Frequently Asked Questions
Transparent guidelines covering development timelines, pricing models, intellectual property ownership, and technical SLAs.
Xportios is a Pakistan-based software house that builds SaaS platforms from scratch, so you get a product designed around your business instead of a monthly subscription you never own. Web development and SaaS projects deliver in 3-8 weeks. For larger multi-tenant or enterprise builds, our Enterprise Custom Software service over 2-4 weeks. Because we’re local, you work in your own time zone, talk to the people writing the code, and avoid the extra cost of outsourcing abroad. To get a quote, email xportios@gmail.com or call +92 321 9176985.
Look for three things: an uptime guarantee of at least 99.9%, daily automated backups, and servers close to your customers. A 99.9% guarantee still allows about 8.76 hours of downtime a year, or roughly 43.8 minutes a month, so check what the provider promises beyond that. At Xportios, we choose and configure the hosting as part of every website and web app we build. That includes SSL, backups, and performance tuning, so you aren’t left comparing plans on your own. Small business websites with us typically launch within 2-6 weeks, hosting setup included.
The core stack we use at Xportios is React for the front end, TypeScript for safer code, Node.js for the back end, PostgreSQL for the database, and Docker for consistent deployments. Alongside these, GitHub handles version control, Postman tests your APIs, and Stripe or PayPal handle payments. PostgreSQL deserves special mention: it is the most widely used database among developers, with over 55% of respondents in the 2025 Stack Overflow survey reporting they use it. These tools suit startups because they scale from the first 10 users to 10,000 without a rebuild. We choose the exact combination based on your product and budget.
JavaScript is still the most used language: 66% of respondents in the 2025 Stack Overflow survey said they had used it in the past year, with HTML/CSS at 61.9% and SQL at 58.6%. TypeScript, a stricter version of JavaScript, has also grown fast, and it overtook Python and JavaScript to become the most used language on GitHub in August 2025. On the server side, Python, PHP, and Node.js remain dependable choices. At Xportios, we build mainly with JavaScript and TypeScript (React, Next.js, Node.js), with PHP and Laravel for CMS and portal projects. For Android apps, we use Kotlin and Flutter.
Digital marketing covers every way a business reaches customers online: search engines, social media, paid ads, and email. Search engine optimization (SEO) is the part that earns visibility on Google without paying per click. It matters because about 53% of all website traffic comes from organic search. At Xportios, we combine both. Our digital marketing team runs SEO, AEO, GEO, social media marketing, and ads management under one strategy, so each channel supports the others.
SEO is the foundation the other channels build on. Social posts and paid ads send people to your website, but SEO keeps bringing visitors long after a campaign ends. The need is real: 96.55% of web pages get no organic traffic from Google, so most sites never get seen. We start every project with a technical audit and keyword research, then align your content, social media, and ad campaigns around the terms your customers actually search for.
Digital marketing is the whole toolkit. SEO is one tool within it. Think of digital marketing as the full plan for reaching customers online, and SEO as the specific discipline of making your website easy for search engines to find and rank. A business can run SEO alone, but results are usually stronger when it works alongside social media and paid advertising. We help clients decide which mix fits their goals and stage of growth.
Common examples include: Optimizing page titles, meta descriptions, and headings Fixing technical issues such as slow load times, broken links, and crawl errors Writing content that answers real customer questions Earning links from trustworthy websites Setting up a Google Business Profile for local visibility All of these are part of our standard work at Xportios. We use Google Search Console, GA4, Semrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog to find issues and measure progress.
Common examples include: Optimizing page titles, meta descriptions, and headings Fixing technical issues such as slow load times, broken links, and crawl errors Writing content that answers real customer questions Earning links from trustworthy websites Setting up a Google Business Profile for local visibility All of these are part of our standard work at Xportios. We use Google Search Console, GA4, Semrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog to find issues and measure progress.
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) prepare your content to be quoted in AI-generated answers from tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Traditional SEO is still essential, since Google sends 345 times more traffic to websites than ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity combined. But AI answers are growing, so we recommend covering both. We structure your content with clear answers, consistent business information, and schema markup to improve your chances in each.
Mobile game development covers game design, programming, art integration, testing, and publishing to app stores. It is worth considering because mobile is where the money is: Newzoo reports that mobile generated $113.3 billion in 2025, 56% of total global games spend. At Xportios, we build Android games from concept to launch, including the ad and in-app purchase integration that turns players into revenue.
Look for four things: a clear development process, experience with the platform you’re targeting, a tech stack suited to your game, and open communication throughout. Ask to see how they handle testing and post-launch support. Xportios is a Pakistan-based software house, so our game developers work alongside our web, app, and marketing teams. That means your game can launch with a landing page, store listing, and promotion plan already in place.
Most projects move through six stages: concept, game design document, prototype, production, testing, and launch. After launch, updates and bug fixes continue based on player feedback. At Xportios, a typical Android or HTML5 game takes 4-10 weeks from kickoff to release, depending on scope. We agree milestones at the start so you can review progress at each stage rather than waiting until the end.
A game design document (GDD) is the written blueprint for your game. It describes the concept, target audience, gameplay mechanics, art direction, levels, monetization plan, and technical requirements. Yes, you need one, even a short version. It keeps everyone aligned and prevents costly changes mid-project. When you work with Xportios, we help you shape this document during the first stage, so your idea becomes a clear plan before any code is written.
Game design decides what the game is: the rules, the story, the levels, and how it feels to play. Game development is the technical work of building it: programming, integrating art and sound, testing, and publishing. Both are essential, and at Xportios they happen together. Our team covers the design thinking and the development, along with UI/UX and asset integration, so the finished game matches your original vision.
HTML5 games run directly in a web browser on phones, tablets, and computers, with nothing to download or install. That makes them easy to share through a link and quick to embed in a website. They suit casual games, promotional campaigns, and brand experiences. Xportios builds cross-browser HTML5 games using JavaScript, Phaser, and HTML5 Canvas, and tests them across devices so they perform smoothly on both older and newer phones.
The right setup depends on the size of your team and how you work, but most small businesses need the same core things. These are a reliable office network, secure Wi-Fi, CCTV, biometric attendance, and regular cyber security checks. Xportios provides all of these as one IT and security service, so you deal with a single team instead of several vendors. We start by looking at your premises and your risks, then recommend only what you need.
Xportios is a Pakistan-based team that works with businesses across the country, including Karachi. We cover networking and cabling, Wi-Fi, CCTV, access control and cyber security audits. You can reach us at contact@xportios.com or +92 321 9176985 to arrange a site assessment.
A sound strategy has five parts: Asset review: know which devices, accounts and data you have. Access control: use strong passwords, multi-factor authentication and role-based permissions. Network protection: use firewalls and a properly secured Wi-Fi network. Backups and updates: keep regular, tested backups and patch software promptly. Staff awareness: train your team, because the human element features in about 68% of breaches (Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report). Xportios runs cyber security audits that check each of these areas and give you a prioritised action list.
It records who enters and when, which removes proxy attendance and manual registers. It also restricts sensitive areas to authorised staff and creates a clear audit trail. Xportios installs and configures biometric and access control systems, and can link them to your attendance reporting.
Plan the camera positions around entrances, cash points and storage areas. Choose resolution and night vision to suit each location, and decide how much footage you need to store and for how long. You also need secure remote viewing. Xportios surveys the site first, then installs and cables the system and sets up remote access.
Choose Shopify if you want to launch quickly with proven tools and little technical upkeep. Choose a custom store if you need your own pricing logic, complex product options, or deep links to inventory or ERP systems. Xportios offers both. We usually ask about your catalogue size, your sales channels and your expected order volume before advising.
Yes. Our Shopify work covers store design, product and collection setup, theme customisation, and payment and shipping configuration. We also test the checkout end to end before launch, so your first customer doesn’t hit a problem.
You register as a seller, verify your business, connect your product catalogue and set up fulfilment. Xportios handles TikTok Shop setup, and we can connect it to your existing store so products and stock stay in sync.
Fast page loads. Clear product pages with good images. A short, mobile-friendly checkout. Trusted payment options. Visible delivery and returns information. Online sales are also a growing share of all retail. The US Census Bureau puts e-commerce at roughly 16% of US retail sales. Xportios designs stores around these basics, and we test each store on mobile first.
Yes. We connect your store to payment providers and shipping carriers, and we set up the rules for rates, tracking and order status updates. That means orders flow through without manual re-entry.
Yes. We connect your store to payment providers and shipping carriers, and we set up the rules for rates, tracking and order status updates. That means orders flow through without manual re-entry.
Yes. We connect your store to payment providers and shipping carriers, and we set up the rules for rates, tracking and order status updates. That means orders flow through without manual re-entry.