No reviews yet, no idea what to charge. Most beginners guess, go too low, and regret it. Here's a simpler way.
⏰ Count the hours, not the job
Before you name a price, break the job into steps and estimate each one honestly.
Say a logo job looks like this:
• research and sketches: 3 hours
• 3 concepts: 6 hours
• edits after feedback: 3 hours
That's 12 hours. Now add about 25% for messages, small fixes and surprises, and you land at about 15 hours. Your price = those hours ×your hourly rate.
Not sure what your hourly rate should be? Open the Talent catalog, find freelancers with similar skills and experience, and see what they charge. Start a little below them, after 3 completed jobs with good reviews, raise it.
💔 Why going very cheap hurts you
• You work the same hours for less, and burn out fast
• You attract clients who only care about price, not quality
• A price that's far too low looks not attractive but suspicious
• Raising your rate later is much harder than starting fair
Being slightly cheaper is fine when you're new. Being the cheapest is a trap.
🌱 What to write when you have no reviews
Clients don't need reviews as much as they need to feel safe.
Give them that:
Hi! I can do this in 4 days. Here's a similar piece I made: [link]. My plan: first draft in 2 days, then one round of edits. Your payment stays in escrow until you approve the work.
Short, specific, with proof and a clear plan. That beats "I'm very experienced, hire me" every time.
✅ Set your hourly rate in Profile, so clients see it before they even open your application.
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