Launching a user-friendly senior care directory in just 3 months

With just three months to take Aging Compass from concept to launch, maintaining focus and efficiency was paramount. Together with our client, we made strategic decisions to simplify the MVP’s scope while preserving the essential features for end users. By leveraging out-of-the-box solutions, we also reduced time to market:

• Simplified Payments: We opted for Stripe Checkout and the Stripe Customer Portal instead of building a custom payment interface, enabling secure and reliable transactions with minimal development effort.
• Reviews via Google: Instead of developing an in-house review system, we utilized the Google Places API to pull ratings and reviews from Google Maps. This provided users with trustworthy information while significantly cutting development time.
• Efficient Content Management: We integrated Payload CMS, empowering the client’s marketing team to manage content updates independently. This eliminated the need for custom CMS development or ongoing content management support from our team.
• Service Provider Onboarding: To streamline the process, we implemented a concierge onboarding approach rather than building a complex admin panel for service providers in the first version. This not only saved time but also allowed the client’s customer success team to establish close relationships and gather early feedback from providers.