WHEN OFF-THE-SHELF STOPS WORKING
Bespoke web development, build vs buy, microservices, real-time apps, and what custom actually costs in 2026. For founders past the no-code phase.
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Enterprise DAM in 2026: Costs, Choices, and Why It Fails
Enterprise digital asset management sounds boring until you're three months into a $180k implementation and nobody can find the approved logo. Here's what DAM actually costs, how to choose, and why most projects quietly die.
Online Auction Site Tech Stack: What I'd Build in 2026
After 9 years and 12,000+ sites, here's the exact stack I'd choose to build an online auction platform in 2026 — real-time bidding, payments, infra, and all the mistakes I'd avoid this time around.
Building a Real-Time Auction Site with Next.js & Supabase
Real-time bidding is one of the hardest UI problems to get right. Here's exactly how I'd architect a live auction site with Next.js and Supabase — from schema design to WebSocket subscriptions — without losing your mind in the process.
Build vs Buy SaaS: A Decision Framework for Founders
Every founder hits this wall eventually. Do you build the thing yourself — or pay someone else's subscription forever? Here's the framework I use after 9 years and 12,000+ sites.
How to Cost Custom Software in 2026: A Working Estimator for Founders
Quoting custom software is where founders haemorrhage money — or walk away from deals that could've made them. Here's the estimator framework I actually use, with real numbers attached.