How to Get Free BidStaff Credits by Sharing a Post or Story, and Claim Them for Your Team

You can get free BidStaff credits by telling other freelancers how the tool helps you. Publish a public post on LinkedIn or Facebook, or a story on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or LinkedIn, with a link to bidstaff.io. Then submit the post link or a screenshot of the story inside BidStaff. We check it by hand, and the credits are added to your account.

This article explains what to write, where to share, how to claim and which rules apply. It also covers how agency teams claim for a shared balance. If BidStaff already saves you time on Upwork, this is a simple way to get something back.

What should you write about?

The best posts are honest and specific. Share what changed for you. Here are some angles.

• How long a proposal takes now, compared with before.
• How the job check helps you skip bad clients and save Connects.
• How proposals sound like you because BidStaff learns from your own winning proposals.
• How the browser extension lets you check the client and write the proposal right on the job page.
• How tracking shows which profile and proposal brought replies and wins.

Pick one or two angles. A focused post reads better than a list of every feature. Use your own results, not claims you cannot back up.

Why does a specific post work better?

Readers trust details. “I stopped applying to clients with a low hire rate” says more than “BidStaff is great”. Talk about a real habit that changed. That also keeps your post honest and useful to your network.

What does a good post look like?

Here is a sample post. Change it to match your own experience.

I used to spend 20 minutes on every Upwork proposal. Now I use BidStaff: it checks the client first (rating, hire rate, what they really pay per hire), then writes the proposal in my own tone from my past winning proposals and picks the right sample. I still review and send everything myself, but I apply to better jobs in half the time. bidstaff.io (I got free credits for sharing this.)

Use your own words and your own results. A short, real post works better than a long, polished one. If the numbers in the sample do not match your experience, change them.

What are some story ideas?

Stories disappear after a day, so keep them simple.

• A screenshot of a proposal draft with the client details hidden, and the line “Writing my Upwork proposals with BidStaff”.
• Your job check result with a short note on why you skipped or applied.
• A before and after of your weekly applies or replies.

Always hide client names and private details in screenshots, and add bidstaff.io to the story. For ideas on what makes a proposal worth talking about, see how to write Upwork proposals in your own tone.

How do you claim your free BidStaff credits?

1. Publish the post (public) or story.
2. Open BidStaff and click Get free credits. You find it in the help menu or the Billing tab.
3. For a post, paste its link. For a story, upload a screenshot (PNG or JPG, up to 1 MB), since stories disappear after a day.
4. We check it by hand within 1 to 3 business days. You get an email when the credits are added.

Take the screenshot before the story expires. If the file is too large, crop it or export it as a smaller PNG or JPG.

What happens after you submit?

A person from our team looks at your submission. We check that the post is public, that it mentions BidStaff or links to bidstaff.io and that it follows the rules below. After that, you receive an email when the credits arrive.

What are the rules?

• The post must be public and mention BidStaff or link to bidstaff.io.
• Please say that you got free credits for sharing, for example “(I got free credits for sharing this)”. It keeps your post honest for your readers.
• Each person can claim each task once: one LinkedIn post, one Facebook post and one story.
• On agency accounts, every team member can claim, and the credits go to the shared account balance.
• Free credits never expire and are used after your monthly credits.

The disclosure line is not just a formality. Many platforms expect people to say when they get a reward for a post. Check the rules of the platform you use.

How do agency teams claim?

Each member of an agency account can claim each task once. All credits go to the shared account balance. So a team of several people can add up credits quickly, without anyone claiming the same task twice.

1. Share the instructions with your team.
2. Each member writes a post or story in their own words.
3. Each member claims from their own login.
4. The credits join the shared balance.

Ask members to write their own posts. Identical posts look like spam. For more on running a team, read how to use the extension with your agency team.

Which option fits you?

Option	Best for	What to submit	Per person
LinkedIn post	Freelancers with a professional network	The post link	Once
Facebook post	Freelancer groups and communities	The post link	Once
Story (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or LinkedIn)	Quick, casual sharing	A PNG or JPG screenshot, up to 1 MB	Once

What about reviews?

We do not give credits for reviews on review sites. That keeps those reviews genuine. If you would like to leave an honest review anyway, we are always grateful.

What mistakes should you avoid?

• Posting privately. The post must be public.
• Leaving out the link. Mention BidStaff or link to bidstaff.io.
• Showing client names in screenshots. Hide private details.
• Skipping the disclosure. Say you got free credits for sharing.
• Claiming twice. Each task can be claimed once per person.
• Waiting too long for a story. Stories disappear after a day, so take the screenshot first.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get free BidStaff credits?

Share a public post or a story about BidStaff, then submit the link or screenshot under Get free credits.

How long does approval take?

We check each submission by hand within 1 to 3 business days. You get an email when credits are added.

Do free credits expire?

No. They never expire, and they are used after your monthly credits.

Where do I find the Get free credits page?

Open BidStaff and click Get free credits in the help menu or the Billing tab.

Can my whole team claim?

Yes. On agency accounts, every team member can claim each task once, and the credits go to the shared balance.

Do I have to say I got credits for the post?

Yes, please. A line such as “(I got free credits for sharing this)” keeps your post honest.

What file can I upload for a story?

Upload a PNG or JPG screenshot, up to 1 MB.

Do I get credits for writing a review?

No. We do not give credits for reviews on review sites, so those reviews stay genuine.

Conclusion

Sharing a real post or story is a simple way to earn free BidStaff credits. Be honest, be specific, include the link and add the disclosure line. Then submit it and wait up to three business days.

Your action list:

1. Choose one angle from your own experience.
2. Publish a public post or a story with bidstaff.io.
3. Open Get free credits and submit the link or screenshot.
4. Ask your team to claim from their own logins.

New to BidStaff? See plans, or learn how to install the extension.

Other related articles

• How the BidStaff extension works
• Write Upwork proposals in your own tone
• How to install the BidStaff extension
• BidStaff extension for agency teams
• Stop wasting Connects: track what Upwork really costs you

About the Author

Muhammad Shahzad is the founder of BidStaff and Leadslancer. He runs Upwork accounts for a freelance and agency team, and builds BidStaff around that daily work.