Master the attention auction
The definitive deep-dive into outbid.lol — how the leaderboard works, what winning bids look like, and how to dominate every category.
MODULE 1
How outbid.lol Works
The platform is an attention auction. Companies pay to rank on a public leaderboard. Higher bid = higher placement. It's that simple — and that powerful.
| Total categories | 24 |
| Leaderboard views | All-time + Today |
| Bid visibility | 100% public |
| Category competition | Varies widely |
The core mechanic
Pay more = rank higher
No algorithm, no engagement tricks. Pure economics.
Built by @jonathan_wilke as a "simple side project." Now doing thousands in daily volume.
MODULE 2
The 24 Categories
Each category is its own battlefield. Some are saturated, some are wide open. Knowing where to bid is half the strategy.
| AI Agents & Infrastructure | Hot |
| SEO & AI Visibility | Hot |
| Marketing & Advertising | Hot |
| Crypto & Web3 | Medium |
| Developer Tools | Medium |
| Health & Fitness | Low |
| Games & Entertainment | Low |
| Audio & Podcasting | Open |
| Education & Learning | Open |
| Design & Creative | Low |
Strategy insight
Low-competition categories = cheap visibility
A $500 bid in "Audio & Podcasting" might top the chart. The same bid in "AI Agents" barely registers.
MODULE 3
The Economics
What does a leaderboard spot actually cost? What's the ROI? Here's the napkin math.
| Minimum visible bid | ~$100 |
| Top 10 (hot category) | $1,000–$5,000 |
| #1 spot (hot category) | $5,000–$17,000 |
| Top 10 (cold category) | $50–$500 |
| Daily traffic (est.) | 10K+ visitors |
Cost per eyeball
$0.10–$0.50 CPM
Compared to $5–$15 CPM on social ads. 10–100x cheaper if the audience converts.
Estimates based on public bid data and traffic analytics. Actual results vary.
POP QUIZ
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Now that you understand the mechanics, go claim your spot.
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