Generally at the time of bidding there will be more competition and many people will be doing the work for so cheap. But if you have more reviews then there are chances you are going to be awarded the project. Different people will try different methods to grab the attention of the project owners. One of the most effective method which is really worth trying is make them think that you are working big.

Generally before you start editing your profile just create a small good looking website which will give a impression that you are a small company who are hiring people to perform these tasks. Also don't forget to add some testimonials. Though its not really hard to find but it takes some time. But creating a website which talks about your services is effective. Also don't forget to add the services which you are going to provide, in your website. Also make sure that you are charging a bit more in your website rather than the one you bid in your freelancing site.

For example, think that you are interested to try projects related to article writing. Just create a website which will describe your service for writing articles. Also mention that you are willing to charge $5 per article and your contact information etc.

Then at the bidding place make sure you are charging for less than $5. This is a kind of strategy which will really work. This will really increase the chance of getting opportunities for freelancing sites.