I am fairly new to this, so please forgive some naivity I might have.
I write up proposals for clients. I offer web designs to web development. I like to work with open-source systems, so that’s what I am currently with, this might change in the future, as I learn more.
When I give out proposals I itemize everything giving a complete breakdown. What I am finding is that clients are working on the proposals subsequently removing things in order to reduce the price, some of those things are vital in order for their site or campaign to work.
I have a client who wishes to undergo strong Facebook campaign, the cost to set this up is fixed, from there on it’s just the advertising fee. Naturally the client wants to pay sa little as possible, and plays with his advertising budget, which is the main driving force of their campaign. Without an advertising budget what I’ve produced won’t work.
Do you guys normally itemize what you’re trying to sell? or do you just give a proposal with everything in with a price on the end.
What are your experiences with clients when working with proposals?