Re:Ask HN: How do you estimate projects?
by fld on Friday September 28, 2018 @06:36PM
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I've gotten better at it with time and so will you. Learn from your past mistakes/misquotes.
I analyse each task involved in a project and estimate the hours per task. When in doubt I try to split up the tasks even further. When done I add 10-20%. For me, if the price feels a tiny bit too high it's usually fair for both me and the client.
If I get good ideas for extras I propose them to the client while or after delivering the initial project. Don't add it for free unless you can afford it.
I analyse each task involved in a project and estimate the hours per task. When in doubt I try to split up the tasks even further. When done I add 10-20%. For me, if the price feels a tiny bit too high it's usually fair for both me and the client.
If I get good ideas for extras I propose them to the client while or after delivering the initial project. Don't add it for free unless you can afford it.