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# Throwback Thursday: August 8, 2024
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2024-08-08/
- Published: 2024-08-09T03:49:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:41:22.000Z
- Description: Today's edition of Throwback Thursday is all about pricing and estimating custom software development work.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,300 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

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## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[My Biggest Business MistakeWhat’s the best way to bill for ongoing technical support? I don’t really know (HA!). But I think I know the worst way to do it.![](https://nolongerset.com/favicon.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2021/01/man-272679_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/my-biggest-business-mistake/)

[Pricing Annual Technical SupportHow am I trying to fix my biggest business mistake? By giving my clients three options that explicitly address their risk tolerance.![](https://nolongerset.com/favicon.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2021/01/glass-5247408_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/pricing-annual-technical-support/)

[Level Billing: A More Predictable Way to Bill HourlyIf you bill by the hour, you probably have clients with whiplash as their invoices yo-yo from month to month. Provide them predictability with level billing.![](https://nolongerset.com/favicon.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2021/11/save-up-4666418_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/level-billing/)

[The Worst Way to Price Software Development WorkThere are several ways to price software development work, each with its own pros and cons. But there is one option with nothing but cons.![](https://nolongerset.com/favicon.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2023/11/Pricing-Software-Like-George-McFly--1-.jpeg)](https://nolongerset.com/hourly-not-to-exceed/)

## Wisdom from Around the Web

[Evidence Based SchedulingSoftware developers don’t really like to make schedules. Usually, they try to get away without one. “It’ll be done when it’s done!” they say, expecting that such a brave, funny zinger will reduce t…![](https://i0.wp.com/www.joelonsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/11969842.jpg?fit=192%2C192&ssl=1)Joel on SoftwareJoel Spolsky![](https://149366100.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/26ebs1.png)](https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2007/10/26/evidence-based-scheduling/)

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## Developer Humor

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2024/08/ditcherville-15-if-youre-such-an-expert.png)](https://jonathanstark.com/ditcherville/15)

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