How It Works

With a small learning curve, most Low-code / No-code tools are easy to use, especially for people who are technically proficient. Even if you or your team have the knowledge to build solution with these tools, taking on a project yourself may not always be best, as it could take attention away from other important work. When a project doesn’t have the team’s full attention, corners can sometimes get cut, potentially leaving you with a suboptimal solution or time-consuming problems down the road.

This is where Doug can help. He has the experience, expertise, dedication, and time needed to ensure things are done right. He’ll take care of every detail while keeping you and your team informed throughout the process. That way, you can stay focused on what matters most while also improving business processes at the same time.

A Typical Project

Building a great solution involves more than just connecting dots. It requires a clear understanding of the problem, input from the team who will be using it, meeting security and accessibility needs, and ensuring it truly solves the issue at hand. To fully realize the solution’s impact and ROI, it’s also crucial that the team is properly trained to use it and that it continues to work well into the future. Doug covers all of this through the following six-step process, used for typical LC/NC projects.

Step 1: Free Solution Analysis

The project starts with a free analysis of a specific challenge your business is facing to help determine if a Low-code / No-code solution is the best fit. The analysis includes the tools which may be the best fit and outlines the benefits the solution would deliver, similar to the examples on this site. With this info, you’ll have insight into the possibilities before you decide whether to proceed with the project.

Step 2: The Project Plan

If you decide to move forward, Doug will meet with you and your team to go over the specific challenge, its history, and any ideas on how it could be solved. During this step, he will also meet with the relevant team members to understand data sources, security needs, user roles, and other technical details. Based on this information, Doug will put together a detailed plan for the full project and provide a fixed-price quote for the remaining work.

Step 3: Try Things Out

Based on the plan, Doug will create an initial version of the app using sample data. You’ll be able to use this working version of the app right away, share your feedback, and have any initial refinements made. One of the big benefits of the LC/NC approach is that user interfaces are easy to create and update, allowing for quick iterations without the extra steps of designing wireframes and mockups.

Step 4: Create The App

After the previous step, the initial version of the app works as envisioned, and it’s time to connect it to real data, create users, and add automation, validation logic, and other necessary features. During this phase, Doug will also develop training materials (including recorded video training to help future employees easily onboard), conduct user training, and complete final setup tasks like backups and automated monitoring. You’ll have the chance to review the fully functioning app, and improvements can be made based on feedback before going live.

Step 5: Go Live

Now that users have been trained and had the chance to use the app, it’s time to start using it for real work. Doug will be available to answer any questions as they begin using the app and to make any final tweaks that may be necessary. During this phase, he will also document the technical details of the final solution, ensuring you have all the information needed for future enhancements or if you decide to move the solution to another provider.

Step 6 (Optional): Ongoing Help

After the project has wrapped up, ongoing help is available through an annual support plan. This includes minor adjustments, one-on-one or group training of new users, or making small updates such as renaming fields or adjusting dropdown options. If you have multiple Low-code / No-code apps, a support plan can be provided to cover all of them. For larger changes, a new project is recommended.

Pricing and Guarantee

With many years on the customer side of the equation, Doug understands the frustration of “call for pricing” enterprise software models and open-ended hourly rates, where it’s hard to know what you’ll actually end up paying. Instead, he aims to provide clear, upfront pricing so that you’ll know what the project will cost before you even start.

The solution analysis in Step 1 is always free, and with that comes a no-obligation, fixed-price quote for completing Step 2. On the completion of Step 2, you’ll have a full specification of the work to be completed, as well as a fixed-price quote for the remaining stages of the project. Even if you don’t proceed immediately, you’ll know exactly what’s involved.

Payments are broken up by step, requiring you to pay only for the next stage of work, rather than making one large payment for the entire project. This helps to reduce risk by allowing you to evaluate progress at each stage. Additionally, breaking the work into smaller payments makes it easier to navigate many companies’ accounting departments.

Your satisfaction is important, and all work is guaranteed. If any work is not completed as described in the plan, you are eligible for a full refund.