Email marketing specialists send estimates when a business wants a new program built, an existing one audited, or an agency is comparing monthly management options. Clients usually compare the number of campaigns and flows included, who writes the copy, how reporting works, and whether platform costs are part of the price.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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State the number of campaigns per month, flows, emails per flow, and templates so the client knows exactly what is covered.
The build depends on the platform, and a migration or new account setup adds work that should be priced in.
If you write copy and source graphics, that takes more time than editing client-provided material, and the price should reflect it.
A list of 2,000 with one segment is a different job than 100,000 with behavioral segments and integrations with a store or CRM.
A set number of revisions, and a named approver, prevents endless edits and delays.
Specify whether you deliver monthly reports, what metrics are included, and whether strategy calls are part of the fee.
List items such as SMS, landing pages, list purchases, or deliverability remediation, and say what extra work costs per hour or per item.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly consulting or ad hoc support | per hour | $60-150 |
| Monthly email management retainer (2-8 campaigns plus reporting) | per month | $750-3,500 |
| Single campaign build and send (copy, layout, QA, send) | per campaign | $150-500 |
| Automated flow build (welcome, abandoned cart, post-purchase) | per flow | $500-2,000 |
| Custom responsive email template design and coding | per template | $300-900 |
| Email program audit with written recommendations | flat fee | $500-2,000 |
| List cleaning, segmentation, and re-engagement setup | flat fee | $300-1,200 |
| Deliverability setup (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, warm-up plan) | flat fee | $250-1,000 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Show the one-time build for each flow and the monthly management fee separately. Clients can then approve the build now and add the retainer later if needed, and you avoid underpricing setup work.
Segmentation, product feeds, dynamic content, and multi-brand accounts add real time. Use tiers based on list size or send volume so the quote reflects the actual workload.
Three retainer levels, for example 2, 4, or 8 campaigns per month, make it easy for the client to compare and choose without negotiating line by line.
State that the quote is valid for 14 to 30 days. Platform changes, seasonal demand, and your own availability can affect the price if the client waits.
A short review of the client's current account can help you scope accurately, and many specialists offer a brief one for free. A full audit with written recommendations is real work and is better as a paid first step that can be credited toward a retainer.
Ask for list size, platform, send frequency, and a few recent campaigns before quoting. If you still cannot scope it, quote a paid discovery phase first, or give a range with stated assumptions.
Three months is a common minimum because email programs take time to show results. After that, month-to-month with 30 days' notice is typical.
Not by itself in most cases. An estimate becomes a firm commitment once the client accepts it in writing or you sign a contract. State whether the price is fixed or an estimate that may change if scope changes.
Use the Email Marketing Specialist invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Email Marketing Specialist invoice template