For site development, you must charge a deposit, otherwise you will be jerked around. I began a project for two guys over 3 months ago, did the specification a

For site development, you must charge a deposit, otherwise you will be jerked around. I began a project for two guys over 3 months ago, did the specification and gave them a time frame for delivery. Laid out the payment plan 10%, 30/30/30 (based on deliverables). When it actually came time to pay(the deposit) they would't because I have no portfolio (and we're not in the same country). I said fine, when it's done then full payment. It's been 3 months, it's complete design and all, and they still won't pay. They keep asking for more features (people will often attempt to use payment as a way to strong arm more free features out of you, don't give in), I told them put up or shut up. On a slightly related note, does anyone want to buy a website to help people keep track if borrowing and lending things to friends? Edit: Also do the entire site (thats right, every page) in photoshop (or gimp if you're poor) first, don't write a single line of code, get a spec written up in great detail. If they want any more than that, then they have to pay. Stick to the spec, if you see some problem halfway in you can make arangements but you must put it in the spec. Once the spec is complete don't hand the site over until full payment.