[thelist] job estimates with unknowns

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I've found people surprisingly willing to accept huge ranges - similar to
"$2.50 - $6.00". Sometimes all they need are numbers to give someone else.


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[mailto:thelist-bounces at lists.evolt.org] On Behalf Of Bob Meetin
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:57 AM
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Subject: [thelist] job estimates with unknowns

I'm sure you all run into this.  I've met with a client several times; I 
think they are probably okay but are hardpressed to find the time to sit 
down with me and put to paper, diagram, flowchart, list, etc.,  all the 
pages they will need for their site, who will own updating content and 
such, but want an estimate to determine if it's in their budget.  I've 
met with them several times already.

What do you do, give a best guesstimate range? Say that's based upon......

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