Shoutout to the client who offered me a flat $500 for a full website redesign

I was at a local networking event in Charlotte last Tuesday and overheard a potential client tell a designer that a fixed price was 'fair' for unlimited revisions. The designer just nodded and took the card. I walked away thinking that's a fast track to burnout, but maybe some people need the work that badly. Where do you draw the line on a lowball offer when your pipeline is empty?

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lisak143d ago

Charlotte networking events are wild for that. A flat fee on unlimited revisions is a trap, not a deal. I'd rather do gig work than sign up for that nightmare.

maxw343d ago

Actually depends on the contract details. A clear scope of work up front stops the endless revision loop. It turns a flat fee into a predictable budget for the client, which some really value over hourly surprises.