what should be the format of a webdesining quote?

Question

i used design web sites for my friends and relatives now i got an out side project for designing a website.The customer is asking me to give a quote in a written format can any one tell me how to do that?
thank you.

Answer 1

It's kind of like an "estimated invoice." Make a table in your preferred word processor and include a line-item for each piece of work you are doing (design, mock-ups, interactive functionality). You can break it down to very detailed - what goes on each page - or keep it very high-level. Include the hourly rate for each item and how many hours it will take, and then the total cost.

Answer 2

It's a hard thing to do, inasmuch as a customer may have a very ill-conceived notion of needs. (Surprisingly enough, it's very much like our poor cabinet maker, who's helping to remodel our kitchen!) The client is likely to have a very ill-conceived notion of what is needed and what is likely to happen...

Some website pros go by the hour. Some (like our cabinet maker) go for a specific overall, one-time project price...with the understanding that later maintenance and consulting will be separate costs. State these understandings in a paragraph once at the top, and once again at the bottom.

Itemize, as in the form of a bill. (Guestimate?) List, say, 10 web pages, styled and integrated, with about 20 photos, to be handled as clickable thumbnails. One of the 10 pages will be a compendium of related links; links need to be researched, described, and checked for accuracy. One of the 10 pages will be a photo gallery... and so on.

I was surprised (and one client was *very* surprised) at how much work the photo gallery took...

Also, many clients may expect freebies. If you don't want to give it away, be specific about chargeables.

In general, in my experience, though, it is best to summarize in a paragraph at top, upon what you base your charges. Then list what you believe the customer wants. Then at bottom, summarize the customer's project, and compare to your charges, and give a total charge.

Answer 3

I believe you're looking for this:
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and take out the spaces