01
Discover the business
Clarify goals, users, current problems and intended improvements before choosing technology.
STAGE OUTPUT
Discovery notes, workflow examples and system inventory
CHECKPOINT
Confirm the problem and objectives
DISCOVER / BUILD / LAUNCH / EVOLVE
Our Project Development Process
From the first conversation to launch and support, every stage has a purpose, a tangible output and an agreed checkpoint.
01 / PROJECT MILESTONES
A tangible outcome at every stage.
This is a typical project journey. Stages, timing and deliverables depend on the agreed scope; some work can run in parallel.
02
Define scope & proposal
Define essential features, data, content responsibilities and integrations, including exclusions and dependencies.
STAGE OUTPUT
Feature list, responsibilities, proposal and stage plan
CHECKPOINT
Approve scope, costs and work arrangements
03
Design interfaces & workflows
Translate scenarios into screens, fields, states and permissions; agree critical journeys before implementation.
STAGE OUTPUT
Interface designs, workflow maps and data specifications
CHECKPOINT
Approve design and primary journeys
04
Build & integrate
Build frontend, administration and integrations in stages. AI projects also address knowledge sources, permissions and human confirmation.
STAGE OUTPUT
Reviewable builds, integrations and progress records
CHECKPOINT
Review milestones and clarify issues
05
Test & validate
Test key functions, devices and error conditions against real scenarios, tracking fixes and client confirmations.
STAGE OUTPUT
Test records, issue list and acceptance results
CHECKPOINT
Approve the release candidate
06
Deploy & launch
Check hosting, domains, backups, data and cutover. Review relevant redirects and search settings when URLs change.
STAGE OUTPUT
Deployment checklist, cutover and launch validation
CHECKPOINT
Confirm critical production journeys
07
Train & hand over
Guide agreed users through administration and routine work, then document access, maintenance ownership and handover materials.
STAGE OUTPUT
Operating guidance, access and delivery inventory
CHECKPOINT
Confirm the team can take over
08
Maintain & improve
Collect feedback and distinguish fixes, maintenance and new features, planning the next stage around business priorities.
STAGE OUTPUT
Maintenance plan, issue follow-up and recommendations
CHECKPOINT
Agree the scope of follow-up work
02 / WORKING TOGETHER
Clear responsibilities keep work moving.
Your team
Provide workflows, content and necessary access. Nominate a decision-maker and consolidate internal feedback.
The ATOM team
Define requirements and solution options, build and test to scope, and explain issues, dependencies and decisions.
Shared decisions
Agree and record feature priorities, content ownership, acceptance criteria and launch arrangements.
03 / SCOPE & CHANGE
When requirements change, understand the impact first.
New functionality
Record the requirement, purpose and priority, then assess effort, costs and timing before scheduling.
Content or API dependencies
Clarify the dependency and update the stage plan if content, third-party interfaces or access are delayed.
Fixes versus new requirements
Compare issues with the agreed specification and distinguish fixes from additional scope.
LET'S EXPLORE WHAT'S NEXT
Have an idea? Let’s explore it.
Share your situation, the work you want to improve, budget and timing so the next step has a clear direction.