How I work

One engineer, from first message to handover

You work with me directly, and I write the code. This page describes the steps of a project and what you can expect at each one. The same steps apply to a WordPress site, a mobile app or a larger platform.

Step 1: free consult and a one-page recommendation

You tell me about your idea, or about the system you already run, using the contact page or the consult form. I reply with a one-page written recommendation:

• a suggested stack, and why
• the rough build approach and the cost drivers
• the main risks
• what to build first

There is no pitch and no obligation. The plan is yours, even if you decide to build it with someone else.

Step 2: written scope and price before code

If you want me to build it, I write down the scope and the price. The scope lists what is included and what is not. You read it, ask questions, and approve it. I do not start coding before that.

A written scope protects both sides. It keeps the work focused, and it gives us a clear reference if a new idea comes up later. New ideas are welcome, and they become a change to the scope with their own price.

Step 3: build with milestones and tested releases

I build in milestones, so you see real progress and not a long silence. Each release is tested before it goes out. For risky changes I take a backup first, verify the result after the release, and keep a way back to the previous version.

Step 4: handover

The project ends with a handover, so you can run what I built.

• The tested release, live or ready to go live.
• A rollback plan, so a bad release can be undone.
• Documentation that the next developer, or you, can follow.
• Your accounts, hosting and domain stay with you. I work inside them with the access you give me, and nothing is locked to me.

Ways to work together

Fixed scope. One project, one written scope, one price. This fits a business site, a plugin, an app or a feature with a clear end.

Part-time support. Ongoing help on an existing system: fixes, updates, small features and maintenance. The arrangement is agreed per client after the consult.

Rates are on request. After the consult I give you a price for the scope in writing. If you prefer a platform with buyer protection, you can also order through Fiverr or Contra.

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