[adras]

For a design company (web, graphics, logos etc.) should the website display the
pricing information for each service?

I have been showing prices in the past but now I am having second thoughts about it.

Any input is appreciated.

BTW, if you are 12 or 15 years old then don't bother responding.

[oli]

Im 24.

No. Doesnt look professional , charging by the hour or tailoring a price to suit the client is better imho.

[adras]

cheers, thanks.

[Scott]

yeah, some people show the pricing, but none of the 'decent firms' show pricing...maybe the hourly thing, but generally just wait to put a quote together etc.

[oli]

Wouldnt even show the hourly thing, clients who are only interested in price turn out to be cunts anyway. All depends on the market youre aiming at though.

[Scott]

yeah, some people show the pricing, but none of the 'decent firms' show pricing...maybe the hourly thing, but generally just wait to put a quote together etc.

[seen.to]

I'm 35 and you shouldn't show your pricing.

Originally Posted by some wanker

10 Page Web site for £295

Isn't this a bit vague?

Originally Posted by some wanker's custard

Sure mister, I'll have 10 pages with 246 original illustrations on each page, I need the 10 pages to be served by an Oracle database which I need you to build for me with around 250 tables and I trust you'll include an Oracle license for that. I want 15 rollover image links on each page but I want them to be different for each page. I also need you to write the copy for me, say 15,000 words per page, about life in Libya. I will need you to take face to face interviews with people affected by violence in Libya together with a couple of hundred photographs.

Personally I only quote per job as every job is different. I am however considering pricing a few simple services on my front page such as Search Engine Submission and Add Your Own Search Engine but these are simple services and easy to quote one price for.

[adras]

Okay, thanks guys. I will exclude the pricing information for the new site - however i assume that posting hosting prices would be okay.

[mike_m]

yeah, hosting is a fixed cost(s) so that's fine, otherwise, quote per job, and don't even tell people what you charge per hour - just give a price for the job plus 10 % added on top, then if they fuss, give em a 10% discount - there can be a lot of variables in pricing up projects anyhow, and the client will always try and take advantage of any information you give them in advance..

oh, and I'm 12.