June 14, 2026STRATEGY
Fixed price vs time and materials for web projects
Fixed price vs hourly (time and materials) for web projects: when each is fair, where the risk sits, and why I quote most builds at a fixed price.
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Build & Launch Strategy
Build and launch strategy for founders — scope, budget, timelines, and what to build first, before you write a line of code.
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June 14, 2026STRATEGY
Freelancer, agency, or solo studio: who to hire?
Freelancer, agency or solo studio: who should build your website or app? What each one suits, and the questions that help you choose well.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
How to budget a software project
How to budget a software project without guessing — what moves the number for websites, apps, and SaaS, and how I quote a fixed scope.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
How to scope an MVP without scope creep
How I scope an MVP so it ships: pick one core loop, write down what's out of scope, and lock it before the first sprint. My guard against scope creep.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
How to validate an idea before you build
How to validate a business idea before you build it: cheap, fast tests (conversations, a landing page, pre-sales) that prove demand before any code.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
How to write a project brief for a real quote
How to write a project brief that gets you a real, accurate quote: the goal, scope, must-haves, budget range, and timeline a developer actually needs.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
Realistic software project timelines
Realistic software project timelines: how long a website, a web app and an MVP take, phase by phase, and what quietly stretches every estimate.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
Red flags when hiring a web developer
Red flags when hiring a web developer: no clear scope or quote, no portfolio, vague code ownership, poor communication, and prices that seem too good.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
Website, web app, or SaaS: what to build first?
Website, web app or SaaS: what should you build first? How to decide by goal, budget and risk, so the first thing you build is the right one.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
What 'done' means for a first release
What 'done' means for a first release: a clear definition of done — the acceptance criteria, quality bar, and launch checks I set before an MVP ships.
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