TL;DR: You pay in full before we begin building, then preview a running app on a real URL before final handoff — not mockups. Previews prove the core loop works; they are not a substitute for production hardening.
Agencies sell Figma files. We ship {slug}.on.shipinaday.com — a live Next.js app behind auth, on our preview infrastructure.
What a preview proves
- The main user flow actually runs end-to-end
- Auth, database, and deployment are wired — not stubbed
- Scope matches what you paid for (tier limits apply)
- You can share the link with a co-founder or investor
What a preview is not
- Load-tested production infrastructure
- Every edge case or admin tool
- Your custom domain (that comes at handoff)
- A promise that every future feature fits the original tier
How it fits our process
- Fixed tiers — pay in full, we build, you preview on staging, then receive code archive at handoff
- Custom tier — we quote, you approve, then pay; preview follows the same sprint model
- Dashboard — track status, ask questions, and manage your project from one place
Why this reduces risk
Fixed price only works when scope is visible. A URL makes scope tangible: either the core loop is there, or we talk before you are surprised at launch.
Next step
Read fixed-price vs custom quote, pick a tier, and submit your project with the one flow you need on day one.
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