Determining Fair Pricing for Your First Paid Web Development Project

Starting out in freelance web development is exciting, but it can also come with uncertainty—especially when it comes to pricing your services. Recently, I landed my first paid project: building a static website for a client. I’d love to share the details and get some expert advice on how to set an appropriate quote.

Project Overview:
– The website comprises approximately five static pages.
– The client will provide proprietary images and branding assets.
– I will handle some copywriting and create a couple of additional properties myself.
– The website will be self-hosted on the client’s server.

Considering these factors, I am pondering how much I should charge for this project. Additionally, I am interested in understanding what to include in a monthly maintenance or touch-up retainer.

If you have experience with similar projects or guidance on pricing strategies for small-scale websites, I would appreciate your insights. How do you determine fair rates for initial projects, and what do you typically include in ongoing support packages? Your advice will help me establish a professional and competitive rate as I build my freelance portfolio.