FAQ Questions before starting a project.
Straight answers about services, pricing, timelines and how I work. Open a question for the short answer or read the full explanation.
23 questions
Services
What is custom software?
It is a system built around how your business works, instead of bending the business to fit a ready-made tool: booking, admin panels, integrations or SaaS.
Read the full answerWhat kind of projects do you build?
Laravel web systems and SaaS products, APIs and integrations, Filament admin panels, websites and Flutter apps.
Read the full answerCustom software or an off-the-shelf tool?
If an existing tool fits your process, it is usually the better choice. Custom software pays off when the process is specific or the tools don’t integrate.
Read the full answerWhat technologies do you use?
Mainly PHP and Laravel with Filament and Livewire, MySQL and PostgreSQL, modern frameworks on the front end, Flutter for apps, and Docker and Linux to deploy.
Read the full answerOnline booking
Why a custom booking system instead of a booking app?
Existing apps handle simple cases. A custom system makes sense with specific scheduling rules, integrations, your own branding or no per-staff monthly fees.
Read the full answerDoes the booking system work on phones?
Yes. Client booking and the management panel both work in the phone’s browser, on Android and iPhone, with no app to install.
Read the full answerCan the booking system integrate with Google Calendar and WhatsApp?
Yes. Nails by Ivyy, a booking system I built, syncs with Google Calendar both ways and sends reminders by email, WhatsApp and SMS.
Read the full answerWebsites and landing pages
What is the difference between a business website and a landing page?
A business website presents the company across several pages. A landing page is a single page focused on one goal, like selling a service or getting leads.
Read the full answerWill my website show up on Google?
The site is delivered ready to be found: fast, with titles, descriptions and structured data, and submitted to Google. Rankings also depend on content and time.
Read the full answerCan I update the website content later?
Yes. When content changes often, such as a menu, prices or promotions, the site can have a panel where you edit text and images without touching code.
Read the full answerPricing and timeline
How much does custom software cost?
It depends on the scope: screens, integrations and business rules. After a first conversation I send a proposal with scope, timeline and price agreed upfront.
Read the full answerHow much does an online booking system cost?
It depends on features and integrations. Once I understand your routine, I send a proposal with scope, timeline and price agreed upfront.
Read the full answerHow much does a business website or landing page cost?
It depends on the number of pages, the design and the features. Once I understand the business, I send a proposal with scope, timeline and price agreed upfront.
Read the full answerHow long does it take to build a system?
A lean system can be ready in a few weeks; systems with several integrations take a few months. The timeline is set together with the scope.
Read the full answerHow I work
How does a project start?
With a conversation about the problem and the people who will use the system. Then I define scope, timeline and the simplest solution that actually works.
Read the full answerDo you work with companies outside Brazil?
Yes. I am based in Curitiba, Brazil, and work remotely with companies anywhere, with online meetings, in English or Portuguese.
Read the full answerDo my company’s code and data belong to us?
Yes. The system is built for your company, and the source code and data belong to it, with no lock-in to a closed platform.
Read the full answerDo you maintain existing systems?
Yes. Maintaining and evolving Laravel applications, websites and Flutter apps in production is part of my daily work, including refactoring legacy code.
Read the full answerPublishing
Do I need a domain to publish my website?
Yes. The domain is the site’s address, such as yourcompany.com. It is registered in your company’s name, renewed yearly, and I help you choose and set it up.
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On a server or hosting service chosen for the project. Simple websites are cheap to keep online; web systems need a server with more resources.
Read the full answerWho handles publishing the website or system?
I handle publishing: I set up the domain, hosting and HTTPS, put the site live, submit the sitemap to Google and keep an eye on the first days.
Read the full answerI already have a domain or website. Can I keep it?
Yes. The new website goes live on the domain you already have, with redirects from the old URLs and without affecting the email that uses that domain.
Read the full answerWill the website have HTTPS and an SSL certificate?
Yes. Every website and system goes live with HTTPS and an automatically renewed SSL certificate, which protects visitors’ data and is valued by Google.
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