What a Project with PivotPoint Looks Like

Creating custom software should be as straightforward as ordering your favorite dish at a restaurant: you tell us what you want, how you’d like it prepared, and when you need it. At PivotPoint, we’ve streamlined the (overly) complex world of software development into our patent-pending (not really) 4D process:

1. Discovery
2. Design
3. Development
4. Deployment

We structure these phases to ensure lasting success. Here’s what it’s like to bring your vision to life with us.

Discovery: Understanding Your Vision

Every project begins with a conversation. In the Discovery phase, we meet with you (either virtually or in-person) to explore your goals and challenges. Are you building a website, a custom software solution, or both? Do you want to leverage existing branding, or are you ready for a fresh look?

Once we've narrowed the scope, we dig deeper with more project-specific questions. What’s the core problem you’re solving? Who is your audience? What features are essential? Through stakeholder interviews and market analysis, we ensure we fully understand your needs.

At the end of this phase, you get a clear project scope, a shared vision, and initial roadmaps or architectural diagrams ready for review.

Design: Shaping Your Solution

With a solid foundation, we move to the Design phase, where your ideas start taking visual form. For web development, we create low-fidelity mockups showcasing several different styles (typically including a traditional, modern, and a more playful/branded/themed variation).

For custom software or branding projects, we develop diagrams or prototypes to align on functionality and aesthetics. You’ll review these initial designs, share feedback, and select your favorites. We then refine one or two options into high-fidelity mockups, iterating until you’re completely satisfied.

Once this phase is complete, you'll have polished, approved designs that bring your vision to life, ready for development.

Development: Building Transparently

The Development phase is where your solution comes to life. Our team gets to work coding, testing, and refining. Unlike other dev shops, we won’t disappear into the background. We believe in keeping you involved with regular updates, including screenshots, videos, and hosted demos you can interact with.

We prioritize small, frequent iterations. This approach lets you see progress in real-time, provide input, and ensure the project stays aligned with your goals. You’ll experience the software as it evolves, not just as a final product.

Once development is complete, you'll have a functional, thoroughly tested solution built to your specifications, with your feedback woven in every step of the way.

Deployment: Liftoff

After we've developed your solution, it's time to discuss Deployment. We conduct rigorous quality assurance to ensure your software is ready for the real world. During a final walkthrough, we confirm everything meets your expectations.

At PivotPoint, we believe what we build for you is yours. After deployment, we hand over all code, assets, and documentation.

Want to manage it yourself? You’re all set. Prefer we handle hosting and maintenance? We offer flexible packages to suit your needs.

At the end of the day, we want to ensure you have a fully launched solution, plus the freedom to choose how you manage it moving forward.

Why PivotPoint?

At PivotPoint, we’re more than a development shop. We're your go-to partner in turning ideas into reality. Our 4D process, plus Follow-Up, is designed to be:

• Simple: Clear steps, no jargon, just results.
• Transparent: You’re involved at every stage, with full visibility.
• Yours: You own the final product, with the flexibility to manage it your way.

Ready to start your project with PivotPoint? Contact us today to bring your vision to life. Let’s make your project a success.