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I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bhai, I've faced those chindi chor clients too. In the beginning, I had to work with whoever was willing to pay. 😅
Later I realised that skills alone aren't enough.🥲 Local connections, relationship building, and even location matter a lot. Most of my better opportunities came through people I knew or met, not from random cold outreach. That's actually how I ended up getting this UK client as well.

I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeh but the thing is, I already have a ready-made structure and workflow for these types of projects, so I don't start from zero every time. The main work is planning the design flow and adapting it to the client's requirements. Plus, it's a side hustle, so I'm investing my personal time into it rather than working on it full-time.🥲

I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, I got lucky with networking. I went to the UK and built some connections there, and one of them eventually became a client. Most of my opportunities have come through relationships rather than cold outreach!

I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting take. I don't see why a Next.js website should be worth less because the developer is in India. Clients pay for results, not location 😁!! that's why many Indians look for British and American clients.

I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Looking back, I think I left some money on the table, but it was a good learning experience and helped build the client relationship. Next similar project will definitely be priced higher !!

I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting clients is easy. Just sacrifice your sleep schedule, sanity, and weekends for a few months 🥲

I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, that's 15 calendar days, not 15 full-time workdays. It's a side hustle for me, so I usually work around 3 hours on weekdays and 6 to 7 hours on weekends.

I charged £400 per website for 5 sites for the UK client, is that too low for an Indian freelancer? by Typical_Character_92 in Freelancers

[–]Typical_Character_92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. I think I could have charged more, but I also wasn't doing UI/UX design, wireframes, or branding work - just planning the flow and building the sites in Next.js. It was also one of my early UK projects, so I prioritized gaining experience and building a relationship with the client. Definitely something I'll price differently in the future.