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I am so incredibly horrible at estimation that I bid more with emotion. If I find the project very interesting and I can fall in love with building it, the cli
by thetrumanshow 16y ago
I am so incredibly horrible at estimation that I bid more with emotion.
If I find the project very interesting and I can fall in love with building it, the client is going to get a good deal. Boring or otherwise tedious projects engender some stone-cold, take-it-or-leave-it negotiation. I mean, this is my free time.
Edit: Nevermind that extra bit, however true. :)
- mdolon 16y agoI wrote a blog post you might find interesting that talks specifically about quoting web design projects: http://devgrow.com/how-to-properly-quote-a-client/ http://devgrow.com/how-to-properly-quote-a-client/ That's how I go about it and have found it to be the best/only way to ensure I don't overwork myself.
- muchonada 16y agoA great tool that I've come across for helping out with setting your rate is at http://freelanceswitch.com/rates/ http://freelanceswitch.com/rates/. It got me thinking of many areas of expenses that I hadn't considered. It is geared more to those of us doing it full-time.
- gte910h 16y agoCheck out (non-aff link) http://www.amazon.com/Software-Estimation-Demystifying-Practices-Microsoft/dp/0735605351 http://www.amazon.com/Software-Estimation-Demystifying-Pract... It's a good summary on a several techniques, how to apply them, and how to pick how in depth of a one to do, as well as how to talk with people who try to negotiate with them.