Macintosh Tech Support Since 1995
Archive for April, 2009
The Twitter Blog Post Reduction Factor
Apr 21st
As my Twitter posts increase my blog posts decrease. After you spend time posting little things all week long on Twitter it zaps your need to make a post on your blog. I’ve seen this among other geeks as well. Blogs require time to compose and edit your articles. Twitter is so quick and easy to use it really does eat up your desire to post something new.
I’m still surprised to hear that kids I know don’t know what Twitter is. I stay on the bleeding edge of technology but these are kids that don’t know what the hottest service is.
This site is a combination of personal and business information. So my articles can be about anything and so can my Tweets http://twitter.com/themacjedi
So have you other Twitter users noticed that your blog posts have been reduced due to your Twitter use?
Web Design Rates
Apr 1st
As a result of recent communications with clients and with third parties I have taken another look at my rates. What I have confirmed is that my Tech Support rate is inline with this area and my expertise.
However, I’ve discovered that with the market down turn many web designers have reduced their design and programming rates to increase their clientele or to allow their clientele to keep web design in the budget. I have not lost any clients since my web design rates increased. The economy has kept me from gaining any new clients as ad budgets have been slashed or eliminated.
My position has always been to provide my clients with the best service I’m capable of while keeping the invoices efficient. With all things being considered I’ve decided it’s in the best interest of myself and my clients to reduce my web design rates. While this is obviously not something that I have to do, it is something that I want to do. I’m comfortable with the reduced profit so my clients may receive an affordable rate in this economy.
Effective April 1st 2009 all Web Design work will be done at a rate of $125 per hour. This rate matches my rates for training and tech support.
Existing clients will notice an immediate reduction in web design invoice totals. I will continue to provide invoice discounts when appropriate.
Thank you for your continued business. If you ever have questions or problems please do not hesitate to contact me. I will do my best to satisfy you.
