The Blockerry Blog
Straight-talking guides on pricing your work and getting paid what it's worth.
Cost to hire a copywriter in 2026
A client-side guide: hourly, per-word, and per-project costs, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Hiring · 7 minCost to hire a web developer in 2026
Budgeting by project type, offshore vs local trade-offs, and how to avoid a bad hire.
Hiring · 7 minCost to hire a virtual assistant in 2026
Hourly and monthly costs, offshore vs local, and the hidden cost of a cheap hire.
Hiring · 7 minCost to hire a video editor in 2026
Per-project and per-minute costs, what drives the price up, and avoiding scope surprises.
Pricing · 7 minWhat is scope creep and how do freelancers stop it?
Why it costs 15-20+ unpaid hours per project, and the contract language that prevents it.
Pricing · 6 minHow to charge for out-of-scope work
The exact script for telling a client an extra request needs a quote — without the awkwardness.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a copywriter charge?
2026 hourly, per-word, and per-project rates — and why per-word pricing hides the real work.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a web developer charge?
2026 rates by stack and seniority, hourly vs project, and why the cheaper dev can cost more.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a freelance consultant charge?
2026 hourly, day rate, and retainer benchmarks — plus the formula and value-based pricing.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should an illustrator charge?
2026 hourly and per-project rates, licensing models, and why usage rights change everything.
Taxes · 6 minHow much tax to set aside per freelance payment
The per-payment method: 25–35%, same day, separate account. Never scramble at tax time.
Getting paid · 7 minCan you charge interest on an overdue freelance invoice?
Yes — if it's in your contract. What rate is fair, how to write the clause, and when to apply it.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a photographer charge?
2026 hourly, session, day, and wedding rates — and why shooting time is only half the job.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a bookkeeper charge?
2026 hourly and monthly-retainer rates, the four pricing models, and why your effective rate runs lower.
Pricing · 7 minHow to price a monthly retainer (without it becoming a pay cut)
The formula, the scope-creep trap, and exactly what to put in the agreement.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a video editor charge?
2026 hourly, per-project, and per-minute ranges — and why pricing per project protects your real rate.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a virtual assistant charge?
2026 rates by skill and niche, hourly vs retainer, and how to stop a retainer becoming a pay cut.
Getting paid · 7 minA client hasn't paid — what should I say in the reminder email?
Copy-and-paste reminder templates for every stage, from friendly nudge to firm final notice.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a social media manager charge?
2026 hourly and monthly-retainer ranges, how to package them, and why your effective rate is lower than it looks.
Pricing · 8 minHow much does it cost to hire a graphic designer?
2026 ranges by experience, project, and freelancer vs agency vs subscription — and how to pay fair.
Taxes · 7 minI just got paid for a big project — how much should I keep for taxes?
Why the payment isn't all yours, how much to move aside the day it lands, and where to put it.
Pricing · 7 minShould I charge late fees as a freelancer — and how much?
Why late fees change client behaviour more than they make money, a fair rate, and how to make it stick.
Pricing · 8 minWhat do six-figure freelancers charge that beginners don't?
Deposits, buffers, revision limits, rush and usage fees — the line items beginners give away free.
Pricing · 8 minWhy do some freelancers charge $150/hr while others charge $30?
It's rarely 5x the skill. Positioning, niche, proof — and why $30/hr often isn't even a living wage.
Pricing · 8 minHow do experienced freelancers decide project prices so quickly?
The system behind a 30-second quote — a fixed floor, scope from past jobs, and a built-in buffer.
Pricing · 7 minA client asked for a rush job — how should I price it?
Why speed earns a 25–50% premium, how to size it, and how to offer it without losing the job.
Pricing · 7 minWhy did I raise my rates and stop getting inquiries?
Whether the price really caused it, why fewer inquiries can still mean more money, and what to fix.
Pricing · 7 minWhy do freelance projects always take longer than I quote?
The planning fallacy, what a 20% overrun really costs, and how to quote so it doesn't.
Pricing · 7 minWhy am I busy with freelance work but still broke?
The four reasons a full calendar still pays badly — and how to fix your effective rate.
Pricing · 6 minAm I charging too little for freelance work?
The signs you're underpricing, the quick math that proves it, and what to charge instead.
Pricing · 6 minHow much should I charge for my first freelance client?
Why a beginner discount backfires, how to set a defensible first rate, and how to quote it.
Freelance taxes · 6 minWhat happens if I forget to save money for taxes?
The real consequences, whether you can get in trouble, what to do now, and how to prevent it.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a graphic designer charge per hour? (2026 Guide)
The real 2026 ranges by experience, why averages are dangerous, and how to find your own number.
Pricing · 7 minHow to quote a freelance project without underpricing
Why "hours × rate" loses money, how big a buffer to add, and how to anchor high.
Getting paid · 7 minHow to get clients to pay on time (and what to do when they don't)
Deposits, payment terms, and a calm escalation ladder for late invoices.
Pricing · 7 minHow to raise your freelance rates (with email scripts)
When to raise, how much, and three copy-and-paste scripts that work.
Getting paid · 7 minHow much should freelancers set aside for taxes? (2026 Guide)
Why every payment lands gross, a rough rule of thumb, and how to estimate your own number.
Pricing · 7 minHourly vs fixed-price: how should freelancers charge?
Who carries the risk, when each wins, and why hourly quietly punishes efficiency.
Getting paid · 6 minShould freelancers ask for a deposit? (how much & how to ask)
Why deposits protect your cash flow and filter bad clients — with scripts.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a freelance writer charge? (2026 per-word & per-hour)
Real 2026 ranges per word and per hour, why the spread is huge, and how to set yours.
Pricing · 8 minHow much should a freelance web developer charge per hour? (2026)
Rates by experience and tech stack — why your stack changes everything.
Getting paid · 6 minWhat to put on a freelance invoice (so you get paid faster)
The fields every invoice needs, and the small touches that get money in sooner.
Pricing · 7 min"You're too expensive": how to respond without dropping your rate
Scripts to hold your price, reduce scope instead, and walk away gracefully.