What if my project is smaller than the $9,450 starting point? +
$9,450 is the starting point for a scoped custom build not a fixed minimum for every conversation. The scoping discussion is where you find out what a project your size would actually cost.
How do I know it is going well? +
You see working software every week, and each milestone comes with an acceptance-test pack you sign off against. If a week passes with nothing to demonstrate, that is the signal, and it arrives early rather than at the end.
What is a Discovery MVP for? +
Finding out whether the thing is worth building. It is a defined scope with acceptance tests and a decision log, priced so the answer costs a fraction of the platform. Plenty of these end with a decision not to continue, which is a good outcome for that money.
What are the ongoing costs? +
Hosting, cloud, monitoring and telemetry are usage-based and billed at cost. Maintenance and support are quoted monthly against what the build actually needs. App store fees on mobile work are paid by you.
How long does a typical custom software project take? +
Timelines depend entirely on what's being built. What doesn't change is the weekly cadence, so you're never waiting months to find out whether the project is on track.
What if I'm not sure exactly what I need yet? +
That's normal, and it's what the scoping and discovery phase is for. Most businesses that need custom software know the problem, not the solution and that's the starting point of the conversation.