I've kept the same freelance rate for three years while software costs and time spent on client communication have climbed. The service is largely unchanged, and that's what makes announcing a price increase awkward. I want to give existing clients notice and apply the new rate to future work, not retroactively surprise anyone. Would you explain the reasoning in detail or send a brief, matter-of-fact update with an effective date?
Raising rates without changing anything else about the service
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Brief and matter-of-fact wins here. I’d say the rate is changing on a certain date because your costs and the time involved have gone up, th...
Brief and matter-of-fact wins here. I’d say the rate is changing on a certain date because your costs and the time involved have gone up, then stop. Clients usually just want to know what the number is and when it starts.
I’m not sure I’d give the reasons at all unless the relationship is very personal. The more explanation you add, the more it sounds like you’re asking permission.
I agree with the direction, but I’d still include one line of context. “I’m updating my rate effective X date” is enough; people don’t need...