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This means that you and your team should by now have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fblogposts\u002Fwhere-does-a-designer-fit-in-the-product-development-process\" target=\"_blank\">design\u003C\u002Fa> prototype. Now, it’s time to take your MVP into the development stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">You know what you want, and you already know how your product should look. But now it’s time to begin that crossover phase from design to development. This is where all the fun (and hard work) lies: converting your ideas and design into real features. This is where MVP development really begins. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Less is more\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Start with a feature that solves one problem, then move forward into solving additional problems for your customers.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">To understand this even better, let’s take a close look at Airbnb:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">In late 2007, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia had \u003Cstrong>one single problem to solve\u003C\u002Fstrong>: they needed help paying their rent. Having some extra space in their apartment living room, they thought — maybe a few people would be willing to pay to stay with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">That first problem helped them spot \u003Cstrong>a second problem\u003C\u002Fstrong>. San Francisco is a city that hosts frequent conferences. It was hard, almost impossible, to find a hotel room, and conference attendees needed a place to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">They created a website for people looking for a place to stay when attending a conference in San Francisco, with \u003Cstrong>one product assumption\u003C\u002Fstrong>: strangers will pay to stay in your house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The AirBed & Breakfast MVP consisted of air mattresses in their living room, free wifi, free breakfast, the promise of a unique networking experience with like-minded people, and a well-targeted demographic: tech conference attendees at a single sold-out conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Even when choosing the features for your product, it can be hard to know exactly which ones will deliver the best value to your first users. Remember the goals you set when building an MVP, and only choose the features that align with that end goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">It’s a good idea to start with as few features as possible. At this stage, your development and design team can bring great input and guide you on the features that help you collect the feedback you need in the testing phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">It’s not that hard. If you did your homework, you know your audience, and solving their problems should come naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Let’s start digging into this topic with one simple question: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Are potential customers willing to lose quality just because it is a simple test?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Users are used to a minimum of quality, and they expect it of every product. You have to be willing to walk the extra mile when developing your features.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">We’ll give you a twist of approach!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">A while ago, the only thing we had in mind when building an MVP was that the product was functional enough. If the user could run at least 2–3 things perfectly, you had your working MVP ready to go out into the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Things have changed. Your end customer understands more, knows more, and expects more — even from an MVP. So you have to provide a better experience: features, speed, fluidity, and design. This is the essential starting kit to compete with other products in your niche.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Focus on an MVP that is not only viable but marketable, desirable, delightful and lovable.\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">While building an MVP, keep in mind that a lot of people might like your product (which is awesome). But there is a huge difference between them and the people who would actually pay for your product.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">When testing your MVP, ask people if they would be willing to spend a certain amount of money in exchange for the features your product offers. If they are not, gather feedback, find out what they would pay for, and tweak your product. Analyze, fix, and deploy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Why an MVP development agency might be the smart move — especially if you are a non-technical founder.\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">This one choice defines the quality of your minimum viable product in every possible way. So you need to be very careful when choosing your MVP development agency.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Here are a few reasons why working with an agency is a great idea for your startup:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">1. Their cross-functional team\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">You’ll need around 6 different types of people to develop the different parts of your MVP. As a startup, hiring them all can become very expensive. An agency’s team already has the resources needed to deliver the MVP you want.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">2. You won’t get better advice\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">You are not the only founder they have worked with. They know people, know stories, and their hands have touched a considerable number of products. If you pick an agency with a track record of MVP development for startups, they bring a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience that you wouldn’t necessarily get from hiring a single developer (or team of developers).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">3. They are in this with you\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">They will care about your success, because building a powerful product is their main interest, so they will make you a priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">4. They take team management off your plate\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">You don’t have to manage the team, so you can put all your energy into growing the business and giving constant feedback — which is important. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">5. An already-formed team is always a more powerful team\u003C\u002Fh3>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">One of the hidden gems of working with an agency is that their team is, in most cases, a strong one. They already know each other, they know their strengths and weaknesses, and they know how to combine their skills as a team. That is one vital thing you would struggle to achieve with a team of freelancers. In most cases, freelancers won't even know each other, so forming them into a team is almost impossible, or it takes a long time. The way a team communicates internally directly shapes the end result of your app.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">While building an MVP, a lot of people might get excited about your product (which is great). But keep in mind that there is a huge difference between them and the people who actually pay for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>One last tip:\u003C\u002Fstrong> when testing your MVP, ask people if they would be willing to give a certain amount of money in exchange for the features your product offers. If they are not, gather feedback, find out what they would pay for, and tweak your product. Analyze, fix, and deploy again. There's no shortcut!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If you'd like to read more about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fblogposts\u002Fhow-to-build-your-mvp-in-2-4-weeks-the-ai-native-approach\" target=\"_blank\">building your MVP\u003C\u002Fa>, here is an article we recommend you start with.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Want us to build your app?\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fcontact\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us\u003C\u002Fa> and let's build powerful web and mobile apps together!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Want to work with us?\u003C\u002Fstrong> Because \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fcareers\" target=\"_blank\">Wolfpack Digital is hiring.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\r\n\u003C\u002Fp>","the-secret-to-building-an-mvp",[78,81,84,87,90,93,96,99],{"style":79,"url":80},"640","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F640\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"style":82,"url":83},"768","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F768\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"style":85,"url":86},"1024","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1024\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"style":88,"url":89},"1366","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1366\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"style":91,"url":92},"1600","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1600\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"style":94,"url":95},"1920","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002F1920\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"style":97,"url":98},"thumb","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002Fthumb\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"style":100,"url":101},"original","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fstore\u002Fblogpost\u002F7\u002Ffeatured_image\u002Foriginal\u002FBuilding_an_MVP__web_and_mobile_app_with_Wolfpack_Digital.webp",{"title":103,"description":104,"keywords":105,"contact_form:title":106,"contact_form:cta":107,"og:site_name":68,"og:type":108,"og:locale":69,"twitter:card":109,"twitter:site":70,"twitter:creator":70,"og:title":103,"og:image:alt":110,"twitter:title":103,"og:description":104,"twitter:image:alt":110,"twitter:description":104},"MVP Development: The Secret to an MVP That Has It All","MVP development done right: why 'viable' isn't enough, how to choose features, and why an agency beats freelancers for non-technical founders.","mvp development, minimum viable product, how to build an mvp, mvp development agency, mvp development company, building an mvp","contact us","send message","article","summary_large_image","Four-panel illustration labelled Delightful and Desirable, showing the qualities of a great MVP beyond just viable","6 min",32,[114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122],"marketfit","MVP","appdevelopment","6stepsofbuilding","usability","cross-functionalteam","developmentagency","businessdevelopment","howto","Jul 12, 2018","Viable is no longer enough. A great MVP is also desirable, delightful and lovable. Here's how to choose features, test willingness to pay, and why MVP development with an agency helps non-technical founders.",[126],"startups","2018-07-12T12:31:36.000Z",null,[130,131,132,133,134],"'Viable' is no longer enough - a modern MVP also needs to be marketable, desirable, delightful and lovable.","Start with one feature that solves one clear problem, then expand - like Airbnb's air-mattress MVP for conference-goers.","Only build features that align with your MVP's end goal, and keep the feature set as small as possible for your first test.","Test willingness to pay: if users won't pay, gather feedback, find what they would pay for, then fix and redeploy.","For non-technical founders, an MVP development agency's ready-made cross-functional team often beats hiring freelancers.",[136,139,142,145],{"answer":137,"question":138},"An MVP is the simplest version of a product that solves one core problem for users, so you can test your idea, gather real feedback, and improve before investing in more features.","What is an MVP (minimum viable product)?",{"answer":140,"question":141},"Define the one problem you're solving, choose only the features that serve that goal, build a high-quality version quickly, then test it with real users and iterate based on their feedback and willingness to pay.","How do you build an MVP?",{"answer":143,"question":144},"An agency brings a ready-made cross-functional team that already works well together, plus experience from many past products - often faster and more reliable than assembling freelancers, especially for non-technical founders.","Should a startup use an MVP development agency or freelancers?",{"answer":146,"question":147},"As few as possible. Start with the features that solve your users' core problem and that let you collect the feedback you need; add more only once you have validated demand.","How many features should an MVP have?","2026-07-01T10:23:44.808Z",false,"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wolfpack-digital.com\u002Fblogposts\u002Fthe-secret-to-building-an-mvp",[]]