# Maxenius

> Maxenius is a senior software engineering, design and marketing team. It builds web apps,
> e-commerce stores, mobile apps, custom software and AI agents for founders and small and
> mid-sized companies, mostly in the US and UK, and helps market them after launch. Engineers
> use AI tools for routine work such as scaffolding and first-draft tests; architecture, code
> review and quality stay with senior people.

Key facts:
- Every engagement can begin with a one-week trial on real work before any longer commitment.
- Clients own all code, designs and IP, with documentation and handover. No lock-in.
- Three ways to work: fixed-price projects paid by milestone; a dedicated developer, marketer or
  executive assistant at a flat monthly rate; or an enterprise statement of work.
- Working hours overlap with US and UK business hours. Enquiries get a reply within one business day.
- Built the platform behind US Patent #11,004,151 ("Options tool and user interface", assigned to OptionsGeek LLC).
- Regulated deployments in financial services and UK healthcare (pharmacy).
- Clients include GovBuddy, Sandridge Barton, Impact Pockets, Refine Group, Pizza Hut, HelloWoofy, GovSoft and Vintage Club.
- 8+ years building production systems.
- Contact: contact@maxenius.com or https://maxenius.com/contact

## Services
- [WordPress & Web Development Services](https://maxenius.com/services/wordpress-development): WordPress development services from senior engineers: custom themes, WooCommerce and headless builds that load fast and are easy for your team to edit.
- [Shopify Development Company & Agency](https://maxenius.com/services/shopify-development): Shopify development company for custom themes, Shopify Plus and headless stores. Work directly with senior Shopify developers and keep your code.
- [Custom Software Development Company](https://maxenius.com/services/custom-software-development): Custom software development services: internal tools, customer portals, SaaS products and APIs built by senior engineers, with tested code you own.
- [Mobile App Development Company](https://maxenius.com/services/mobile-app-development): Mobile app development company building iOS and Android apps with React Native, Flutter, Swift and Kotlin. Backend and store submission handled.
- [UI/UX Design Services](https://maxenius.com/services/ui-ux-design): UI/UX design services for websites, SaaS and apps: research, wireframes, Figma UI and design systems, with engineers on the same team to build them.
- [AI Development & Automation Agency](https://maxenius.com/services/ai-development): AI automation agency building AI agents, workflow automation and LLM integrations that run in production, with validated outputs and human review.
- [Digital Marketing Services](https://maxenius.com/services/digital-marketing): Digital marketing services covering SEO, content, paid media, email and analytics, with reporting tied to leads, pipeline and revenue, not impressions.
- [AI SEO Agency for SEO, AEO & GEO](https://maxenius.com/services/ai-seo): AI SEO and AEO agency combining technical SEO and content with answer engine optimization, so your brand shows up in Google, AI Overviews and ChatGPT.
- [IT Staff Augmentation Services](https://maxenius.com/services/staff-augmentation): IT staff augmentation services: a dedicated senior developer, marketer or assistant working your hours in your tools. Flat monthly rate, month-to-month.
- [MVP Development Services](https://maxenius.com/services/mvp-development): MVP development services for founders: a working product built by senior engineers on architecture that can grow into v1. You own the code from day one.
- [SaaS Development Company](https://maxenius.com/services/saas-development): SaaS development services for multi-tenant products: tenant isolation, SSO, roles, Stripe billing, APIs and cloud infrastructure, with code you own.
- [Fractional CTO Services](https://maxenius.com/services/fractional-cto): Fractional CTO services: technical direction, architecture decisions, vendor and hiring oversight and due diligence support, without a full-time hire.
- [E-commerce Development Company](https://maxenius.com/services/ecommerce-development): E-commerce development company building Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and headless stores, with ERP, 3PL and payment integrations you own.
- [AI Integration Services](https://maxenius.com/services/ai-integration): AI integration services that add AI features to the software and tools you already run, connected to your data, with monitoring and cost controls.
- [Software development company UK](https://maxenius.com/software-development-company-uk): Bespoke software development for UK businesses, with fixed GBP quotes.
- [Software development for startups](https://maxenius.com/startups): MVP and SaaS builds, dedicated developers and a fractional CTO for startups.
- [Prototype to production](https://maxenius.com/prototype-to-product): Making apps built with AI tools (Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0) secure and production-ready.
- [Enterprise infrastructure](https://maxenius.com/solutions): Regulated and complex systems: financial reconciliation, healthcare, real-time data.

## AI agents
- [AI agents for business](https://maxenius.com/ai-agents): Overview of the AI agents Maxenius builds and runs for businesses.
- [AI Voice & Phone-Order Agent](https://maxenius.com/ai-agents/voice-agent): An AI receptionist that answers your business phone 24/7, takes orders and bookings, answers routine questions and hands complex calls to your team.
- [AI Customer Support Agent](https://maxenius.com/ai-agents/customer-support-agent): An AI customer service agent that answers routine questions from your own help content and routes everything else to your team as a structured ticket.
- [AI Ads Manager Agent](https://maxenius.com/ai-agents/ads-manager-agent): An AI agent that checks your Google and Meta campaigns daily, flags wasted spend and recommends or makes budget changes within limits you set.
- [AI Financial Reporting Agent](https://maxenius.com/ai-agents/financial-reporting-agent): AI financial reporting that pulls data from your accounting, payment and bank tools, flags mismatches and sends scheduled reports for your team to review.
- [AI Workflow & Process Automation Agent](https://maxenius.com/ai-agents/workflow-automation-agent): AI workflow automation for repetitive, rule-based work in your existing tools: data entry, checks, follow-ups and handoffs, with approvals where you want them.

## White-label delivery for agencies
- [White-label partner for agencies](https://maxenius.com/white-label): Development and marketing delivered under an agency’s brand and NDA.
- [White-Label Web Development](https://maxenius.com/white-label/web-development): White label web development for agencies: senior developers building websites and web apps under your brand and NDA, through your PMs and tools.
- [White-Label WordPress Development](https://maxenius.com/white-label/wordpress): White label WordPress development for agencies: custom themes, WooCommerce stores and ongoing maintenance, built under your brand and NDA.
- [White-Label Shopify Development](https://maxenius.com/white-label/shopify): White label Shopify development for agencies: custom themes, Shopify Plus, headless builds, integrations and migrations under your brand and NDA.
- [White-Label App Development](https://maxenius.com/white-label/app-development): White-label app development for agencies: iOS, Android, cross-platform and web apps built under your brand and NDA, from MVP to app store launch.
- [White-Label SEO (and AEO) for Agencies](https://maxenius.com/white-label/seo): White label SEO for agencies: technical SEO, content, link building and branded reporting under your brand, plus AI search work. Senior team, under NDA.
- [White-Label Digital Marketing](https://maxenius.com/white-label/digital-marketing): White-label digital marketing for agencies: paid media, content, email and analytics delivered under your brand and NDA, scaling with client load.

## Case studies
- [Multi-Brand CRM & Order Management Portal](https://maxenius.com/case-studies/multi-brand-crm-order-management): A portal built for GovBuddy that brings orders from every brand and storefront into one place, then handles tax, payments, subscriptions, accounting and reporting there too.
- [AI-Orchestrated Financial Intelligence](https://maxenius.com/case-studies#financial-intelligence): A reconciliation platform connected to the bank and Stripe, where AI agents match transactions and every step leaves an audit trail.
- [Regulated UK Pharmacy Platform](https://maxenius.com/case-studies#uk-pharmacy): Digital prescription and inventory systems for a regulated UK pharmacy, built so patient data stays isolated and every action can be traced.
- [Multi-Channel Commerce Platform](https://maxenius.com/case-studies#multi-channel-commerce): Real-time stock sync across sales channels for a business selling one-off items, with AI demand forecasting on top.
- [AI VoIP Call-Center System](https://maxenius.com/case-studies#ai-call-center): AI-assisted call answering and routing, with every call transcribed live and outcomes reported.
- [Patented Options Intelligence](https://maxenius.com/case-studies#options-intelligence): An interactive options-chain analysis platform built for OptionsGeek, protected by US Patent #11,004,151.

## Free tools and resources
- [Website & app cost calculator](https://maxenius.com/tools/project-cost-calculator): Estimate what a website, store, web app or mobile app will cost.
- [Which e-commerce platform should I use?](https://maxenius.com/tools/which-platform-should-i-use): Platform picker for Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress, Webflow or custom.
- [AI agent finder](https://maxenius.com/tools/ai-agent-finder): Find which AI agent fits a business, with a rough estimate.
- [AI App Production-Readiness Scorecard](https://maxenius.com/resources/ai-app-production-readiness-scorecard): Built with Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0 or Cursor? Answer 12 questions to see how ready your app is for real users, with a grade and the gaps to close first.
- [The Vibe-Coder’s Security Checklist](https://maxenius.com/resources/vibe-coding-security-checklist): 15 vibe coding security checks for AI-built apps: exposed API keys, browser-only logins, missing row-level security, and how to test for each one.
- [Which AI Builder Should You Use? (2026 Guide)](https://maxenius.com/resources/which-ai-builder-should-you-use): Lovable vs Bolt vs Replit vs v0 vs Cursor vs Figma Make: who each AI builder suits, what still needs an engineer, and when to bring one in.
- [The Business AI Prompt Pack](https://maxenius.com/resources/business-ai-prompt-pack): Copy-and-paste AI prompts for everyday business work: support replies, phone scripts, ad copy, P&L summaries and follow-ups. Works in ChatGPT or Claude.
- [The Agency’s Guide to White-Label Delivery](https://maxenius.com/resources/agency-white-label-guide): How agencies use a white-label delivery partner to take on more work and add services without adding payroll: pricing, confidentiality and starting small.
- [AI App Handoff Kit + 30-Day Launch Plan](https://maxenius.com/resources/ai-app-handoff-kit): What to give engineers when you hand over an AI-built app, plus a week-by-week launch plan for a small, focused app. Free download, no sign-up needed.

## Guides
- [How Agencies Deliver Development Without Hiring Developers](https://maxenius.com/blog/agency-development-without-hiring): Agencies can offer development without hiring by partnering with a white-label delivery team. You keep the client relationship and your brand; a senior partner builds behind the scenes under NDA. It lets you say yes to more work, protect margins, and scale delivery up and down without fixed payroll, far less risk than hiring and more reliable than freelancers.
- [Vibe Coding to Production: How to Take Your AI App Live](https://maxenius.com/blog/vibe-coding-to-production): Taking a vibe-coded app to production means closing the gap between 'it works in preview' and 'real people can safely rely on it': hardening security, moving to a real database, adding auth and access control, error handling, tests, proper hosting and monitoring. How long that takes depends on what the prototype already does and what it handles (payments, personal data, logins); a focused plan done yourself or with engineers keeps it to weeks rather than months.
- [How to Rank on ChatGPT and Get Cited by AI Search](https://maxenius.com/blog/how-to-rank-on-chatgpt): You can't buy a ranking on ChatGPT, but you can earn citations. Publish clear, factual, well-structured content that directly answers real questions; add rich schema and an llms.txt; build consistent brand and citation signals across trusted sources; and keep information current. Then measure which answers mention you and close the gaps.
- [Is Vibe Coding Safe? The Security Risks of AI-Built Apps](https://maxenius.com/blog/is-vibe-coding-safe): Vibe coding is safe for prototyping, but AI-generated apps frequently ship with serious security holes: exposed API keys, authentication that only exists in the UI, no server-side access control, and unvalidated input. The code looks finished while leaving these gaps. Before you put real users on a vibe-coded app, check it against a security checklist and fix the high-severity issues.
- [BigCommerce vs Shopify: Which E-commerce Platform Wins?](https://maxenius.com/blog/bigcommerce-vs-shopify): Choose Shopify for the largest app ecosystem, the smoothest experience and a clear path to scale; it suits most merchants. Choose BigCommerce if you want more built-in features without apps and no transaction fees on any gateway, which can help larger or B2B catalogues. Both are strong; Shopify is the safer default for most stores.
- [White-Label vs Outsourcing vs Freelancers: An Agency Guide](https://maxenius.com/blog/white-label-vs-outsourcing): For agencies: a white-label partner delivers under your brand as invisible capacity, best for client work where branding and reliability matter. Outsourcing hands a project to an external team that may be visible to the client. Freelancers are cheapest and most flexible but least reliable. For ongoing, brand-sensitive client delivery, white-label usually wins.
- [How to Hire Developers as a Non-Technical Founder](https://maxenius.com/blog/hire-developers-non-technical-founder): As a non-technical founder, you have four main options: hire in-house (slow, expensive), use freelancers (cheap, risky), partner with a development agency (reliable, full-service), or add a fractional CTO for oversight. For most early startups, a senior agency partner, ideally with fractional CTO guidance, gives the best balance of speed, quality and protection against costly mistakes.
- [Webflow vs WordPress: Which Is Right for Your Site?](https://maxenius.com/blog/webflow-vs-wordpress): Choose Webflow for a beautiful, design-led marketing site your team can manage visually with little maintenance. Choose WordPress when you need deep functionality, e-commerce, content at scale, or full ownership of your stack. Webflow wins on design and simplicity; WordPress wins on flexibility and long-term control.
- [How Much Does SEO Cost in 2026? Real Pricing Explained](https://maxenius.com/blog/how-much-does-seo-cost): In 2026, SEO typically costs $500–$5,000+ per month on a retainer, $1,000–$30,000 for one-off projects, or $75–$200/hour for consulting. Price depends on competitiveness, scope and provider. An AI-accelerated team can produce more content and technical work per dollar, so you get more SEO for the same budget.
- [Technical Co-Founder Alternatives: Build Without One](https://maxenius.com/blog/technical-cofounder-alternatives): You don't need a technical co-founder to build a startup. The main alternatives are a fractional CTO (senior technical leadership, part-time), a development partner or agency (builds your product for a fee, not equity), and a dedicated team (ongoing capacity). These get you building now, keep your equity, and often carry less risk than a hasty co-founder match.
- [Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): A 2026 Guide](https://maxenius.com/blog/generative-engine-optimization): Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of shaping how generative AI systems (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Claude) understand, represent and recommend your brand. It builds on SEO (which earns rankings) and AEO (which earns citations) by focusing on the narrative AI tells about you. The foundation: clear, factual content, strong structured data, and consistent, trustworthy brand signals.
- [React Native vs Flutter: Which to Choose in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/react-native-vs-flutter): Choose React Native if your team knows JavaScript/React or you want tight web-and-mobile code sharing. Choose Flutter if you want pixel-perfect custom UI and top rendering performance from a single codebase. Both are excellent, production-ready choices for cross-platform apps in 2026.
- [WordPress vs Shopify: Which Should You Choose in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/wordpress-vs-shopify): Choose Shopify if your primary goal is selling products with minimal hassle. Choose WordPress (with WooCommerce) if you need a content-rich site, deep customization, or full ownership. Shopify wins on commerce simplicity; WordPress wins on flexibility and content.
- [Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): The 2026 Playbook](https://maxenius.com/blog/answer-engine-optimization-guide): Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring your content and brand signals so AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) quote and recommend you. It complements SEO: SEO earns rankings, AEO earns citations. The playbook: clear answers up top, strong structured data, an llms.txt, and authoritative, factual content.
- [Outsourcing Software Development: A Practical 2026 Guide](https://maxenius.com/blog/outsourcing-software-development): Outsourcing software development means delegating a project or ongoing work to an external team. Done well, with a senior partner, clear communication and a small trial to start, it gives you quality results, flexibility and cost efficiency. The risks (juniors, poor communication, no ownership) are all avoidable with the right partner and a careful start.
- [Squarespace vs Shopify: Which Is Better for Selling Online?](https://maxenius.com/blog/squarespace-vs-shopify): Choose Shopify if selling is your main goal; it has far deeper e-commerce features, apps and a path to scale. Choose Squarespace if you want a beautiful content or portfolio site with light selling attached. For any serious or growing store, Shopify wins.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Build an App in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-an-app): In 2026, a simple mobile app MVP typically costs $8,000–$25,000, a mid-complexity app $25,000–$70,000, and a complex app $70,000+. Cross-platform (React Native/Flutter) cuts cost versus building native twice, and a lean, senior team using modern tooling can deliver the same app more efficiently than a large agency.
- [Shopify SEO: A Practical Guide to Ranking Your Store](https://maxenius.com/blog/shopify-seo): Shopify SEO comes down to a few fundamentals: a clean site structure, optimized product and collection pages, fast load times, helpful content, and proper schema. Shopify handles some basics for you, but the biggest wins come from unique product content, strong internal linking, technical health, and increasingly, structuring content so AI answer engines cite your store too.
- [Wix vs WordPress: Which Is Right for Your Site in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/wix-vs-wordpress): Choose Wix if you want the simplest possible way to build a small site yourself, with hosting and maintenance handled. Choose WordPress if you need flexibility, serious SEO control, e-commerce, or full ownership of your site. Wix wins on ease; WordPress wins on power, scalability and long-term control.
- [Magento vs Shopify: Which E-commerce Platform Wins in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/magento-vs-shopify): Choose Shopify for lower total cost, easier maintenance and faster time-to-market; it suits the vast majority of merchants. Choose Magento (Adobe Commerce) only if you need deep, unusual customization and have the budget and team to run it. For most stores, Shopify wins on total cost of ownership.
- [How Much Does a Shopify Store Cost to Build in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/how-much-does-a-shopify-store-cost): Running a Shopify store costs from about $39/month (subscription) plus apps. Building one ranges from ~$500 for a basic themed store to $3,000–$15,000 for a custom design and build, and $15,000+ for Shopify Plus or headless. Apps and design are the main variable costs.
- [Staff Augmentation vs Outsourcing: What's the Difference?](https://maxenius.com/blog/staff-augmentation-vs-outsourcing): Staff augmentation adds dedicated developers to your team who work under your direction; you keep control. Outsourcing hands an entire project to an external team that delivers an outcome; you keep less control but less management overhead. Choose augmentation for ongoing work and control; outsourcing for defined, hands-off projects.
- [How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? Real Numbers](https://maxenius.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost): In 2026, a simple professional website typically costs $1,000–$5,000, a custom business or WordPress site $5,000–$20,000, and a complex web app $20,000+. The biggest cost drivers are custom design, custom functionality, and who builds it: a US agency can cost 3× what an AI-accelerated team charges for equivalent quality.
- [Offshore vs Nearshore vs Onshore Development: Honest Guide](https://maxenius.com/blog/offshore-vs-nearshore-vs-onshore): Onshore offers the easiest collaboration at the highest cost; nearshore balances cost and timezone overlap; offshore offers the lowest cost with more timezone gap. In 2026, a senior, AI-accelerated offshore team closes the old quality and communication gap, giving you near-onshore quality at offshore pricing.
- [Shopify vs WooCommerce: Which Should You Use in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/shopify-vs-woocommerce): Choose Shopify if you want a fast, low-maintenance store that just works and can scale to Plus. Choose WooCommerce if you already run WordPress, need deep customization, or want to avoid platform fees and own your stack. For most new stores under high growth, Shopify wins on total cost of ownership.
- [WordPress vs Webflow: Which Is Right for Your Site in 2026?](https://maxenius.com/blog/wordpress-vs-webflow): Choose WordPress for maximum flexibility, ownership, complex functionality and content-heavy sites. Choose Webflow for beautiful, design-led marketing sites you want visually managed with less maintenance. WordPress wins on extensibility and cost control; Webflow wins on design polish and hosting simplicity.

## Company
- [About Maxenius](https://maxenius.com/about): Who the team is and how it works.
- [Pricing and engagement models](https://maxenius.com/engagement-models): Fixed-price projects, monthly dedicated specialists or an enterprise statement of work.
- [Industries](https://maxenius.com/industries): Financial services, healthcare and pharmacy, e-commerce, SaaS, education and legal.
- [Contact](https://maxenius.com/contact): Send a brief or book a call.

## Optional
- [Full Q&A for every service, agent and guide](https://maxenius.com/llms-full.txt)