balinor - 1:27 pm on Jan 4, 2004 (gmt 0)

There is a great book called "The Business Side of Creativity" by Cameron S. Foote which is basically a guide to running a small graphic design/communications/web design business. One of the best quotes in the book is:

"In a world where mechanics and carpenters charge $50/hr and up, no client worth considering should balk at paying $75/hr for creativity."

Once you convince yourself that you are worth what you charge, it will be easier to convince your client. $25/hr for web design is insulting to the profession, and is simply not acceptable for a technical, skilled trade such as web design. You (and the rest of us) are worth MUCH more than that!