Frequently asked questions
What I build, how long it takes, what it costs, and what happens after launch. If your question is not here, send me a message and I'll reply within 24 hours.
Working together
What do you build?
Business websites in custom code with a CMS your team can edit, Webflow builds for agencies, and web apps and MVPs with AI features where they help.
Do you work with small businesses and agencies?
Yes. Small businesses get a fast custom-code site with no monthly site-builder fee. Agencies get a Webflow developer who works inside their file, naming and deadline, and hands off clean.
How long does a project take?
A landing page is usually 3 to 7 days. A multi-page site takes 1 to 2 weeks. A web app takes 2 to 4 weeks. You get a timeline before we start.
Can you build from my Figma file?
Yes. Most of my client work starts from a Figma file. If you do not have one, we can start from a brief and a rough sketch.
Can my team edit the site after launch?
Yes. Your content lives in a CMS like Sanity, so you can change text, images and pages without a developer. I walk your team through it at handoff.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes. Monthly support covers updates, fixes and small changes. Pricing is on the pricing page.
How do we start?
Send a message with what you need. I reply within 24 hours with questions, a rough timeline, and a fixed quote if it is a good fit.
Pricing and payments
Are these prices fixed?
These are launch prices, and they will go up as I take on more work. Once we agree on scope, your quote is fixed.
What's included in a project?
The design built to your file or brief, responsive layouts, animations, a basic SEO setup, and a clean project your team can edit. Hosting and your domain are not included. I can set up hosting for you, and the hosting cost is paid to the provider.
Do you offer payment plans?
For most projects: 50% to start and 50% on delivery. We can talk about other options before we start.
What if I need changes after launch?
Small fixes are free for 30 days after launch. After that, small fixes go into the monthly plan. Bigger changes or new features are quoted separately.
How many revisions are included?
Two rounds of revisions on the design, plus bug fixes before launch. Extra rounds are quoted.
What do you need from me to start?
A brief or a Figma file, your logo, your text and images, and one person who can approve the work. I send a short list after we talk.
Do you handle large projects?
Yes. I handle larger projects myself. For a big build, you get a written scope and a fixed quote before we start.
Business websites
Can I edit the site myself without a developer?
Yes. Your content lives in a CMS like Sanity, where you can change text, images and pages from a simple editor. I show your team how it works at handoff.
How much does hosting cost?
For most small business sites, hosting is free or a few dollars a month, because there is no site-builder subscription. You pay the hosting provider directly, and I set it up for you.
Is custom code harder to maintain than a site builder?
Not for your team. Day-to-day changes happen in the CMS. Code changes are only needed for new features, and I offer monthly support for those.
Do you still build in Webflow?
For small businesses, I now recommend custom code because it saves the monthly platform fee and gives more flexibility. I still build in Webflow for agencies whose clients are already on it.
Webflow development for agencies
Do you work white-label?
Yes. I can work under your agency’s name and talk only to your team. Your client never needs to know I was involved unless you want them to.
Do you follow Client-First?
Yes. I build with Finsweet Client-First naming by default, or I follow your agency’s own class system if you have one.
Can you fix an existing Webflow site?
Yes. I fix CMS issues, responsive bugs, broken interactions, slow pages and SEO problems on existing Webflow sites.
Web apps & MVPs
How long does an MVP take?
Most MVPs take 2 to 4 weeks. You get a timeline and a fixed quote with the written scope, before any code is written.
Who owns the code?
You do. The code, the database and the accounts are yours, and I hand everything over at the end of the project.
Can you add AI to an existing app?
Yes, if it saves real time for your users. I look at the workflow first and suggest where AI helps and where it does not.
Ongoing support
Can you support a site you did not build?
Yes. I start with a short review of the site, then suggest a plan based on its size and what it needs.
How much does monthly support cost?
It depends on how big your site is and how often it changes. Tell me what you have and I will suggest a plan. See the pricing page for details.
About me
Who is Abdullah Shahzad?
Abdullah Shahzad is a web developer who builds custom-code websites for small businesses, Webflow sites for agencies, and web apps and MVPs. He is a web developer at Jaryah Studios and takes on freelance projects directly.
Where is Abdullah based, and does he work with international clients?
He is based in Lahore, Pakistan, and works remotely. Most of his clients are in the US and UK, and he has also built for a business in Canada.
What does Abdullah build, and with which tools?
Business websites in Astro or Next.js with a Sanity CMS, Webflow sites for agencies using Client-First, and web apps with Next.js and Supabase. He uses GSAP for animation and sets up SEO, GA4 and Microsoft Clarity on every build.
How can I hire Abdullah?
Send a message through the contact page, by email at hello@mabdullahshahzad.com, or on LinkedIn. He replies within 24 hours with questions, a rough timeline, and a fixed quote if it is a good fit.