Re: Need help with quote

Hi Lisa,

Although Judith will probably email you, please read the FAQ, no $$ are to
be discussed on the list...

"Discussion of pricing is NOT allowed on any HWG Mailing Lists."

Taking a neutral tone however, customers often don't understand pricing for
web document development.  Itemize it, break it down, show the client an
hourly rate, etc.  Provide estimates for time spent.  Either the client will
buy what you're selling, or they won't.  You can also ask the client what
price they feel is adequate, and describe the services they'll get for that
price.  Tell the client to shop around if they're not convinced, and even
provide competitors contacts if you are agressively competitive.  Doing a
money losing job rarely makes any sense.

Cheers and good luck,

David Godfrey
Net Decorator


----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Bradshaw" <zibbler(at)web-design-cs.com>
To: <hwg-business(at)hwg.org>
Sent: July 17, 2002 4:32 PM
Subject: Need help with quote


> I have a potential client that wants a quote for a new website. Here's
what
> he wants:
>
> Total of 33 pages. Four pages will have 6 thumbnails each. Each thumbnail
> will open a new window with the full size picture on it. He is submitting
> all pictures and content electronically. He wants a custom feedback form,
a
> custom logo, search engine optimization and placement and reciprical
links.
> In addition, he wants me to train him to do his own updates using a
wysiwyg
> editor, graphics program and thumbnail program, which he doesn't know how
to
> use any of them.
>
> I quoted him $3430.00 and he nearly fell out of his chair. Am I way off
base
> on this? How would some of you quote this? I want to give a fair,
affordable
> price, but I also want to be paid fairly too. Suggestions?
>
> TIA,
> Lisa
>
>
>

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