Things To Consider Before Outsourcing Your App

You are already aware why outsourcing the application development is a smart investment, but this strategy can backfire if you end up choosing an unprofessional individual or company. You outsource because you want to focus on other important things such as marketing and design. You may not appreciate your project getting delayed or not coming up the way you would have liked. It just kills the purpose.

This article will guide you in choosing the right outsourcing agency for your project.

Individual Vs. Agency

Generally, agencies charge more per project than the individuals and for good reasons. When you hire an agency, you get specialized designers and developers tackling every aspect of application development. Most agencies have project managers who are adept at written and verbal communication. They maintain a proper communication channel which is very important when the project is outsourced.

On the contrary, individuals may or may be good at communicating with clients. Also, they could be great at coding, but it is tough to know whether they are just moonlighting or really serious about your project.

If your project needs are simple and if it doesn’t demand a lot of resources, you can opt for an individual, otherwise it is always safer to hire a professional outsourcing app development company.  

Check The Portfolio

Many companies maintain a portfolio of their good works. Go through the portfolio section and see if the team has handled anything related to your project before.

Service Delivery Model and Cost

Generally, there are two models of service delivery, one is the fixed cost for the entire project and the other is the cost per hour. You can opt for any depending upon your app’s requirement. You can ask for quotations and make an informed choice.

Be Sure About Your Requirements

In order to communicate your requirements to an outsourcing agency, you need to have a clear idea about your requirements. Make sure what you kind of services you are aimed at providing to your user, how you want a user to navigate, what design elements would you like to see, who could be your ideal customer etc.

The more elaborate you are at explaining your needs to the developer/manager, the better the results will be.     

Set The Expectations Straight

Make a strategy and communicate the same (if possible) to the company you have outsourced your app development to.  Frequent changes in the requirements may delay the process, so discuss in advance about such factors.

 

So make sure you keep these things in mind before setting out to find the ideal company for your app development. You can always take our help by filling out this form.