Question 1

How much does custom web development cost in the United States in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Most production web app builds start around $35,000 for a focused MVP and scale up based on scope. A typical Series A SaaS dashboard with auth, billing, and three core flows lands between $60,000 and $120,000. Marketing sites on Next.js with a CMS usually run $18,000 to $45,000. Final pricing depends on scope and is confirmed during discovery.

Question 2

What is the typical timeline for a web app build?

Accepted Answer

A focused MVP ships in 8 to 12 weeks. Mid-complexity SaaS dashboards run 12 to 20 weeks end to end. Marketing sites land in 4 to 8 weeks. We deliver a working build every two-week sprint, so you can review progress against the roadmap rather than waiting for a single big-bang launch.

Question 3

Do you work with US-based startups and venture-backed companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The bulk of our roster is US-based: Series A through C SaaS companies, healthtech operators, fintech-adjacent startups, and DTC brands. We sign mutual NDAs upfront, ship under fixed-fee or sprint-based contracts, and integrate with your in-house engineering team if you have one.

Question 4

Which tech stack do you recommend for a new SaaS product?

Accepted Answer

Next.js 14 with TypeScript on the front end, Node or Python services on the back end, Postgres for transactional data, and Redis for cache. Hosting on Vercel or AWS us-east-1 depending on compliance needs. This stack handles roughly 95 percent of US SaaS use cases and your team can hire against it without paying a premium.

Question 5

Can you build HIPAA-compliant healthtech products?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We handle the full HIPAA technical safeguards: encryption at rest and in transit, audit logs, BAAs with subprocessors, and PHI segregation. We typically host on AWS us-east-1 with HIPAA-eligible services. We have shipped patient intake portals, telehealth dashboards, and provider-facing tools for funded healthtech startups.

Question 6

Are your developers US-based or offshore?

Accepted Answer

We run a hybrid model. The Project Lead, design lead, and product manager you deal with daily are US-based. Senior engineers are split across US and partner offices in time zones with at least four hours of overlap with American business hours. Every PR is reviewed by a US-based tech lead before it merges.

Question 7

How do you handle SOC 2 compliance for software you build?

Accepted Answer

We build in SOC 2 Type II hooks from sprint one: audit logging, role-based access, automated dependency scanning, and CI/CD with signed deploys. We integrate with Vanta or Drata so your auditor pulls evidence directly. Roughly 40 percent of our SaaS clients are pursuing or maintaining SOC 2.

Question 8

What happens after launch? Do you offer ongoing support?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After launch we offer retainers starting around $4,500 per month for bug fixes, minor features, and on-call coverage. Most clients keep us on for the first 6 to 12 months, then transition fully to their in-house team. We document everything and run a knowledge-transfer week before the handoff.

Question 9

Can you help if our existing site is slow or broken?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We run a fixed-fee site audit covering Core Web Vitals, security posture, SEO health, and accessibility. The audit takes one week and includes a prioritized fix list with estimates. About a third of those audits turn into a 4 to 8 week performance and security engagement.

Question 10

Do you build on Webflow, WordPress, or only custom code?

Accepted Answer

We pick the stack that fits the job. Webflow works for fast marketing sites where the team owns the content. WordPress fits content-heavy sites with a publishing workflow. Custom Next.js makes sense when you have product surface area, auth, billing, or anything that touches user data at scale.

Question 11

How do you handle accessibility and ADA compliance?

Accepted Answer

We build to WCAG 2.2 AA standards by default. Color contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader labels, and semantic markup are caught in PR review. For clients with elevated ADA risk, we run an axe-core audit and pair with Deque or a similar firm for a manual review before launch.

Question 12

What if our requirements change mid-build?

Accepted Answer

Scope changes get priced and approved in writing before code is written. Most projects burn 5 to 10 percent of budget on scope changes, which we reserve for upfront. You see the impact on timeline and cost in a single Slack message, not a quarter-end surprise invoice.

Question 13

Do you integrate with Stripe, Plaid, and other US payment tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stripe is our default for subscriptions and one-time payments, Plaid for ACH and bank linking, Adyen or Braintree for high-volume merchants, and Klarna or Affirm for BNPL. We also handle Apple Pay, Google Pay, and tax compliance via Stripe Tax or Avalara when you sell into multiple states.

Question 14

Can you work with our in-house product or engineering team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About half of our engagements are augmentation, not full delivery. We slot into your sprint cadence, attend your standups, push to your repos, and follow your PR conventions. Your team owns the codebase. We bring senior firepower for a fixed window.

Question 15

How do you handle SEO for new sites you build?

Accepted Answer

Technical SEO is wired in: schema.org markup, sitemap generation, canonical tags, server-side rendering, and Core Web Vitals above 90. We do keyword mapping and on-page optimization during the design phase. For ongoing content and link building, we either pair with your team or refer a specialist agency.

Question 16

What about CCPA and US data privacy compliance?

Accepted Answer

We build CCPA, CPRA, and Virginia VCDPA controls in by default: consent banners with granular opt-out, data subject access request flows, and data minimization in the schema. For US-only products this covers most state laws. If you sell into the EU, we add GDPR controls on top.

Question 17

Do you build Web3 and blockchain front ends?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We ship dApps on Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Solana. Stack is wagmi plus viem on EVM chains, Solana web3.js for Solana, RainbowKit or Privy for wallet UX. We have built token-gated portals, NFT marketplaces, and DAO governance front ends. We do not write or deploy smart contracts; we partner with audited contract teams.

Question 18

How do you price hourly versus fixed-fee?

Accepted Answer

Most engagements are fixed-fee per sprint, scoped during a one-week discovery phase. Senior engineering hours run $145 to $195 per hour for time-and-materials work. Discovery itself is fixed at $7,500 and is credited toward the build if you move forward. Final pricing depends on scope and is confirmed during discovery.

Question 19

Can you migrate our site off Squarespace, Wix, or Shopify?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Migrations take 4 to 10 weeks depending on content volume, redirect mapping, and ecommerce data. We handle 301 redirects, schema preservation, and SEO equity transfer carefully. Most migrations recover ranking within 6 to 8 weeks post-launch when redirects and content parity are handled well.

Question 20

What testing and QA process do you follow?

Accepted Answer

Every feature ships with unit tests in Vitest or Jest, integration tests in Playwright, and a manual QA pass against acceptance criteria. We run accessibility, performance, and security checks automatically in CI. Production deploys go behind feature flags first, then ramp to full traffic over 24 to 72 hours.

Question 21

Do you offer staff augmentation or dedicated developer teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dedicated TypeScript or Python developers can join your team within 2 to 3 weeks. Minimum engagement is 3 months at 40 hours per week. We charge a single monthly rate that covers the developer, tech lead oversight, and PM coordination. About 30 percent of our roster runs this way.

Question 22

How do you handle hosting, DevOps, and ongoing infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

We default to Vercel for marketing sites and lightweight apps. For data-heavy or compliance-bound products we use AWS us-east-1 or us-west-2 with Terraform-managed infrastructure. Monitoring runs on Datadog, Sentry, or Grafana Cloud. Hosting and monitoring costs typically land between $200 and $2,500 per month depending on traffic.

Question 23

What kinds of US clients do you typically work with?

Accepted Answer

B2B SaaS founders between $1M and $30M ARR, Series A through C startups, healthtech and fintech-adjacent companies, ops-heavy mid-market firms, and DTC brands with traction. We work with clients across San Francisco, New York, Austin, Boston, and remote-first teams nationwide.

Question 24

Can you help with brand and design, not just code?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have a four-person design team covering brand, product UX, and design systems. About 60 percent of our web builds include design work. For the rest, we work cleanly off your existing brand guidelines or design system files in Figma.

Question 25

Do you sign NDAs and work under our MSA?

Accepted Answer

Yes to both. We sign mutual NDAs before any sensitive discussion. We also work under your MSA and SOW templates if you have them. Otherwise we use our standard agreement, which most legal teams approve in under a week. We carry $2M general liability and $5M cyber liability insurance.

Question 26

What happens if we are not happy with the work?

Accepted Answer

Each two-week sprint ends with a demo and a sign-off gate. If a sprint deliverable misses spec, we fix it on our time, not yours. You can pause or end the engagement at any sprint boundary with no penalty. We have not had a client cancel mid-engagement in the last 18 months.

Question 27

How do you handle code ownership and IP?

Accepted Answer

You own 100 percent of the code, designs, and brand assets we produce. Code lives in your GitHub or GitLab from day one. Open-source licenses are tracked and approved before they hit your repo. We retain no rights other than the right to mention you as a client with your permission.

Question 28

Do you have references and case studies we can review?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After a discovery call we share 2 to 3 case studies relevant to your industry and stage, plus contact info for two reference clients you can speak with directly. References cover the work, communication style, and what we got wrong, not just what went well.

Question 29

How quickly can we kick off a project?

Accepted Answer

Discovery can start within 2 weeks of signing. Build typically begins 1 to 2 weeks after discovery wraps. So from first call to first commit is usually 4 to 6 weeks. For urgent work we have ramped a team in 8 business days, but that is the exception, not the norm.

Question 30

What is the payback period on a custom web build?

Accepted Answer

For B2B SaaS marketing sites driving demo requests, payback typically lands at 4 to 7 months once the new site is fully indexed. For ecommerce replatforms with checkout improvements, payback is often 3 to 5 months on AOV and conversion lift alone. Internal tooling builds usually pay back within 12 months on saved engineering and ops hours.

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