Thanks,
Sometimes I see the term "web content development" or developer. This seems
closer to what I'll be doing. Would this still be closer to writing than
web design?
I don't see how an independent contractor could charge much less than $30/hr
and still make a living, given all the added costs and down time.
Randall
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Piwowar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] What to charge for contract to develop web content?
>I have a contract offer (based on some ideas I submitted) to develop
content for a a website under a state grant. I've not done this sort of
work before so not sure what to ask for an hourly rate. Anyone here know
roughly what the range for this sort of work is in the D.C. area or, if
not, how I can find out?
If you are a rank beginner the hourly rate is not going to be that great.
A List Apart recently published a survey of web designers and 17%
reported they earned under $10K/year. The largest segment, 23%, earned
$40K to $60K. $60K divides out to $30/hour.
I will not be doing the technical side of
designing the website, just content for it. The site itself is being
designed by another party, on an existing network format or whatever the
correct term would be. Is there a specific term or category for this sort
of work? "Web designer" doesn't seem the correct category, so am guessing
I can't go by what web designers get, or can I?
If your job has nothing to do with the coding of the web site you will be
working as a researcher or writer. You may want to check with WIW
(Washington Independent Writers) about typical rates.
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