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Drop me a note and let me know how I can help! I look forward to hearing from you.

What’s it Like to Work with Me?

  • Quality: I have been working in my field for over 10 years and am extremely detail-oriented. I may spend more time on a task than others, but the finished product will be of good quality.
  • Time: In order to save time, I tend to do things in stages. I get things working well for one screen size before fixing issues with another. I get the layout nailed down for one browser before doing extensive cross-browser testing. In other words, I try to save my clients money by not duplicating work!
  • Cost: I am currently charging based on a rate of $70 an hour. For people who don’t often pay for this kind of work, this can sound like a lot. Let me tell you why I think this is reasonable:
    • You’re employing one person rather than an agency. Agencies can charge well over $100, even $300 per hour, paying salaries and benefits for multiple people. Freelancers don’t have that kind of overhead.
    • Freelance web developer hourly rates average from $50 per hour to $85 per hour. I’ve placed myself slightly above the middle of that range because I believe my expertise is worth the cost.  I endeavor to provide good value for my clients.
    • The danger of freelancers is not knowing what you’re getting. People may be poorly taught or may do low-quality work. I have several years of experience in my field and regularly read industry news. I certainly won’t claim to be perfect, but I care for and take pride in the quality of my work. So I truly believe you’ll get what you’re paying for.
    • I don’t round my time up. Some businesses will round time to 15-minute or 1-hour intervals, but I use a timer and call it done. Sometimes if I’m just replying to an email I won’t even turn the timer on!
  • Communication: I work hard to prioritize my clients by communicating actively and taking care of requests in a timely manner (generally within one business day), but please do note that I am in postgraduate school full-time and generally do not respond to emails on the weekends.

I appreciate the work (and limited budgets) of nonprofits and offer a reduced rate for those organizations.  Please contact me to learn more.