June 14, 2026STRATEGY
Fixed price vs hourly for web projects
Fixed price vs hourly for web projects: when each is fair, where the risk sits, and why I quote most builds fixed-price against a clear written scope.
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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? The honest trade-offs, and where a senior solo studio beats both for founders.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
How to budget a software project
How to budget a software project without guessing — real 2026 ranges for websites, apps, and SaaS, what moves the number, 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 sprint one. The method that keeps scope creep out.
June 14, 2026STRATEGY
How to validate an idea before you build
How to validate a startup idea before you build it: cheap, fast tests — conversations, a landing page, pre-sales — that prove demand before you spend on 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, web app, and MVP actually take, phase by phase — and the things that quietly stretch 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? The decision I walk founders through by goal, budget, and risk, so you build the right thing first.
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.