I just got contacted from my first client and he wants me to convert a .psd file to code to be integrated into a CMS. My question is how much am I to charge for this? I feel like I am underselling myself. I am very accomplished at CSS and can easily do this in a couple hours. Right now I said for one page I do 99$ but if there are multiple pages I charge 55$ for each page. Am I underselling myself? Any feedback is appreciated

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You might want to take a look at what similar services are charging. Some start at $150/page and that's for a 3-day turnaround. If you want a 1-day turnaround, they're charging a lot more.

You might want to peruse these: http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/desig...html-services/

Thanks for the link. That was very helpful. i'll make sure to charge more in the future. I didn't know that thing about 1 day and 3 days

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If it's a tableless (CSS+divs) layout, I would charge about 100 $ CAD. If it's only plain tables, your price is correct because it takes max 2hrs doing a page, and if you have several pages to work on, you will make more money because of repetitive items, pictures, etc.

Um I have never used tables for layout and dont plan to. I know why I would make money off additional pages. I never questioned that. That is why it is cheaper for additional pages. just re-use the CSS...... ...

If there are multiple pages ask for 80 $ each, that's a good price. 20$ off on each page

You can take $99/page and for multiple pages make a discount of $50 from the total price

Dan did you read my original post? I did that. 99$ for the page. 55$ for additional pages. It's basically exactly what you said.

Not to be rude, but people, this thread is answered. It has been answered since LadynRed gave me that link. I appreciate all your posts though.

Thanks.

Sorry for my bad english ..

I remember someone telling me not too long ago that you should charge what you believe your time is worth. If you can complete the project quickly, than your turn around time improves, and that adds to how much you can charge. If your code works flawless the first time (which i hope it does because a lot of the time, its a back and forth process) than you should charge more. However, in the latter case, you need to specify how many revisions you will do and for what price.

So basically, if you figure your time is worth about $15 an hour, and you can code it in 2 hours, there's $30, but if your turn around time is 2 hours to send it back to them, you should charge extra on top of that, how much, thats up to you. Turn around time is important, because if you can crack out things fast, you SHOULD be paid more for that. Also, most people will want a revision for free, this is normal, however, since you have great turn around time, you should charge for this revision. If they ask for a 3rd, your price should increase since now their just getting picky (unless of course there's a terrible bug they need fixed).

Again, all depends on a lot of variables. But don't short change yourself: bottom line.