One Month with DaaSy: What Can You Actually Build?
What can you realistically develop with $2,000/month in one month? Concrete deliverables, ticket counts, completion times, and real project examples.
"Can I really get that much development done for $2,000/month?"
This is the most common question we receive.
This article shows you what you can actually build in one month with concrete numbers and examples.
One Month Expected Output Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tickets processed | 20-30 |
| Major features developed | 10-15 |
| Average ticket completion time | 48 hours |
| On-time delivery rate | 99.2% |
What You Can Build in One Month
Option A: Landing Page + Blog
Ticket count: 8-13
| Week | Work | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Landing page (hero, features, pricing) | 3-5 |
| Week 2 | Blog system (list, detail, SEO) | 5-8 |
| Week 3-4 | Revisions, optimization, extras | Buffer |
Deliverables:
- 5+ section landing page
- Complete blog system
- Responsive design
- SEO optimization
- Multi-language support (optional)
vs Agency cost: $10,000+ → $2,000 (80% savings)
Option B: E-commerce MVP
Ticket count: 15-20
| Week | Work | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Product list + detail pages | 4-5 |
| Week 2 | Cart + payment integration | 5-6 |
| Week 3 | My page + order management | 4-5 |
| Week 4 | Admin panel + deployment | 2-4 |
Deliverables:
- Product catalog
- Shopping cart
- Payment system (Stripe)
- Order history management
- Basic admin dashboard
- Responsive design
vs Agency cost: $25,000+ → $2,000 (92% savings)
Option C: SaaS Dashboard
Ticket count: 15-25
| Week | Work | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Auth + basic layout | 4-5 |
| Week 2 | Core dashboard + charts | 5-7 |
| Week 3 | Settings + notifications + API | 4-6 |
| Week 4 | Payments + plan management + deploy | 4-5 |
Deliverables:
- Signup/login
- Dashboard (charts, stats)
- User settings
- Notification system
- Payment integration
- Subscription plan management
vs Agency cost: $50,000+ → $2,000 (96% savings)
Option D: Multiple Smaller Tasks
Ticket count: 20-30
You can also handle various tasks throughout the month:
| Task Type | Examples | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Bug fixes | Payment errors, UI breaks | 5-8 |
| Feature additions | Dark mode, filtering | 5-7 |
| Page additions | Blog posts, FAQ | 3-5 |
| Performance optimization | Loading speed, SEO | 3-4 |
| Design updates | Colors, fonts, layout | 4-6 |
Deliverables:
- Continuous product improvement
- Fast issue resolution
- Flexible ticket order adjustments
Real Case Studies
Case 1: Startup A - SaaS Platform
Situation: Needed MVP development, agency quoted $40,000
DaaSy 1-month results:
| Category | Completed Items |
|---|---|
| Auth | Email login, social login (Google, GitHub) |
| Dashboard | Main dashboard, 4 analytics charts, data tables |
| User Management | Profile settings, team invites, permission management |
| Payments | Stripe integration, 3 subscription plans, payment history |
| Extras | Email notifications, dark mode, responsive |
Tickets processed: 24 Total cost: $2,000 Savings: $38,000 (95%)
Case 2: SMB B - Website Renewal
Situation: 5-year-old corporate website needed complete redesign
DaaSy 1-month results:
| Page | Completed Items |
|---|---|
| Home | Hero, services intro, portfolio, CTA |
| About | Vision, history, team, office gallery |
| Services | 3 detailed service pages |
| Contact | Contact form, map integration, auto-email |
| Blog | Blog system + existing content migration |
Tickets processed: 18 Total cost: $2,000 vs Agency quote: $12,000 savings (86%)
Case 3: Solo Founder C - Booking Platform
Situation: Needed lesson booking platform MVP
DaaSy 1-month results:
| Feature | Completed Items |
|---|---|
| Instructor Pages | Profile, schedule, reviews |
| Booking System | Calendar, time selection, booking confirmation |
| Payments | Payment integration, refund processing |
| Notifications | Booking confirmation emails, reminders |
| Admin | Instructor management, booking status, settlements |
Tickets processed: 22 Total cost: $2,000 vs Outsource quote: $20,000 savings (91%)
Monthly Ticket Processing Stats
Across all DaaSy customers:
| Month | Avg Tickets | Avg Completion Time |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 22 | 47 hours |
| Month 2 | 26 | 44 hours |
| Month 3 | 28 | 42 hours |
Why efficiency improves over time:
- Better project understanding
- Codebase familiarity
- Optimized communication
ROI Calculation
Scenario: SaaS MVP Development
| Option | Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Agency | $30,000-$50,000 | 3-6 months |
| Full-time hire | $8,000/mo × 4 = $32,000 | 4+ months |
| DaaSy | $2,000/mo × 2 = $4,000 | 2 months |
DaaSy ROI:
- vs Agency: 87-92% cost savings
- vs Full-time: 88% cost savings
- Time savings: 50-66% faster launch
Realistic Expectations for One Month
Setting Proper Expectations
One month is ideal for MVP-level products.
| Achievable | Challenging |
|---|---|
| Core features | Every feature perfect |
| Main pages complete | Hundreds of content pages |
| Basic design system | Complex animations |
| External API integrations | Large data migrations |
How to Maximize Efficiency
- Clear requirements: Vague requests → built with assumptions → rework
- Fast feedback: Submit new ticket within 24 hours if changes needed after reviewing
- Attach references: Example URLs, screenshots
What About Month 2?
If you complete your base product in month 1, you can focus on improvements and expansion from month 2:
| Month | Focus |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | MVP development, core features |
| Month 2 | Feedback implementation, feature additions |
| Month 3 | Optimization, scaling |
| Month 4+ | Continuous improvement, new features |
Conclusion
With $2,000/month for one month:
- 20-30 tickets processed
- 10-15 major features developed
- MVP-level product launch possible
70-90% cost savings vs agencies, 60-80% savings vs full-time hires.
Risk is minimized:
- 7-day full refund: 100% back if not satisfied
- 30-day 50% refund: Half back if canceled in first month
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