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I don't neccessarily quote days, I quote project landmarks, with an aprox amount of time estimated. But that's me...
However: Also put in writing a description of the finish product that both you and the client sign off on, any contingencies to that original that add additional time/expense to your work.
E.G. Say the finish product is: a 5 page site with a .php contact form and a flash splash page, photo gallery (whatever...)...Put that in writing along with your quote $500 or whatever...
Then put language in there that specifies additional work done on your part for any Change orders to that (Say client decides on additional flash work, or wants to add two more pages, etc.) state that you will bill that work out at $X per hour. SPECIFY This. You know whatever work the client may ask for hat isn't directly stipulated in the original agreement creates additional charges and at a stated rate. You can quote per hour or a set fee for specific type of work...
Also, if the client wants additional stock photo or a particular typeface, put that in there as well. Depending on the client I usually pass that through at cost, but that's me and I work with small businesses mostly.
My billing is very transparent, but I am very clear about what they are paying for. It also gives them more comfort and understanding to the work and service I am providing top them.
That's all I got at the moment for you...