madcat - 8:24 pm on Dec 26, 2002 (gmt 0)

do you think that it is essential for a new business to include the prices of its services on its web site

Welcome!

I think pricing should be determined on the scope of each individual project. When things are set in stone people will try and take advantage of your plan no matter what that is. My suggestion would be to develop a rough pricing outline that you feel comfortable with - and gauge everything on a per project basis...but don't post it on the site. This will give you room to change your prices on a whim as you become more educated in the field.

Post your site around community boards, get magnets and slap 'em on mail boxes, tell everyone you meet, go door to door and do sites well so you can get work on word of mouth (simply the best way)...

Best of luck,

Madcat