The survey for people who make websites 2010
It's that time of the year again: take the survey.
Here's a small selection of my answers with some relevant links:
What is your age in years?
27
How do you stay current with your craft?
Work with others at my company
Read relevant websites, blogs, zines
Read design/web design books
Trial and error
Attend seminars and conferences
Where do you do your work?
At home
Own office
Borrowed space on client's premises
Other
Which of the following best describes your employment situation?
Self-employed head or partner in a consulting firm
How many years have you been working as a web professional?
5 years
What kind of work did you do before getting involved in the web?
Web design/development was my first professional job.
How many years have you been working independently?
5 years
On average, how many hours per week do you work?
40-49 hours
How do you price your work?
I charge a flat fee per project based on that project's scope.
I bill an hourly rate and keep track of my hours.
How do prospective clients find you?
They contact me via my website.
Word of mouth, referrals from existing clients.
Networking via professional associations and groups.
Networking via social institutions, groups, and associations.
Clients e-mail me out of the blue; I'm not sure how some of them hear about me.
Do you still find your work exciting?
Yes - very frequently