- What is the website about?
- Is there a website whose design you like?
- When is the project expected to be delivered? (DELIVER ON TIME, REJECT OTHERWISE)
- Do you have a budget?
- Do you want custom coding or use of a CMS?
- Will there be training? (Train the client to use CMS)
- Do you have a domain name & hosting already?
- Do you have a logo?
Use the template Review point 3 in the Next Steps section and also the second paragraph in the Terms and conditions section in the video
You can agree a revision in 10 - 20 hours, at the middle of the project, etc. Make sure at the beginning they have approved the design.
If you can't design a website (graphically) you will work with a graphic designer, you need to clarify all of your questions.
Give yourself more time than necessary, you'll finish before, of course this doesn't apply in urgent requests. Be proactive, propose solutions. Enfatize savings in time and money Offer aditional material that will help them with their business.
In any case the fee is per work done, if the client wants also to add a domain name and a hosting a extra fee should be charged. It is convenient to upload the site to a test site so the client can see it working, and then upload it to the permanent hosting.
- Per hour
- Per flat rate
- Retainer
Not recommended if you're new, because the client doesn't know how good you are. Except when you're modifying a small part of a project. Warning: When you choose an hourly rate you will probably not be able to increase the hourly rate later, take in account the number of hours.
The best option
When the client needs monthly mainteinment
The cost of a website depends on three main factors
Custom code usually is charged 50% or 100% more than CMS
What the website can actually do
What is the color scheme, responsive, slider
The prices are estimated using wordpress or another CMS.
Blocks of information $300 - $600 (Formulary)
Mailing list $500 - $1000
For doctors, lawyers. Depending on the functionality $600 - $2000
The most expensive ones. Security is very importante. No less than $1500 - $2000 With own credit card processing embedded $2500 - $5000
Charity, Links $300 - $1000
Offer three different packages to a prospective client. So the client spend the more he is willing to pay.
Pay half at the beginning and half at the end. You can also use 1/3 or 1/4. Do not take on any project without a upfront payment, NEVER EVER. Always make sure you got control over the domain name and web hosting, so you can protect yourself in the case they don't pay you.