How much would you pay...

[QuirkyMomma]

...or have you paid for a header or buttons design? I have a friend who offered to make a new header for me - she is trying to start a business - she said she'd do it for free, but I feel like I should give her something for her efforts. But I have no clue what the going rate is. I am redesigning my site slowly but surely.

So what have you paid or would you pay for a new header and button?

[stacylee]

When I was looking for a theme for my cooking blog, I was willing to pay $50 just to get what I wanted. I didn't need to in the end though.

I think I would consider her time and maybe consider an hourly cost if it makes you feel better.

However, since she is new at this and trying to start her business, she will probably use your new header (and website) for her own advertising. So this could be a way to say you are helping each other and let her do it for free!

[knubbl]

I like the idea from Stacy. She could create your new header and maybe in turn you could link to her web site (if she has one) from your blog maybe saying: Header designed by ... or so. You could also offer her a testimonial which she could put on her web site.

Even if she wants to do it for free I would consider giving her $10-20 if she didn't work too long and hard. Otherwise you should pay her more.

But again you could pay her some money and also help promote her business through your blog.

[QuirkyJessi]

Originally Posted by knubbl

I like the idea from Stacy. She could create your new header and maybe in turn you could link to her web site (if she has one) from your blog maybe saying: Header designed by ... or so. You could also offer her a testimonial which she could put on her web site.

Even if she wants to do it for free I would consider giving her $10-20 if she didn't work too long and hard. Otherwise you should pay her more.

But again you could pay her some money and also help promote her business through your blog.

I agree. Give her some publicity by putting up a link and maybe a review/testimonial. If you really want to offer a monetary amount, go with $15-20.

[chardee42]

@QuirkyMomma

Does she work with 125X125 ads? I'd be curious to see some of her work.

[Ferox]

When I made headers and logos for people I charges $5 each. I wasn't drawing freehand though, mostly animals and abstract things.

[JBao]

if shes new, get it for free. trade her links and help her market her new business. better yet, push her business. make a blog post thanking her.

[RateMyBlog]

I think you should pay her the going rate, I would guess at around $50. If she is going to make the business work she needs to understand how much money she is likely to earn. As she is a friend I would help her out by promoting her business on your blog. You could write a post about the new designer who did the header for you. Dos she have a website to showcase her talents? If so then a review and link to it would also help.

[maccam87]

i wouldnt pay for a header there is so many free ones on the internet i havnt got an enough time to go onto my site to get the link but if you go on my creating a blog page the link is there for some cracking free templates for your blog plus much more cracking little site that is!!

[Betsyanne]

I think it's okay to get a header (or other freelance work) done for free if the person is going to benefit somehow from it. For instance, the person doing it can feature it on their portfolio or link to it from their website.

I agree that the going rate for both jobs is probably $50.00 (that is two jobs, the header and the button...) And that is a lowball figure because most experienced professionals charge at least $25.00 per hour, and doing a good banner that catches the eye, has good colors, etc. takes awhile. You are also paying for creativity and experience, along with more than one example to pick from usually.

A logo by itself usually starts at $25.00 and can go up from there. Sometimes it can be $250.00 or more. It all depends on how much work goes into it.

Of course, if you are getting art done from an overseas provider, the costs can be less, because their overhead and salary are less.

Free headers and logos or boxes can be had online sometimes and can be downloaded to your computer and used, but they are usually used by many other people so they are not original. Also, many sites require you to give credit to the artist, which is not negotiable, and adds extra type to your project, which you might not want.

An original logo that is made for you is definitely worth the price.