Like many creative professionals, Web designers and Web Developers take on widely varied projects and can have widely variable rates. The key question for clients is whether they charge per hour or per project. What clients may not know is that many Web design and development professionals struggle with which method to use.

Whether you call it a quote, an estimate, or a proposal, a document approximating the price of product or service is an essential part of the sourcing or contracting process. Few of us - either individuals or companies - can afford to hand over a blank cheque.