We have rescued 15+ projects from bad agencies. These are the warning signs we see every time — and how to fix them. By David Friedman , Founder of AppBrewers In 2025 alone, we rescued 15 web app projects from agencies that had gone off the rails. The patterns are always the same. If you see these signs, act fast — every week of delay costs money and momentum. Sign #1: No Fixed Price An agency that refuses to give a fixed price is planning to bill by the hour. Hourly billing creates a conflict of interest: the longer the project takes, the more they earn. Red flag: "We will scope it as we go." Green flag: "Here is the fixed price for the agreed scope." Sign #2: They Use WordPress for Everything WordPress is great for blogs and brochure sites. It is terrible for custom web apps, SaaS platforms, and anything with user accounts or real-time features. Red flag: They propose WordPress for a SaaS or marketplace. Green flag: They recommend React, Next.js, or similar modern frameworks.…