Graemey
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Graemey got a reaction from Jogeta316 in Responsive MenuI appreciate your help, I think it was a media query, I think I added this code to the index.html file
<script src="js/dropnav.js"></script>
<script src="js/slider.js"></script>
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Graemey reacted to BlueDreamer in A Hobby BUT Can I ChargeAbsolutely it is ok to charge, that's how many of us got started!
The only thing to be aware of is any tax liabilities you may have by declaring the extra income in an annual tax return. In theory if you earn over and above your normal taxed income you should declare it to the tax man, though if it's only small amounts then most people don't bother. That's really your call
As to what to charge there are no hard and fast rules, the first site I made for a friend (many many years ago) I charged him £25 and a night down the pub + a curry, but that's when I had a well paid full time job
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Graemey reacted to newman in A Hobby BUT Can I ChargeIf you know how to do all this then mate, you must charge and charge well!
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Graemey reacted to Penguin_Media in A Hobby BUT Can I Charge@@BlueDreamer Yh i agree, trouble is eventualy it turns from a great hobby to a job..
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Graemey reacted to Climber in A Hobby BUT Can I ChargeA lot of designers work out their prices based on an hourly rate. Just a simple case of working out what you want to take per hour x the amount of time spent, will give you a price for the job. You need to be a little bit careful though. As you are just starting out you don't have much of a grasp on how long things take, and also you will be slower than a more experienced designer.
Better designers (or more specifically designers with a better understanding of business) will work out what the job is actually worth, and charge that. If you start working in this way you also need to optimise your work practices to make sure you achieve the maximum profit from each job.
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Graemey reacted to BrowserBugs in A Hobby BUT Can I ChargeTo be honest it's simply down to how much you would like to earn for spending a week developing a website. I know that sounds a bit loose but I use this method. When discussing a project with a client I always find out how much they have allocated to development. This helps narrow down if the brief is realistic to the budget and if we have some funds in place to go the extra mile in certain areas. Also if light on work and the business has a great idea then I will often take it on and have a few less pints at the weekend. At the same time some companies with large budgets I'm not interested in, either I can sense they could be a nightmare to work with or simply because I don't believe in their product / service.
My advice would be to see what work comes your way and take on projects that interest you. I don't think the heavy sales pitch, ROI, timeline lifestyle would suit you if you have on and off days with your disability. There are many great small to middle size businesses who like the relaxed approach.