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Do you count your time ?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by alber859, Oct 8, 2009.

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  1. #1
    I'm wondering if you guys count the time you're working on a project each week ?? Personally, I do. Then I calculate my hourly rate for a period of time... Unfortunately, it's not that good those days...
     
    alber859, Oct 8, 2009 IP
  2. Jim4767

    Jim4767 Prominent Member

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    No, I don't. But unlike most of you DPers, I'm retired and doing website work at my leisure. Best wishes to all.
     
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  3. alber859

    alber859 Active Member

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    Hey, I looked and you websites and you are doing a good job ;) ;) Congratulation !
     
    alber859, Oct 8, 2009 IP
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    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    I always count my time, not about the hour rate but time management. I need to complete the project within the time.
     
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    hello_welcome Well-Known Member

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    I dont always count my time it depends on my mode
     
    hello_welcome, Oct 8, 2009 IP
  6. makeithappen

    makeithappen Peon

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    I am trying to count time but it seems like it flies much faster lately.Maybe it has something to do with 2012 :rolleyes:
     
    makeithappen, Oct 8, 2009 IP
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    I do a lot of website work for a hobby but I hope to make a profit soon.

    "Anybody here need press releases written?" lol
     
    featuredPR, Oct 8, 2009 IP
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    PHPGator Banned

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    I don't really do it accurately, but yes, I do think about it. My hourly rate isn't great, but going up slowly.
     
    PHPGator, Oct 8, 2009 IP
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    Yes i did count it overtime.
    For example,if during weekend,i must make sure my earning is 2x of week days.
     
    mentos, Oct 9, 2009 IP
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    no, i don't count ...i depend on my moods
     
    zellandia, Oct 9, 2009 IP
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    No, but I really should start.
     
    YourProfessional, Oct 9, 2009 IP
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    Yes, i count my time, because time is money.
     
    nick2007, Oct 9, 2009 IP
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    I keep rough track, but I really need to start documenting it accurately.
     
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    Always, time is one of the most expensive "thing" these days, once is gone is gone forever.
     
    InterMar, Oct 9, 2009 IP
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    I'm trying to count on the time that I use during projects and when working in all areas but basically, I work from 9am until 12am and then do the next day. My only issue is the watching movies or learning information issues with time management
     
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    Sometimes I count my time when I need to do something else like going out. But I usually not count it, because I'm just working at home and all I can do is to finish my given task. :)
     
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    Counting the time is a must, rate of the project is directly proportional to the expected time. That is why I count my time, always!
     
    AKSIN, Oct 9, 2009 IP
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    Well, I don't literally count my time cause it make me less productive. I just don't mind the time and just do my tasks for the day. It makes me more focus and able to finish all my loads just in time.
     
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    Nope, because around 90% of the time I'm not doing anything, so it would be pointless, I hardly do any work due to the fact everything I'm running is automated more or less, just spending some time researching new projects and what not, which isn't even working, I don't have to do it to get money, I could just sit back and leave what I've got running.
     
    Emotional, Oct 10, 2009 IP
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    I offer package deals for web design & for SEO, & for SEO web design. I can keep track fairly well mentally, but over-all, I do very well considering the option of being an employee. All of my clients respect my time & realize when they may be extending the contract (I make subtle suggestions). I also keep time for clients who are on hourly rates using http://www.online-stopwatch.com
     
    stevestuff, Oct 10, 2009 IP
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