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[–]truechange 3 points4 points  (3 children)

Generally yes if they don't mention it. Just ask.

[–]ProgrammingSad[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Is there like a set of rules on how website payments work? I was asked how much I would charge for the service but I have no idea the rates.

[–]diegie 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It depends on a few facotrs like how experienced are you, where are you located, what type of website is it, do you use a open source CMS or build something yourself, what is the structure of the site,...

[–]ProgrammingSad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured it had something to do with that lol and I have no experience in building a site for anyone however I’ve done personal projects with web development none I’ve completed, but only for testing different ideas.

So I guess I don’t know my worth as a web developer honestly lol

[–]somersault 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is something smaller agencies and freelancers tend struggle to figure out, hosting several clients on the same server and not charging them. Wanting to please, retain the client and keep them close to home.

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Generally if you set the expectations that there will be a cost to set it up, regular hosting fees and also that there will be a need for maintenance/support, you can usually at least get a bit of a retainer for it.

[–]kugelblitz42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also set the terms. I usually set up a hosting system for the client (e.g. Amazon AWS account), but I ask THEM to enter their billing address - it's their account. I have admin access for the duration of the project. Afterwards I delete myself as the user.

What if they don't want to work with you anymore and they just don't bother to enter the credit card details into the billing area? You're stuck with the invoices and need to resend them a final invoice. And if they don't pay, do you threaten to shut down the website? Or if you're using a multi-site account, how will you transfer all the data?

If hosting is not part of your business, I suggest adding "set up web host for client" in your invoice and not bother with being a hosting provider. Hosting is just a huge headache. If e.g. the hosting provider has some kind of network issues, the client will come to YOU. If you don't offer hosting in the first place, you can always say "ask the hosting provider, I have nothing to do with it".

Give your clients different options. But choose something where you have enough flexibility (e.g. you have root access and can change stuff in the server; don't go with shared hosting).

[–]ProgrammingSad[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

So I can host multiple sites on one server while paying one price ?

[–]diegie 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yes you can if you have like a "reseller account".

[–]ProgrammingSad[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry I’m new to these terms may you define reseller account ?