Everything you need to know about working with Mike Latimer to build your custom web application.
Cost, flat rate, what's included, payment terms
3-week timeline, getting started, communication
App types, internal tools, marketplaces, rebuilds
Restaurant, real estate, healthcare, legal, and more
Next.js, React, Tailwind, mobile, scalability
Data protection, source code, compliance
AI features, Stripe, APIs, third-party tools
Dallas, Houston, Texas, and 64+ US cities
Maintenance, updates, training, satisfaction
Solo dev vs agencies, startups, AI-powered dev
Flat rate. No hourly billing, no scope creep charges, no surprise invoices at the end. Whether you're a business in Dallas, a startup in Houston, or a company anywhere in the US, the price is the same. The flat rate covers everything from initial consultation through deployment and 2 weeks of post-launch support. Read the full pricing breakdown → or try the cost estimator → Read: Detailed Cost Breakdown →
It means you pay a flat rate for the entire project. There's no hourly billing. The scope is defined in week one, and the price doesn't change. If something takes longer than expected on Mike's end, that's on Mike, not you. Businesses in Dallas, Houston, and across Texas appreciate the simplicity: one price, one project, no surprises.
Payment terms are discussed when you begin a project. Typically it's a deposit to start and the remainder upon delivery. The total is always Flat rate, no hidden costs, no change orders, no hourly overages. The exact payment schedule is agreed on before any work begins.
You set up your own hosting accounts (Vercel, Cloudflare, Neon, Supabase, etc.). Most applications cost $0-$50/month to host depending on usage. Mike will help you get everything set up during the project, but the accounts are yours, you're never dependent on anyone else to keep your application running.
Three weeks. Week one is dedicated to understanding your business and defining exactly what your application needs to do. Weeks two and three are focused on design and full-stack development. At the end of 3 weeks, you have a fully deployed, production-ready web application.
Mike doesn't need sleep. He will work 25 hours a day to hit the three week deadline. This is no bullshit. If he commits, he commits. When Mike takes on your project, it becomes his sole focus, your application gets his full, undivided attention from day one until it's deployed and in your hands. See how the 3-week timeline works →
Text Mike at (737) 637-1651 or call (737) 637-1651. Tell him what you need built. He'll tell you if it can be done in 3 weeks. If it's a fit, you move forward. No forms, no sales calls, no lengthy proposals. Just a text message to start the conversation.
Text message. Mike communicates directly via text throughout the entire project. No email chains, no Slack invites, no project management tools to learn. You text updates, feedback, and questions. Mike texts back with progress, screenshots, and links to the live build. It's fast, direct, and simple.
Yes. If your project requires a non-disclosure agreement, Mike will sign one before any project details are discussed. Your business ideas, proprietary data, and trade secrets are kept confidential.
Yes. Many clients come to Mike with an idea, not a detailed specification. Week one of the project is dedicated to understanding your idea and turning it into a concrete plan. Mike will help you define the features, user flows, and technical requirements. By the end of week one, you'll have a clear picture of exactly what's being built.
Mike builds custom web applications for businesses that need purpose-built software. Common projects include:
A website is primarily informational, it displays content for visitors to read (like a brochure or blog). A web application is interactive software that users log into and use to accomplish tasks, managing data, processing payments, running workflows, communicating, or analyzing information. Mike builds web applications, not basic websites. If your business needs software that does something, not just a page that says something, that's what Mike builds.
Internal tools are one of the most common projects Mike builds. These are applications your team uses daily, CRMs, admin dashboards, reporting tools, approval workflows, inventory systems, employee portals, and operations management platforms. Businesses often need custom internal tools because off-the-shelf software doesn't fit their exact process. A custom-built tool fits perfectly because it's built around how you actually work. Not sure if you need custom? Read: Custom App vs. Notion/Airtable →
Yes. Mike has built marketplace-style applications with multiple vendor accounts, product listings, order management, payment splitting (via Stripe Connect), review systems, and admin dashboards. Marketplace platforms are more complex than single-vendor applications, so the scope is carefully defined in week one to ensure it fits within the 3-week timeline.
Yes. If you have an existing application that's outdated, slow, buggy, or built on deprecated technology, Mike can rebuild it from scratch with a modern tech stack. Common rebuild projects include migrating legacy PHP or WordPress applications to Next.js, redesigning outdated interfaces with modern UI/UX, improving performance and security, and adding features that weren't possible on the old platform.
Mike has built custom web applications across a wide range of industries including healthcare, real estate, construction, food service, legal, financial services, fitness, e-commerce, education, logistics, energy, and professional services. The 3-week process is designed to work for any industry, week one is dedicated to learning your specific business, your workflow, and your users.
Yes. Mike has experience building applications for the food service and hospitality industry. This includes online ordering systems, reservation platforms, kitchen management dashboards, inventory tracking, and customer loyalty programs. If you run a restaurant, catering company, or food service business, a custom web app can streamline your operations and improve your customer experience.
Absolutely. Custom web applications for real estate businesses can include property listing platforms, CRM systems for managing leads and clients, automated follow-up tools, document management portals, rental management dashboards, and investment analysis tools. The real estate market moves fast, a custom application gives you an edge.
Yes. Mike builds applications for healthcare providers and medical practices including patient intake systems, appointment scheduling platforms, internal workflow tools, and secure data management dashboards. Applications are built with security best practices appropriate for handling sensitive data.
Yes. Custom web applications for construction and trades businesses include project management dashboards, bid tracking systems, job scheduling platforms, time tracking tools, client portals for project updates, and invoicing systems. If you're running a construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or general contracting business, a custom app can replace the spreadsheets and paper processes slowing you down.
Yes. Mike builds custom web applications for law firms and legal practices. Common projects include client intake portals, case management dashboards, document management systems, secure client communication platforms, billing and invoicing tools, and appointment scheduling systems. Law firms handle sensitive client data, every application is built with encryption, role-based access control, and security best practices to protect confidential information.
Absolutely. Custom web applications for fitness and wellness businesses include membership management platforms, class booking and scheduling systems, trainer assignment tools, progress tracking dashboards for clients, payment and subscription management via Stripe, and nutrition or workout plan delivery systems. Whether you run a gym, yoga studio, personal training business, or wellness center, a custom app can automate operations and improve your client experience.
Yes. Mike builds applications for accounting firms and financial services companies including client portals for document exchange, tax preparation workflow tools, financial reporting dashboards, invoice and billing management systems, and secure data rooms. Financial data requires the highest levels of security, applications are built with encryption, audit logging, role-based access control, and compliance-friendly architecture.
Yes. Mike works with non-profits that need custom web applications, donor management portals, volunteer coordination platforms, event management systems, grant tracking tools, and public-facing program dashboards. Non-profits often rely on generic tools that don't fit their workflow. A custom application streamlines operations, improves transparency, and helps your team focus on the mission instead of fighting with software.
Every application is built with a modern, production-grade tech stack:
This stack is chosen for speed, security, scalability, and developer experience. Read the full tech stack breakdown for 2026 →
Yes. Every application Mike builds is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. The UI is built with Tailwind CSS and tested across devices and screen sizes. The application looks and works great everywhere.
Mike builds web applications, not native mobile apps (iOS/Android). However, every web application is fully responsive and works seamlessly on phones, tablets, and desktops through the browser. Progressive Web App (PWA) features can also be added, allowing users to install your web application on their phone's home screen and use it like a native app, with offline support, push notifications, and fast performance. For most businesses, a responsive web application eliminates the need for separate iOS and Android development, saving tens of thousands of dollars.
Yes. Next.js has built-in internationalization (i18n) support, making it straightforward to build applications that serve content in multiple languages. This includes locale-based routing, translated UI elements, and right-to-left (RTL) language support. A multilingual web application ensures you can reach every user in their preferred language.
Security is built in from day one. Every application includes secure authentication, encrypted data in transit (HTTPS/TLS), parameterized database queries to prevent SQL injection, input validation, CSRF protection, and secure session management. Mike follows OWASP best practices and builds with security-first frameworks. Your customers' data and your business data are protected.
Yes. 100%. You get full ownership of everything, the codebase, design, database schema, API integrations, and all assets. It's handed off clean with documentation so you or any developer can maintain and extend it. There's no vendor lock-in and no recurring license fees for the code itself.
Yes. Applications are built on modern infrastructure (Vercel, Cloudflare, Neon Postgres, Supabase) that scales automatically. Whether you have 10 users or 10,000 users, the application handles it. The tech stack is chosen specifically for scalability, the same tools used by some of the largest web applications in the world.
Yes. Mike builds AI-powered features using Claude (Anthropic), OpenAI, and Google Gemini. Common AI features include intelligent search, content generation, document analysis, chatbots, automated workflows, data extraction, and natural language interfaces. If your business needs an application that thinks, processes, or automates using AI, Mike can build it. Read: AI Features in Web Apps →
Yes, using Stripe. Mike integrates Stripe for all payment functionality including one-time payments, recurring subscriptions, invoicing, refunds, and checkout flows. Stripe is the industry standard for web payments, it's secure, reliable, and supports every major payment method. Whether you need to charge customers, manage subscriptions, or process payments, it's included in the build.
Yes. Mike regularly integrates web applications with third-party services and APIs including Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid, Google APIs (Maps, Calendar, Sheets), Zapier, QuickBooks, various CRMs, social media APIs, shipping providers, and more. If your application needs to talk to another system, it can be built into the project.
Yes. Mike regularly integrates custom web applications with existing business systems, CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot), accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero), email platforms (SendGrid, Mailchimp), communication tools (Twilio, Slack), Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zapier, and custom internal APIs. If your business already uses specific tools, your new application can connect to them, pulling data in, pushing data out, and automating workflows between systems.
Yes. Mike Latimer works with businesses across the entire state of Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, and surrounding areas. All projects are managed remotely with direct text message communication throughout the build. No in-person meetings required, just fast, clear communication.
Absolutely. Mike has worked with businesses across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Whether you're in downtown Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Arlington, Irving, or anywhere in DFW, the process is the same. Text to start, 3 weeks to deliver,.
Yes. Mike works with Houston-area businesses including companies in The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, Cypress, League City, and throughout the greater Houston metro. Remote collaboration means there's zero downtime for travel, every minute goes into building your application.
Mike serves businesses across the entire United States, all work is done remotely, so location is never a barrier. Texas is home base, but Mike works with businesses in 64+ cities nationwide:
If you want ongoing support, maintenance, or new feature development after the initial 2-week support window, Mike offers extended support engagements. These are scoped and priced separately based on what you need.
Yes. After the initial 3-week build and 2-week post-launch support, Mike offers ongoing maintenance and feature development engagements. These are priced separately based on scope. Many businesses continue working with Mike after launch to add new features, respond to user feedback, and evolve their application over time.
The 2-week post-launch support window covers bug fixes and minor adjustments after delivery. For changes beyond that window, new features, design updates, or additional functionality, Mike offers ongoing development engagements scoped and priced separately. Because you own the full source code, you also have the option to hire any other developer to make changes. The codebase is clean, documented, and built with standard tools (Next.js, React, TypeScript) that any qualified developer can work with.
Mike's process is designed to prevent this. Week one is entirely dedicated to understanding your requirements and defining exactly what will be built, you approve the scope before development begins. Throughout weeks two and three, you receive regular progress updates via text with screenshots and links to the live build. You're involved at every step, so there are no surprises at the end. If something isn't right, it's caught and corrected during the build, not after delivery.
Yes. Every project includes documentation and a walkthrough of how to use and manage your application. Mike ensures that you and your team know how to operate every feature, from the admin dashboard to user management to content updates. The handoff isn't just code and credentials, it's a complete transfer of knowledge so you're fully self-sufficient from day one.
If a project can't be reasonably scoped for a 3-week build, Mike will tell you upfront. Some larger projects can be broken into phases, an initial 3-week MVP followed by additional development phases. Honesty about scope is part of the no-surprises approach.
When you work with Mike, you get one person who builds the entire application. There's no account manager, no project coordinator, no junior developer doing the actual work. You communicate directly with the person writing your code. That means faster decisions, fewer miscommunications, and a more cohesive final product. This direct approach eliminates the overhead and delays that come with traditional agency engagements. Custom software vs. off-the-shelf, which is right for you? →
Agencies typically charge $50,000-$200,000+ for custom web application development and take 3-6 months to deliver. You work with project managers, designers, and developers, rarely the same person twice. Communication goes through layers of people. Mike's approach is the opposite: one developer, 3 weeks, direct communication. You get a faster, more focused result at a fraction of the cost. See the full cost comparison →
Offshore teams offer low hourly rates but come with tradeoffs: timezone gaps (12+ hours), language barriers, communication through project managers, and inconsistent code quality. The "cheap" hourly rate often results in a more expensive total cost because projects take longer and require more revisions. Mike is based in Texas, communicates directly via text, operates in your timezone, and delivers in 3 weeks for a fixed price. There's no middleman, no miscommunication, and no ambiguity about cost. What to look for when hiring a developer →
Yes, startups and entrepreneurs are some of Mike's most common clients. The 3-week model is ideal for building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), a working application that proves your concept, attracts users, and can be shown to investors. Mike's approach gets you to launch in 3 weeks with a production-ready application you own completely. From there, you can iterate based on real user feedback. Read: MVP Development Guide →
AI-powered development means Mike uses AI tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, and others) to accelerate the development process, writing code faster, catching bugs sooner, generating boilerplate, and automating repetitive tasks. This is why a single developer can deliver a full custom application in 3 weeks that would traditionally take a team 3-6 months. The AI assists the development process; Mike still architects, reviews, tests, and deploys every line of code. The result is a higher-quality application delivered faster.