Straight answers about how this works, what it costs, and what you actually get.
Most projects are done in 1 to 3 weeks. A booking system or reservation tool is usually live within a week. Something with an admin dashboard, customer accounts, and integrations runs closer to 2 to 3 weeks. Before I write a line of code, I spend a day mapping out exactly how your business works. That upfront time is what keeps the build from dragging.
I'll give you a realistic timeline in writing before we start, and I stick to it.
I've built these systems before. Booking engines, customer portals, inventory tools, payment processing. I'm not figuring it out as I go. I also use AI development tools that let me move at a pace that used to require a full team. You get the quality of an agency build at the speed and price of one person who knows what they're doing.
The $25 to $50/month covers ongoing maintenance, security updates, and routine changes as your needs evolve. If something breaks, for any reason, I fix it with no extra charge. It also means you have a direct line to me when questions come up.
The rate depends on the complexity of what was built. I set the number with you before the project starts. No surprises.
No. The code is yours outright. You own it from day one. If you ever stop the monthly fee, you keep everything. The source code, the database, all of it. You can take it to any developer in the world to host or maintain.
The monthly fee keeps me in your corner. But you are never locked in.
Those platforms charge you $100 to $300 a month forever, plus 3 to 6 percent on every booking. They were built for thousands of businesses, not yours specifically. You get the features they decided to include, not the ones you actually need.
I build a system designed around how your business works. You pay once, you own it, and the monthly maintenance costs less than a single dinner at Tortuga's.
Small tweaks and adjustments are included in the monthly maintenance. If you want a major new feature, like adding a customer portal to an existing booking system, I'll scope it and quote it as a separate project. Same process, same transparency. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
I can, but Port A is home. I grew up here. I know how the businesses here run, what the tourists expect, and what breaks during peak season. That local knowledge is part of what I bring. If you're on the island, I can be at your shop in ten minutes on a golf cart.
Drop me a message and I'll get back to you within one business day.
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