Improving Your Response Rate
Higher response rates lead to more business opportunities:
Why Response Rate Matters
Buyers see your response rate when evaluating suppliers. A high rate (>80%) signals reliability and professionalism.
Best Practices
- Respond quickly: Submit quotes within 24-48 hours
- Be selective: Only request access to RFQs you can fulfill
- Complete your profile: Helps you get matched with relevant RFQs
- Set accurate capabilities: Prevents mismatched RFQs
- Use templates: Speed up quote creation
- Enable notifications: Don't miss time-sensitive requests
What Counts as a Response
- ✅ Submitting a quote
- ✅ Declining with a reason
- ✅ Asking clarifying questions
- ❌ Ignoring the RFQ
- ❌ Requesting access without following up
Monitoring Your Stats
Track your response rate at /dashboard under "Performance Metrics".