Frequently Asked Questions

Send me a message through the contact form or email info@arknextechnologies.com. Describe your project, your goals, and your rough timeline. I'll reply within 24 hours to arrange a free discovery call where we can talk through the details.

Yes. The first discovery call is always free. It typically runs 30–60 minutes and covers your goals, technical requirements, timeline, and budget. There's no obligation after the call.

The more context the better, but you don't need everything figured out. At minimum: what problem you're trying to solve, who the end users are, and a rough sense of your budget and timeline. I'll help you fill in the rest.

Yes, depending on availability. A small landing page or UI polish job is just as welcome as a full SaaS build. Reach out and I'll give you an honest assessment of whether it's a good fit.

Every project is scoped and quoted individually because no two are the same. A simple landing page might start around $1,500–$3,000. A full SaaS platform or ERP system can run from $15,000 upward depending on complexity. I always provide a fixed-price proposal before we start so there are no surprises.

A deposit of 30–40% of the agreed total is required before work begins. The exact percentage is confirmed in the proposal and varies based on project size. The remaining balance is due on project completion before final delivery of assets. Retainer engagements are billed monthly in advance.

Bank transfer (local and international), and major payment platforms. The available methods are confirmed in the invoice. If you have a preferred method, let me know when we talk.

Yes. Monthly retainers are available for ongoing maintenance, feature development, bug fixes, and support after a project has launched. Retainer rates and included hours are agreed upfront. This is a good fit if you want a dedicated developer on call without hiring full-time.

The deposit is non-refundable as it covers time spent scoping, planning, and starting work. If you cancel mid-project, you owe for work completed to that point. If I cancel for any reason, I'll refund any portion of the deposit that covers undelivered work.

It depends on scope. A landing page or brochure site: 2–4 weeks. A custom web app or SaaS MVP: 8–16 weeks. A full ERP or large platform: 3–6 months. Realistic timelines are agreed in the proposal, and I communicate any changes early if they arise.

Projects follow four stages: Discovery & Scoping (define requirements, write proposal), Design & Architecture (wireframes, system design), Build & Iterate (milestone-based development with regular previews), and Launch & Handoff (deployment, testing, full ownership transfer). You're involved and informed at every stage.

Yes. You get access to a staging environment throughout the build and regular progress updates at each milestone. I don't disappear for weeks and surface with a finished product; you're looped in throughout.

Scope changes happen and that's fine. Any change outside the agreed scope gets a written estimate for the additional time and cost before I proceed. Nothing gets added to the bill silently.

Yes, the majority of my clients are international. I work fully remotely and am async-friendly, so timezone differences are rarely an issue. I'm based in Dubai (GMT+4) and typically available across European, Middle Eastern, and partial US business hours.

You do, completely. Once the final payment is made, all source code, design files, database schemas, and access credentials are transferred to you. There are no ongoing licence fees, no lock-in, and no strings attached.

Absolutely. The code is yours to do with as you like. I write clean, documented code specifically so it can be handed to another developer if needed. I'll provide a full handover document at the end of the project.

Primarily Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Laravel, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Prisma. For hosting I use Vercel, AWS, or DigitalOcean depending on project requirements. The stack is chosen for longevity, performance, and maintainability, not trends. For legacy system work, I adapt to your existing stack.

I use AI as a development tool where appropriate, similar to how any modern developer uses it. All code is reviewed, tested, and understood before it ships. I'm responsible for everything that goes into your project regardless of how it was written.

You receive a 30-day bug-fix warranty covering any defects that existed at delivery. After that, ongoing support is available via a retainer or on a time-and-materials basis. I don't disappear after launch.

Yes. Monthly retainer plans cover maintenance, security updates, performance monitoring, bug fixes, and new feature development. This is the best option if you want the product to keep evolving without re-hiring from scratch.

Security best practices are built into every project: input validation, parameterised queries, proper authentication, HTTPS, dependency audits, and following OWASP guidelines. Security is not an afterthought.