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What to charge, how to price, and how to get paid.

Straight-talking guides for freelancers and small studios - the pricing, proposal and payment questions that decide whether your business actually makes money.

Pricing

How much to charge for web design

Realistic 2026 UK price ranges, hourly vs project, and a simple way to land on your number.

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Pricing

How much to charge for a logo design

From a single logo to a full brand identity - what drives the price and how to quote it.

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Pricing

Hourly vs project pricing

How to find your real rate and turn it into a profitable fixed price - without underselling.

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Getting paid

How to chase an unpaid invoice

The polite-but-firm follow-up sequence, plus what to do if a client still won't pay.

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Winning work

How to write a proposal that wins

The structure that sells the outcome, prices with confidence and makes saying yes easy.

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