Phase 03 — Launch & support
Launch isn't the end — it's the beginning of stabilization. We monitor, fix friction, document the system, and continue as your long-term partner on a retainer when it makes sense.
The problem
Most engagements end at launch — and that's exactly when the real questions appear. Bugs surface under real load, the team needs help with workflows, integrations behave differently in production, and 'who owns this now' becomes ambiguous.
The approach
We treat launch as a phase, not a date. Stabilisation, monitoring, training, documentation, and ongoing improvements are all part of the engagement, with a clear retainer option for the long term.
What we deliver
Who this is for
- Companies launching business-critical software
- Operations leaders responsible for adoption and uptime
- Founders post-MVP looking at iteration cadence
- Teams without an in-house engineering function
Example engagements
- 30-day stabilisation window after operations-platform launch
- Cutover plan for legacy-ERP replacement with parallel running
- Ongoing retainer for monthly improvements + on-call
- Documented handoff to a newly-hired internal engineering team
How we run launch & support
Stabilization, monitoring, training, documentation, and optional retainer continuation.
Cutover
Production deploy, parallel running if needed, go-live checks.
3 daysStabilization
Bug fixes, performance tuning, monitoring tuning, real-usage iteration.
3 weeksTraining & documentation
Team training, runbooks, onboarding docs.
3 daysRetrospective + retainer plan
Review what shipped, what to iterate, and the next-quarter retainer scope.
2 daysTimeline & budget
Typical timeline
The stabilization window typically runs 2–6 weeks post-launch. Retainers continue monthly afterwards.
Typical budget
Stabilization is included in the engagement. Optional ongoing retainers typically start at $2,000/month.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in stabilization?
Bug fixes, performance tuning, monitoring tuning, training, and onboarding for the real-usage period after launch.
Do you offer ongoing retainers?
Yes — most clients continue on a monthly retainer for iteration, on-call coverage, and roadmap planning. Retainer scope flexes with the stage.
What if we hire an in-house team later?
We hand off cleanly — documentation, code walkthroughs, architecture decks. Many engagements continue alongside an in-house team in a partner role.
Do you do on-call?
Yes — production on-call is part of higher-tier retainers, with defined response SLAs.
Ready to start a project?
Tell us what you're trying to build and the outcome you need. We'll suggest a scope, timeline, and milestone-priced plan.
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