How to Estimate Time for Web Projects Accurately!

If your a freelance Web designer or Graphic designer then you know it’s not always easy to quote a web project correctly.. I’ve seriously under bid myself and spent way more time on a project then I originally expected and visa versa.. so here are some amazing resources I’ve found useful when estimating and calculating a price/time bid for a new design project.

Many of you will say estimating time for web projects accurately is an oxymoron, but by applying a few effective techniques it’s possible to dramatically increase the accuracy of most web project estimates.

• Web Development Project Estimator
  A neat little online tool that allows designers and developers to quickly create cost estimates for web projects.
• Schedule and Cost Summary
  This Cost Estimate and Scheduling spreadsheet provides a lightweight method for learning to estimate time to complete a web design project, and calculating cost for completion.
• Tick
  Simple to use time tracking tool that makes it easy to keep track of project budgets.
• How to Estimate a Web Site Project 
  Patty Ayers discusses a five-step process for estimating web projects.
• Simple process to estimate times and costs in a web project
  Antonio Lupetti describes his process for creating web project cost estimates.
• How to Accurately Estimate a Web Design Project
  John Reeve talks about catering for the usual missing elements in estimates; project management, contingency time and margin for error.
• Estimating Resource Time for Web Development Projects
  Bill Breen explains one way to approach estimating time for web projects, and how the size of the project should influence you estimate ranges.
• How To Estimate Time For A Project
  A Sitepoint article by Alyssa Gregory.

Also consider some of these great articles by Smashing Magazine one of my all time favorite websites:

• Effective Strategy To Estimate Time For Your Design Projects
  A more in-depth view of how to determine the time needed to complete a design project, and how to more properly estimate a salary.
• The Roadmap To Becoming A Professional Freelance Web Designer
  Hopefully this guide can cover all aspects of becoming a professional and freelance web designer, from business aspect and working with clients, to creating an effective portfolio and advertising one’s work.
• 8 Strategies For Successful Relations With Clients
  An article that discusses strategies and shares tips on working with clients, and how to create a successful relationship with them.
• Do You Want Fries With That Logo?
  A great article discussing “fast food” design jobs, or design jobs that are needed ASAP. The post goes over how to deal with a creative rush, and strategies on how to pump out great design with a stressful deadline.

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