What To Expect
A typical timeline of events for a project are as followed
- Initial meeting or phone call lasts about one hour
- This is to get an understanding of the client’s wants and needs
- To determine the amount of work needed and make an effective quote
- Have a budget in mind! That is like asking a realtor to show you houses without giving them a price range,
there is way too many options for me address without a budget - Follow up emails maybe required for a quote
- Second meeting or phone call to discuss cost
- Once agreed, a refundable deposit is required
- I do not enjoy doing this, but it is a must
- A deposit is normally between 25-50% of the total project and no less than $500
- The deposit is by check and refundable up to 21 days, after that, it is cashed with or without notice
- Once received, project begins (unless otherwise stated)
- Minimum priced projects (at current $1,495) are completed in three weeks
- You can generally add an additional week of development for each $1,495 after that
- After 21 days another deposit may be required
- Then the project is complete
- The Client has up to an additional 21 days to review the site or app to confirm
- If needed, corrections will be made
- Then the site or app go live and final payment is due
Standard Boilerplate Contract
The following is a common boilerplate contract I use.