What are some common approaches to web design pricing?

  • I am looking to get an idea of how small web design companies price their services, so I can get a better feel for how to price my own. So I'd say my question is: What are some common approaches to pricing? Ideally, I'd like a bunch of examples, split into various categories (something like: subscription-based, hourly, per-project).


  • You may want to search Google Answers, as I believe there have been a number of questions along these lines over the last several years. I answered a similar (but different) question a while back, though it was from the other point of view (i.e. how much it would cost to build a web site for someone who wanted it built, not the methods and prices to charge from the point of view of the builder). Nonetheless, this may be a good starting point: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=13770 Search the archives for other similar questions. It may save you $11. --Joey


  • Thank you for the link Joey! Some of that information is useful. I'm still willing to pay the $11 for someone to compile the information and tweak it around to my specific needs. I'd rather be designing than researching :)