Feras Alhlou explains scope creep in fixed-price projects using a wedding guest-list analogy. Early-stage freelancers might tolerate some scope creep to get testimonials and referrals, but it costs money when the project expands beyond what you quoted.
Scope creep. If this term sounds scary, it should. Scope creep is when your client asks for a little more or a lot more on a fixed-price project and you risk losing money. This is like your fiancée's family inviting 150 people to your wedding, but you had agreed with them to invite 100 guests only. A pro tip here, don't be so vigilant against scope creep when you're just starting. Please the client, get the testimonial, and get that referral.
