Hi all,
I'm looking to move into freelance webdesign. I can code simple-ish CSS and HTML, buy domain names & webspace, submit to search engines, all the basic stuff to throw together a reasonably nice but not super-flashy site.
I'd be aiming at marketing to very small businesses or individuals (eg. writers) who want a web presence but don't have the necessary skills or know-how to make their own site.
I've just finished making a site for free for a charity:
Micah Mobile Ministries
I bought the domain name, organised the web hosting, wrote copy for the site based on the charity's publications, designed the page layout (they provided the images), went back and forth making changes based on feedback, etc. I've also said I'll happily do monthly updates.
How much could I reasonably charge for a site like that? I'm obviously not looking to charge the charity ;-) but I want to use the site as the start for a portfolio of pieces. I've got another site lined up to do for free, but after that, I want to consider whether it is viable to make a decent income from this.
From looking at other website design sites, a figure of £300 - £500 ($600 - $1000) for a similar service seems about average. This strikes me as quite high. Does it seem a reasonable figure?
I'd love to hear from anyone with web design & writing experience who could say what they'd charge for something similar.
Thanks!
Ali