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[SpaciousHost]

Hi all. I have been contacted to manage a website for a upmarket restaurant. I've never done this for $$ before so wondering what to charge them. I suppose it will require 2-4 1 hour sessions a month of my time.

[webcertain]

well, first of all make sure there is some wiggle room in your estimate, for things taking longer than you expect and so on.

typical rates for websites can range from £40-80 per hour - but that's as a company , for a contractor i'd say you'd be looking at £15-25, depending on what is involved (basic html , or advanced programming and databases etc)

[The-Pixel]

I would have a contract written up that you and the company agree with. In the contract it should state how many hours it will be 'per' week / month. I would then figure your pay based about that. In order to get a feel for what you should be paid start with 'per' hour. I would start with $15.00 to $20.00 an hour. It may seem high but I personally do not feel it is for someone starting out.

Side Note: you may know this company / owner on a personal level but you really need a contract to bind the two of you together. I hope I've been helpful. Good luck!

[SpaciousHost]

Cheers mmm 20 per more than i was going to charge so thanks for letting me know cheers.

[Brian-de-vie]

I'd be inclined to look at the resturants menu, and charge 1 x the price of the dearest meal per hour.

Also I totaly agree with the need for
a 'simple' contract and the very important wiggle factor/room.

ps. the contract is needed to protect BOTH parties from any misunderstandings.