MVP development for startups that need users, not a roadmap.
MVP development for founders who need a working product in front of real users.
The MVP that never ships
An MVP fails when it tries to be the full product. The goal is to put the one thing users must do in front of them, learn, then build the next thing.
The usual way
- A scope that keeps growing
- Months before anyone uses it
- Features nobody asked for
How I do it
- One core flow, built properly
- Real users in weeks
- The next feature chosen from what you learn
What MVP development includes
Scope cut to the core
We agree the one flow users must complete, and leave everything else for later.
Design and build
UI and UX designed by me and built by me, so the first version looks and works like a product.
Accounts and a simple admin
Sign-in, roles and a basic dashboard so you can see what users do.
Launch
Deployment, backups and monitoring so launch day is not the first test.
The next steps
A short list of what to build next, based on what the first users do.
Related guides: What a SaaS MVP costs
A product I took from idea to launch
The worked example, with the result and the live site.
Wrkbase
SaaS development from scratch for my own product: I designed and built the software, the AI agent and the website it is sold from.
Customsoftware and website, built from scratch without WordPress
How an MVP project runs
- Step 01
Study your competitors
I look at what competitors do well and where they leave gaps, before a single screen is drawn.
- Step 02
Design the UI and UX
I design the screens myself, so what you approve is what gets built.
- Step 03
Build frontend to backend
Pages, accounts, orders, payments and the admin dashboard, built as one job.
- Step 04
Launch and look after it
Speed checked on a phone, then backups, monitoring and changes through website care.
Client recommendations
Recommendations from clients and colleagues, copied word for word from my LinkedIn profile.
Sakib has done a fantastic job with our Tabby 2.0 launch work along with continuous maintenance and updates on Tabby's website. He is very responsive and dedicated to any project he works on. I highly recommend him.
He is highly reliable and resourceful, with a great ability to solve problems effectively, even with limited tools and resources. His practical approach and problem-solving skills make him a valuable member of our team.
Sakib Islam is an exceptional Senior WordPress Developer with deep expertise in custom development, performance optimization, and clean, scalable code. Reliable, proactive, and easy to work with, they consistently deliver high-quality results.
His attention to detail, commitment to clean and scalable code, and deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks have consistently elevated the quality of our digital products.
His ability to translate ideas into functional designs and optimize website performance sets him apart. Beyond his technical skills, Sakib is detail-oriented, creative, and an excellent communicator.
I had the pleasure of working with Sakib Islam on several projects, and I was really happy with his performance and commitment.
Every one of these can be checked onmy LinkedIn recommendations ↗.
Your questions about MVP development
Ask something else on WhatsAppHow much does MVP development cost?
A first version starts at $999 and usually lands between $999 to $4,000, with a written quote after I read your brief.
How long does an MVP take?
Usually 6 to 12 weeks for a focused first version. The quote lists the scope and the timeline.
Can the MVP grow into the full product?
Yes. I build it so new features can be added without a rewrite, and I tell you where I made a shortcut.
Do you build the marketing site too?
Yes. I design and build the website that sells the product, so the product and the site look like one company.
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