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    • MTalhaImtiaz
      MTalhaImtiaz last edited by

      Hello everyone,

      I have been asked to urgent quote a price for and begin working on the following project. for 2 websites (separate for each one ofcourse).

      The requirements are as follows.

      1. Website Architecture, Features and Structure
      2. Mobile Architecture, Features and Structure
      3. Social Media Presence and Platforms
      4. Search Engine Optimization recommendations, road map and projections
      5. Search Engine Marketing recommendations, road map, budgets and projections.
      6. Social Advertising recommendations, road map, budgets and projections.
      7. Cross platform content marketing
      8. Content generation strategies
      9. Other digital marketing strategies

      How much do you think I should charge for the project or per hour.Also... any suggestions you guys can give on resources would be highly appreciated.Regards,Talha

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      • ColeLusby
        ColeLusby last edited by

        Honestly, I don't think anyone can respond to that because it depends on your experience, talent, and what you think is fair.

        Thanks,

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        • WilliamKammer
          WilliamKammer last edited by

          ColeLusby is right. Prices vary greatly depending on a lot of factors on your side and on the client's side.

          For you: your talent level, experience, and what you think your time is worth all come into play

          For the client: his/her industry, project scope, kind of website, and what they can contribute to the campaign should be considered.

          Only you can know the answer to this.

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          • CommT
            CommT last edited by

            I would say if it's urgent and they need it fast then you can charge a premium for it because they are desperate. My dad used to work in publishing (not the same thing obviously) and the way he made money (made as much at the weekend as he did all week at his 9-5) was by working at weekends on 'rush' jobs where the original designer had failed and they needed something quick for the print run. Obviously this is completely different, but just sayin'!

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            • MTalhaImtiaz
              MTalhaImtiaz last edited by

              Thanks guys...

              I have over 7 years of experience in SEO. Over 3 in SEM and PPC. I charge $ 50 an hour or equivalent for these.

              But I haven't don't this kind of work before.

              Actually I gave an interview today and this came up as a contracting project while they review other candidates.

              Having said the above. I understand your inputs and am most obliged.

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              • KevinBudzynski
                KevinBudzynski last edited by

                If you don't have concrete requirements, you are right do it hourly as scope creep will eat up a fixed budget quickly. Some of the tasks have different market rate ranges (based on what Cole/William stated)--but if you are comfortable at $50 an hour and have capacity, go for it.

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