If you came up with an idea for developing an application or a website, it is likely that the word characterization is not foreign to you. Many think that characterization is based entirely on the technical part only and then what happens is that in the end they may receive a product that is not as they imagined or thought it would look. In addition, it is important to understand that in order to receive an accurate quote and to choose a company for the development of applications or websites, an accurate description is required
We receive many phone calls from entrepreneurs or business owners who have come up with an idea and they want to get a quote right away. The main problem is that many think that based on their idea and a few minutes of conversation it is possible to “price them” the development. That’s why we decided to put some order in the mess and emphasize the importance of writing a description as you decide to develop an application or even build a sales/corporate website.
The main goal of a correct characterization is to end the act with the first thought. This is very important to understand, because in practice, it may manifest itself in expenses that we did not plan in advance, what we did not think and plan in advance will cost us dearly later.
The characterization details for us in depth everything we want to have on our website or application. In addition, it allows us to get an orderly estimate of times and costs. In order to build a sales site that will successfully sell our past, we must plan and detail all the steps in depth from the beginning.
It is important to note, whether it is about app development or building professional websites, the process is the same and therefore the importance of correct and accurate characterization will make it much easier for us in both areas.
So how much should a characterization cost and what does it include?
When approaching to characterize a project, you need to understand in general what order of magnitude of project it is and accordingly also the size of the characterization. In complex projects, it is customary to take a professional person, which is his field of expertise, and he produces a detailed characterization that includes all the technical specifications in detail, preliminary designs and WF.
Such characterization usually ranges around a few tens of thousands of shekels and in most website and application developments there is no need to go down to such in-depth resolutions already at the characterization stage.
Characterization – Top Level
The purpose of such a characterization is to detail the screens that seem to have the flow features and functionality of what we want to develop in the application. The length of such a description is usually around a page, a page and a half and costs a few thousand. In most cases, when you are asked if you have a description, the reference is to this type of description. At the same time, it is very important to note that the description will also include the detail of the target audience for which You want to direct and integrate strategic thinking to the end point. Top Level characterization will allow you to get a time frame and a price estimate for the project.
How do you write a characterization?
If you have a technological background of one kind or another, it is likely that you have already written a feature or two in your life and then you do not need an application development company to accompany you in the process. If you are not, then it is advisable that you sit with a company or a professional person, this is a relatively small but very critical investment. In the characterization phase, this is usually the phase where all the desires and things that are most important to us come up, and a professional company will be able to give you their input on the right path for development in advance. In addition, as soon as you have an orderly characterization, it is likely that there will be no sudden surprises in the process and the chance that you will meet the budget is greater.
How will I know that the characterization is correct?
First of all, it is important that you understand that the process of writing a description, like any process in our lives, is something that takes time. Correct and accurate characterization begins with an initial meeting where you “throw away” everything you want to be developed. A professional company that has been in the field for many years will know how to convert your wishes into an orderly document that you will understand. After you have sat down for the meeting, you will usually receive an initial draft of the characterization with the summaries at the meeting and then you will start ping ponging some documents and maybe another meeting or two where you will seal everything hermetically. It is very important that you invest time and attention in the characterization phase because based on this document you will get started and you will be able to receive price offers for the development of your application or sales website.
