How to charge for web design? - HTML Forums

TexStar · 08-13-2008, 06:02 PM

I'm interested in learning more about a fee charging structure to follow. I mainly do web desgin with Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks and Photoshop. I do very little programming.

I would like to know if there is a site out there or if someone can provide a list of starting prices for:

1) logo design
2) adding flash
3) image editing and doctoring
4) technical writing for the site's information content
5) making on site visits to take pictures
6) adding email newsletter
7) monthly maintenance
8) meta tags for search engine optimization

thanks

athomas · 08-19-2008, 11:26 AM

Pricing is left up to the developer... There's no "standard." My suggestion is to compare against other developers.

Pegasus · 08-19-2008, 11:35 AM

I'd charge about $500 to get the site started and $25/hr each for maintenance and the newsletter. Get it written down in a contract, though, spelling out all the details and make sure that you have definite dates and times for the completion of work and payments. Get at least 50% up front, 25% when everything's approved (after so many days/weeks/whatever) and the final 25% when the job is done. Then keep a record of how many hours you work on the maintenance and newsletter.

Mind you, that's only a base amount. If the site is complex, you can get away with charging a bit more.

AnthonyDamasco · 08-19-2008, 03:54 PM

I break it down by hours - and then over bid because you know the client is going to have you change 100 things over the course of the project.

Find developers within your range of experience and see what they are charging. Also, as you get into the bigger projects - you will be able to charge more.

Another factor is the clients you are trying to land, if your client makes over 100k annually on their website, you can charge them a lot more than if your working for a mom and pop shop.

Right now I'm at the level of charging 2k a week for my time. But I used to charge a lot less.

athomas · 08-19-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyDamasco

I break it down by hours - and then over bid because you know the client is going to have you change 100 things over the course of the project.

Find developers within your range of experience and see what they are charging. Also, as you get into the bigger projects - you will be able to charge more.

Another factor is the clients you are trying to land, if your client makes over 100k annually on their website, you can charge them a lot more than if your working for a mom and pop shop.

Right now I'm at the level of charging 2k a week for my time. But I used to charge a lot less.

Yeah that's definitly a way to do it, if the company makes more, get more out of them... Especially since the website is probably going to be bigger.

andyf · 09-21-2008, 06:01 AM

IMO pricing depends on the type of work and approximate hours it would take

also it depends on market competition and quality of work required.

haileyjonathan · 05-19-2009, 06:54 AM

Thanks for your information..Nice sharing..