Bubble Custom App Delivery Sprint (5-10 days)
A structured sprint to build and deploy a custom web app for a client using Bubble's visual editor, AI prompt, and built-in hosting, with Stripe and Google Maps integrations. Time: 5-10 days.
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Bubble Custom App Delivery Sprint (5-10 days)
A structured sprint to build and deploy a custom web app for a client using Bubble's visual editor, AI prompt, and built-in hosting, with Stripe and Google Maps integrations.
- Client has approved a scope for a single-feature web app (e.g., booking tool, client portal, directory).
- Agency has a Bubble account on at least the Starter plan ($59/mo annual) to access custom domains and 175K workload units.
- Client provides API keys for Stripe and Google Maps if integrations are required.
- Agency team has completed Bubble's tutorial series (approx. 10 hours) to navigate the editor, database, and workflows.
- Client has defined user roles and data fields for the app's core functionality.
- 1.Set up Bubble account on Starter plan and create a new app from scratch.
- 2.Design the database schema: define data types (e.g., User, Booking, Service) and fields using Bubble's Data tab.
- 3.Configure user authentication with email/password and optional OAuth via Bubble's built-in signup/login elements.
- 1.Build the app's landing page using drag-and-drop elements (text, image, repeating group).
- 2.Create a registration form and connect it to the User data type via workflow triggers.
- 3.Set up privacy rules in the Data tab to restrict user access to their own records.
- 1.Develop the core workflow: e.g., a booking flow with date picker, time slots, and confirmation page.
- 2.Use Bubble's Workflow Editor to schedule recurring workflows (e.g., reminder emails) using the Starter plan's recurring workflows feature.
- 3.Integrate Stripe via the Stripe plugin to handle one-time payments or subscriptions.
- 1.Add Google Maps integration using the Google Maps plugin for location-based features (e.g., service area map).
- 2.Implement search and filter functionality using Bubble's search box and repeating group with constraints.
- 3.Test the app on-device using Bubble's on-device testing feature (available on Free plan).
- 1.Polish the UI: adjust responsive design for mobile and tablet using Bubble's responsive engine.
- 2.Set up version control using Bubble's built-in versioning (Basic version control on Starter plan).
- 3.Deploy the app to a custom domain and configure SSL via Bubble's hosting settings.
- 1.Conduct user acceptance testing with the client using the live app URL.
- 2.Fix bugs and adjust workflows based on client feedback.
- 3.Document the app structure: list data types, workflows, and API integrations in a shared doc.
- 1.Train the client on how to manage users and data via Bubble's admin panel (Data tab).
- 2.Set up server logs monitoring (2 days retention on Starter plan) to track errors.
- 3.Hand over the app by transferring ownership to the client's Bubble account or providing admin credentials.
At $4,000-$12,000 per project, the agency's margin is high because Bubble's platform cost is only $59/mo (or $29/mo if using Growth plan). Even with 80 hours of labor at $150/hr ($12,000), the tool cost is under 0.5% of revenue. Agencies can scale by reusing app templates and automating workflows, reducing delivery time per project.
- Deployed Bubble web app on a custom domain with SSL.
- Stripe payment integration configured and tested.
- Google Maps integration for location features.
- Admin documentation covering data types, workflows, and user management.
- Client training session recording and access to Bubble editor for future edits.
The client's custom web app is live on a custom domain, core workflows (e.g., booking, payment) are functional, and the client has been trained to manage users and data in Bubble's admin panel.
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- ConceptBubble Margin Threshold
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- Decision FrameworkBubble: Buy vs Skip (Custom App Delivery Economics)
- Failure PatternWhy Agencies Fail With Bubble in the Pricing Trap
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