Bidsketch

Bidsketch is proposal software designed to help salespeople and businesses create professional proposals quickly without starting from scratch each time. If you've ever spent hours formatting proposals in Word or wrestling with design software to make your pitch look presentable, you'll understand why dedicated proposal software makes sense.

The core problem Bidsketch solves is simple: creating proposals takes too much time, and that time could be better spent actually selling. Most salespeople cobble together proposals by copying and pasting from old documents, which leads to inconsistent formatting, outdated pricing, and occasionally embarrassing mistakes like leaving another client's name in the document. This software provides reusable templates that maintain your branding and messaging while letting you customize the specifics for each prospect.

What sets Bidsketch apart from just using document templates is the built-in sales intelligence. When you send a proposal, you get real-time notifications showing when clients open it, which sections they spend time reading, and how often they return to review it. This visibility helps you follow up at the right moments – like calling a prospect right after they've spent ten minutes reviewing your pricing section.

The electronic signature feature eliminates the back-and-forth of getting contracts signed. Instead of clients printing, signing, scanning, and emailing documents back, they can approve proposals directly online. This seemingly small improvement can cut days off your sales cycle, especially when dealing with busy decision-makers who rarely have time to deal with paperwork.

Another practical feature is the optional fees functionality. You can present different pricing tiers or add-on services that clients can select directly within the proposal. This makes upselling more natural – instead of having an awkward conversation about additional services, clients can simply check a box if they want the premium option. Many users report this feature alone increases their average deal size.

The custom client landing pages give each proposal its own professional web address instead of sending PDF attachments that might get blocked by spam filters or lost in crowded inboxes. Clients appreciate being able to access proposals from any device without downloading files, and you maintain control over the content – you can update pricing or terms even after sending.

Bidsketch works well for individual salespeople who want to look more professional and close deals faster, but it's equally valuable for sales teams who need consistency across all their proposals. Managers can ensure everyone uses approved language and pricing while still giving reps flexibility to customize for each opportunity. The analytics help identify which proposal sections resonate with clients and which might need improvement.

While the software includes various automation features like follow-up messages triggered by proposal approval, the main value is simpler: it lets you create better proposals in less time. For businesses where proposals are a regular part of the sales process, this efficiency gain compounds quickly. Instead of spending Friday afternoons formatting documents, sales reps can focus on building relationships and finding new opportunities.