Blog and guides
Pricing, choosing a developer, SaaS, AI and maintenance, explained without buzzwords by the developer who writes the code.
[01]Core guide
One in-depth guide per topic. Start here if the topic is new to you.
[01]SaaSCore guide
How to build a SaaS in eight steps: validation, MVP scope, tech stack, subscription billing, EU VAT and GDPR, launch and your first paying customers.
[02]Software developmentCore guide
How the software development process runs from idea to production: discovery, design, sprints, testing, launch and maintenance, and what you need to bring.
[03]Build your own platformCore guide
How to build your own platform: off-the-shelf SaaS, no-code or a custom web app compared on cost in EUR, time and risk for marketplaces, booking and portals.
[04]Types of developersCore guide
The main types of developers explained for buyers: what each one builds, what they cost in Europe, and when to hire a front-end, full-stack or AI developer.
[05]Hiring developersCore guide
How to hire a developer step by step: write a brief, pick a model, vet candidates, agree on price and sign a contract that protects you. By a freelancer.
[06]PricingCore guide
Software development cost in 2026, in EUR: realistic ranges for websites, web apps, MVPs and SaaS, what drives the price, and how to budget for it.
[07]AICore guide
How to take a vibe coded app to production in five steps: audit, security, data and GDPR, testing and hosting for a Lovable, Bolt or Cursor prototype.
[08]MaintenanceCore guide
Web application maintenance explained: updates, monitoring, backups, incident response and hosting after launch, who owns what, and how to budget in EUR.
[09]Behind the projectsCore guide
A guide to choices and priorities from SaaS idea to production: validation, development, billing, launch and maintenance.
[02]Latest
SaaSComparison
SaaS subscription billing compared by a developer: Stripe, Paddle or a European provider like Frisbii. EU VAT, failed payments, fees and Laravel Cashier.
12 min read
SaaSComparison
Freemium vs free trial vs paid from day one: what each model takes to build, where it breaks, and which one fits a European B2B SaaS.
11 min read
Software developmentComparison
Monolith vs microservices for small teams: what microservices really cost, why a modular monolith fits most projects, and the signals that justify a split.
11 min read
AIGuide
Maintaining AI-generated code gets pricier every month without a plan. See what duplicated logic, missing tests and stale packages cost you by month 12.
11 min read
Software developmentGuide
What is an API? A plain-English guide with examples from online stores, accounting and CRM, plus what to check before you connect your business systems.
13 min read
PricingComparison
A developer cost comparison in EUR: what an in-house hire, a freelancer, an agency and an offshore team really cost in Europe, plus a simple break-even rule.
11 min read
SaaSGuide
Multi-tenant SaaS architecture compared: shared database, schema per tenant or database per tenant. The real trade-offs, and which model I pick and why.
12 min read
Types of developersComparison
Freelance vs full-time developer: how the choice affects flexibility, management and knowledge loss, and when hiring in-house beats a contractor.
11 min read
Software developmentList
12 code quality signs you can check without reading code: release frequency, tests, error rates and key-person risk, plus the questions to ask your developer.
14 min read
MaintenanceGuide
How to migrate web app hosting without downtime: a step-by-step plan for DNS, database sync, cutover and rollback, from an EU-based freelance developer.
13 min read
PricingPricing guide
The cost to fix a vibe-coded app from Lovable, Bolt or Cursor, in EUR: price ranges for an audit, a security cleanup and a rewrite, and what drives them.
12 min read
Hiring developersGuide
Who owns the code a freelance developer writes? Usually not you, unless the contract says so. How to secure the IP rights, your repo, domain and hosting.
13 min read
Hiring developersList
15 red flags when hiring a developer: code on their account, no contract, no tests, vague pricing. What each one costs you and what to ask for instead.
14 min read
Build your own platformGuide
How to build a membership platform with login, recurring payments and gated content: what to buy off the shelf, what to build, and the real fees in EUR.
12 min read
SaaSGuide
How to productize a service into SaaS in six steps: standardize the offer, measure it, build an internal tool first, then turn it into self-serve software.
12 min read
Types of developersComparison
Freelancer vs agency for your web app or software project: what you really pay for, what can go wrong, and when an agency is the better call.
11 min read
Behind the projectsList
The freelance developer tools I rely on: editor, terminal, database, Laravel debugging and my stack, plus what each choice means for you as a client.
12 min read
PricingList
Hidden costs of software development: 17 items quotes rarely cover, from APIs, hosting and licenses to change requests, plus how much contingency to add.
15 min read
Build your own platformGuide
How to digitize manual business processes in 6 steps: pick the right process, map it, measure what it costs and ship a small first version that proves it.
13 min read
Hiring developersChecklist
A checklist for onboarding a freelance developer: 10 things to have ready on day one, from repo access and test data to a decision-maker and clear goals.
8 min read
PricingPricing guide
What is a normal freelance developer hourly rate in Denmark in 2026? Ranges in DKK and EUR from junior to specialist, with sources and a Europe comparison.
11 min read
Software developmentGuide
How to write user stories a developer can build and quote from: six steps, acceptance criteria, five before-and-after rewrites and a checklist.
13 min read
Types of developersGuide
What kind of developer do I need? Work it out in four steps from project type, budget and deadline, with EUR budget bands and when not to hire anyone yet.
11 min read
Types of developersGuide
When to hire a WordPress developer, and when custom code is the smarter call. An honest guide with clear signs, 6 hiring steps and questions to ask.
11 min read
Topics
Every post belongs to a topic, so you can read up on exactly what matters to you.
20 posts
Software development without the buzzwords: methods, tech choices and what keeps a project healthy.
22 posts
When it makes sense to build your own platform, and how to get off to a good start.
20 posts
Frontend, backend, full-stack and everything in between: which kind of developer do you need?
15 posts
Hosting, security, updates and ongoing development of software that is already live.