For freelancers
Your proposal is the first deliverable the client sees.
Most freelancers send proposals as PDF attachments or Google Docs links. A clean public URL looks dramatically more professional and is easier for clients to open, forward, and revisit.
What changes when proposals live at a URL
A URL that signals intent
Pick a custom slug like /yourname/q3-brand-proposal. Clients see a readable URL, not a docs.google.com/d/1xK string.
Update in place, same link
When scope changes, edit the file and re-run the command. The URL stays the same. No re-sending attachments.
No account required to read
The client opens the URL in any browser on any device. No Google account, no Canva account, no request-access prompt.
Know when they opened it
Per-visitor analytics show view counts, time on doc, and scroll depth. No more 'did you get my proposal?' follow-up guessing.
Versus Google Docs and Canva
| Anchorify | Google Docs / PDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Custom URL slug (/you/proposal-name) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Update in place at same URL | ✓ | ✗ |
| No client account required | ✓ | ✗ |
| View analytics (opened, time on doc) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Version history | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works when IT blocks google.com | ✓ | ✗ |
| URL forwardable (not an attachment) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile rendering | ✓ | ✗ |
| CLI publish from terminal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free to use | ✓ | ✓ |
FAQ
Can I use Anchorify for proposals without e-signature?
Anchorify is the publishing layer, not the signing layer. Use it for the reading and review step, then pair with HelloSign, DocuSign, or Bonsai for the signature step. The two tools don't conflict.
What if my client wants to leave feedback on the proposal?
Comments are on by default. Clients can leave comments on any section. Set link-permission to can_comment so anyone with the URL can comment without needing a project account.
Can I update the proposal after sending the link?
Yes. Edit the local file, re-run the command, and the same URL serves the updated content. No re-sending attachments. The dashboard records full version history.
Does my client need to create an account to open the proposal URL?
No. A public Anchorify share opens in any browser without sign-in. For restricted access, set members-only plus link-permission can_view: the client reads the proposal without creating an account.
Send your next proposal as a URL.
Free during beta. Sign in with Google to start.