Guide

How to create a winning service proposal

Templates, photos, line-item structure, and tracking — the pieces that move a proposal from sent to signed.

Step-by-step

  1. Step 01

    Start from a template

    Five seeded templates cover the most common service categories.

  2. Step 02

    Convert from a survey

    Survey items carry quantities + photos into the proposal.

  3. Step 03

    Add sections + items

    Modular sections — pricing tables, scope, terms, signature.

  4. Step 04

    Send via hosted link

    Client opens in any browser; no account required.

  5. Step 05

    Track + convert

    Status pipeline shows viewed → approved → invoiced.

Frequently asked

What makes a proposal close?

Photos, clear line items, hosted approval, and follow-up automation. Templates remove the blank-page tax.

How long should a proposal be?

Long enough to communicate scope, short enough to read on a phone. Hosted links default to a mobile-friendly layout.

Should I include photos?

Almost always — proposals with photos close noticeably more often.

How do I follow up?

Hosted view tracks opens. Manual + auto follow-up reminders ship with the email integration.

What about pricing transparency?

Line-item pricing builds trust. Hidden totals erode it.

Can I A/B test templates?

Not natively yet. Duplicate a template, edit it, and watch the close rate.

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