Bubble Apps Built By Professionals

Thanks for scheduling a consultation. You’re one step closer to having your app developed!

Below you’ll find an overview of how to prepare for our meeting, and answers to common questions we hear.

Overview

Bubble’s network of developers can build apps faster than traditional web developers and for a fraction of the cost. During your consultation, we’ll help you translate your app idea into a product development roadmap, filled with product features, API integrations, and a design template. Once we confirm the details of your app, we’ll provide a quote and collaborate with you and your developer to get started on the project.

Getting Started

To speed up the development process, we’re going to help you choose a design that ideally has all the features you need within our Bubble template marketplace. Our developer partners will then customize the template based on your feedback. If we’re unable to find a design that satisfies your requirements, we’ll match you with a developer or agency that can design your app from scratch.

Before the consultation

  • The link to the Google Meet video call can be found in your calendar event details or your email inbox.
  • The call will be 15-minutes long with the option to extend based on availability for both parties
  • Please be in a room where your voice is clearly audible with limited background noise
  • Feel free to search through the Bubble template marketplace for a design you’re happy with. We may not use it for development but it’ll serve as a design reference, making it easier for us to address any questions or concerns.

Be prepared to answer

  • What are the features that are most important to you for your app to work?
  • Will your app need payment processing?
  • Do you want this to be an app you can find on the App Store or Google Play store?
  • What is/are the name(s) of the API integration(s) that you’ll need?
  • Do you already have any assets such as user stories, logos, colors, or fonts?
  • Is there a launch date or deadline you’d like us to know?
  • What’s your estimated budget?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are there any successful examples of Bubble apps I can check out?

  • Dividend is one of the industry leaders in Home Improvement Financing with close to 200 employees and has raised over $380 million from investors like Credit Suisse. Their Bubble app has processed over $1B in loan volume.
  • Otter connects parents who need childcare with stay-at-home parents who can care for their kids. They've raised $31 million from investors like Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. Their Bubble app has cared for 7,000 families and helped 3,500 stay-at-home parents make a collective $20 million.
  • Hejcamp is a marketplace that helps people find camping spots, places to pitch their tents, teepees, shelters, and more creative ways to stay in Denmark. Just a year and a half after launch, their Bubble app was acquired by Campspace, one of the biggest campsite platforms in Europe.
  • Plato is a mentoring platform, where new engineering or product leaders connect with seasoned professionals for 1-1 sessions, AMAs, and a comprehensive knowledge base. They've raised $3.3M from investors like Y Combinator and Slack. Their Bubble app got them into Y Combinator's accelerator program.

What are all the costs associated even once the app is developed?

  • Bubble is free to use if you’re okay with your app being private, meaning it won’t be publicly searchable on the internet and no one will be able to access it through a custom domain/URL.
  • Once you’re ready to deploy your app to live and host it using a custom domain, our plans start at $25 a month (yearly) and $29 a month (monthly).
  • You can check our pricing page for more details here: https://bubble.io/pricing

How long will it take for my app to be developed?

  • Once we’ve confirmed project details and you’ve paid, development time is usually 4-6 weeks

I want this to happen, what can I expect next?

  • We’ll send you a draft sales proposal within 24 hours after your consultation call and work with our developer partners to confirm the customizations for your app
  • This is also your chance to confirm further details with us and once we’ve finalized everything, we’ll introduce you to the developer and have a contract ready to be signed
  • As for payment, a 50% deposit will be required upfront and the rest will be paid upon project completion

Do you maintain, support, and/or build additional features after my app is developed the first time?

  • It is up to the discretion of our developer partners after working with you if they’d like to continue working on your app
  • You can always submit a Request For Proposal which is connected to thousands of Bubble developers who can help you https://bubble.io/rfp, post in our highly active community forum, or look for a Bubble developer through no-code job boards, freelance marketplaces, etc.

Can we build multiple apps?

  • Yes we’ll be able to support multiple projects

What if my app takes off, will Bubble be able to scale with me?

  • Yes, Bubble scales seamlessly for thousands of individuals and businesses

Can you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

  • Bubble will not sign an NDA during the sales process
  • All information you share with us will be confidential
  • Our developer partners will sign an NDA once you’re ready to sign and pay for development

Is Bubble developing this app for me or is this a third-party developer?

  • Bubble is not developing your app
  • We have partnered with third-party Bubble developers in our network

How do I know the developer you connect me with is qualified?

  • Any developer we match you with will be able to build your project to completion
  • You are free to ask your Bubble developer for more information about their background once you’re connected to them

I currently have my own website, can this Bubble app integrate with my existing website?

  • Yes, we can use that as a reference and rebuild your app on Bubble and connect your site to your custom domain. You will have no interruption in your web presence
  • If you have an existing Bubble app that’s partially built, we will not be able to help you complete it.

Do I have to host the website myself and can I add my own custom domain?

  • Bubble will host your Bubble app and will be able to connect your custom domain

How secure is Bubble? Are you compliant with standard security protocols?

  • Bubble is built on Amazon Web Services, which is itself compliant with certifications such as SOC 2, CSA, ISO 27001, and more.
  • For more details, check out https://bubble.io/security

Do I own my app/data? Can I export the source code of my app outside of Bubble?

  • You cannot export the source code of your app outside of Bubble
  • Bubble is built on Bubble so if we shared your source code, we would be revealing our own
  • You own all the data and if you want to export it, our customer success team will do everything in their power to make sure your data transfer is completed

What programming languages is Bubble built on?

  • Bubble is a real programming language, designed to replace other programming languages and frameworks traditionally used for web development. This includes back-end technologies such as Ruby on Rails, Django, and PHP, as well as front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
  • Bubble is powerful enough to build fully-functional and scalable apps, and is extensible via Javascript plugins and APIs.

What other resources are there for me to get educated/supported on Bubble?

  • For more support on Bubble-related questions, feel free to visit our general FAQ, submit a support ticket, visit our academy for video tutorials, and find/post your questions on our forum.

Do you integrate with X (e.g. Salesforce)?

  • Bubble offers pre-built integrations with hundreds of popular services, including social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn), analytics (Mixpanel), and payments (Stripe). See the complete list of integrations: https://bubble.io/plugins
  • Our no-code API connector hooks up to any JSON or XML-based API without any programming knowledge and supports the most popular authentication protocols out of the box. We also support connecting to major SQL databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL.
  • The Bubble platform is entirely open. You can create custom plugins using Javascript, and expose your own API to let other services connect to you.

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