Re: PRICING

Hi!

First of all, we're not allowed to discuss pricing on any hwg list to avoid
the perception of price fixing.

Although I'm bursting to give you my opinion of the price you set, instead
I'll recommend that you do a quick web search for web designers in your
area, and look at what their rates are.  This will give a feel for the going
rates for those who advertise.

The people who put prices on their site are people who are willing to
compete on a price basis, in other words, people who are either beginning,
still unsure of their skills, or have tools, tricks and templates to improve
their efficiency.  Others probably charge more based on their skills and
referrals from people who know their work.

Best of luck.
Kim

Kimberley Mitchell
kim(at)mighty-sites.com
http://www.mighty-sites.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Reywob(at)aol.com <Reywob(at)aol.com>
To: hwg-basics(at)hwg.org <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>
Date: Wednesday, December 01, 1999 4:14 PM
Subject: PRICING


>Hi Group,
>
>As this is off topic, can you either point me to a different list or reply
>directly to me please.
>
>How does one decide how much to charge a client?  I just lost my first ever
>client cause he wasn't prepared to pay what I had quoted for a site.  Is
>there a set formula?  The site was to have run to about 6 pages, with
photos
>and text provided by the client, and I had to optimise all the images,
design
>the web graphics and build the site.  Hosting was to be on his free
webspace.
> I offered him this for 75 - 100 UKP ($100 - 160) which he felt was not
>acceptable.  Question I am asking is: Did I overcharge, or was he not
>prepared to pay?  What should I expect to charge?  I am rather confused by
>this whole business, as this is the first time I've actually charged for my
>skills.
>
>Hope someone can set me right!
>TIA
>Peter <<<who's looking for clients to fund all this lovely software!>>>
>+++++++++++++++++++++
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>http://members.aol.com/gandalfdesigns/    **under construction**
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>www.peterswebpage.findhere.com
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>

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