Consult
Let’s get to know you.
- Fast but in-depth.
- Designed to capture your requirements and style.
- Vital to delivering a custom software solution.
Why is a consultation needed?
This is when we get to know you, your organization, and your audience, as well as your requirements, specs, and goals, all of which will inform the development process.
How long does it take?
The consultation takes very little time, mere minutes in some cases. We also conduct it remotely – it’s a discovery call through Zoom.
What information do you need in the consult stage?
During this phase, we learn what you are trying to do, more about your brand, the composition of your audience, and your goals for any custom software. Then, we provide you with a quote and a scope of services to review.
Plan
A good plan supports success.
- Detailed plan based on your specs and goals.
- Key milestones are set.
- An end date for the development is set.
What’s involved in the planning process?
During this process, we outline what you’re trying to achieve with custom software, determine which team members are ideally suited for the project, and more
Why is planning necessary?
Without a robust plan, development cannot proceed. Think of this as creating a roadmap we’ll follow to completion.
How long does planning take?
Like the initial consultation, the planning process does not take very long, but it is a vital component of a successful project.
Iterate
Tweaks make the software better.
- Adjustments are made to improve accuracy.
- We discuss needed changes or tweaks.
- We work closely with you to ensure complete alignment.
What happens during the iteration phase?
At this point, we work with you to ensure that any custom software is completely aligned with your needs and goals, and to make any needed adjustments.
How long does the iteration phase take?
With all custom software development, we follow agile development methodologies to ensure fast completion.
What information do you need from us?
We’ll work with you to obtain any information needed for your custom software build, including additional functionality, design elements, operability requirements, and more.
Demo
Let’s see it in action!
- We deliver a functioning demo.
- The code is checked for bugs and errors.
- Final adjustments get made.
Is a demo really necessary?
Yes, the demo stage is essential – this is your first chance to see your custom business software in operation.
Can I still make changes?
Yes! Based on the demo, we’ll work with you to identify any last-minute changes that need to be made and implement them.
How long does this stage last?
The demo stage should be very brief – once you’ve seen your custom software or custom app in operation and provided feedback about any changes needed, we’ll move on to the next step.
Deploy
It’s alive!
- Custom software is released.
- Fully functional.
- Ready for use by your team, customers, or other audience.
How does the deployment stage work?
Once you’ve approved the demo and development is done, we’ll release the custom software to you for use as you see fit.
Is the software fully developed?
Yes, we never release software until it’s ready for primetime.
What if we decide we would like to add more functionality or features?
We’re always happy to add features and functions if necessary, although it may require a new project to be started.
Support
We stand by you.
- Ongoing help and support.
- Maintenance and updates.
- Complete peace of mind.
Can you help us with maintenance on custom software and apps?
Yes! We’re happy to provide you with maintenance and housekeeping services to ensure that your custom software solution operates correctly moving forward.
What about updates?
We can handle app and software updates based on a range of factors, from hardware compatibility to new audience considerations.
What if we experience problems down the road?
We’re always here to help. Just get in touch with us.