Professional Product Development
Maximize Your Product ROI
An expert-guided process that enables you to achieve your online goals while keeping stress at bay.
- Refine your product scope to maximize ROI
- Set yourself on the path to success with a bulletproof project roadmap
- Stay on track with our meticulous project management
- Continuously measure outcomes, iterate for improvement, and grow
Achieve Your Product Goals
You have a brilliant idea
But do you have the right team to make it happen?
An idea is the first step towards success, but what's crucial is its execution. We all know it takes a village to raise a child, but not everyone knows what it takes to deliver a successful digital product.
You not only need a team of Business Analysts, Project Managers, UX/UI Designers, Developers (and we have them all), but your team needs to know how to play the game.
Most digital projects exceed their timeline and budget
Many teams haven't fine-tuned their process, and the harsh reality of product development hunts them down. Consequently, you end up with:
- A higher bill from your vendor.
- A delayed product launch.
- Endless discussions about what is in-scope and out-of-scope.
What seemed like a straightforward journey now becomes a source of stress and frustration.
Our Approach
Building the Right Thing, the Right Way
Fortunately, a method exists that allows you to avoid common pitfalls and minimize risks. It’s crucial to first ensure you're building the right thing, and then to build that thing the right way.
Discovery
The process begins by understanding your challenges and linking them to desired outcomes. This enables us to propose a solution and refine its scope, thereby maximizing your ROI.
Design
During the design phase, we transform the proposed solution into wireframes and design mockups. This stage lays the foundation for the project and provides an opportunity to confirm we’re moving in the right direction.
Development
Our developers are now accelerating to deliver the agreed-upon scope, while our tech leads continue serving as trusted advisors from previous stages. The focus is on minimizing technical debt and ensuring scalability.
Care & Growth
With the product launched, it’s time to start measuring outcomes. Together, we gather both quantitative and qualitative data to guide future iterations and growth of the product. We ensure your digital product remains healthy and secure.
Avoid costly mistakes
While learning from your own mistakes is valuable, it can also be costly. We’ve been developing digital products since 2005, accumulating a wealth of experience and insights into the digital product landscape. Let us guide you through the complexities, helping you avoid common pitfalls.
Our Work
Highlights from
our projects
VanCafe
Van Cafe saw a 24% increase in orders after we designed and developed a new version of their eCommerce site on BigCommerce.
OPLU
We developed an open-source editing environment for a project funded by €2.5 million from the European Research Council (ERC).
Olera
We helped Olera secure the second installment of a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Testimonials
What our clients say
“Their designs are exceptional and their communication is great. They also do things in a timely manner, which is amazing."
“Working with the Xfive team has been a consummately enjoyable experience.”
“They go above and beyond in terms of their deliverables. They don’t just do what we tell them; they cross theirs t’s, dot theirs i’s, and sometimes do extra work beyond our requirements.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Still on the fence?
I'm not an expert in product development. Will this be a problem?
Absolutely not! Think of us as your expert crew. You'll oversee everything as the product owner, while we manage the complex bits. Product development is an journey, and we're here to make sure you experience the best parts, stress-free.
What if you don't deliver on time and budget?
We minimize risks with careful planning. But, in the unpredictable world of product development, if delays happen despite our best efforts, you won't be charged extra for the agreed scope. Our loss, your gain – that's our promise to you.
How do I know if my idea will succeed?
Guarantees in innovation are myths.The larger the change you're aiming for, the greater the uncertainty regarding user and market acceptance. We start by understanding your goals, then set clear metrics to track progress and ROI. It’s about smart planning for measurable success.
