How a Web Development Agency Tripled Its Lead Flow with GigRadar
The Challenge: Time-Consuming Manual Bidding
Muhammad Aqib Nazeer is a Pakistani agency owner and the founder of the U.S.-based web development company App Icons. Driven by his ambition to grow his business, he actively leveraged Upwork to connect with clients worldwide, applying his expertise and professional skills to deliver high-quality services.
However, becoming a successful agency on Upwork is not an easy process—something Muhammad came to realize. Muhammad’s web development agency relied heavily on Upwork to find new projects. However, their process was entirely manual—refreshing job postings, evaluating potential opportunities, and writing bids for each job. This constant cycle consumed hours daily and left little time for business growth or actual project work.
Their lead generation efforts weren’t limited to Upwork. Muhammad also experimented with cold outreach through LinkedIn, using multiple tools to collect leads, and even considered launching email campaigns. While these methods had potential, they required too much effort with unpredictable results. The most pressing issue was the time investment. The agency founder often checked Upwork every 15 minutes, even during leisure time, to avoid missing good opportunities. Muhammad considered hiring someone to handle bidding, but this posed additional challenges—training a new employee, ensuring they understood technical requirements, and maintaining quality applications. The entire process felt unsustainable.
 “I used to spend hours every single day just bidding on jobs. Even when I wasn’t working, Upwork was always in the back of my mind. It felt like a full-time job just to stay competitive.”
Why They Chose GigRadar
Realizing they needed an automated solution, the team researched different options for Upwork bidding automation. While they found multiple alternatives, GigRadar stood out due to its strong user reviews, AI-driven job matching, and ease of use. The ability to automate bidding while ensuring proposals were sent only to high-quality jobs convinced them to give it a try:
"I found GigRadar while searching for automation tools for Upwork. The reviews were so good that I decided to try it without hesitation. I thought, if this tool works even half as well as people say, it would be a game-changer for us.”Â
Another key factor in their decision was the cost. Initially, they were concerned about adding another expense to their lead generation budget, as they were already spending money on LinkedIn lead tools and other prospecting methods. However, GigRadar offered flexible pricing, allowing them to start with a lower-cost plan and scale up based on their needs. After evaluating the potential savings in time and increased efficiency, they saw it as a worthwhile investment.
Implementing GigRadar: The Game-Changer
Once App Icons integrated GigRadar, their Upwork workflow changed drastically. Instead of manually scouring job listings, they configured scanners to target only high-value opportunities—those from clients with a history of paying fair rates and posting serious job listings. This allowed them to focus entirely on high-quality leads while eliminating low-paying or unrealistic projects.
One of the most useful features was the ability to customize scanners. They set them up to prioritize jobs from clients who had spent more than $100,000 on Upwork and who offered hourly rates above $20. By filtering out low-value jobs, they ensured that their bids were going toward projects that aligned with their expertise and financial goals.
“GigRadar does all the heavy lifting for us. It scans jobs, applies only to the best ones, and saves us hours every day. Now we can focus on delivering great work instead of constantly chasing new projects.”
Another major benefit was GigRadar’s proposal preview feature. Before a bid was submitted, the team could see exactly how their application would appear to the client, giving them a chance to refine their approach. This increased their conversion rates 3 times and saved them from wasting connects on low-potential opportunities:
"The proposal preview feature is a game-changer. We can see exactly what the client will see before we submit. This means our applications are always polished and optimized for success.”
The Results: Increased Revenue and Efficiency
The results came quickly. Within the first two months of using GigRadar, App Icons landed a $9,000 contract while reducing the time spent on Upwork bidding to no more than 15 minutes a day. Their investment of $450 in the tool was almost immediately recouped.
Instead of spending hours every day managing Upwork bids, they could now focus on high-value tasks like improving client relationships and scaling their team. Muhammad even started planning to hire additional developers, knowing they could rely on a steady stream of quality job opportunities without manual effort.
Key metrics that improved after implementing GigRadar:
- Time saved: No more manually checking Upwork every 15 minutes.
- Higher response rate: More invitations and client replies per bid.
- Revenue growth: A $9,000 contract landed within two months.
- Scalability: Ability to expand the team while maintaining a consistent project pipeline.
“If we had more availability, we could have easily landed three or four more contracts. The tool is that effective. It’s like having an extra team member who works 24/7 without needing a break.”
Final Thoughts: Why GigRadar is a Must-Have
For agencies still hesitant about using GigRadar, Muhammad has one clear message: it’s a game-changer. With automated bidding, precise lead targeting, and time savings, it allows agencies to focus on growing their business rather than spending hours on repetitive tasks.
“I have a friend who runs an agency, and I’m recommending GigRadar to him. It saves so much time and effort—it’s a no-brainer for any Upwork agency. If you’re serious about growing your business, this tool is essential.”
If you’re spending too much time on manual bidding and want to increase your success on Upwork, GigRadar is the tool you need.
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