How much should I charge for freelance graphic design?

How much should I charge for this freelance graphic design job?

• I have my first freelance job. Basically the client wants me to design a number of cards (she hasn't been specific yet but I think she wants a big range of like illustrated cards and a 7 page website (just the general design not coding and that) Could someone help me in the breakdown of costs. Like how much per card etc. Many thanks

• Answer:

  I would charge a base price before you begin, and then charge per hour. I charge $35/hr but that's because I don't have a lot of confidence in my work, haha. I have had the chance to work for $60/hr before. At my old web design job we charged at least $500 for basic webpages with 3 pages and no shops or anything like that. For bigger pages running on a CMS, with shops and add-ons and other items, $1500 minimum. But, keep in mind the clients were established businesses. Some businesses can drop $2000 on a website no problem. But individuals might have an issue with that price rate. You should have discussed pricing before, so she doesn't get surprised when it costs more than $30. IMO a lot of people don't have respect for design and the time it takes and don't think it should cost very much at all, which is disappointing.