I've been hired to do the web work for a politician (local) for both an upcoming re-election and subsequent web info page (if re-elected). I can do the work, no problem. But, I have no idea of how much to charge as I've only done it for myself and as a volunteer.

Can anyone give me a ball park figure? If you want to discuss specifics, please take it to email. handlere at gmail dot com.

Tx!

I can't answer the "how much to get paid" question, but I can answer the "when to get paid" question.

Get all of you money up front!

If you don't and he looses, expect your work to be a "donation".

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Originally posted by mtn-man:

Get all of you money up front!

Oh, yeah. That's a given. I just have no idea of how much to ask for. I'd just ask for $100K up front as I'm so worth it, but then the realities of the marketplace kick in.

Hate to just point you to a website, but maybe this could help:

http://webdesign.about.com/od/jobs/p/bl_prodesigners.htm

Thanks, Reep! It's clear to me that I've much more research to do. Both in finding out my client's requirements and how I'll meet them.

Our PTA is making a website and we priced 2 places. One will make us a logo and 3 page website for $100 and the other will do no logo and a 5 page website with hosting for the 1st year for $150.

They said that was the non-profit prices since we are a PTA.

Don't know if that helps you any.

A lot of it seems to deal with complexity, and I don't just mean number of pages.

I mean, you can get a blog to set up and it is trivial for the net-savvy and not much worse for those who aren't afraid of a readme file.

It's the graphics and customization which are the pricier part.