Question 1

How does your pricing work?

Accepted Answer

Fixed-price tiers: Starter ($500-$699), Professional ($699-$2K), Platform ($1,999-$4,999). No hourly billing. The price is locked before work begins. You know the exact number before a single line of code is written.

Question 2

How long does a typical project take?

Accepted Answer

1-8 weeks depending on scope. Starter projects ship in 1-2 weeks. Professional in 2-4 weeks. Platform in 4-8 weeks. You get daily preview links throughout, so you're never waiting in the dark.

Question 3

What's your process?

Accepted Answer

Four steps: a 30-minute call to understand what you need, a one-page scope doc that locks in deliverables and price, daily preview links so you see working software at every stage, then ship with 30 days of post-launch support included.

Question 4

Do you work with teams or is it just you?

Accepted Answer

Solo developer. This is intentional. Zero handoffs, zero context loss, zero communication overhead. 13 production apps shipped this way. You talk directly to the person building your product.

Question 5

What happens if I don't like the result?

Accepted Answer

Every tier includes revisions. Feedback is built into the process through daily preview links. You see working software, not mockups, so issues surface early and get fixed before they compound.

Question 6

What if the scope changes mid-project?

Accepted Answer

It happens. I handle scope changes transparently. If new requirements add significant work, I'll quote the delta before writing a line of code. Small tweaks within reason are part of the process. No surprise invoices.

Question 7

Do you sign NDAs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I sign NDAs before the first call if your project requires it. I've worked with clients in real estate, fintech, and gaming where confidentiality matters.

Question 8

What tech stack do you use?

Accepted Answer

Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Discord.js, Node.js, FastAPI, Python. The stack is chosen per project based on what fits, not what's trendy.

Question 9

Do you handle hosting and deployment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Self-hosted Coolify on a VPS by default — no platform bill between your product and its uptime — or Vercel and Railway if you prefer a managed platform. Deployment is included in the project price. Your domain, your infrastructure, your ownership.

Question 10

Can you work with my existing codebase?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but I charge for an initial code audit. If the codebase is solid, I build on top of it. If not, I'll recommend the most cost-effective path forward and let you decide.

Question 11

Do you build mobile apps?

Accepted Answer

React Native for cross-platform mobile. If you need native iOS or Android specifically, I'll scope it separately and give you an honest assessment of whether that's the right call for your use case.

Question 12

What's your testing approach?

Accepted Answer

Every project gets automated tests. I use Playwright for end-to-end, pytest for Python backends, and vitest for React components. 3,900+ tests across the MGT ecosystem. Tests catch bugs before your users do.

Question 13

Can you handle high-traffic applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The production stack ships with CDN caching, database connection pooling, and rate limiting. The stack handles scale. If your project needs specific load requirements, I'll architect for that from day one.

Question 14

What's included in post-launch support?

Accepted Answer

30-60 days depending on bundle. Bug fixes, performance tuning, and feature tweaks. After that, monthly maintenance plans start at $199/mo.

Question 15

Do you offer retainer agreements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Monthly retainer for ongoing development, priority support, and guaranteed availability. Email me directly for rates and open slots.

Question 16

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Book a 30-minute call (free) or run the instant estimate tool for a price range in under two minutes. No back-and-forth required.

Question 17

Who owns the code when the project ends?

Accepted Answer

You own everything. Full source code, all repositories transferred to your account, all credentials and infrastructure under your ownership. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in, no strings.

Question 18

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

For projects over $5K, I offer a 50/50 split: half upfront to start, half on delivery. For larger platform builds, I can structure milestone-based payments tied to delivery phases. No hourly billing, no surprise costs.

Question 19

Where do I see what MGT actually earns and spends?

Accepted Answer

The /financials page is a live waterfall of revenue, infrastructure costs, taxes, and what's left over. It updates as projects close. No glossy pitch deck, just the actual numbers a one-person studio runs on.

Question 20

How do I know if I even need custom dev?

Accepted Answer

The /decide page is a short decision tree. It walks you through the questions I'd ask on a call and tells you honestly whether a template, a no-code tool, or a custom build is the right fit. Sometimes the answer is don't hire me yet.

Question 21

How is MGT priced and what does the math look like?

Accepted Answer

Transparent fixed pricing: every tier is built around estimated scope, not padded hourly rates. A Starter is scoped at a week or less of focused work. A Platform tier reflects 4–8 weeks with real architectural decisions. The exact number is locked before a single line of code is written — no discovery surprises.

Question 22

What did MGT ship in 2025?

Accepted Answer

The /blog/year-in-review-2025 post is a full receipts list: projects shipped, products launched, code written, lessons learned, and what didn't work. It's the honest version of an annual report for a solo studio.

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