Comments on: Pros and Cons of a Public Price List http://freelancefolder.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-public-price-list/ The Blog For Freelancers And Web-Workers Sat, 26 May 2012 00:44:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Rusztowania http://freelancefolder.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-public-price-list/comment-page-2/#comment-77263 Rusztowania Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:22:03 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=8002#comment-77263 Blogs ou should be reading... Blogs ou should be reading…

]]> By: Frances http://freelancefolder.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-public-price-list/comment-page-2/#comment-76781 Frances Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:51:11 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=8002#comment-76781 When I'm looking for a service I will generally look at lots of different websites to compare prices. If there isn't a price list I usually don't bother with the company because I assume that their prices are high. It is also a lot more effort to contact a person to find out their prices. When I’m looking for a service I will generally look at lots of different websites to compare prices. If there isn’t a price list I usually don’t bother with the company because I assume that their prices are high. It is also a lot more effort to contact a person to find out their prices.

]]> By: John http://freelancefolder.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-public-price-list/comment-page-2/#comment-74317 John Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:32:12 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=8002#comment-74317 I think the best way to sort of meet this issue in the middle is to advertise a "starting at" price. That way a prospect knows relatively what to expect and you can explain to them what the starting price gives them and what extra features will cost. Great way to get them in the door. I think the best way to sort of meet this issue in the middle is to advertise a “starting at” price. That way a prospect knows relatively what to expect and you can explain to them what the starting price gives them and what extra features will cost. Great way to get them in the door.

]]> By: Mark Armstrong http://freelancefolder.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-public-price-list/comment-page-2/#comment-69931 Mark Armstrong Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:19:26 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=8002#comment-69931 Thanks, Tim. I'm a freelance illustrator. Your post was timely for me as well. A couple of days ago, I read a post which argued <i>for</i> posting one's prices; here's the link: http://www.spinsucks.com/marketing/five-reasons-you-should-discuss-pricing-on-your-website/ The most compelling argument was the same one Phil Mckenny made in an earlier comment: When you yourself are shopping for something, don't you find it irritating when you can't find a price? Aren't you inclined to walk away and find someone who'll tell you what you want to know? I'd answer Yes to those questions, and I have a strong hunch most potential clients (looking for a freelancer) would do the same. To date, I've never posted rates on my site. I intend to change that, and give pricing a shot. I think posting price <i>ranges</i> along with a list of variables and a cheerful "Please contact me to discuss your project" would be the way to go. It'll be interesting to see what happens! Great discussion, thanks again. Thanks, Tim. I’m a freelance illustrator. Your post was timely for me as well.

A couple of days ago, I read a post which argued for posting one’s prices; here’s the link:

http://www.spinsucks.com/marketing/five-reasons-you-should-discuss-pricing-on-your-website/

The most compelling argument was the same one Phil Mckenny made in an earlier comment: When you yourself are shopping for something, don’t you find it irritating when you can’t find a price? Aren’t you inclined to walk away and find someone who’ll tell you what you want to know? I’d answer Yes to those questions, and I have a strong hunch most potential clients (looking for a freelancer) would do the same.

To date, I’ve never posted rates on my site. I intend to change that, and give pricing a shot. I think posting price ranges along with a list of variables and a cheerful “Please contact me to discuss your project” would be the way to go. It’ll be interesting to see what happens!

Great discussion, thanks again.

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]]> By: cheap printing http://freelancefolder.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-public-price-list/comment-page-2/#comment-57586 cheap printing Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:19:23 +0000 http://freelancefolder.com/?p=8002#comment-57586 Obviously this allows transparency but the thing is the price is not always going to reflect the product you recieve. Obviously this allows transparency but the thing is the price is not always going to reflect the product you recieve.

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