https://www.webmaster-forums.net/crss/node/1001967 en https://www.webmaster-forums.net/web-design-and-graphics/general-business-question-how-bill-after-estimate#comment-1008638 <p>There was no &quot;perfect&quot; forum for this, so I've posted here: I'm fairly new at this and have a general question about how to deal with billing. I've just been charging by the hour with other clients, but with this new client, I've given her an estimate ($1,200) for her site re-design.<br /> So, how do you folks usually handle a situation like this: </p> <p>(1) Do you usually take retainers fees up front?<br /> (2) Since I've given an estimate, should I just bill that amount in 2 (?) installments, or do should I still bill hourly, trying to stick to the estimated amount?<br /> (3) Finally, do any of you use retainer agreements? (If so, do you have any reference for where to get boilerplates for same on web?)</p> <p>Any input appreciated. Thanks.</p> Thu, 08 Jul 1999 19:04:00 +0000 brianjs comment 1008638 at https://www.webmaster-forums.net