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FAQ // BUYER QUESTIONSDEV404 // EDITORIAL PAGE

Straight answers before you choose your route.

The common questions usually come down to fit, investment, timing, and how delivery actually works. This page is built to answer those quickly.

Quick direction

Need pricing context first?

Start with the South African website cost guide if your first question is budget framing rather than fit.

Read the pricing guide

Initial reply

Within 48 hours

A clear fit response, not a generic acknowledgement.

Typical starting point

Assessment first

We qualify fit, scope, and likely complexity before formal pricing is discussed.

Typical timeline

4-16 weeks

Depends on scope, integrations, approvals, and content readiness.

Fit and scope

Q01

How do we know if our project is a fit for Dev404?

Book the free digital footprint assessment or send the structured brief. We review your goals, constraints, and timing, then reply with the clearest next step within 1 to 2 business days.

Q02

Do you offer fixed packages or custom scope?

We use structured engagements to make qualification easier, then tailor the actual scope to your brief so you do not pay for unnecessary complexity.

Q03

What kind of organisations do you usually work with?

The best fit is usually a professional firm, NGO, growth-stage business, or established team that has outgrown generic tools and now needs a stronger website, a clearer system, or clearer technical direction.

Investment and pricing

Q01

How do you handle pricing if there is no public rate card?

We price after the real scope is visible. The assessment helps us understand readiness, complexity, integrations, and delivery risk before we recommend a sensible budget range.

Q02

Do you require a deposit?

Yes. Most delivery projects use a staged payment structure tied to milestones so both sides stay aligned as the work progresses.

Q03

What affects the final quote most?

Integration complexity, content migration, stakeholder approvals, compliance requirements, and the level of post-launch support usually matter more than simple page count.

Technology and stack

Q01

What technologies do you use?

We mainly build with React, Next.js, and TypeScript because they support strong performance, maintainability, and a cleaner long-term handover.

Q02

Can you work with our existing CMS or platform?

Usually, yes. We can integrate with existing CMS setups, APIs, and third-party services. If the current platform is holding the project back, we will say so directly.

Q03

Do you build mobile apps?

Our core focus is web platforms. Where it makes sense, we build responsive web apps or progressive web apps that work well across devices.

Timeline and process

Q01

How long does a typical project take?

It depends on scope, approvals, content readiness, and integrations. Focused work tends to move faster, while comprehensive engagements take longer because more shaping and coordination happen up front.

Q02

What happens if scope changes during delivery?

We handle scope changes through explicit change control. You will see the effect on time and cost before additional work moves forward.

Q03

What will we receive before build starts?

You will have a clearer brief, a recommended delivery lane, the main risks, and the key decisions that need to be locked before production gathers momentum.

Delivery and communication

Q01

What does communication look like during delivery?

Structured. You get milestones, progress visibility, decision points, and a clearer view of what is done, what is blocked, and what is next.

Q02

Can you support the system after launch?

Yes. That is what the ongoing lane is for: proactive maintenance, security work, performance tuning, and ongoing iteration on live platforms.

Q03

Do you take on existing codebases?

Sometimes. We start with a technical read on the current system. If the codebase is stable enough to support, we can steward it. If the debt is too high, we will recommend a rebuild instead.

Validation // fit checkDEV404 // NEXT STEP

Need a direct answer on fit, pricing, or timing?

Bring the scope, the uncertainty, or the thing that still feels fuzzy. We will reply with practical direction and a clearer next step.

Guidance

Start with the assessment if you still need clarity on fit, pricing, or scope. Use the project brief if the work is already defined.