What makes a project cost more, or less.

Every business’s manual process is a little different, so a flat price sheet would overcharge the simple jobs and underquote the complicated ones. Here’s what moves the number instead.

Custom automations

3 to 6 weeks

Typically includes
If your team repeats the same manual process (calculating something, reconciling something, rebuilding the same report every week), I build a small web app that does it in seconds. You upload a file or fill in a form, the tool does the work, you get the result.
Costs more when
  • More data sources to combine
  • Lots of special cases in the process
  • Several people with different access levels
Costs less when
  • One clean export as the input
  • A process you can already explain step by step

Client-facing apps

3 to 6 weeks

Typically includes
Sometimes the manual process is your customers' problem: requesting a quote, checking on a job, sending you their information. I build simple tools that you and your customers actually use.
Costs more when
  • Connecting to software you already use
  • A fully custom look for your customers
Costs less when
  • One clear job for the tool to do
  • Starting from one of my existing shells

Website shells

1 to 2 weeks

Typically includes
Not every business needs a from-scratch build. I keep a set of solid website shells (service businesses, portfolios, small storefronts, landing pages) and customize one with your branding and content.
Costs more when
  • Design changes beyond the shell
  • Extra pages
  • Content that isn't written yet
Costs less when
  • Your logo, photos, and words ready to go

Most of that time is back and forth with you, making sure the finished tool matches what you pictured. The build itself is the quick part. After launch, I usually host and maintain what I build for a flat monthly rate.

Tell me what you’re doing by hand. I’ll tell you if I can build it.

I reply within two business days. Free call, and if I’m not the right fit, I’ll say so.

Cog Softwares LLC

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