The rules, stated before we start
Outsourcing rarely fails on technology — it fails when "what to build", "what counts as done" and "when to pay" are never written down. The full process, pricing logic, payment milestones and delivery standards are all below.
Every step has a verifiable output
01 · Requirements Call (1–2 days)
You share business context, the problem to solve, reference products and a rough budget. I ask follow-up questions until "who uses this feature and for what" is answered — and I'll tell you straight when something can be skipped.
Output: requirements summary, initial feasibility judgment
02 · Free Proposal & Quote (2–3 days)
You receive a feature list, page structure, tech stack, schedule and an itemized quote, with exclusions stated explicitly. The proposal is free and non-binding — take it and compare with other vendors.
Output: written proposal + feature list + quote sheet
03 · Prototype Sign-off (3–7 days)
Page flows and key interactions become a clickable prototype. Confirm "what it looks like and how it flows" before a single line of code. This is the cheapest moment to rethink — use it.
Output: clickable prototype + confirmed requirements baseline
04 · Phased Development (2–10 weeks)
A live test link every 1–2 weeks — open it in your browser, click around, comment. Small tweaks go in immediately; structural changes get a written note on timeline/cost impact first.
Output: staged demo builds + change log
05 · Acceptance & Launch (3–7 days)
Checklist-driven acceptance, real-data trial runs, and help with DNS, HTTPS, filing, payment setup and store submissions.
Output: production launch + acceptance sign-off
06 · Handover & Support
Source code, database schema, API and deployment docs, plus an account inventory and one deployment walkthrough. The first year after launch is a free bug-fix period; monthly maintenance is optional afterwards.
Output: complete handover package + maintenance terms
Priced by scope, not by page count
Quote = feature complexity × design & integration effort + third-party integration costs. A 5-page site with online ordering can cost more than a 20-page brochure. The proposal breaks everything down to modules, so you see exactly what each dollar buys.
- Included: prototype, design, development, testing, deployment assistance, docs and source code
- Quoted separately: third-party APIs, purchased assets, domains and hosting, licensed services
- Not included: anything absent from the feature list — no "while you're at it"
- Changes: structural adjustments get a written timeline/cost note before work starts
Typical price ranges
| Service | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Websites | 2 – 6 weeks | ¥3,000 – 30,000 CNY (≈ $420 – 4,200 USD) |
| Mini Programs | 3 – 8 weeks | ¥8,000 – 50,000 CNY (≈ $1,100 – 7,000 USD) |
| Mobile Apps | 6 – 12 weeks | From ¥30,000 CNY (≈ $4,200 USD) |
| Business Systems | 6 – 12 weeks | From ¥30,000 CNY (≈ $4,200 USD) |
| More | From 1 week | Quoted per request |
Payment milestones
30/40/30 by stage: proposal & prototype sign-off 30% → development reaching acceptance 40% → launch and source handover 30%. Small projects simplify to 50/50. No 100% upfront payments, ever.
Process FAQ
Common questions about scheduling and payment
How much does a website / mini program / app cost?
Price follows scope, not page count. Typical ranges: brochure corporate sites ¥3,000–12,000 CNY (~$420–1,700); marketing sites with forms, CMS and multilingual support ¥8,000–30,000 (~$1,100–4,200); WeChat mini programs from ¥8,000 (~$1,100); two-platform apps and business systems from ¥30,000 (~$4,200). After a scope call you get a written quote itemized per feature, stating exactly what is and isn't included — no mid-project surprises.
Can I get a proposal before deciding to hire you?
Yes. Send your business context, the problem to solve, reference products and a rough budget, and I will return a free initial proposal: feature list, tech stack, timeline and price range. No fee, no lock-in — you are welcome to compare it with other vendors.
What are the payment terms?
Usually 30/40/30 by milestone: 30% after proposal and prototype sign-off, 40% when development reaches acceptance, 30% after launch and source code handover. Small projects can be 50/50. Every milestone has visible deliverables — no 100% upfront payments.
How long does a project take from start to launch?
Brochure websites: 2–3 weeks. Feature-rich websites: 3–6 weeks. Mini programs: 3–6 weeks. Apps and business systems: 6–12 weeks. The biggest variables are how clearly requirements are defined, whether assets (copy, images, credentials) are ready, and third-party approvals (payment, SMS, logistics). You get a milestone schedule in the contract.
Can I see progress during development? What is expected from me?
Yes — every phase ships a test link you can open in a browser and click through. Communication happens in a chat group (WeChat, Telegram or your preferred channel) with important decisions written down. From you: requirement confirmation, brand assets, feedback within about two business days, and registering accounts that require your identity (domain, stores, payment).
Start a Project
Get the proposal before deciding anything
Send a short project description — feature list, schedule and itemized quote back within 2–3 days. Keep it either way.