Hi
I just about to start my first freelance project, a client who needs someone to design his website front end, I applied, and he emailed me for asking what a day rate I am going to charge and a meeting of discusion will be needed. I am not in the smae city where he is, I am about 200 miles away. I wonder if we have agreed rate, how should we start the project, do I do design first or I need him to put deposit down first, what are normal stages when doing a project for an individual? Help please!

Thank you!