# Do you charge a flat fee or by the hour?

> Projects usually run on a flat fee, and ongoing work runs on a monthly retainer. This answer explains how Scayver Graphix prices projects and support.

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Projects are usually flat fee, and ongoing work runs on a monthly retainer.

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[Pricing](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=pricing#faq-library)

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## The longer version.

Most project work is quoted as a flat fee tied to a defined scope. That way you know the cost upfront and we both stay focused on the outcome. Ongoing work like maintenance or marketing often runs on a monthly retainer. We pick the model that fits the job.

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- [Website Design 3](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=website-design#faq-library)
- [Pricing 3](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=pricing#faq-library)
- [Timelines 3](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=timelines#faq-library)
- [SEO 3](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=seo#faq-library)
- [Hosting 2](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=hosting#faq-library)
- [Maintenance 2](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=maintenance#faq-library)
- [Marketing 2](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=marketing#faq-library)
- [Branding 2](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=branding#faq-library)
- [AI and Automation 1](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=ai-and-automation#faq-library)
- [Support 1](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/?topic=support#faq-library)

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## Other questions under Pricing.

1. ### [Do you require a deposit before starting?](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/do-you-require-a-deposit-before-starting/)
   Yes, a project deposit starts the work, and we bill the rest across project milestones.
2. ### [How much does a website cost?](https://scayverstaging.1wp.site/faq/how-much-does-a-website-cost/)
   It depends on scope, and we give you a custom quote after we scope the work.