Hey Paul,
We've worked with multiple startup companies before involving payment processing, social networking, content streaming and marketplaces making us a great fit for your team. You can have a look at our case studies here: http://www.acit.com
Our process is as follows:-
-> Discussion of scope / Problem Statement. We need to lock down requirements in the form of use cases. -> Requirements also include specific requirements to do with estimated load on the platform, is SEO / meta tags, etc a part of this contract, do you need an iOS app, an Android app or both, what about analytics. -> This is when I can actually estimate the effort involved and give you a quote. The steps that proceed are as follows -> Project Plan Signoff documenting milestones -> Sign off on Wireframes for the App and the Website by a UI / UX resource -> Photoshop Renderings for all app screens by our Designer -> Implementation of the backend. We're leaning towards Node.JS but we can do Django or PHP too. -> Front End. On the front end we recommend a ReactJS Single Page Application to keep up with the current trends in technology. -> Signoff & Free warranty period -> Support Contract
Feel free to shoot me an email at iqbal@acit.com and we can arrange for a GotoMeeting or an in person session(if you're in Sydney) and discuss your project in further detail and to show you samples of the work we've done. You can also email me an NDA before hand if you need to.
Hi Paul,
Firstly I would recommend we conduct a Skype Chat with our head dev to better understand your business & market, business logic and your requirements in greater detail. This will help us provide a clearer picture for the project, the architecture and allow us to make recommendations in terms of time & cost.
We are a small team with experience in web & mobile development across all platforms and a proven track record delivering end-to-end solutions. We would be happy to send through a portfolio of work and sign an NDA before proceeding if required.
Immediately, we have a rough time and cost estimate in mind, but would want to consult in greater detail before signing off. Shoot me an email and we can confirm a time to chat.
Regards,
Mitch (Medici Technologies Australia)