Pricing & Getting Started FAQs

It depends on your approach and requirements:

WordPress Setup ($2,999 - $14,999): For standard marketplace/directory needs using proven themes. Launch in 1-4 weeks.

Custom MVP ($30,000 - $75,000): For unique requirements that WordPress can't handle. Launch in 8-12 weeks.

Custom Platform ($75,000 - $150,000+): For enterprise-scale or highly complex platforms. Launch in 12-16+ weeks.

Optimization Services ($899 - $9,999): Performance, SEO, security, or design improvements for existing platforms.

We'll recommend the most cost-effective approach for your specific needs—even if that means suggesting DIY or a competitor.

Yes, our milestone-based payment structure naturally spreads costs:

25% at kickoff — Project begins
25% at design approval — Before development starts
25% at beta delivery — Working platform ready for review
25% at launch — Final payment upon going live

For larger projects, we can discuss extended payment schedules or post-launch arrangements. We're flexible on terms when the partnership makes sense.

We're transparent about all costs. Our quotes are fixed—what you see is what you pay for development. However, you should budget for:

Hosting: $50-500/month depending on traffic and requirements
Domain: $10-50/year
Payment processing: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Stripe fees)
Email service: $0-100/month depending on volume
Third-party plugins/services: Varies based on your needs

We'll outline all expected costs in your quote so there are no surprises.

We're not more expensive—we're more honest about total cost. And here's why we deliver dramatically better value:

Freelancer math: $50/hour sounds cheap. But that booking engine becomes 80-120+ hours plus revisions, bugs, and scope clarification. No marketplace expertise, no documentation, no support after delivery. Real cost: $7,000-$11,000+ after "unexpected complexity."

Our math: Fixed price for a feature built by specialists who've done it 200+ times, powered by AI that amplifies our expertise 10x. We invest thousands monthly in top-tier AI infrastructure—testing every state-of-the-art model, training systems on patterns from 100+ marketplace builds. This isn't vibe coding; it's senior engineers using AI as a force multiplier.

Why this matters: Our profit depends on productivity. We can't raise prices indefinitely (market competition), and we can't cut quality (you'd leave). Our only path to profitability is extreme productivity—which directly benefits you through faster delivery and better outcomes.

When you factor in revisions, delays, and opportunity cost, we're typically 30-50% less than the "cheap" option—and 10x faster.