Build

We've constructed a comprehensive program to get your app launched on the AppExchange swiftly.

Design

Crafting a tailored fit and leveraging the best "real estate" within the Salesforce UI

Development

Bringing to bear our experience and tools to get your app to market (much) faster

Security Review

Guiding your app through Salesforce's review cycle to avoid delays and rework

Typical Build Timeline

How long will this take?

Great question! Here's a typical timeline 👇

Month 1

Month 2

Month 3

Design
Typically 1–4 weeks
- Project Kick-Off
- Conduct API Security Scans
- Finalize Architecture Documentation
- Setup Partner Community Account
- Design UI Mockups
- Build HTML/CSS Front-End UI
- Review & Finalize Designs
- Define Integration Specifications
- Validate All Necessary APIs Are Available
Tech Plan
Typically 1–2 weeks
- Write Collaborative User Stories
- Create Flow Diagrams
- Create Coding Plan
- Create Test Plan
- Review Plan with Senior Architect
- Establish Environment Hub & Setup Environments
Development
Typically 2–6 weeks
- Build Functional Prototype
- Create Test & Demo Data Sets
- Write Demo Scripts
- Demo Prototype
Release
Typically 1–3 weeks
- Code Refactor and Unit Testing
- Test QA Package
- Test Production Package
- Prepare Documentation for Hand-off
- Final Demo & Technical Hand-Off
- Conform Compliance Review Completed
Security Review
Typically 4–6 weeks
- Run Scans on Composite App & External Services
- Prepare Security Review Test Environment
- Document False Positives
- Complete Security Review Submission Form
- Client Pays Initial Security Review Fees ($2,700 USD)
- Submit for Security Review
- Hold Security Review Office Hours On Any Flagged Issues
- Notify Client of Security Review Approval

Note that Security Review does not begin until you sign contracts with Salesforce, and by the same token development does not begin until all APIs are in place.

Joining the Partner Program

There is a defined order of operations to getting your app built, approved, and listed on the AppExchange. We guide you through the entire process to ensure a smooth launch.

Partner Community Access Your Salesforce partnership starts by joining the Partner Community—it's where you communicate with Salesforce and get access to partnership benefits. We'll help you sign up and establish your app's business plan.
Compliance Review Salesforce has high standards related to ethics and integrity. They want to learn about your company's business practices via your business plan's Due Diligence and Compliance Certification section. We will make sure you understand the process and timelines so your app approval process stays on track.
Partner Agreement Once you finish your app's business plan, we will help you submit it for review and prep you for your partnership discussion with Salesforce. You can be confident that you have an experienced partner to turn to for advice on AppExchange best practices and trends.
Security Review Submission Salesforce frequently holds up trust as one of their key values; nothing is more important to them than the security and success of their customers. To distribute an app on the AppExchange, it must pass a comprehensive security review. We will help you design a solution that meets Salesforce's strict standards and drive the security review process itself.
AppExchange Listing Not all AppExchange listings are created equal. We will guide your through the process of authoring your content, setting pricing, and designing a compelling offering that drives installations. Once your app passes security review, we'll press the button to publish your listing and celebrate with you and your Salesforce partner team.

The Team

We used a balanced team approach to execute the full program of work. Each role contributes to the success of your app in its own unique way.

Solution Architect

This person is responsible for planning exactly where and how your app connects with the different parts of Salesforce. Doing so requires a deep knowledge of Salesforce's platform and applications to place your functionality in the most valuable position.
Release Manager

This person drives the project effort day-to-day and serves as your primary point of contact. They also lead the non-technical aspects of engaging with Salesforce to push your app through the various review processes.
Designer

This person translates the intent defined by the solution architect into visual designs they build in Salesforce using HTML and CSS. Nothing is lost in that translation, since they write the front-end code themselves and don't throw wireframes "over the wall."
Developer

With the intent clear and the front-end built, our developers focus on building back-end functionality (e.g. data movement) and advanced interactivity that goes beyond Salesforce's stock component library.
Quality Analyst

In addition to the usual work of smoking out bugs, our QA folks help define "done" up-front by analyzing the requirements and contributing to writing specs. They also help package the code and prepare documentation for your team to help you carry the torch effectively.

Typical Cost

$100–200K

Both cost and time are a function of how large the app's footprint will be inside of Salesforce. Looking back over the dozens of apps we've built, we see the cost of a typical composite app ranging from $100k-200K USD, increasing as the footprint expands.

We create proposals for Build engagements on a fixed bid basis, not time-and-materials. If you'd like to move forward, please get in touch.

Build

Design

Development

Security Review

Typical Build Timeline

Joining the Partner Program

The Team

Solution Architect

Release Manager

Designer

Developer

Quality Analyst

Typical Cost