How much should a web developer charge?

I use simply names, dream host and learnt wordpress - can make a basic website and lots of things to help you optimise it - e.g. Yoast.

Hosting and buying domains is peanuts. If you get a site set up, make sure you can post a page/post, it isn't rocket science.
 
Diddums said:
I'm not talking about big guns kind of guy, just someone who's helping the local businesses to set up a website and maintain it. Someone who's not that clued up yet but knows how to install a CMS and tailor it to the business' requirements.

I'm now confident enough to start running a small business (Might not go ahead with it yet, just exploring options at the mo) with a reseller package, setting up sites for small businesses around my area and charging a small monthly fee for hosting and maybe an hour or two a month for updates and whatnot.

What would you expect to pay someone like this? I'm thinking maybe £20 a month for the site & hosting, £150 to set the site up and £30 an hour for changes and updates and whatnot.

I have zero idea what this usually goes for so any input is greatly appreciated :)
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You charge what you want to charge. It's up to you and what your time is worth. :)

RedSon said:
I know that resurrecting an 4 year old thread can be a bad idea. On the other hand, a lot of people here answered a question I'm about to ask, but back in 2016. The question is: did the prices for a back end web developer job changed somehow?
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What you mean? Doh just looked at the dates. Not sure why you even need to ask this question.
 
Bear in mind CMSs need maintaining properly if you're managing it yourself - there are new vulnerabilities popping up constantly.
 
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