contracts....
I've been doing web work on the side for awhile without contracts, and i have been burned a few times by clients. So i want to start using contracts for all jobs, but I'm not sure what all goes into one.
anyone know of a good template to start from?
there is no standard...you'll discover that everyone defines and writes up the site definition differently..which makes it a nightmare for the client to compare. (an experienced client will make a table of what they want and ask you for prices "per unit".)
some "aspects to include of not". These can be a bullet list on your contract.
CMS (yes/no), if yes how many templates?
who puts in the content
images (included? how many?)
if no CMS, how many pages?
interactivity? where, limitations (think Database system vs a simple contact form)
new tickers?
flash animations (is it like walt disney or a banner of 15seconds?).
include a paragraph of what your using...php, html, javascript etc...so that after they sign they cant demand something that you don't now how to do
most important...get a down payment....that reduces the "burn rate" incredibly