Hey Chris,
For a static site, we use a spreadsheet which separates out overall site/development design, additional features (shopping cart/gallery/etc.), and then additional fees per page. Most of the time involved in development is for site framework and special features, adding on additional static content pages is a relatively small incremental cost. You should have a decent idea of how long these normally take, and can start creating a template and then creating track/adjusting as you get more projects under your belt. Of course for a dynamic/CMS site, it’s a different beast. Good luck! Boone Putney President Soleer - Web Solutions (512) 922-5474 www.soleer.com <http://www.soleer.com/> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris Stromberger Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2009 2:25 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Refresh Austin: 4338] how to estimate? This is a very vague question, but just reaching out for some ideas. I have thus far worked strictly on an hourly basis for web development (and I only do occasional development on the side, still have a full time office job, so I don't have tons of experience to draw on). But occasionally I will get a request for a bid to "do a site". I have never felt comfortable with my estimating prowess, thus have always preferred to go hourly. But I also think that going hourly limits your potential for greater income. Anyhow, just curious to hear how people generally operate. Strictly hourly? Or when estimating say a 5-page static site (what I'm faced with currently), do you estimate X time per page then add some buffer? Thanks, Chris No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.61/2313 - Release Date: 08/20/09 06:05:00 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
