But still, I disagree with the premise. It's a gamble. Better to just charge more to begin with.
The best freelance pricing advice I've ever heard - and ever given - is the slap-across-the-face rule.
First, you slap the client across the face. Then you tell them your rate.
If they're not more shocked by the latter than the former, then your rates are too low. :)
- If you're not being told F-off 50% of the time, your rates are too low.
- Price so that you would be happy no matter the outcome - whether you get the project or not.
I've been using this one lately and for projects I'm not really interested in, I quote a much higher rate than for projects I would enjoy more.
But still, I disagree with the premise. It's a gamble. Better to just charge more to begin with.
The best freelance pricing advice I've ever heard - and ever given - is the slap-across-the-face rule.
First, you slap the client across the face. Then you tell them your rate.
If they're not more shocked by the latter than the former, then your rates are too low. :)