We calculate the charge by $75-$150 per hour depending on complexity of the project, then quote customer the final price. On small projects, < $5000, its usually half before project, and half after project. For project > $5000, it's usually 30% up front, 30% when we have major features completed, 30% when delivered, last 10% when finalized. On even large projects $15k+, we usually go by phases.
Robin "[-^-!-%-" wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I'm in the process of revising my db development prices, and was wondering > what the best practices were. I want to keep my prices low, but I often > feel like I'm not charging close to what I should be charging. > > 1) What is the going rate for Database Development (MySQL+PHP > or any other combo)? > > 2) What (or how) do you charge for MySQL+PHP database applications? > 3) What do you factor into your pricing? > > We currently package our prices by the project. Example, we > would charge one flat fee for an online database application. > This would include everything from start to finish. Sometimes > this works out, but other times it gets painful and tedious. I often feel > like I'm not charging as much as I should be. > > 4) What is the best practice for db development pricing? > Flat fee or hourly based? Do you charge based on the number of hours spent > (anticipated) or by the project complexity and/or size? > > 5) Do you charge in stages or upon completion? For example, do you charge > after the planning phase, development phase, etc. Or, after the project > is complete? > > I'm especially interested in hearing from the West Coast (USA) developers. > Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks. > > -john > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
