A practical framework for setting rates that reflect your skill, not just your location.
Stop anchoring your rate to local cost of living — anchor it to the value you create for the client's business. A $500 landing page that lifts conversion 15% is worth more than the hours it took to build.
Quote in USD, always. It removes ambiguity for international clients and protects you from currency volatility.
Raise your rate every 3-4 verified projects, not every year on a calendar. Momentum, not tenure, should set your pricing.