Comments on: Virtual Assistant Rates- You Want to Charge What?

By: BrandBuildIt

BrandBuildIt — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:42:54 +0000

There are a lot of internet marketers who are not ready to pay the right amount. I have been a VA for quite some time and my skills is in SEO, website setup, website/blog management, and even blogging. I deliver good proven results in my campaigns and I am even helping some of my friends get a some real jobs online. And I even manage a small group of VA’s myself. Do I deserve $20-$35 an hr? Oh yes I do especially that my experience cover from a VA to a website owner myself.

There are lots of people who does not know what they are talking about and posting a ridiculous offer for VA’s. I even had one marketer who did not pay me after all those hard work I’ve done for him while his website gets the rank. He just gone by the wind.

There are even those who wants to get a VA based on “commission” from their website income while their website is totally a “BRAND NEW SITE” which literally mean “TONS AND TONS” of work and it may even take a year before it start earning $300 a month.

On the other hand, there are those whom I treasured much. I feel so blessed to have them as my boss.

Anyway, my point is, be reasonable for the skills. Feel free to test the VA and if he is doing a good job, then give him a good offer. Guys like me who can run a website, and even a team of VA’s is worth every penny.

But I guess, I am like a miner that was digging in a wrong mining field. So if there’s anyone here who wants to try my skills and is willing to offer me at least $30 an hour, that will really be great!!!

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By: atarjamat_co

atarjamat_co — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:58:21 +0000

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By: atarjamat_co

atarjamat_co — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:57:12 +0000

THANKS ALOT FOR UR GOOD POST …. Atarjamat

By: T.Marie Hilton

T.Marie Hilton — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:56:00 +0000

Hi Dixie Lee, Thanks for stopping by and adding your thoughts on the post!
Pricing does seem to be the one area where it’s hard to get good information which was one reason I felt this post was needed. I think we all tend to struggle with this at some point, partly because we often fail to comprehend our true value or the value of our experience and expertise!
The truth is, you’re probably worth even more than what you have your current prices set at.

By: Dixie Lee

Dixie Lee — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:03:00 +0000

Thank you, thank you for posting about pricing. In researching prior to launching my business, I found pricing was a taboo subject. Like many newbies, I have struggled in finding the right level where I’m not under or over pricing. I’m fortunate in that hubby’s income is supporting the family while I get started. However, others are not as fortunate and are lowering their pricing in attempt to gain more clients.

After reading your post, I now feel more confident about my prices.

By: T.Marie Hilton

T.Marie Hilton — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:06:00 +0000

Thanks Andrea! So glad you stopped by.

By: LegalTypist

LegalTypist — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:01:00 +0000

Great post Tina!

By: T.Marie Hilton

T.Marie Hilton — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:23:00 +0000

Hi Cindy,
I”m really glad my post could help out. Although there are many factors that contribute to finding success as a virtual assistant, in my opinion setting your rates correctly and realizing that not every client is meant to be your client is a huge step in the right direction. Best of luck and thanks so much for adding your voice here.

By: T.Marie Hilton

T.Marie Hilton — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:21:00 +0000

You’re welcome! I’m so glad people are finding this post helpful. It was clear to me that it was something that needed to be addressed, but wasn’t quite sure how the VA community would feel about it. Pricing is such a touchy subject! You’ve got the right attitude for success!
Thanks so much for reading and sharing your own story here, I’m sure your words will help other VA’s who are pondering the ‘what to charge’ question.