PLEASE DO NOT SHARE YOUR HOURLY RATE
The purpose of this discussion is to share information about how we present ourselves
as programmers and why we charge more or less than other developers.
For example, a couple things that I think justify my hourly rate are:
-Regional cost of living/doing business. (using the international exchange rates as an
example)
-Availability of programmers.
-My experience level.
-I have an established business in good standing.
-I use a documented, accepted methodology to designing applications.
Some smaller things that clients might not understand:
-Error checking.
-Proper database design (sort of goes in the experience category)
-Efficient coding.
-Documentation
I'm working on a list and would like to know if anyone else would like to add in their
unique opinions about what justifies their hourly rate.
As an example, the difference between a Mercedes vs. a nice Honda goes WAY beyond the
car's technical mechanical qualities. Mercedes has a reputation built on experience
in the industry and quite frankly makes a better car hands down. But on top of that,
they offer amazing customer service and I'm sure they figure all the extra service you
get into the price. Of course, I have no facts to support that statement, so someone
could easily shoot down my arguement. This is what I'm talking about!
The old "you get what you pay for" line doesn't work for someone who doesn't
understand what it is they are buying. I think that by sharing in an open forum like
this, we'll all learn and will better be able to address that tough question that
comes up every time we talk to a potential client.
---mark
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Mark Warrick
Phone: (714) 547-5386
Efax.com Fax: (801) 730-7289
Personal Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Personal URL: http://www.warrick.net
Business Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Business URL: http://www.fusioneers.com
ICQ: 346566
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