What is the Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee?

Our Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee is our unique in-house service, which promises to deliver a minimum viable product within four weeks. This is done by working closely with the customer to align on the scope, features, and timeline of building a tailor-made application. These three cornerstones help us ensure that the customer’s application reflects the desired quality, is equipped with the critical features, and, most importantly, is delivered on time.

Fixed scope: During this phase, we work with the customer to establish a clear scope and translate the application's feature requirements, design, and feasibility into a navigable application delivery roadmap. This helps us deliver an MVP and keep our four-week promise.
Fixed price: We deliver an MVP adhering to a fixed budget that we agree on with the customer beforehand. This way, there are no surprises or hidden costs, and the client knows precisely what they are getting once development has been completed.
Fixed timeline: We guarantee an application in four weeks. However, an extended timeframe may be needed for complex applications that require more intense scoping activities and a pre-analysis phase before we can begin building your application. Whatever the case, we establish a fixed timeline according to the customer’s requirements before the project starts.

The main reasons for organizations to request this service are when they fall short on in-house resources, deal with time constraints, or lack the budget to dedicate a full team to creating a custom web application while keeping day-to-day operations running. With Betty Blocks, you will be guaranteed a custom-made business solution befitting your organization’s tech stack.

How the 4-Week Guarantee works

Choose an application

The first step is to choose from our list of 35+ applications. We offer applications across 6 domains: Knowledge management, contract lifecycle management, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), project management, billing control, as well as case and matter management. In our Guide to the 4-Week Guarantee, you can view the full list of applications that we offer.

Customize to your needs

In the next step together we scope out the application to your specific needs. This can be specific features that you would like the application to have, the styling and branding ensuring it is in line with your business. We also will discuss the integrations that this application will need to communicate with. We will make sure that the application is customized to your specific needs.

Project Kick Off

After we have agreed upon the features of your application we will have a project kick-off. At this moment you will meet the team who will build your first Betty Blocks application. They will detail the approach to the development, testing, and deployment of your application. Then we are ready to go and four weeks later your application will be ready to launch, guaranteed!

Stages of the development process

The Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee follows a streamlined approach to make sure that the focus is on developing the application according to the client’s criteria while adhering to a fixed deadline. Close communication is retained between Betty Blocks and the customer throughout all stages of development, ensuring that the finalized MVP can pass User Acceptance Testing smoothly and without any bugs. The result is a tailor-made web application, business solution, software extension, or other use case that aligns with the customer’s business needs.

Planning

We define the scope, timeline, and requirements of the application.

Wireframing

We draw up a wireframe including key functionalities and design.

Prototyping

In line with the wireframe, a high-fidelity prototype is created.

Guidelines

Guidelines are established on how the application fits into the client’s tech stack.

Review

One last review of the previous steps is conducted together with the customer.

Development

The application is being developed with a focus on critical features.

User Acceptance Testing

The MVP is assessed together with the client if it meets the desired criteria.

Bug Fixing

If any issues are still present within the MVP, they are fixed in a timely manner.

Delivery

The MVP is delivered together with documentation and support (if needed).

Ensuring successful implementation

Creating a tailor-made application for your business is just a snapshot of the entire process. The most critical part of using the 4-Week Guarantee service is making sure that the solution is a perfect fit for your existing IT infrastructure. Together with the client, we carefully review their IT landscape to determine how the solution best fits their existing tech stack. It is also established which (if any) integration add-ons need to be implemented for the application to synchronize with internal databases and processes. We want the final result to be the business software version of plug-and-play.

A go-live plan is drawn up prior to the development phase, which includes a detailed strategy for successfully launching the application. This includes which resources are needed, which milestones the SDLC needs to contain, how to secure end-user adoption, and how the application needs to be maintained after launch. By following these steps, we can guarantee that the time spent during the development phase is dedicated to the application without any superfluous actions needing to be taken during this critical process.

Benefits of letting us build an application in 4 weeks

With Betty Blocks, we can fill in the gaps that your organization might be currently facing while simultaneously providing expert advice on how to utilize the new application to its fullest extent. Boasting 20+ years of experience, we can consult on how to implement the application to fit your business and provide documentation to facilitate successful adoption among staff and stakeholders. Once the development process has been completed, the client receives a fully functional cloud-based MVP along with continuous platform access. If needed, extra support and maintenance services are available through an hourly bundle.

Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee FAQ

How much does it cost to develop an application with Betty Blocks in 4 weeks?

The Betty Blocks 4-Week guarantee is $45,000. It includes scoping, prototyping, and the development of a custom application within four weeks.

Can I use this service to create any type of application?

Yes, from web applications and workflow automation to business solutions like quote generators and planners or even customer-facing portals, we can develop any type of application with the Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee. However, a feasibility check needs to be conducted beforehand in order to establish if complex project can be completed within the four-week timeframe.

Is it cheaper to build an application with the Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee than self-build?

This depends primarily on the application's scope, complexity, and use case. We recommend getting a standard license for organizations that wish to create multiple applications, as we offer in-depth learning paths and ongoing support.

Is this service available for existing customers?

Yes, both new and existing customers can utilize the Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee service.

How will I be able to maintain my Betty Blocks application after launch?

Once the application has been created, it will be hosted in our cloud-based Betty Blocks environment. A platform license is required to access and maintain the application. Our services department is ready to assist if any development work is needed in the future.

Are there any more fees to the Betty Blocks 4-Week Guarantee?

In addition to the license needed to host, access, and maintain the application, we can offer additional training sessions for a fee. The latter is optional.

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