We’re always looking for ways to streamline our processes and provide the best possible service to our clients. One of the strategies we’ve found to be incredibly effective is the use of prepaid hours. This approach offers numerous benefits, from increased transparency to improved efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the concept of prepaid hours, how we implement it at OINK Digital, and why it’s beneficial to our clients.
Understanding Prepaid Hours
Prepaid hours, as the name suggests, involves clients purchasing a block of hours in advance that we then deduct from as we work on their projects. This approach is particularly effective for ongoing projects or when clients require regular updates or ongoing improvements to their websites.
Usually, we recommend a minimum of 10 prepaid hours, which is often an appropriate amount of time for regular tasks such as adding blog posts, creating special landing pages for campaigns, or setting up tools for marketing campaigns.
The Benefits of Prepaid Hours
There are several reasons why prepaid hours are beneficial to clients:
Efficiency: With prepaid hours, we can start working on tasks or projects as soon as they come in, without the need for lengthy discussions about cost or time estimates. This leads to faster turnaround times and ensures that your project keeps moving forward.
Transparency: Prepaid hours offer a high level of transparency. At OINK Digital, we use a tool called PiggyStash, which allows us to track available time and communicate effectively with our clients. Clients can see how many hours they have left and what the time has been spent on, ensuring they always know where they stand.
Flexibility: Prepaid hours provide flexibility. They can be used for a variety of tasks, from minor website updates to more significant development work. This means clients can use their hours for whatever they need, whenever they need it.
Cost Control: With prepaid hours, clients have a clear understanding of the cost upfront, which can help with budgeting. It also prevents unexpected costs, as clients only pay for the hours they’ve purchased.
Savings: With these efficiencies, you’d better bet we pass the savings on to our clients. We actually provide a discounted hourly rate due to less costs around admin tasks such as quoting and 2 or 3 part payment terms.
Our Approach at OINK Digital
We love to champion transparency and efficiency in all our projects. We track our hours as we use them, allowing us to respond quickly to client requests and keep our projects and ongoing work on track. We also ensure that our clients are always aware of how many hours they have left and what those hours are being used for.
Prepaid hours offer a practical and transparent way to manage projects. We’ve seen firsthand how this approach can lead to more efficient project management and higher client satisfaction. Whether you’re considering a new WordPress project or looking for a more transparent and efficient way to manage your ongoing digital needs, we’re here to help. Let’s work together to create something amazing.
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