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octane · 14-05-2003, 10:50

I am still having a bit of trouble getting this quoting thing sorted out in my new freelance career.

If somebody asked you to quote for designing and builing a website similar to http://www.steel-city.co.uk/

What would you charge?

Obviously it will be easy to produce a better design, but based on the size, what do you reckon?

oli · 14-05-2003, 11:07

Is it a static site or do they need online ordering ?

octane · 14-05-2003, 11:09

It is just static html, about a dozen pages in total.

oli · 14-05-2003, 11:12

Personally it would be about a weeks work, maybe less so I'd charge around £1000- or £25 per hour . Thats just me though - everyone has different rates.

Mr Fred · 14-05-2003, 11:15

[quote:4340f8424f]about a weeks work, maybe less so I'd charge around £1000[/quote:4340f8424f]

i am not getting at you oli but that site included 12 extra pages should take no longer than a day - max

£45 per hour 10 hours £500 ( £50 added to every job for friday night beers )

oli · 14-05-2003, 11:21

[quote:2aadc61043]should take no longer than a day [/quote:2aadc61043] including a couple of concept designs, scanning of images, consulting with the client etc etc ?
Its possible if you nail the design exactly how they want it first time but there is always a few changes to made and also the client likes to think they are getting their money's worth.

Mr Fred · 14-05-2003, 11:27

i know but this day and age clients really do expect concept charges to be dropped - - its hard enough to get them to spend 1500 let alone another 500 for being creative.

i f*cking hate web w*nk clients anyway.

today £800 for an a4 leaflet folder - one image on the front . client signed - cheers - best 450 i have made in an hour every.

you would never get a web client like this

tomson · 14-05-2003, 11:27

i'd go for an hourly rate - it'll stop them dragging their heels and wanting a constant flow of changes. Theres nothing worse than saying an amount and then having the client piss you about. I usually go for 20-35 an hour depending on the client.

lucidcreations · 14-05-2003, 12:32

yeah i agree with Tomson, put an hourly rate in and don't start until you receive all content and I mean all.

Then I'd kick off at around £25 an hour.

I think including concepts it would take me about 3-4 days

1 day = 8hrs

4 * 8 = 32

32 * 25 = £800

but clients don't like paying more than £500

octane · 14-05-2003, 12:35

Thanks guys, I have a better idea now.

Much appreciated.

14-05-2003, 10:50	#1 (permalink)
octane Large Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 249	Quoting issues I am still having a bit of trouble getting this quoting thing sorted out in my new freelance career. If somebody asked you to quote for designing and builing a website similar to http://www.steel-city.co.uk/ What would you charge? Obviously it will be easy to produce a better design, but based on the size, what do you reckon?

14-05-2003, 11:07	#2 (permalink)
oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,523	Is it a static site or do they need online ordering ? __________________ ..................

14-05-2003, 11:12	#4 (permalink)
oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,523	Personally it would be about a weeks work, maybe less so I'd charge around £1000- or £25 per hour . Thats just me though - everyone has different rates. __________________ ..................

14-05-2003, 11:21	#6 (permalink)
oli Free Ring Ding™ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,523	[quote:2aadc61043]should take no longer than a day [/quote:2aadc61043] including a couple of concept designs, scanning of images, consulting with the client etc etc ? Its possible if you nail the design exactly how they want it first time but there is always a few changes to made and also the client likes to think they are getting their money's worth. __________________ ..................

14-05-2003, 12:32	#9 (permalink)
lucidcreations Part of the 3 out of 4 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: cheshire Posts: 2,081	yeah i agree with Tomson, put an hourly rate in and don't start until you receive all content and I mean all. Then I'd kick off at around £25 an hour. I think including concepts it would take me about 3-4 days 1 day = 8hrs 4 * 8 = 32 32 * 25 = £800 but clients don't like paying more than £500 __________________ Jase

14-05-2003, 11:09	#3 (permalink)
octane Large Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 249	It is just static html, about a dozen pages in total.

14-05-2003, 11:15	#5 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,275	[quote:4340f8424f]about a weeks work, maybe less so I'd charge around £1000[/quote:4340f8424f] i am not getting at you oli but that site included 12 extra pages should take no longer than a day - max £45 per hour 10 hours £500 ( £50 added to every job for friday night beers )

14-05-2003, 11:27	#7 (permalink)
Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,275	i know but this day and age clients really do expect concept charges to be dropped - - its hard enough to get them to spend 1500 let alone another 500 for being creative. i fcking hate web wnk clients anyway. today £800 for an a4 leaflet folder - one image on the front . client signed - cheers - best 450 i have made in an hour every. you would never get a web client like this

14-05-2003, 11:27	#8 (permalink)
tomson hairball Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 3,158	i'd go for an hourly rate - it'll stop them dragging their heels and wanting a constant flow of changes. Theres nothing worse than saying an amount and then having the client piss you about. I usually go for 20-35 an hour depending on the client.

14-05-2003, 12:35	#10 (permalink)
octane Large Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 249	Thanks guys, I have a better idea now. Much appreciated.

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