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Hard-won lessons on web dev, SEO, FiveM, Discord bots and game-server engineering.
- Jun 1, 2026 · 4 min read
How I ship a freelance project in 4 weeks
The exact briefing-to-launch process I use on every project — scope, weekly demos, fixed quote and 30 days of free support.
- Jun 1, 2026 · 7 min read
How much does a custom FiveM script cost in 2026?
Real pricing breakdown for FiveM scripts — from a €300 single resource to a €5,000 full custom system. What drives the cost and how to avoid getting overcharged.
- May 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Custom Discord bot vs MEE6 / Carl-bot: when does paying for custom make sense?
MEE6 covers 80% of what most servers need. Here's exactly when that 20% gap is worth €400+ of custom development, and when it isn't.
- May 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Why your freelance developer should quote fixed price, not hourly (and how to get them to)
Hourly contracts incentivize slow work. Here's how to spot a developer who'll quote fixed price, what they need from you to do it, and the four red flags that mean they won't.