Our Fees & Terms

Grey Media believes each project is unique, regardless of size or complexity. We prefer to discuss a project with you and then provide a written proposal. We do this at no charge. This proposal outlines the project, sets a time line for completion, and attaches an estimated project cost.

If you hire us, we stick to the estimates, unless the project has changed substantially in scope during development.

Fee Structure

Of course, most every project is sensitive to budget constraints. But if your project is delimited solely by a specific budget -- and we recognize today's tight business climate -- just tell us and we can design the project to match or negotiate different terms.

Generally, Grey Media charges $70 per hour for creative work and $40 per hour for production and site maintenance work. Expenses are billed at cost with no markup, with limited exceptions.

Our fees include all development time; graphic design services (unless otherwise specified); time for meetings, travel, and limited staff training; site testing and launch; and preparation of file backups and reports. Each proposal outlines such specifics.

Once the project proposal is accepted, Grey Media offers you an "Agreement & Terms of Service" document to be signed by both parties. It addresses terms, mutual responsibilities, estimated fees, and expenses. We are happy to sign your work authorization or contract documents as well.

Our terms are easily understood. Grey Media asks for an upfront payment of one half of the estimated project fee as an advance before work begins in earnest for projects under $2,000, with the balance due upon completion and invoice. For projects exceeding $2,000, we ask for one-third upfront. An additional amount shall be paid at the 60-day mark of development, if the project remains uncompleted. The balance is due within 30 days upon the site's deployment and final invoice.

We would be pleased to provide you a quote for your next project. Just fill out the simple form on the Request Quote page to give us some background details and we'll work up ideas for you.