freelance rate setting 4

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Setting freelance rates feels like a tightrope walk between what you're worth and what clients will pay. I factor in my experience, project scope, and market averages, but I've learned to trust my gut too. Undercharging burns you out fast; overcharging scares off good leads. I usually set a baseline hourly rate, then adjust for fixed bids when the work feels predictable. It's not perfect—I've lost gigs guessing high and regretted quoting low—but checking in on rates every few months keeps me ho…