Services

Hands-on delivery, not vague strategy decks

I work best in focused scopes: new builds, product upgrades, technical audits, and the delivery work that actually moves a roadmap forward.

Client buildsProduct supportTechnical audits
MERN & Next.js — idea to launch, end to end.

Full-stack apps

Greenfield MVPs and production builds handled from interface to deployment. React or Next.js on the frontend, Node.js and Express on the backend, with MongoDB or Postgres where the product needs them.

  • Greenfield MVPs and production-ready builds on the MERN stack or Next.js
  • Authentication, email flows, file uploads, role-based access, and admin tooling
  • MongoDB/Mongoose or Postgres/MySQL schema design, migrations, query optimisation
  • CI/CD setup, Vercel / Railway deployment, environment management
React & Next.js — fast by default.

Frontend development

Pixel-accurate, responsive interfaces that look right on every screen. From design handoff to production, with accessible interaction and maintainable components.

  • React and Next.js App Router — SSR, SSG, and server components
  • Design-to-code from Figma with careful attention to tokens and states
  • Core Web Vitals review across LCP, INP, CLS, and bundle size
  • TypeScript-first, accessible, mobile-first by default
Claude & OpenAI features in your product.

AI integrations

Focused AI features built into Next.js, Node.js, or WordPress products, with structured outputs and review steps where generated content needs human approval.

  • OpenAI and Anthropic API integrations in React and Node.js products
  • Schema-constrained outputs with validation against application data
  • Editable AI-generated drafts instead of irreversible automated actions
  • Secure server-side API handling and clear failure states
Plugins, blocks, and WooCommerce.

WordPress & Gutenberg

Production Gutenberg blocks, custom plugins, and full-site builds informed by maintaining products used on tens of thousands of live WordPress sites.

  • Static and dynamic Gutenberg blocks, including ACF and SCF data sources
  • Plugin development with free and Pro tiers via Freemius
  • Versioned block migrations and backward-compatibility work
  • Custom themes, FSE builds, performance tuning, and compatibility fixes
An outside eye on your codebase.

Advisory & code review

Architecture reviews, code audits, and consulting hours. Useful when a team is growing, inheriting a legacy codebase, or deciding on stack direction before the next phase.

  • Architecture & code review for React, Next.js, and WordPress projects
  • Performance audits — bundle size, database queries, render patterns
  • Onboarding docs and refactor plans teams can actually execute
  • Short engagements — hours or days, not months

Pricing

Simple, transparent rates.

Fixed packages for defined scope, hourly for ongoing work. Bigger projects get a custom estimate.

A focused technical review

Plugin audit

$400
fixed scope
  • Gutenberg and plugin architecture review
  • Compatibility and migration risks
  • Performance and editor UX findings
  • Prioritised written action plan
3 working daysest. timeline

Final scope and quote are confirmed before work begins.

Most requested

Plugins, blocks, and custom platforms

WordPress product

$3,000+
per project
  • Custom themes & FSE builds
  • Plugin & Gutenberg block development
  • ACF integration & custom fields
  • Versioned migrations and compatibility
  • Release support and technical handoff
Scoped to the productest. timeline

Final scope and quote are confirmed before work begins.

Hands-on engineering capacity

Specialist support

$60
/ hour
  • WordPress, React, or Next.js work
  • Features, fixes, and migrations
  • Code review and technical guidance
  • Clear time reporting and handoff
Flexible startest. timeline

Final scope and quote are confirmed before work begins.

Custom scope

Building something bigger?

Large platforms, long-term engagements, and architecture work are scoped individually. Tell me what you're building and I'll put together a proper estimate.

FAQ

Common questions

Do you work with clients outside Pakistan?

Yes — clients across the US, UK, France, and Romania. I work fully remote and overlap comfortably with US Eastern and European working hours. Async-first, with video calls when needed.

What's your typical project process?

You share a brief, I ask clarifying questions, then send a scoped proposal with timeline and price. Work starts with a design review or spec, then iterative builds with regular check-ins. Final handoff includes docs and a walkthrough.

Do you take on small fixes and maintenance work?

Yes. Specialist support is available for bug fixes, focused features, performance work, and plugin audits. Longer support engagements can be scoped around a clear monthly capacity.

Can you work with an existing codebase?

Absolutely — most projects involve picking up existing code. I do a brief audit first to understand the architecture, then scope the work accordingly. No surprises mid-project.

Do you handle design, or do I need to bring my own?

Both work. I can implement from a Figma file or take a simpler approach and build directly from a written spec or rough wireframe. For most projects without a designer, I work with established design systems or component libraries so the output still looks polished.

What does a typical engagement look like?

Most projects run 2–8 weeks depending on scope. Longer product support and retainers are available when the monthly capacity, deliverables, and communication rhythm are clear.

How do I get started?

Use the contact form or email farhan@farhan-shafi.com with a brief description of the project, rough timeline, and budget range. I reply within 1–2 business days.

Ready to start?

Tell me what you're building and I'll reply within 1–2 business days.

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