The following proposal has been genericized a bit by removing specific names and other sensitive references:
Hello [Client Name],
My name is [Your Name here] – a web developer and designer residing in the US. I see you are looking for a developer to build a website for your new business.
First of all – congratulations on your business! This must be an exciting time for you.
Secondly — I would love to get this done for you, and eagerly await further details regarding your needs for this project. I am also available to provide ongoing tech support as needed. To start the ball rolling I have a few questions:
- What kind of business do you own? Please share any relevant details.
- What are the main goals for your website?
- Do you have a target audience in mind?
[this part below I use as a sort-of template, but do customize it a little for each client]
————— a little info about me —————
For several years I worked as an IT Lead for a Fortune 50 company. I have extensive experience building and maintaining websites of all kinds. One of my specialties is creating responsive websites from scratch as well as from within web content management systems such as WordPress and Squarespace.
I recently built a multi-faceted and fully responsive WordPress website for [insert type of client here]. Features of this website include [insert here some specific details about your past project that are directly related to the job you are bidding for].
If you would like to learn a little more about me, please see my freelance web design business website: https://codedragontech.com/.
If you are interested, please reach out to me at your convenience, and we can set up a time for a quick chat. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my proposal!
With kind regards,
– Angela Bronson
