Frequently asked questions

• How much does a website or online store cost?

  It depends on scope, but ranges are in the services section. A professional website starts at $350, an online store at $700, a custom management system at $750. Projects can scale up from there depending on complexity and market. What I do guarantee: fixed written price before we start, no surprises.

• How long does it take?

  Professional website: 2-3 weeks. Online store: 4-6 weeks. Custom system: depends on scope, we define it together. I work in weekly sprints, so you see progress every week.

• Do you work with clients from any country?

  Yes. I work remotely with clients anywhere in the world. Meetings via video call or WhatsApp, communication by email or whichever channel you prefer. I speak fluent Spanish and English.

• Who owns the code once delivered?

  You do, 100%. I hand over the Git repository, credentials, source code and documentation. You can stay with me for maintenance or move to any other developer. Zero lock-in.

• What initial payment do you require?

  For fixed projects: 40% on signing the quote, 30% at project midpoint, 30% on delivery. Payment plans available if you need them. For maintenance: monthly fee in advance. I accept wire transfer, USDT, PayPal and other methods depending on country.

• Do you offer maintenance after delivery?

  Yes, from $35/month. Includes security updates, backups, monitoring and a number of monthly hours for minor changes. If you don't want it, I deliver the project in a state where any developer can take over.

• Why work with you and not an agency?

  With me, you always talk to the person who builds your project, from start to finish. One point of contact, one person accountable, fast decisions. If your project genuinely needs a larger team, I'll tell you on the first call and point you in the right direction. If it's a fit for how I work, you get the quality and follow-through you'd expect from any professional engagement.

• What if I don't like the result?

  We validate together every sprint, so big problems get caught early. If at any point you think the project isn't going well, we stop, evaluate and decide. I've ended projects on good terms with clients for whom my approach wasn't the right fit. Zero drama.

• How much does a website cost in Cuba?

  A professional website for a Cuban MIPYME starts at $350 USD. A complete online store with catalog and payment gateway, $700. A digital menu for restaurants, $250. A custom management system, from $750. All prices are fixed in writing before we start, so you know upfront what your website costs.

• How do I get my business to show up on Google?

  Showing up on Google isn't luck: it's a well-built site, Spanish/English metadata, content focused on what your customers actually search for, and Schema.org structured data. That's included in every project. If you already have a site and want to rank it, the SEO service audits and optimizes it.

• Do you work with Cuban MIPYMES and small businesses?

  Yes, it's my main market. I know what it's like to run a small Cuban business: irregular connectivity, hard-to-set-up cross-border payments, WhatsApp as the main sales channel, and tight budgets. All my solutions are designed so a MIPYME, an actor económico or a private business in Cuba can operate and grow online.

• Can I sell online from Cuba?

  Yes. There are realistic ways to take online payments from Cuba (USDT, international transfers, MIPYME-accessible gateways, direct-channel payments) that can be plugged into an online store. The technical side I handle; you decide which methods you want to accept and to whom you want to sell.