SaaS development
7 min 
SaaS development is a specialty. The requirements set by end users and other stakeholders are much stricter than in regular software development.
Product-market fit, scalability, user experience, AI application, and security are the key focuses for nearly all of our SaaS clients that drive growth. Over the past sixteen years, GlobalOrange has supported SaaS companies such as Tikkie, tradeXpad, SimpledCard, ComplianceWise, and Ticketscript.
We specialize in SaaS development but are also happy to help you “SaaSify” your current on-premises software into a successful SaaS product.
“A colleague of mine recommended GlobalOrange as a partner to realize this project. The flexibility of GlobalOrange ensured that we could quickly start the project. The developers from GlobalOrange became part of the team in no time, and you can see that reflected in the result. The people at GlobalOrange are open, direct, and committed. The same can be said about the communication—open and clear.”
MVP approach in SaaS development
Of course, you want to launch your product as quickly as possible. But you also want to be sure that the product you bring to market provides enough value to your users. That’s why it’s advisable to first develop an MVP when creating a new product. This way, you can offer value to your users as quickly as possible with a limited investment!
Simply put, the meaning of an MVP, or Minimum Viable Product, is: ‘the simplest version of your product that allows you to provide real value to your users.’ Developing an MVP is about selecting “must-have features” while considering functionality and user experience. Features that will satisfy your first customers and engage them. We save the rest for later; we focus on the essentials.
SaaSifying an existing product
An ugly term for something beautiful. SaaSifying is the technical and functional conversion of your software into a SaaS product.
- Technically, this means your product must be scalable, easily expandable, and easy to maintain.
- Functionally, the focus will be on improving product-market fit and usability, reducing user queries, and possibly implementing the SaaS revenue model.
The approach to SaaSifying strongly depends on your starting situation; the quality of the code, UX, and your product vision. We would be happy to discuss this with you in a personal meeting.
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You’ll learn what to focus on in SaaS development, what the costs and timelines are approximately, and how to make your SaaS truly successful. We’ve developed over 100 SaaS products and know what works and what doesn’t.
– What are the most common mistakes?
– What are the approximate investments?
– What should you know beforehand?
SaaS Development Maturity Model
SaaS development is complex and requires a lot from SaaS entrepreneurs, Product Owners, and Product Managers. It sometimes feels like you need to think about everything at once; product management, UX, architecture, DevOps, team satisfaction, tools, methodologies, attracting and retaining specialists, code quality, etc.
Moreover, development often isn’t smooth sailing. Developing new features often takes too long, usability sometimes leaves much to be desired, and you face challenges in scalability or even vendor lock-in. You may see the causes of these issues in outdated architecture or a shortage of qualified specialists, but is this really the case?
Effective development starts with a complete understanding of the state of your product development, truly understanding how ‘mature’ your approach is, and what you can do to improve. Our SaaS Development Maturity Model gives you a clear view of the actual causes of the challenges you are struggling with.
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