Engagement
3–6 months
Custom
software.
Usually it is about replacing something; a spreadsheet that has become unreadable, an application from another era, or a subscription that does not quite match the needs. I build custom software. A website, a (desktop) app, or both, that fits exactly.
Overview
The businesses I focus on usually do not need more software, but less. What is there is often partly right; a spreadsheet that has grown too big, an application from the nineties, or a subscription whose costs keep climbing.
My approach starts with shadowing. Literally; a couple of days next to the person doing the work, in the car, behind the counter, at the kitchen table. That is where you see how it really works. The notepads, the USB stick, the 'yes-that-is-just-how-I-always-do-it'. That is what we are going to replace.
Deliberately simple. No difficult terms, no cloud migration just because we can, no features no one asked for. The goal is software you forget about, because it works.
How it goes.
How it goes01
Shadow
A day or two next to the people who will use it. Notes, screenshots, the workflow as it really happens.
02
Mirror
The existing flow first in code, almost one-to-one. No improvements yet, just the friction taken off.
03
Trim
Once it works, out goes what no one uses. Fewer screens, fewer fields, fewer clicks.
04
Hand off
Live, documented, in your own hands. A manual plus a call where I walk you through everything, so you can take it from there yourself.
What you get.
What you get01Software you open without frustrationFast, does what you ask, no 30-step tour with every update.
02One place for everythingOne login, one database, one screen. No more four programs open side by side.
03The code is yoursFull code handover; no lock-in, all subscriptions in your name.
04Handover without needing meA manual, a short video and a 60-minute call where I explain everything. After that you can carry on without having to call me.
WebMobileDesktop
"The best software is software you forget exists."
Frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questionsWill I own the code?
Yes. The code becomes yours, including all rights and subscriptions that come with it. I hold nothing back.
Do I need to be technical to work with you?
No. I explain what matters in plain language, without difficult terms. You will know what we are building because you helped shape it.
What if I want to change something after launch?
For the first 30 days after launch, anything that is broken gets fixed for free. After that, small tweaks and questions go by the hour; no monthly minimum, no retainer. For new features you get a fresh quote, so we both know what we are saying yes to.
How long does a project really take?
Most projects run 3 to 6 months calendar time, with the actual work in the evenings and one weekend day. If something looks like it will need more, you will hear it before we start, not after.