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Billing tips for web developers

Most freelance web developers underbill because they round hours down out of guilt. Track time in 15-minute increments and bill what you actually worked — clients respect precision more than generosity. Spell out your payment terms on every invoice: net 14 is standard for project work, but retainer invoices should be due before the month they cover, not after. If you charge a fixed milestone, reference the signed scope in the line item description so the client can match it to the contract — that single habit kills most 'what is this for?' emails. Always bill third-party costs (domain renewals, Stripe fees, plugin licenses) as pass-through line items at cost, not buried inside your hourly rate. Clients hate surprise line items, not disclosed ones. For recurring retainers, send a separate invoice each month rather than one annual bill; it keeps cash flow steady and makes churn cheaper to unwind. On late fees, pick a number and put it on the invoice before the work starts — 1.5% per month is common and enforceable in most US states. Charge a deposit of 30–50% upfront on any fixed-scope build; a client who won't pay a deposit is a client who won't pay the final invoice. Finally, keep your hourly rate consistent across clients. The moment a client sees you billed someone else half as much on the same invoice template, your pricing credibility is gone.

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