Ensuring a clear roadmap for your project success
Why a Discovery Phase?
The Discovery & Strategy Phase is an essential step in ensuring the success of your project. By taking the time to define your business needs, technical requirements, and strategic goals, we can:
- Reduce project risks and avoid costly scope changes.
- Ensure alignment between stakeholders, developers, and project managers.
- Provide accurate cost and timeline estimates before development begins.
- Identify the best technology stack and integrations.
What's Included?
Our Discovery Phase consists of structured workshops, technical research, and strategic planning to provide you with a clear and actionable project plan.
1. Consultation & Business Goals
✔ 60-minute strategy session with our consultants to understand your business objectives.
✔ Stakeholder interviews to identify key project needs.
✔ Competitor & industry analysis (if applicable).
2. Technical Discovery & System Architecture
✔ Review of existing systems, integrations, and data sources.
✔ Identification of technical constraints and security requirements.
✔ Recommendations for hosting, infrastructure, and third-party integrations.
✔ Wireframe sketches or user flow diagrams (if required).
3. Functional Scope Definition
✔ Detailed functional requirements document.
✔ List of required features (standard & custom).
✔ Prioritisation of must-have vs. nice-to-have features.
4. Budget & Timeline Estimation
✔ Preliminary project roadmap with key milestones.
✔ Cost breakdown based on estimated development time.
✔ Recommendations for phased delivery if needed.
Package Options & Pricing
| Package | Duration | Included Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Discovery | 1-2 weeks | 5 hours | $1,500 |
| Comprehensive Discovery | 2-4 weeks | 10 hours | $2,500 |
| Enterprise Discovery | 4-6 weeks | 20 hours | $5,000 |
Additional Hours:
- Senior Developer: $180/hr
- Consultant: $240/hr
What Happens Next?
At the end of the Discovery Phase, you will receive: ✔ A clear project roadmap.
✔ A detailed scope of work and cost estimate.
✔ Recommendations for next steps.
If you proceed with Audienceware for development, a portion of your Discovery investment may be credited toward your final project cost (subject to agreement).
Is the Discovery Phase Right for You?
🔹 For projects under $5K: A short consultation is usually enough.
🔹 For projects over $5K: A structured Discovery Phase is highly recommended.
🔹 For projects over $25K: Discovery is essential to ensure alignment and cost control.
Interested? Let's book your Discovery & Strategy session today. 🚀