Comments on: Freelance fees: hourly or per project?

By: 8 rules for setting your freelance copywriting fees

8 rules for setting your freelance copywriting fees — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:02:15 +0000

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By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:25:52 +0000

Dudley,
Good for you. But as you can see, this is a blog about copywriting, not hauling coal.

By: dudley mokwele

dudley mokwele — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:21:05 +0000

just secured a contract for a huge haulage company to transport coal
from the mines to the electricity generating plants. The contract is worth millions of ZAR and last for 4 year after which it can be rolled
to whatever period . The mine’s life span is estimated to 70 years and it is in its first 5 years . Please, help.

By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:51:26 +0000

Chrystal:
That’s one of the problems with charging hourly. If you work fast, you get paid less. If you work slow, you get paid more. I suggest selling your expertise, not your time.

By: Chrystal @ Happy Mothering

Chrystal @ Happy Mothering — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:46:18 +0000

I’m still charging an hourly rate for most projects – mostly because my clients don’t always have objectives clearly laid out and I know that things could change in an instant. I do have a few things that I charge flat rates for though, mostly because I can plan for how much time they’ll take me. I tend to work very fast and much more efficiently than other writers I know, so I probably get the short end of the stick on some projects.
.-= Chrystal @ Happy Mothering’s last blog … Life with Two Under Two: Temper Tantrums, Sleep Deprivation and Sweet Kisses =-.

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By: Mac Bull

Mac Bull — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:09:43 +0000

Dean,

Thanks for that post. I think you clearly outline some key points that should help beginners to pros across the board.

I have to say I like the project fee myself too. I also like to ask the prospect what their budget is. Any business owner is going to know their business and their numbers, so I think it is great to ask them, “What’s your budget?”
If the project seems like a breeze I may decide to take it at the lower rate. Or…if the budget/my rate don’t match up then we are done talking. I can refer them to a contact that charges lower.

Good luck to you and your endeavors,
Mac Bull

By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:13:14 +0000

I only reveal my target hourly rate if I want to scare someone or fend off a prospect I really don’t want to work with.

By: Stephen Dean

Stephen Dean — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:44:35 +0000

I charge by the project too. I have an hourly rate in mind, but I keep that to myself. I estimate how long the project will take and make that my project fee. I agree, it’s less of a mess.

Michel Fortin shared at one point he charged by the page. He’d estimate how many pages the project would take, quote that price, and if it went over he’d throw in the extra pages at no cost.
.-= Stephen Dean’s last blog … 5 Ways To Grow Your Twitter Followers From Your Blog =-.