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Pricing Guide

Special Limited Time Offer: Free on-site consultations. 60-minute consultation. New customers only.

Pricing: effective 3/1/2012

Graphic Media: Brochures, Ads, Post Cards, Identity Media, Promotional, etc.
Electronic Media: Web Development, Web Resources, etc.
Copy Writing
General Creative Services: Photography, Video Production, etc.
Consulting

Standard Hourly Rate - $30 per hour
(hourly rate applies unless agreed upon under separate contract or, by specific item order. Please see below for pricing on specific items).

Graphic Media Pricing Schedule

Graphic Design - Print Media
General Graphic Media
(Note: Package estimates available upon request. Free via e-mail. On-site consultation-based estimates - $35.00, refundable upon contract completion - available Pittsburgh / Southwest PA region only - all other on-site consultations by contract)

Item ID# Item Description Design Pricing Printing & Delivery Costs Notes
AM-001 Full Page Color Ads $380 N/A

Up to magazine or newsprint size page. Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing

AM-002 Half Page Color Ads $320 N/A Up to 1/2 magazine or newsprint size page, horizontal or vertical . Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-003 Quarter Page Color Ads $280 N/A Up to 1/4 magazine or newsprint size page, horizontal or vertical. Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-004 Business Card Size Color Ads $220 N/A Up to 1/8 magazine or newsprint size page, horizontal or vertical. Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-005 Billboards $480 N/A High-Res file for delivery to outdoor advertiser. Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-006

Flyers / Handbills, Color
(one page - two sides
- 8.5"x11" )

$250 $220. / 1,000
$500. / 5,000
Printing on 100lb Gloss Book or Cover Stock Coated 1 or 2 Sides with Overall Aqueous Coating.

PLUS SAVE 30% off Design Fee
Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-007 Brochures, Color
(one page - two sides
- 8.5"x11" )
$400

$230. / 1,000
$525. / 5,000
Printing on 100lb Gloss Book or Cover Stock Coated 1 or 2 Sides with Overall Aqueous Coating. Any fold.

PLUS SAVE 30% off Design Fee

Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-008 Brochures / Flyers / Handbills, Color
(Tri-fold or Bi-fold - two sides
- 8.5"x11" )
$440 $230. / 1,000
$525. / 5,000
Printing on 100lb Gloss Book or Cover Stock Coated 1 or 2 Sides with Overall Aqueous Coating. Any fold.

PLUS SAVE 30% off Design Fee
Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-009 Postcards 4"x6" (one side color) $250 $130. / 1,000
$235. / 5,000
Printing on Gloss Coated 2 Sides paper with UV Lamination on the Color sides or Premium Uncoated Paper. Other sizes, quantities available. Please call.
PLUS SAVE 25% off Design Fee
Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-010 Postcards 4"x6" (two side color) $325 $145. / 1,000
$275. / 5,000
Printing on Gloss Coated 2 Sides paper with UV Lamination on the Color sides or Premium Uncoated Paper. Other sizes, quantities available. Please call.
PLUS SAVE 25% off Design Fee
Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-011 Presentation Folders (9x12) full color, 2 sides $625 $1,750 / 1,000
$3,800 / 5,000

Printing on Gloss Coated paper with UV Lamination on the Color sides or Premium Uncoated Paper. Other quantities available. Please call.
PLUS SAVE 25% off Design Fee
Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-012 Presentation Folders (9x12) full color, 1 side. $325 $1,350 / 1,000
$3,000 / 5,000

Printing on Gloss Coated paper with UV Lamination on the Color side or Premium Uncoated Paper. Other quantities available. Please call.
PLUS SAVE 25% off Design Fee
Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing
AM-013 Binding Services $35 / hr N/A Short run binding 1 to 100 units. Binding materials not included.

Graphic Design - Print Media
Identity Media
(Note: Package estimates available upon request. Free via e-mail. On-site consultation-based estimates - $35.00, refundable upon contract completion - available Pittsburgh / Southwest PA region only - all other on-site consultations by contract)

Item ID# Item Description Design Pricing Printing & Delivery Costs Notes
IM-001 Logo Design $650 N/A Includes 6 design options with 6 revisions on chosen logo and a one-hour design factors consulting session.
IM-002 Business Card Design
Color 1 side or Color 2 sides
$200 / $10 $60 / 1,000
$120 / 5,000
3.5"x2" Printing on Gloss Coated 2 Sides paper with UV Lamination on the Color sides or Premium Uncoated Paper. Other quantities available. Please call.
PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee
$200 for initial design
$10 for every name thereafter
(one or two-sided cards)
IM-003

Rolodex
Color 1 side
(Color 2 sides available - call)

$210 $245 / 1,000
$525 / 5,000
Printing on Gloss Coated 2 Sides paper with UV Lamination on the Color sides or Premium Uncoated Paper.
PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee
 
IM-004 Letterheads / Stationery
Color 1 side
$100 $190 / 1,000
$525 / 5,000
Printing on 70lb Offset White Smooth paper. Laser and InkJet Guaranteed. Other quantities available. Please call. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee
 
IM-005 Envelopes #10
Color front
$75 $250 / 1,000
$670 / 5,000
Printing on 70lb Offset White Smooth paper. Laser and InkJet Guaranteed. Other sizes, quantities available. Please call. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee
 
IM-006 Identity Print Media
PACKAGE PRICING
Includes all items # IM-001 thru IM-004
$925 (save $100.00) Printing packages by estimate only. Please call.  
IM-006 Posters 24" x 36"
Color 1 side
Other sizes available. Call
$325 $1,370 / 500
$1,570 / 1,000
$3,360 / 5,000
Printing on 100lb Gloss Book paper Coated 2 Sides with Overall Aqueous Coating.
  Other sizes, quantities available. Please call. PLUS SAVE 25% off Design Fee
Using my art or client's art. Client ordered stock art not included in price.
1 Proofing

Graphic Design
Promotional Media
(Note: Package estimates available upon request. Free via e-mail. On-site consultation-based estimates - $35.00, refundable upon contract completion - available Pittsburgh / Southwest PA region only - all other on-site consultations by contract)

Item ID# Item Description Design Pricing Printing & Delivery Costs Notes
PM-001 Ball Caps $65 Ball caps, visors,. bucket caps, tassel caps.
Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee
 
PM-002 Shirts $75 Polo shirts, Long sleeve shirts, t-shirts.
Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee
 
PM-003 Mugs $55

Mugs, Glassware, Sports bottles, Travel mugs.Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee

 
PM-004 Pens / Pencils $45 Executive pens, Highlighters, Markers. Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee
 
PM-005 Tote Bags $55 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-006 Hoodies / Jackets $75 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-007 Magnet Cards $45 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-008 Computer Cases $45 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-009 Coolers $45 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-010 Organizers / Planners $65 printing / production services
coming soon
 
PM-011 Executive Gifts $65 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-012 Flashlights $45 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-013 Pocket Knives $45 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-014 Technology Supplies $65 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  
PM-015 Not-So-Terrible Towels $45 Call for quote. PLUS SAVE 15% off Design Fee  

Graphic Design
Tradeshow Media
(Note: Package estimates available upon request. Free via e-mail. On-site consultation-based estimates - $55.00, refundable upon contract completion - available Pittsburgh / Southwest PA region only - all other on-site consultations by contract)

By estimate.

General design price ranges:
Individual graphics - $20 to $300, depending on size and material.
Full photomural backdrops - $350 - $500.
Tabletop trade show displays - $200 - $500
Table banners - $100 to $300.

Graphic Design
Signage
(Note: Package estimates available upon request. Free via e-mail. On-site consultation based estimates - $55.00, refundable upon contract completion - available Pittsburgh / Southwest PA region only - all other on-site consultations by contract)

By estimate

I design all types of signs;
Interior / Exterior; illuminated, non-illuminated, event, directional, banners, wall murals, floor & window decals

General signage design pricing -
up to 4'x6' sizes: $125, Over 4'x6' sizes: $225, One-of-a-kind custom collage design murals - $500 - $5,000.

Electronic Media Pricing Schedule

Electronic Media Design
Standard Hourly Rate - $30 per hour

(Hourly rate applies unless agreed upon under separate contract or, by specific item order. Please see below for pricing on specific items).

The hourly Electronic Media Design Rate, and fees listed below, are for standard design work.  Custom orders or specialized design require a custom bid.  Electronic Media Design Hourly Rate is for standard design services only.  Additional services will be billed accordingly.

Electronic Media
Web Development Products and Services
(Note: Internet / Web Design package estimates available upon request. Free via e-mail. On-site consultation-based estimates - $35.00, refundable upon contract completion - available Pittsburgh / Southwest PA region only - all other on-site consultations by contract)

Item ID # Item Description Design Pricing Notes
WB-001 Domain Name Research $35.00 The search for, and research of, a unique domain name.
WB-002 Domain Name Registration $9.95 if ordered with other listed services. $24.95 if purchased as a standalone service. One year registration fee. Paid to the registration company of choice.
WB-003 Web Site Hosting $15.00 / Month - standard hosting+
+ One-time $50.00 Setup fee.
+Monthly fee paid to hosting company of choice.
WB-004 Web Site Page Design

1- 5 Pages - $85 per page
6-12 Pages - $80 per page

12 Pages + - $70 per page

Minimum fee $490.00
WB-005 Web Graphics Custom Illustration - $30 / hr
Custom Photography - $35 / hr* + mileage
Stock Photo Retouch - $20 per photo**
Custom Compiled Art Production - $70 / hr
*Photography available on-site.
**Stock photo purchase fee not included.
WB-006 Specialty Graphics Popups - $30
Animated Gifs - $60
Mouseovers - $30 per set of 8
Basic Flash Animation - $30 / hr
 
WB-007 Web Forms (e-mail response form) $110 per form Includes form + confirmation page
WB-008 Interactive Flash Interactive Flash - By estimate only.  
WB-009 Streaming Audio $110. - one item up to 15 minutes in length.
Larger projects - by estimate only.
Includes: Transcoding, placement and link.
Does not include any hosting or bandwidth fees.
WB-010 Streaming Video Standard - $125 - one item up to 15 minutes in length.
Flash Based - $145 - one item up to 15 minutes in length.
Larger projects - by estimate only.
Includes: Transcoding, placement and link.
Does not include any hosting or bandwidth fees.
WB-011 PDF Conversions $10 - per standard MS Word text page
$20 - Per page from Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator etc.
Multiple page discounts available.
Includes conversion to pdf format only.
WB-012 Meta Tag and Search Engine Service $250 - per web site Meta tag placement and search engine registrations.
WB-013 Electronic Newsletters

$270 - Standard html
$345 - Rich html

Includes formatting of newsletter, mailer dynamics and 1 hour instruction session for your staff.
WB-014 Internet Slide-Shows $250 Includes up to 30 photos/images
WB-015 PowerPoint Presentation Internet Placement $225 Places your PowerPoint presentations online. Up to 15 PP Pages. (Audio/Video and larger elements are extra fee.)
WB-015 Banner Ad (static) $150  
WB-016 Banner Ad (animated) $300  
WB-017 Single Tile Ad (static) $125 Double Tile Ad - add $50
WB-018 Single Tile Ad (animated) $160 Double Tile Ad - add $70
WB-019 In-Storyline Ad (static) $125  
WB-020 In-Storyline Ad (animated) $160  
WB-021 Branded E-mail Template $250  

Electronic Media
General Digital / Electronic Products and Services
(Note: Package estimates available upon request. Free via e-mail. On-site consultation-based estimates - $35.00, refundable upon contract completion - available Pittsburgh / Southwest PA region only - all other on-site consultations by contract)

Item ID # Item Description Pricing Notes
DB-001 CD Based - Interactive Media $65 / hr + mileage The creation of interactive informational / instructional media with Flash etc.
DB-002 DVD Based Audio/Visual Media $65 / hr + mileage The creation of informational / instructional media with digital audio/video production and post-production tools.
DB-003 PowerPoint Presentations $35 / hr The creation of interactive informational / instructional media with MS PowerPoint
 

Copy Writing Pricing Schedule

Item ID# Item Description Pricing Notes
CW-001 General Business Copy $35 / hr  
CW-002 Feature Articles $250 400-500 Words
CW-003 Press Releases $400 1-2 pages
CW-004 Web site Content $150 / page 300-450 Words
CW-005 E-newsletter Content Creation $35 / hr  
CW-006 SEO - Search Engine Optimization $250 / site up to ten pages, or $35.00 / hr  
CW-007 Manuals, Booklets .45 / word  
CW-008 Brochures, Flyers, Postcards $35 / hr  
CW-009 Speech Writing $45 / hr  
 
General Creative Services Pricing Schedule
Item ID# Item Description Pricing Notes
GS-001 Digital Photography Photo Shoots:
$15 per photograph
Minimum photo-shoot fee - $150

Photo Re-touch Services: $30 / hr
Will provide up to 200 photos per photo shoot. Client pays $150 minimum fee and gets first 10 photos selected at no cost. $15.00 each additional for photo selected thereafter.
GS-002 Digital Videography

15 Minutes videography session - $300
30 Minutes videography session - $400

45 Minutes videography session - $500
60 Minutes videography session - $600
Addition quarter-hour increments - $100 / per

Videotaping only.
GS-003

Digital Video
Non-linear Post Production

15 Minute Product - $200
30 Minute Product - - $300

45 Minute Product - - $400
60
Minute Product - - $500
Addition quarter-hour increments - $50 / per
Includes transcoding to non-linear format, continuity editing, transitions, color corrections, audio corrections, titles and credits. Product delivered via DVD or mini-DV formats.
GS-004 CD / DVD Mastering $140 Includes placement of navigation menu and transcoding of supplied content to CD / DVD.
GS-005 CD / DVD Duplication $7.00 each I am a short-run duplication shop only. Up to 200 per order. Includes DVDs / CDs and label printing.
GS-006 CD / DVD Label Design $140  
GS-007 CD / DVD Jacket Design $125  
GS-008 CD / DVD Insert Design $125  
GS-009 CD / DVD Mailer Design $155  
GS-010 CD / DVD Media
PACKAGE PRICING 
Includes all items # GS-005 thru GS-009
$400 plus $5.00 / CD-DVD Minimum order of 30 CD/DVDs


The hourly rates and fees listed above are for standard design and / or production work.  Custom orders or specialized designs require a custom bid.  Graphic Design Hourly Rate is for standard design services only.  Additional services such as; printing, digital photography, copy writing, photographic editing, etc. will be billed accordingly.

Standard mileage fees will be charged for projects involving travel to and from sites.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Consulting
- $40 per hour
(Hourly rate applies unless agreed upon under separate contract).


Discounts

Available for retainer contracted long-term work.
A
vailable for long-term work campaigns with multiple items.
Available for packaged items.

Deadlines

Projects will be completed in a timely manner. Please feel free to communicate deadlines.

Emergency deadlines: Work outside of normal business hours (nights/weekends etc), charges may apply.  Rush order fees are up to 30% of the total cost of the rush order assignment.

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Your satisfaction is guaranteed!Your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed!

If for any reason you are not satisfied with any of my products or services you can return the item(s) for correction or discard them and pay only any deposited amounts (or agreed-to deposits) paid at the start of the project.*

* Limitations on Guarantee: 1. Clients who terminate a project prior to completion may not use created content, or portions of created content, without written permission of James Laero. 2. Returns for correction are limited to 5 instances per item. Following the 5th return for correction the remaining balance on contract will be billed in full. 3. In the event of an hourly-based fee, client shall pay 80% of the fee incurred to the point of termination of the contract. 4. Termination of a contract or agreed-to services must be done in writing and delivered via dated Email, or via certified postal delivery. Termination of contract or services will commence upon receipt of the same.




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