Questions
What are the benefits of custom e-commerce software?
There are too many to list them all out here, but are some major points:
- Unparalleled performance: No matter how good out-of-the-box solutions become, they always need to serve a broader purpose. When you control 100% of the code, it is miraculous how fast a website can become.
- Optimal integration: You can integrate almost everything. If it has an API, it's easy-peasy. If it does not have an API, we will find ways to make it work more often than not!
- Step beyond the web: Big brands like Amazon, Nike, and Walmart have had their shops for years in the realm of the Apple Appstore and Google Play Store. While they are standing on the shoulders of custom software and their own teams of engineers, we can make this dream come true for you, too.
Those points are just a means to an end: If done well, they will seamlessly translate to higher conversion rates, a better shopping experience, and a larger audience, ultimately increasing your revenue and profit margin.
Who is this for?
This offer is best suited for you, if either one or more of the following points apply:
- You already have a profitable online store and want to aggressively scale its performance (both technical and conversion).
- You want to build your store into a real brand.
- You want do a lot of things, that require software development and want to outsource the process.
- You are looking to leap into the mobile app stores.
Is it really unlimited software development?
Yes. You can submit as many requests as you like. The caveat comes in at how many you can have worked on at a time. The development team handles requests chronologically as they came in from all clients (hence we're limiting the number of clients to provide a good throughput).
Higher plans aside from other perks will allow more simultaneous development requests.
Do I need a strong technical understanding?
Not at all! We are with you every step of the way and extremely happy to talk to you in non-tech people's language!
Do I own the code?
Yes, everything we write is yours and will be hosted on your accounts.No hard lock-ins.
When can you start?
We're aiming to launch in early 2021. To get our feet wet with this service model, we will accept only a limited amount of new clients every few months. The first batch of customers will be capped at about five.
How much does it cost?
The service will be based on a flat monthly fee. We haven't settled on a exact prices yet, but plans will likely start at > $2k/month.
Are there any additional costs?
None that you need to pay to us, but there will occur additional expenses for third party services utilized in the development process (e.g. hosting costs being rather inevitable).
I have a POS system and don't want to switch. Can we work together?
It depends. The software stack we're using is a significant reason for our high-performance storefronts and software development process.
Because of that, and because we are no experts on every existing software, we will have to build your shop from the ground with our tools. However, there is a good chance that we can integrate your current software as a backend. That way, you won't have to change your workflow or instruct your employees on any custom frameworks to benefit from our service.
From the beginning we will be supporting Shopify, WooCommerce, and (naturally) custom checkout solutions via Stripe.
Please reach out to us personally to discuss your project's details, and we will determine if it's a fit.
Is there anything you can't do?
Probably. Software development is hard, and we may have to turn down exotic requests. What these could be may only become apparent after some communication and research.
Nevertheless, to give you an idea, here are a few examples coming to mind:
- Crypto (blockchain) payments
- Artificial intelligence / Machine learning related requests
The best thing you can do to clear things up is to talk to us.
What does this service not include?
- Legal advice or liability: You tell us what you want, we write the code. It is up to you to ensure the features and contents you put on your site comply with all relevant laws.
- Design work: We're no designers (yet). If you want an exotic design, please let a professional take care of it or let us otherwise know what you want your project to look like. Other than that, once a project has a set design, most adjustments and extended work can usually be derived from the existing design system and do not require dedicated designers.
Other questions?
Feel free to reach out via email or chat (click the chat icon in the bottom right of this page).