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Distill · 01-11-2008, 09:24 PM

Alright, so to date I've done print design almost exclusively. I did create my own website in Dreamweaver (www.idistillery.com) and I've dabbled with a few html e-mail templates, but that's the only web-work I've done (and that really evolved/is still evolving over time). I'm working out a quote for my first website for a client, and I'm taking into consideration how many DESIGN HOURS this will take. [Don't worry, the client knows I'm doing this for experience and I'm lowering my rates accordingly]

A hugely subjective question, I know, but how many hours would you expect a relative newbie to web design to take for his SECOND html site? Nothing elaborate, mind you, but respectable.

Am I kidding myself that I can do this in 40 billable hours?

Keep in mind that we're not supposed to discuss rates (or, I'm sure, project prices).

Thanks in advance for your help!

01-11-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
Distill Designer/Copywriter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DePere, WI Posts: 88	New to web design, how long should I plan on second site taking? Alright, so to date I've done print design almost exclusively. I did create my own website in Dreamweaver (www.idistillery.com) and I've dabbled with a few html e-mail templates, but that's the only web-work I've done (and that really evolved/is still evolving over time). I'm working out a quote for my first website for a client, and I'm taking into consideration how many DESIGN HOURS this will take. [Don't worry, the client knows I'm doing this for experience and I'm lowering my rates accordingly] A hugely subjective question, I know, but how many hours would you expect a relative newbie to web design to take for his SECOND html site? Nothing elaborate, mind you, but respectable. Am I kidding myself that I can do this in 40 billable hours? Keep in mind that we're not supposed to discuss rates (or, I'm sure, project prices). Thanks in advance for your help!