Web and Graphic Design - What's the average rate to charge per page?

They have: 81 posts

Joined: Jun 1999

Or is there another way to charge? I'm finding most people haven't got a clue what they want. Then they make massive changes a minimum of half a dozen times when they do. Is there any way to handle this type of problem? Or is it just part of the trade?

Thanks so much. This is a great forum. I am learning a lot!

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Suzanna.Net
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Joined: Mar 1999

good question suzanna, and it's been addressed here in the forum a few times (sorry I don't remember exactly where).
First off I wouldn't charge by the page but by the hour.
Figure out who you want to cater too and see what the other web designers are charging based on how your site making skills measure up. People charge between $20 and $100 dollars an hour -- I plan on charging somewhere in between myself Smiling.

take care,

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Carolyn Jones
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I would also charge by the hour.

Another tip is to charge different rates for different types of work (graphics, programming, etc.).
JP

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I live in a small town and most people here have no clue as to how much work goes into building an efficient, functional, nice-looking web site. In fact, most of them are just learning that the "Internet" exists! No kidding! We have some very sheltered folks in these parts of the woods.

I've been fooling around with website and graphic design for over two years. Currently, I'm working on my first "paying" customer's site. And I think I'm learning a VERY valuable lesson, indeed. A lesson which could cause me some psycho-therapy bills later on ... lol ... just kidding. Smiling

I did a VERY foolish thing. I quoted a flat fee for up to 5 pages with scanned photos of their product and a custom made logo. Unfortunately, my client is making many, many changes ... constantly ... and I estimate my "hours" involved is somewhere close to 40+. My client is also taking advantage of my scanning capabilities and asking me to scan numerous photos of their products. This was not negotiated; it just happened.

One thing I have intentionally left out from telling you. As I am sure you will slap me around quite a bit for this one. Ehm ... the flat fee I quoted was $50. No that is not a typo. Shocked

So ... indeed I need some coaching on the dos and don'ts of quoting web and graphic design fees. Okay ... go ahead and start slapping me. I can take it; I'm a big girl Smiling :)

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Suzanna.Net
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I charge:
- $60 for website design advice.
- $70-80 for marketing work.

However I rarely do this type of work as I like working for myself.
JP

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Suzanna,

What a great question. I have been in business for over a year now and have learned all of my lessons the hard way. I do give them a quote (as opposed to hourly) but I also make sure I am VERY specific about what that includes, and tell them that any additions to that will be charged at the hourly rate. You want so badly to help people and give them customer service, that you sometimes forget that you are trying to run a business and make money yourself!

It can be hard at times, but you have to stick to your guns and have confidence in your abilities. Once you lose that, then you start giving the farm away.

Good luck with this one!

Brooke

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