Our software development process from concept to working solutions
Development phase
Your Project Manager assembles a development team matched to your technical requirements, timeline and scope. Team composition varies by project complexity, from focused specialists for template-based implementations to full-stack teams for custom-built systems.
Web projects: template-based vs custom builds
Template-based websites follow the selected theme's structure with targeted modifications recommended by our design team. Development focuses on integrating your business logic into the existing framework while maintaining performance and compatibility.
Our custom software development process for websites and web applications starts with mockups created from scratch by our design team. Every interface element, workflow and interaction pattern is designed specifically for your requirements. If you have an internal design team, we develop from your specifications.
For mobile apps, we always create mockups from scratch unless you provide approved designs from your creative department.
Core development activities
During this phase, our team:
- Programs your system's primary functions.
- Integrates third-party services through APIs, modules or plugins.
- Installs and configures required dependencies.
- Tests major functionality incrementally to catch issues early.
Project visibility and communication
Your Project Manager monitors development progress through daily standup meetings with the team. You receive updates through weekly status meetings, access to our online project management system, and regular progress reports.
Why we don't provide access during active development: early access to incomplete systems creates more problems than it solves. Users report errors in features still under development, and answering questions about unfinished work interrupts developers mid-task. We grant access once development reaches testable completion.
Testing and quality assurance
Once development completes, your system moves to our QA team for full testing on the staging server, functionality verification, UI/UX compliance against approved mockups, cross-browser compatibility, and responsive design validation.
Mobile app testing
App projects undergo testing, by default, on the three most recent iOS and/or Android versions at the time of testing. We account for diverse device models, network connectivity variations, built-in phone features, and platform-specific behaviors before submission to app stores.
Conversion and user experience focus
Testing doesn't just verify that features work, we evaluate whether workflows make sense and whether the interface guides users toward desired actions, proactively suggesting UX improvements when testing reveals friction points.
Automated testing for frequent updates
Systems that change regularly, particularly ecommerce platforms with constant product updates, benefit from automated testing environments that run every time code changes, catching regressions immediately.
Deployment and launch
Hosting selection, you choose your hosting provider; we provide recommendations based on your technical requirements, traffic expectations and budget.
Server configuration, our technical Project Managers install your website or application on your chosen server and verify the environment matches your specifications.
Technical SEO preparation, before launch, we conduct a technical SEO, AEO, and GEO audit covering crawlability, robots.txt and XML sitemap configuration, meta tags and structured data, page speed and mobile-friendliness.
Content finalization on staging, we provide access to your system on staging where you can update content, meta tags and imagery. When you confirm everything is ready, we coordinate the switch to production.
Live verification, our QA team tests the live version immediately after launch to confirm everything transferred correctly.
Mobile app deployment
We submit completed apps to the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or alternative distribution platforms, coordinate the public release once approved, and our QA team tests the live app directly from the store after publication.
Project completion and handover
At completion, we deliver all source code files, design assets and graphic materials, and handover documentation where relevant.
Post-launch support
The team that built your system remains your go-to resource for changes, enhancements and troubleshooting, typically through Continuous Monthly Development. Your original Project Manager and development team remain available to troubleshoot issues, implement modifications, and support scaling and performance optimization as your business evolves.
Why our process works
This structured approach emerged from delivering thousands of projects since 1998:
- Phased development with continuous testing catches problems early, before they become expensive.
- Dedicated QA before launch ensures quality rather than hoping users won't find bugs.
- Technical SEO before deployment means your site launches ready for search visibility.
- Team continuity from build through support eliminates knowledge transfer gaps.
Ready to discuss your project?
Whether you’re building a custom website or application from scratch, developing a mobile app, or need a template-based site implemented and configured, we’d be happy to help. Book a meeting and we’ll put together a team matched to your technical requirements, timeline and scope.
Free, no-commitment
Commonly asked questions
Why don't you provide access to the project during active development?
Early access to incomplete systems creates more problems than it solves, users report errors in features still under development, and answering questions about unfinished work interrupts developers mid-task. We grant access once development reaches testable completion on the staging server.
How long does each phase of the development process typically take?
Timeline depends on project complexity and scope. Template-based websites move faster than custom-built systems because they follow existing structures. Your Project Manager provides a detailed timeline during planning, before development begins, and for large projects, this timeline comes out of a Project Scoping phase.
Do you provide ongoing support after launch?
Yes, typically through Continuous Monthly Development. Your original Project Manager and development team remain available for troubleshooting, modifications, new features and technical guidance, the team that built your system stays your go-to resource.
What documentation do you provide at project completion?
You receive all source code files, design assets, and, for complex systems, handover documentation covering system maintenance and administration.
Do you handle hosting and technical SEO too?
You choose your hosting provider based on our recommendations, we handle server configuration and installation. Before launch, we conduct a technical SEO, AEO, and GEO audit. Content optimization, keyword analysis, page titles, link building, falls outside our service scope and happens separately.
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