Web Design Rates
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- CincodeMayo
Someone enlighten me...I may need a site built. I'm strictly print, so I know nothing about the web. If I were to create page templates in Illy, how hard/much work is it to get a web pro to come in and make it function? How much does something like this cost?
There might not be a definitive answer, but a little enlightenment will sufice.
Gracias.
- k0na_an0k0
if you're looking to hire out web design you can pay a person to create you css/html templates that you enter your text and photos into on your own. with a little dreamweaver knowledge you can do it in a weekend.
if you're going to ask someone here maybe do a barter system of some kind with your print knowledge.
- CincodeMayo0
Good tip, k0na. Maybe I'll look into that.
Actually, I just checked out your site...not what I was thinking about for the mentioned site, but I've been trying to figure out how to do something like that for my personal site...like a one page site. Is there a template for that or would I have to get someone to make that for me too?
- nocomply0
It is very common to pass off a comp like this for a web developer to build out. I'm sure if you ask around someone here will do it. Can't speak too much on exact rates but I do know that you generally get what you pay for.
- CincodeMayo0
What can I get for a highlighter and a cup of decaf?
- nocomply0
If you give me some regular instead of decaf I'll write the meta tags.
- CincodeMayo0
Deal...I'll even throw in 3 packets of Splendas and some powdered creamer. That's right...I said SPLENDA.
- nocomply0
powdered creamer?!?!
deal's off!!!!!!!!!!
- CincodeMayo0
Man, you drive a hard bargain.
Fine...powder's out. But you're not getting 2%! Half and half is my final offer...
- jaylarson0
$75-125/hr. Make sure it is standards compliant.
- nocomply0
Jesus $100+ per hr? You have some good clients jay.
- fr0st0
Deal...I'll even throw in 3 packets of Splendas and some powdered creamer. That's right...I said SPLENDA.
CincodeMayo
(Oct 27 06, 10:13)ill match that offer and raise some hazelnut creamer!
- madirish0
i charge at least $100/hour as well
- jaylarson0
Jesus $100+ per hr? You have some good clients jay.
nocomply
(Oct 27 06, 10:25)i don't make it, but here in minneapolis-area, that seems to be a general asking range (and at a price that doesn't compromise designers' integrity )
- jaylarson0
i charge at least $100/hour as well
madirish
(Oct 27 06, 12:36)you gots nice site. me likes.
- madirish0
cheers jay. appreciate it.
i like that URL as well- writersblood.com. and the pic with it.
- jaylarson0
thanks matt.
i have really dug your Windpath Sailing piece. easy to remember and its effin' gorgeous....
- madirish0
dang, man- thanks a bunch. i'm stoked you like that project so much.
i'd say keep on going with it, but my girlfriend wiould get bitter. ;)
off hand, what liake is this image of?:
- aliceblue0
madrish, I like your site, too :)
do you find you work mainly
on-site or off-site?
- madirish0
hey alicebli-zue,
i work almost all with all my clients remotely (off-site), but there are many situattions where i work on-site for period of time.
- webpolice10
Be EXTRA careful who you choose to spend your money on when it comes to Web Designers. While there are some worth 125/hr, those people are few and very far between.
Most designers/developers are worth 50-75/hr tops. Most importantly, check the backgrounds on those you consider making sure they can prove they did the work they say they did and have references supporting their character and work.
Do this research work up front, it will hopefully save you headaches down the road.
... and when someone says they have 7 years experience, make sure they're not counting summers during college ;)