One of the most common problems faced by several freelance java code developers is that on any freelance platform, or bidding, several developers charge quite low to offer the same services that you offer. And the worst part is that they are just as skilled as you are. For clients, your work is merely a commodity. So if they see that you are charging high, they move on to the next java code programmer. Even during the bidding, some developers may compete and go low to the minimum value. This leaves you with a project being delivered at price as low as 2 to 4 dollars. The time taken on that project is not as low though.
This is more because the freelancing portals are global mostly, and in some countries, that amount is sufficient for lunch and at times, even more.
To deal with such circumstances, one effective way is to change your pricing strategy. Instead of charging on an hourly basis, you might want to look for an alternative that is more beneficial for you as well as for the client. You can focus on value-based pricing for instance. Here, you will charge a fee based on the potential return for the business. Here, instead of hourly work, you sell potential solutions to the clients. The client will feel that this approach is safer as there won’t be any hidden costs like situations where the money for extra hours of work needs to be paid because the developer is taking longer to complete the project.
Over here, you can charge a reasonable price on platforms like Eiliana, and the client will be willing to pay as they will be expecting quality from you. With a few good projects, you will now have the potential to create something great instead of worrying about time and going over the client's budget.
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