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Web Site Design Pricing & Contracts

Pricing in the design industry is frustrating for both the designer and client. The designers don't want to undercharge for the work they commit to and the clients don't want to be overcharged. The following books detail how design project pricing and rates are determined. These books are extremely helpful to both designers and buyers of design services. They clearly present all aspects of design projects and standard billing rates based upon both the client's industry and a designer's experience level.

All three of these books also present excellent information about freelance contracts. There are many terms associated with design projects which are specific to the design industry. It is essential that both designers and clients understand the terminology and address these issues in their contract - such as: first usage, copyrights, licensing etc.

Web Development Books

• Web Designer's Reference:
  An Integrated Approach to Web Design with XHTML and CSS
• The Zen of CSS Design:
  Visual Enlightenment for the Web
• Web Standards Solutions:
  The Markup and Style Handbook
• Web Project Management:
  Delivering Successful Commercial Web Sites