Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about MVP development, our process, pricing, and everything you need to know to get started.
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An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the simplest version of your product that includes only the core features necessary to solve your users' main problem. It's not about building a cheap or incomplete product – it's about building the right product efficiently.
The MVP approach allows you to:
- Test your concept with real users
- Gather valuable feedback early
- Reduce development costs and risks
- Get to market faster
- Iterate based on actual user needs
Building an MVP first offers several critical advantages:
- Risk Reduction: Test your idea before major investment
- Faster Learning: Get real user feedback in weeks, not months
- Cost Efficiency: Avoid building features users don't want
- Market Validation: Prove demand before scaling
- Investor Appeal: Show traction and reduce investor risk
Many successful companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and Uber started with simple MVPs that focused on solving one core problem exceptionally well.
MVPs are ideal for:
- Startup Founders: Testing new business ideas
- Entrepreneurs: Launching their first product
- Established Companies: Testing new market segments
- Product Managers: Validating new features or products
- Anyone with limited budget: Who wants to minimize risk
Development Process
Our proven 6-step MVP development process:
- Discovery & Strategy (Week 1): Understanding your vision, target users, and core features
- Market Research & Validation: Analyzing competitors and validating assumptions
- Design & Prototyping (Week 1-2): Creating user flows and interactive prototypes
- Development (Week 2-5): Agile development with weekly check-ins
- Testing & Quality Assurance (Week 5-6): Comprehensive testing across devices
- Launch & Feedback Collection (Week 6+): Deployment and user feedback gathering
We use a systematic approach to feature prioritization:
- User Story Mapping: Understanding user journeys and pain points
- MoSCoW Method: Categorizing features as Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, Won't-have
- Value vs. Effort Matrix: Prioritizing high-value, low-effort features
- Core Problem Focus: Ensuring every feature serves the primary user need
The goal is to include only features that are absolutely necessary for users to complete the core value proposition.
Yes, we use agile methodology with:
- Weekly Sprints: Short development cycles for faster iteration
- Regular Check-ins: Weekly progress reviews with you
- Continuous Testing: Quality assurance throughout development
- Flexible Scope: Ability to adjust features based on learnings
- Transparent Communication: Real-time project updates and feedback
Pricing & Timeline
MVP development costs vary based on complexity, but here are typical ranges:
- Simple MVP (Basic features): $5,000 - $15,000
- Medium Complexity MVP: $15,000 - $35,000
- Complex MVP (Advanced features): $35,000 - $50,000+
Factors affecting cost include:
- Number of features and user types
- Platform requirements (web, mobile, both)
- Third-party integrations
- Design complexity and custom animations
- Backend complexity and database requirements
We provide detailed quotes after understanding your specific requirements.
Our typical MVP development timeline:
- Simple MVP: 2-4 weeks
- Medium Complexity: 4-6 weeks
- Complex MVP: 6-8 weeks
Timeline depends on:
- Feature complexity and scope
- Number of user types and workflows
- Integration requirements
- Design requirements and iterations
- Your availability for feedback and approvals
We offer flexible payment options:
- Milestone-based payments: 50% upfront, 50% on completion
- Weekly payments: Split total cost across development weeks
- Full payment upfront: 5% discount for full payment
All payments are secured through invoicing with detailed breakdowns of work completed.
Technical Questions
We select technologies based on your specific needs, but commonly use:
Frontend Development:
- React.js, Vue.js for web applications
- React Native, Flutter for mobile apps
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript for responsive design
Backend Development:
- Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Ruby on Rails
- Cloud services: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
No-Code/Low-Code Options:
- Bubble, Webflow for rapid prototyping
- Airtable, Zapier for automation
- Firebase for quick backend setup
Yes, we build MVPs for all platforms:
- Web Applications: Responsive websites and web apps
- Mobile Apps: Native iOS and Android applications
- Cross-Platform: React Native and Flutter for multiple platforms
- Progressive Web Apps (PWA): Web apps that work like mobile apps
We recommend starting with the platform where your target users are most active.
Yes, you own all rights to your MVP:
- Full Code Ownership: Complete source code delivered to you
- Intellectual Property: All IP rights transferred upon final payment
- Documentation: Technical documentation and deployment guides
- No Lock-in: You can continue development with any team
Support & Maintenance
Yes, we offer comprehensive post-launch support:
- 30-day warranty: Free bug fixes and minor adjustments
- Ongoing maintenance: Monthly maintenance packages available
- Feature updates: Iterative development based on user feedback
- Technical support: Help with hosting, deployment, and scaling
- Analytics setup: Help interpreting user data and metrics
Absolutely! We help you scale your MVP based on user feedback and traction:
- Feature expansion: Adding new features based on user requests
- Performance optimization: Scaling for increased user load
- Platform expansion: Adding new platforms (mobile to web, etc.)
- User experience improvements: Enhancing based on analytics
- Team augmentation: Adding developers to your team
Our agile process accommodates changes:
- Minor adjustments: Small UI/UX tweaks included in scope
- Feature modifications: Changes discussed and approved before implementation
- Scope additions: New features can be added with time/cost adjustments
- Weekly reviews: Regular opportunities to provide feedback and request changes
We believe in transparent communication and will always discuss any scope changes with you before proceeding.
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