Hourly billing remained the most common method for smaller projects and ongoing maintenance. $25 – $50 per hour Focus on basic HTML/CSS and template customization. Intermediate / Mid-level: $50 – $100 per hour Involves custom UI/UX design and basic JavaScript. Expert / Senior: $100 – $200+ per hour
Several industry trends heavily influenced how much a designer could charge: lance Web Design Rates 2015
Focus on strategy, high-end branding, and complex backend integration. 📦 Project-Based Pricing Hourly billing remained the most common method for
By 2015, "Mobile-Friendly" was a requirement, not a feature. Designers often charged a 20-30% premium for fluid layouts. Expert / Senior: $100 – $200+ per hour
Many freelancers moved toward "flat-fee" pricing in 2015 to provide transparency and value-based results. 🌐 Basic Small Business Site $2,000 – $5,000 Typically 5–10 pages. Built on templates (WordPress or Squarespace). Standard SEO and contact forms included. 🎨 Custom Corporate Website Price Range: $5,000 – $15,000 Unique design from scratch (no templates). Detailed UI/UX research. Content Management System (CMS) training included. 🛒 E-Commerce Solutions Price Range: $7,500 – $20,000+ Integration with Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento. Payment gateway setup and product database migration. Security audits and SSL implementation. 📈 Key Pricing Drivers in 2015