Fixed-scope project
Best for a well-defined build (a new site, a specific system, or a redesign). We agree on deliverables, assumptions, and a clear scope before starting.
Pricing
How pricing works
Clear scope, no guesswork. Here's how I approach proposals, what's included, and what you'll need to get started — with honest answers, and no published price list.
Engagement models
Pick the shape that fits the work
Most projects fall into one of these approaches. The right one is chosen together after a quick conversation.
Time-based engagement
Best for repairs, troubleshooting, improvements, or work where requirements may evolve. You only pay for the work agreed and tracked with clear checkpoints.
Ongoing support
Best after launch — maintenance, updates, small fixes, or gradual improvements. Scoped to what you actually need, with no forced long-term bundle.
Cost drivers
What affects scope (not a quote)
- Goals and complexity — What needs to happen, and how many moving parts are involved.
- Content readiness — Copy, images, logos, or references you can share up front save time.
- Integrations — Forms, email, payments, maps, calendars, or third-party services if needed.
- Design vs. build — Working from existing designs or building from scratch has different needs.
- Data or migration — Moving content, users, or products from an old site or system.
What's typically included
- A clear proposal and scope in writing
- Thoughtful implementation with attention to performance and accessibility
- Pragmatic SEO basics for the pages built
- Testing, handoff notes, and a walkthrough
- Honest advice if something is out of scope or better done differently
Your exact inclusions are stated in the proposal for that engagement.
Process
From first message to a clear plan
1. Reach out
Tell me about your project, goal, or problem through the contact form.
2. Quick review
I review and reply with an honest read and any questions to clarify scope.
3. Proposal
If it's a good fit, I outline deliverables, approach, assumptions, payment schedule, and timeline.
4. Start
Once agreed in writing, we start with a clear plan and defined checkpoints.
Practical details
Currency, payments, and location
Currency
Currency is agreed at scoping based on what's most practical for the engagement.
Payment schedule
Terms are stated per proposal — often split by milestone or as discussed. No work starts until terms are clear.
Location & remote
Based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. I work remotely with clients worldwide and aim for sensible timezone overlap.
What to have ready (optional but helpful)
- A one-paragraph description of the goal and audience
- Any existing URL, files, or references
- Must-haves vs nice-to-haves
- Any hard deadline or constraint
Questions
Frequently asked about pricing
How are projects priced?
Projects are scoped around goals, content readiness, integrations, and complexity. I propose the approach that fits the work — sometimes a focused build, sometimes a broader engagement — after reviewing your needs.
Is there a fixed price or an estimate?
After a short discovery conversation I outline a clear scope, what is included, assumptions, and any items that may need a separate look. The goal is clarity before work starts, with no hidden add-ons implied by the initial scope.
Do you charge by project or by hour?
Either can fit depending on the work. For well-defined builds a project scope keeps things predictable. For open-ended work such as repairs or ongoing improvements, a time-based approach may be cleaner. The choice is agreed in writing before starting.
What information should I have ready?
A brief description of the goal, any existing site or files, references you like, your audience, and any deadlines or constraints help me give a useful answer quickly. You do not need a full specification to start a conversation.
Do you work remotely and what is the timeline?
I work remotely for clients worldwide, based in Kottayam, Kerala, India. Timelines depend on scope, feedback speed, and content readiness. I'll be explicit about milestones and review points when we agree on a plan.
How does payment work?
Payment terms are agreed per engagement (split or schedule as appropriate), in the currency discussed at scoping. I'll state the schedule and what triggers it clearly before any work begins.
Ready to talk?
Get an honest read on scope and approach
Tell me what you're trying to build, fix, or improve. I'll reply with questions or a plan — no pressure, no published price list.
Response-time focus: I aim for a thoughtful first reply as soon as I'm able to review your message.