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Topic: What is the standard national rate for web copy?
| Author | Message |
| MCM | Posted – 6/18/2007 10:17:03 AM | show profile I live in Miami, if that makes a difference, but I want to begin offering web copy services to companies throughout the United States. Just basic copy what companies need on their site, like an introduction, about us, services, clients, portfolio, etc. |
| DHernandez | Posted – 6/18/2007 4:36:47 PM | show profile Base the rate on the per-hour goal you've set for your business. |
| girlEmedia | Posted – 6/25/2007 1:54:56 AM | show profile There isn't really a standard rate. I have been writing online copy for about a year now and I personally wouldn't charge by the hour. I would charge by the word or by the page. The reason I say this is becasue web copy is so much easier and faster to write because the client give you all the information and research you need. |
| MDiskin | Posted – 6/25/2007 8:07:21 AM | show profile Try to combine per-job rates with an hourly rate Usually I offer a per-job rate, but list how many hours I expect the job to take, how many revisions are allowed, etc. Crucial: I add a statement saying that if the job exceeds these hours, then additional hours will be billed at X rate. This ensures that I won't be caught up in endless revisions without being paid for them. You may also want to incorporate a "kill" clause ensuring that you get payment for services rendered in case the client decides to change direction entirely or ditch the project after you've rendered your copy. And some companies will let you keep any words/copy that didn't get used; some don't. Make sure you know what you're keeping. ------ Melissa Diskin :: Writer http://melissadiskin.com |
