Charge for Revisions UGC: Pricing Guide

Start Here (id="start-here") You're knee-deep in a video project for a skincare brand, and after delivering what you thought was a flawless final cut, they hit you with a request for 'just a few tweaks.' Sound familiar? Deciding whether to charge for revisions in UGC can be a tricky tightrope walk. You want to keep the client happy but also need to protect your time and income. When you're grappling with inconsistent income and the unpredictability of brand partnerships, every minute counts. Charging for revisions could be the difference between a successful, sustainable UGC career and one that leaves you frustrated and overworked. If you're not sure how to approach this, start by understanding the role of revisions in your pricing model.

Why Charge for Revisions? (id="why-charge-for-revisions") Revisions can eat up your time, often without any additional compensation. If a brand requests changes to a video you spent hours perfecting, it’s reasonable to expect remuneration for the extra work. Consider this: on average, a single revision can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on complexity. That’s time you could spend pitching new brands or creating additional content. Charging for revisions not only compensates you for your time but also sets boundaries that can prevent clients from making excessive or unreasonable requests. For example, if a tech startup asks for three rounds of edits to a tutorial video, charging $50 per revision after the first free one could deter them from unnecessary changes.

How to Set Revision Rates (id="how-to-set-revision-rates") Determining how much to charge for revisions starts with understanding your base rate. If you typically earn $150 for a project, a reasonable revision fee might be 10-20% of that, or $15-$30 per revision. This aligns with industry norms, where revision fees often range from 10% to 30% of the total project cost. To set your rates, consider the complexity of the revisions. A simple text change might warrant a lower fee, while more significant edits, like additional footage or re-shoots, should command higher rates. For example, a beauty influencer might charge $25 for text changes but $75 for re-shooting a segment.