Contract Help

[kman1985]

I'm a freelance web designer.  I recently did a site for a client.  I didn't use a contract because he was paying me.  It was complete hell.  He didn't really know what he wanted and kept sending me updates/edits one after another, one by one, and flooding my email inbox.  And of course there was no deadline.  I did raise the price, but I definetely worked more then I should have.  Now he wants another website, but if it's anything like his last site, I don't know if it's worth it.  He always wanted to see the site before everyhting was done.  And would complain if the edits/updates weren't completed quickly. So can someone help me with a contract so I don't go crazy.  Any input would be helpful.  Thanks.

[Arachno 1D]

Best action may be to work out a plan of what he wants for one fee and an additional hourly fee for any updates that in any way,shape or form change the initial plan.Also remind them they are not the only customer and whilst changes will be accepted they are not a priority i.e. 7 day turn round unless additional penalty fees are forthcoming.

[Mr. Black]

And remember, you CAN fire a customer if they are too much of a PITA ;-)