How we charge for websites

We require 50% up front and 50% when the site is complete. That way, you secure our time so we can begin working on the site.

For example, let’s say I have 2 customers, A and B. Customer A is willing to pay 50% up front but Customer B does not. Whose site do you think I’m going to work on first?

Let’s say I spend 2 weeks working on a design for Customer B who did not pay a deposit. Customer B decides to leave and let a competitor work on their website. I just spent 2 weeks, not getting paid, not working on another site and not out looking for more work.

I am interested in how other designers and developers out there charge for their websites/projects. Feel free to leave a comment.

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