Hire a Web Developer Who Actually Delivers — No Upfront Deposit, Clear Milestone Payments
I’m Sharjeel Bin Amir — a freelance web developer you talk to directly. No account managers. No project coordinators. No agency overhead. You explain what you need, I give you a fixed quote within 24 hours, and I start building. Before development starts, we agree in writing on the scope, deliverables, timeline, review milestones and payment schedule. You can follow progress on a live staging link.
No initial deposit is required. Before work begins, we agree in writing on the scope, deliverables, timeline, review milestones and payment schedule. You can review the live staging link. Pay 40% when half the agreed work is complete; pay the remaining 60% after final approval, before launch and handover. Full source code ownership. 2 months free support.
What Happens When You Hire Me — Step by Step
No mystery. No “trust me.” Here’s exactly what happens from your first email to launch day.
You Send a Message or Book a Call
Email me at contact@devgurux.com or book a free 20-minute call. Tell me about your business, what you need, your timeline, and your rough budget. I’ll reply within 24 hours — usually same-day during MST business hours. No sales pitch. Just honest advice about whether I’m the right developer for your project.
I Send a Fixed Quote Within 24 Hours
You get a written quote with: scope of work, fixed price, delivery date, and what’s included. No hourly billing. No “we’ll see how it goes.” The price I quote is the price you pay — even if the project takes longer than expected. Take your time reviewing it. The quote doesn’t expire.
I Start Building — No Initial Deposit
No initial deposit is required. Before work starts, the project scope, deliverables, timeline and payment milestones are agreed in writing. I build on a live staging URL so you can review progress and provide feedback before each agreed payment milestone. You’re never left wondering “what’s happening with my project?”
You Pay 40% When Half Is Done
When half of the agreed scope is complete and available on the staging link, the 40% milestone payment is due. The scope and payment schedule are confirmed in writing before development starts.
One Revision Round + Final Build
You review the finished site, request one round of revisions, and I finalize everything. Speed checks, mobile testing, appropriate structured data, and agreed technical SEO basics are completed before launch. Search engine crawling and indexing are subject to Google and Bing.
Launch + Ownership Handover
You approve the finished site. Pay the remaining 60%. Get full source code ownership — no lock-in, no platform fees, no ongoing subscription. Plus 2 months of free maintenance and support. After that, you can manage the site yourself or continue with an optional maintenance plan from US$49/month.
What You Get When You Hire Me
Every project — whether US$600 or US$3,500+ — includes these essentials. No upsell. No “that costs extra.”
Custom-Built Website
Custom-built using HTML/CSS, WordPress, Shopify, or any CMS that fits your project. No templates, no page builder bloat. The right platform for your needs.
Mobile-First Design
Designed for phones first, then scaled up to desktop. Tested on real devices before launch. Google uses mobile-first indexing — your site will pass.
Speed Optimization
Clean code, optimized images, minimal HTTP requests. Performance is tested and improved where needed, with Core Web Vitals considered during implementation. Actual results depend on hosting, content, third-party scripts, and network conditions.
SEO Structure
Clean URLs, proper heading hierarchy, schema markup, meta tags, XML sitemap. Structured for Google and Bing. Not “SEO services” — SEO built into the foundation.
Contact & Lead Forms
Working contact forms that actually deliver to your inbox. PIPEDA-compliant data handling. Optional CRM integration for automatic lead tracking.
Full Source Code Ownership
You own everything — code, content, domain, hosting. No lock-in. No “platform fees.” No “we’ll host it for you (and charge you forever).” It’s yours.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire You?
Fixed pricing. No hourly billing. No hidden fees. You know the full cost before work begins.
Standard Business Site
- ✓ Up to 8 pages
- ✓ Mobile-first, SEO-ready
- ✓ Contact form
- ✓ 3-5 business days
Business + AI Chatbot
- ✓ Everything in Standard
- ✓ AI chatbot for 24/7 leads
- ✓ CRM integration
- ✓ 1-2 weeks
Ecommerce Store
- ✓ WooCommerce/Shopify
- ✓ Payment processing
- ✓ Product management
- ✓ 2-3 weeks
Custom Web App
- ✓ Full-stack development
- ✓ API integrations
- ✓ CRM/ERP sync
- ✓ 3-6+ weeks
No initial deposit — pay 40% at the agreed halfway review and 60% after final approval, before launch. 2 months free support. Full code ownership. Use the calculator for a specific estimate →
7 Red Flags When Hiring Any Web Developer
I want you to make a good decision — even if you don’t hire me. These are the warning signs I’ve seen cost business owners thousands. Watch for them.
If a developer wants all the money before writing a single line of code, they have no skin in the game. Before development begins, both sides agree in writing on the scope, deliverables, timeline and payment milestones. You can review the work on a live staging link. The payment schedule is 40% at the agreed halfway milestone and 60% after final approval, before launch.
“I can’t share my portfolio because of NDAs” — sometimes true, but often an excuse. At minimum, they should show you live sites you can visit. I show you sherrybros.com and skboutiques.com — real, live, verifiable.
Elementor, Divi, Wix — these tools produce bloated sites with 40+ CSS files. Your site loads slowly, ranks poorly, and is hard to maintain. Ask what they build with. I use custom-built code, WordPress with Gutenberg, or the platform that genuinely fits your project — never a page builder as a crutch.
“We’ll get it done when it’s done” is not a process. A professional developer gives you a written scope, fixed price, and firm delivery date before starting. If they can’t tell you when your site will be ready, they don’t know what they’re doing.
If a developer never brings up mobile-first design, Core Web Vitals, schema markup, or local SEO — they’re building a brochure, not a business tool. A good developer makes SEO part of the build, not an upsell after launch.
Some developers host your site on their own platform and charge you monthly forever. You never own the code. If you leave, you lose everything. Always ask: “Do I own the source code?” The answer should be yes — in writing.
“Good luck with your new site!” — and then they disappear. What happens when something breaks? Who updates WordPress? Who fixes the contact form when it stops working? A professional developer includes support after launch. I include 2 months free, then optional maintenance from US$49/month.
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Websites I’ve Actually Built — Live and Verifiable
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Questions About Hiring Me
Everything you need to know before you send that first email.
You work directly with me — the person writing your code. No account managers, no project coordinators, no sales staff to pay for. Working directly with one developer can reduce hand-offs and overhead. Compare written scope, deliverables, support, and relevant experience rather than assuming every freelancer or agency offers the same value. See the full freelancer vs. agency comparison.
Projects start at US$600 for a standard business website. Business sites with AI chatbots start at US$1,499. Ecommerce stores from US$2,500+. Custom web applications from US$3,500+. No initial deposit — pay 40% at the agreed halfway review and 60% after final approval, before launch. Use the cost calculator for a specific estimate.
Simple websites: 3-5 business days. Full business websites with AI chatbots: 1-2 weeks. Ecommerce stores: 2-3 weeks. Custom web applications: 3-6+ weeks. You get a firm delivery date in writing before any work begins. If I say Friday, it’s ready Friday.
I specialize in WordPress, custom HTML/CSS/JavaScript, PHP, and AI chatbot development. I also work with Shopify, WooCommerce, and no-code automation platforms like Make and Zapier. The technology should fit the project — not the other way around. If you’re not sure which platform is best, I’ll recommend one based on your needs.
Yes. Every project includes 2 months of free maintenance and support after launch. Optional ongoing maintenance plans are available from US$49/month covering security updates, content edits, and monitoring. I don’t disappear after launch.
Absolutely. I integrate seamlessly with existing teams and tools including HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, Teams, and hundreds of other platforms via API or automation. If you have a designer, I can turn their Figma/XD files into code. If you have a CRM, I can connect your website to it.
You own the site outright — full source code, no lock-in. One revision pass is included before launch. After that, changes go through the maintenance plan (US$49/month) or an hourly rate, whichever fits how often you’ll need updates. Many clients manage their own content after launch — I provide training and documentation.
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