Moving website w/ database price estimate

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auron

TD Admin
Alright, I know we have a few web developers here. Here's my dilemma: Someone that my sister used to work for contacted me because they need a php website with a mysql back end moved from one hosting to another. I had done this for my sis before (just helping her cuz she was in a bind) and they want to know if I can do it, and how expensive it would be.

Now, I already found the config file where I can change the database connection info, so all that would really remain would be to copy all the files. It's not a lot of work, but I just want to give a realistic estimate. I don't want to be like "$20 and I'll do it". In all reality, it'll only take me like an hour tops, so that's not bad but I don't want to miss out on any cash.

What do you guys think, what should I charge these folks? (They run a computer rescue business, so they aren't completely clueless)
 
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Nick P!

TD Member
Most web developers I know charge at least $45 an hour. I would ask for $50 and call it even, if it is only going to take an hour.
 
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auron

TD Admin
[quote1270577035=dead mike]
i would say $100 is probably fair
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Yeah, I'm sure I could ask $100 without seeming like a prick but since they know my sister and everything I figured I'd give them the lowest I'd be willing to go. I just hope something stupid doesn't crop up and bite my ass and end up taking me like 5 hours.

I just quoted them $50, we'll see what happens.
 
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Skeptik

Wow! If they went to any company to move MySQL +php front end from one host to another they'd be hit up for thousands. I would think that even $250 or $500 would be a no brainer.

Also, don't think that after you copy everything it will work okay. I've moved php / MySQL DB's a few times... There's always issues with php version differences. It's not that big of a deal if you are familiar with php.ini settings, but can be pretty time-consuming if their php pages use legacy commands.

-Skeptik
 
[503]Hoggslayer

[503]Hoggslayer

TD Member
[quote1270686466=Shotgun Jesus]
I'd agree -I charge $50 for a blow job. Anything less than ten inches and it's not even worth the trouble.
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47

TD Admin, Chicken Licker, Top Shelf Sleeper
[quote1270687492=Skeptik]
Wow! If they went to any company to move MySQL +php front end from one host to another they'd be hit up for thousands. I would think that even $250 or $500 would be a no brainer.

Also, don't think that after you copy everything it will work okay. I've moved php / MySQL DB's a few times... There's always issues with php version differences. It's not that big of a deal if you are familiar with php.ini settings, but can be pretty time-consuming if their php pages use legacy commands.

-Skeptik

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+1 . that shit costs $$$. and the motherfuckers can afford it, im sure they are not in the lemonade business. shoda told them $200 or let them find a next fuck for thousands. who cares ppl think ur a dick, at least ull be a dick with hand full of $.
 
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