or decreases as word count increases! This ensures fair pricing and improves your chances of getting invitations.
👉 See: What can I do to increase chances of getting invitations?
📈 Understanding Rate Progression
To keep you competitive, our system looks for a descending rate progression. In simple terms: as the word count goes up, your price-per-word should ideally go down.
Think of your pricing as "connecting the dots."
You provide five price points (5, 50, 500, 5,000, and 50,000 words), and our system draws a curved path between them. However, this does not mean that the curve will always be smooth!
You will likely be excluded from invitations if your Rate progression is too inconsistent, no matter how low your Rates are.
⚠️ If you are currently experiencing Rewards that are too "unpredictable", this likely means that your Rates are following a bad progression.
Each set of Rates is a tier: 5 words, 50 words, 500 words, 5000 words and 50000 words.
Depending on how significant the drop or rise of price-per-word is between your Rates, the more noticeable the exponential will be as it gets closer to the next tier.
This is the calculation of your Rewards is quite complex: the accentuation of the curve between your Rates will be determined by taking into consideration the entirety of your Rates.
💰 Our "bulk-buying" logic
Think of it like buying fruit at a market: buying a single apple is always more expensive per piece than buying a whole crate. To make your rates work perfectly with our system, keep these three tips in mind:
The "Smooth Curve" Rule: It’s normal to charge a bit more per word for a tiny 5-word project to cover your "setup time." As the project gets bigger, that per-word rate should decrease.
Avoid "Price Cliffs": Make sure the total price makes sense as it grows. For example, if 50 words cost $20, 500 words shouldn't cost $21.
⚠️ If the price doesn't go up fairly as the work increases, the system struggles to calculate middle-ground orders correctly.
The "10x" Guide: Try to keep your highest rate (for 5 words) within 10 times of your lowest rate (for 50,000 words).
⚠️ If the gap is too huge, like charging $1.00 per word for a small job but only $0.001 for a big one, the math becomes unpredictable, and you might lose out on earnings.
✅ The Goal: A Natural Discount
The most successful Pros use a descending model.
Why it works: It acts as a "bulk discount" for the client. It shows the algorithm that you are scalable and ready to handle both small scripts and large deep-dives.
❌ What to Avoid: "Inverted" Pricing
If your price-per-word goes up as the word count increases, the system sees this as a red flag. Most clients expect to pay less per unit when they buy more, so an ascending rate often leads to fewer invitations.
🚀 How Rewards Work for Speedies and Contests
The reward you see for a project isn’t just a random number; it’s a mix of a few key factors:
Your Flexibility Setting: If you set your flexibility to 60%, it tells us: "I’m willing to take projects that pay at least 60% of my base rate." The more flexible you are, the more invitations you'll trigger.
The "Waiting Room" Effect: If a project stays unclaimed for a while, the system gradually increases the reward to attract more Pros. The longer it waits, the higher the pay goes (up to a certain limit).
Client Favorites: If a client has favorited you in the past, the system might give your reward a "boost" as a thank-you for your great work.
❗ A Quick Heads-Up on "The Cap"
Every project has a maximum budget (a "cap"). If your rates are set significantly higher than that cap—even if you’re the perfect fit—our system won’t be able to send you the invitation. Reviewing your rate progression and flexibility regularly is the best way to make sure you aren't missing out on great opportunities!
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