Live Workshop: How to Price Web Design Projects
How much should I charge clients? Am I gonna make enough money for the year to replace my full-time job? How much time is this gonna take? If I make another website like this, how can I estimate another? Learn how to use our Do the Math and Project Estimator spreadsheets to price web design projects!
Timestamps:
3:28 - Introduction to "Do the Math" spreadsheet
6:04 - Determining your hourly rate
12:24 - Personal finances and freelancing
13:51 - Tax bracket and monthly expenses
15:15 - Adjustments for personal financial goals
16:27 - Compound interest
18:19 - Canadian taxes and freelancing
20:18 - Importance having of a safety net
20:51 - Financial runway calculation
25:26 - Calculating minimum work hours
26:27 - Monthly financial tracking
31:06 - Managing retainers and client estimates
33:06 - Designer costs and business expenses
33:27 - Introduction to “Project Estimator” spreadsheet
33:55 - Rates and cost estimates
34:45 - Scope of work estimator and estimating project costs
37:22 - Adjustments for client budgets
38:08 - Tracking time for accurate estimates
41:15 - Including additional services
43:13 - Customizing estimates for clients
43:52 - Quick estimates for clients
47:27 - Time tracking for projects
48:34 - Estimating project completion time
50:20 - Adjustments for other clients and vacations
51:42 - Transition from freelancing to product development
54:05 - Charging for services and hiring help
55:43 - David Gage's testimonial
58:13 - handling low-budget clients
59:46 - Scaling your business with team members