thinking of starting up a website Options

[rickysaurus]

So I've been kind of wanting to start my own website up. Very simple, clients contact me for any illustrative work they want done, and I'll do it for them, at a price.

Only thing holding me back is I don't really have the confidence to do it. Do you guys think I'm qualified to actually provide my services for cash? I'm thinking of charging between 10 to 15 dollars per hour. Be honest. I don't wanna be giving my clients garbage and have unhappy customers.

[synatribe]

As of right now, just charging a base price would be a good way to go because since this is a new experience it is always best to build up a portfolio by charging flat rates in the beginning and when you get confident enough, you can charge per hour. Im guessing you are still in school, so you have nothing to loose or worry about moneywise right? Charging per hours also takes a lot more organizational skills then charging for flat rate. I still charge flat rate for my clients, luckily I havent had to do that many revisions.

Also communication is key. Usually when I work with people, I connect with them through email, MSN messenger and phone. Although I wouldnt recommend the phone, having multiple ways of contact is good because you are basically in a virtual relationship with your client over money. Also once in a relationship dont make the client send the email first. When a client has to send a email first, they feel like they are just bothering you. Always send an email to them first so that they are more comfortable with you. Update them constantly on your status and other things.

And finally keep an online invoicing system handy or just use an invoice book, which is what I do :]