Estimate?
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- zenmasterfoo
I potential client has the following needs:
Site wireframes
Designs
HTML/CSSThe above are for a web application. The programming is being done on his side and requirements are in progress.
My projected numbers are starting to look really high, and I'm worried about it.
Based off of this little info, anyone have a large scope web applications they've worked on that I can get a comparison from?
- appalled0
1 million Canadian dollars.
- ceiling_cat0
1 million mexican pesos
- inkpink0
1 million Euros
- zenmasterfoo0
that's what I priced it at. I know I've got a shot...
- SteveJobs0
what is 'large scope'?
- helping define reqs and scope while drafting wireframes and delivering design/html csszenmasterfoo
- zenmasterfoo0
ok ok. vague I was.
- desmo0
Youre best bet is to estimate best you can, given what information you have. If the client feels like you've over estimated, then you can have a conversation about what exactly is involved. Its difficult to give an accurate estimate when you know very little about the project.
Otherwise, just go with the other suggestions and just bill 1 MILLION US DOLLARS!
- hehehe...I think I'll lead in with that amount to diffuse the large amount I already plan to bill.zenmasterfoo
- dbloc0
estimating sucks....just try to figure out how long it will take you and what it's worth for you to do it. Done.
1 MILLION US DOLLARS!
- sublocked0
Go with your numbers. Don't second guess your estimates.
I usually like to estimate in a low-high range. I always agree to never go below the low range, and never exceed the high range. Gives my clients a sense of comfort and allows for realistic expectations.
If you need some software to help with that - http://getcashboard.com (/shamelessplug)
- NONEIS0
Just break it down as small as possible so they know how you reached your number. Don't be afraid to bid it out higher than you might think it's worth if the hours / $ match up.
Clients LIKE TO SPEND $, it makes them feel like they are getting a quality service and return.
- sublocked0
^ I'll add to that by saying again - don't shortchange yourself. If a client turns you down because you come in too high occasionally it's OK. It means they would have been more hassle then they're worth.
Now on the other hand, if you can't land ANY jobs, you might want to consider pricing down a little :)