Mike Riley wrote
I want to get some feedback from folks regarding what would be an appropriate rate for some DNN consulting.
The project involves choosing which modules to use for the content (from the available modules), entering (copy/paste) the content, adjusting the appearance of the content, and overall site organization.
It does NOT involve any graphic design work or creation of modules.
Any thought on what would be an appropriate hourly rate for this type of work?
As much as you can and still land the deal :->...Sales 101
My major consuting experience is in Network Administration(MCSE type stuff). For that, I charge 90 an hour MINIMUM. I've seen a wide range of dev rates, but it doesn't sound like your gunna do any programmign at all.
I think a good way though to figure out an appropriate rate is to casually find out what thier budget is(they'll tell you, 'cause they don't wanna go over it)...then subtract what you think you'll need to spend on modules or hardware upgrades, or whatever...subtract some more for "oop I forgot" time.
Then take that final number divide by the hours you think it'll take...give you the max hourly rate, and feel em out at that.
I'd say, the kind of work your doing sounds like a good 20-50/hr rate. But say the math works out to them affording 90 an hour...whats cool if you charge them more is what can make you look like an all star.
So you hit em say with 90 an hour, or 70, whatever they bite at....then you still have 30-40 an hour extra to work with right....so now you can throw freebies at em. Say...Ohhh I'll just add that extra page no charge...don't worry about it....people gobble that up like you wouldn't belive.
So what I"m saying is, even though you may be able to do it for less..you want to leave wiggle room in for giving away crap so you can be an all star good guy developer for them :->
just my opionion..
Josh