Rather than offering ready made package deals, I approach each project as a separate piece of work. Therefore, my prices vary depending on the complexity of the web site.

There are two pricing models available to the client:

• Hourly rate
• Fixed fee

Hourly rate

This option is useful if the client isn't completely sure of the scope of the web site.

Regular invoices are sent to the client for all work involved in the creation of the web site, from initial design through to development and, where applicable, maintenance.

The advantage of this method is that the size and complexity of the web site can be easily changed. The disadvantage is that there is no way of knowing at the beginning of the project how much the web site will cost.

Fixed fee

This is option is useful if the scope of the web site is clear.

At the start of the project, a contract is drawn up with the client fixing the price of the web site. This figure is reached following discussion of the site's planned size and complexity. Half of the fee is payable up front, and half upon completion of the web site.

The advantage of this method is that the web site can be budgeted precisely. The disadvantage is that changes to the site's size, complexity and scope cannot be made without drawing up a new contract and altering the budget.