Charge Daily, but do as Brian says and calculate hourly for yourself. Also don't forget to calculate Tax, I dunno about the U.S but it the EU we have VAT which is an extra 25% you need to charge etc. So don't forget about that stuff! 35$ is not high btw. I'd say 35$ is middle of the road, depending on your cost of living…
True in the US as well. Freelancers are considered small businesses, and if you aren't prepared, the additional taxes can be brutal. Plan ahead! $35/hr sounds middle of the road to me. Maybe slightly on the low end. However, the most important thing is to calculate your cost of living VS your freelance rate. I'd say you…