Web Pricing: What is fair?

Web Pricing Survey

Based on a your web developer having the credentials (certifications, testimonials, and a sexy portfolio) answer the questions below honestly.

Q.1

What is a fair hourly rate? *

Like a lawyer or general contractor; web development is a skilled profession - one which requires a developer to wear many hats.

$25-$50
$50-$75
$75-$100
$100-$125
$125+
Other:

Q.2

What is a fair setup fee? *

Think of it as a deposit. This covers hard-costs and shows that you are serious about your website.

<$250
$500
$750
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000+
Other:

Q.3

Which pricing model(s) do you like best? *

Hourly
Setup Fee
Setup Fee + Hourly
Pay-As-You-Go
Retainer
Per Project
When Milestones are met
Other:

Q.4

What is the deciding factor(s) in choosing a developer? *

Sexy Portfolio/Examples
Believable Testimonials
His/Her own site looks great
He/She responds to emails/calls quickly
He/She blogs about web developement
Other:

Q.5

When do you prefer to be billed? *

Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Monthly
Only upon completion of a project
Other:

Q.6

How long do you take to pay your invoice? *

Do you remember when you emailed your developer wanting him/her to "ADD THIS ASAP!" to your website? And they did ASAP? Come on...be honest here.

Immeaditly
5-10 days
10-20 days
20-30 days
30+
Other:

Q.7

Pay-As-You-Go Pricing. Good Idea or Gimmick? *

I offer PAYGO at $1 a minute. This allows people who are stuck on a problem to hire me to help them quickly - WITHOUT a contract or commitment. Is this a good idea or a cheap Billy Mays sales gimmick?

Good Idea
Gimmick
Other:

Q.8

When do you feel like you can trust a developer? *

SOME web developers really bust their ass to learn/hone their craft. Getting certifications, blogging about their niche, working Twitter, etc...

He/She blogs about his/her ninche
He/She returns emails/calls/IMs/tweets quickly
He/She displays their pricing & terms on their website so you don't have to call to find out
His/Her Testimonials
His/Her Portfolio
Other:

Q.9

When do you feel cheated? *

When I get charged $55 for 3 minutes of work
When my final product doesn't 'look like' $2,000
When I budgeted in my head $1,000 and I ended up spending way more
Other:

Q.10

If you could change one thing about a Web Developer? *

In a short sentence, explain what would make you feel better about hiring a developer?

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