How good are you with pricing your freelance services?

How confident are you that your current pricing reflects the value you provide? (pick one)

A

Very confident – I know my worth and charge accordingly

B

Somewhat confident – but I sometimes doubt if I’m over/undercharging

C

Not very confident – I often feel I’m underpaid for my work

D

Not confident at all – I usually just accept what’s offered

How do you usually determine your pricing for freelance projects? (select all what apply)

I use a structured pricing strategy based on market research, value, benchmarks and positioning

I look at what other freelancers charge and adjust accordingly

I mostly guess based on what I think is fair

I let clients suggest a price and negotiate from there

I mostly apply an hourly rate for all projects

Which pricing models do you use most often? (select all what apply)

Value-based pricing

Hourly/Day rates

Fixed project/milestone rates

Package pricing

Retainer

Commission/equity

I’m not sure / it varies randomly

Other

Have you increased your prices in the last 12 months?

A

Yes

B

No

Do you regularly review and adjust your pricing? (pick one)

A

Yes, I review and optimize my pricing regularly

B

Occasionally, but without much structure

C

Rarely – I tend to keep the same prices for a long time

D

No – I don’t track or update my pricing

Have you ever tested different price points to see how it affects client conversion or perceived value? (pick one)

A

Yes, I run pricing experiments and analyze the results

B

I’ve tried once or twice, informally

C

No, but I’ve considered it

D

No, I’ve never thought about doing that

What emotion best describes how you feel when quoting prices to potential clients? (pick one)

A

Confident and assertive

B

Nervous but hopeful

C

Anxious or unsure

D

Guilty or fearful of rejection

Do you feel comfortable charging more for premium clients or rush jobs?

A

Yes, I do this regularly

B

Sometimes, but I feel awkward about it

C

Rarely – I worry it’ll scare clients off

D

No – I charge the same regardless of circumstances

How often do clients try to negotiate your prices down?

A

Almost never – I set boundaries clearly

B

Occasionally, and I usually hold firm

C

Often – and I sometimes lower my prices

D

Frequently – I usually give in to keep the work

Have you ever turned down a project because of pricing misalignment?

A

Yes, many times

B

A few times

C

Rarely

D

Never – I usually take the work regardless

Do you know your ideal hourly rate (even if you don’t charge hourly)?

A

Yes – and I use it to evaluate profitability

B

I’ve calculated it once but don’t really use it

C

I have a rough idea

D

No – I’ve never calculated it

What’s your biggest challenge with pricing your freelance services? (select all that apply or add your comments below in the box)

Feeling unsure about what the market will bear

Lack of confidence in my value

Fear of losing clients

Not knowing how to raise prices

Comparing myself too much to others

Lack of tools/knowledge about pricing strategies

Other

What specific difficulties do you face when setting prices for your services? What exactly is challenging or unclear?

Would a specific training help you to become more confident in pricing your services?

A

Yes

B

No