What Is SaaS Development?
SaaS development is the process of building a core product for a SaaS business model. SaaS provides users with access to a core product, usually an app with desktop, web, and/or mobile accessibility, in exchange for a subscription fee (usually monthly). As long as the user remains a subscriber, they’ll retain access to this app and all their data associated with it.
With SaaS, developers typically conduct maintenance, issue fixes, and issue updates on a regular basis; this is part of what users are paying for.
The Benefits of the SaaS Model
SaaS businesses have many advantages over other software-related businesses, including
Consistent revenue
Instead of collecting revenue through one-time purchases, SaaS allows you to collect monthly revenue from your users. This often results in both greater revenue overall and more consistency, which you can use to plan your budget.
Scalability
SaaS products can support practically any number of users, from the handful supporting you initially to the massive quantities you’ll eventually scale to reach.
Faster launch
Because you can start with a minimum viable product and expand with new features later, SaaS products can be developed and launched faster than their counterparts
SaaS Development Services
At DEV.co, we provide SaaS development services, including:
Consulting
If you’re already working on a software product, or if you aren’t sure where to begin, we can help.
Core product design and developmentg
We’ll work with you to design, develop, and implement the core product for your SaaS business
QA testing
We’ll also provide thorough QA testing, to make sure your product is functional upon launch.
Maintenance and management
SaaS requires ongoing product support. We can provide that, including maintenance, management, and even the development of new features
Principles of Effective SaaS Development
Our SaaS development philosophy follows these important principles:
Goal alignment and communication
Good SaaS products are the result of collaboration. It’s important to work together with our clients to create the best possible product.
Agile development
Agile development allows us to remain fast and flexible as we learn about your product and evolve.
Ongoing support
SaaS development should be a long-term partnership. We’re here to help you manage your product well into the future
Minimalismg
We prioritize building minimum viable products; if they become too complex or too unwieldy, their launch will be delayed, stifling your revenue and feedback cycle
Prototyping and testing
Thorough prototyping and testing allow us to catch mistakes and weaknesses early, long before they run the risk of affecting your business.
Our Development
Process
Understanding
Background details
Vision & values
Target personas
Stakeholder insights
Research
Customer research
Competitive analysis
Expert audits & insights
Current market positioning
Strategy
Story & personality
Market opportunities
Positioning & messaging
Creative brief development
Creative
Naming
Logo development
Graphics standards
Verify function
Messaging framework
Deliver
Brand book & styleguide
Print integration
Online & mobile
Further brand extension
Contact With DEV.CO
Want to learn more about how DEV.co can help you build your SaaS business?
Contact us today for a free quote, or a free consultation!