Why outsourcing software development is a good idea and the 3 questions to ask
Slack, Skype, Klout, AppSumo, Github: what do these companies have in common? These successful companies have relied on outsourcing and are not shy about saying they outsourced their software development. Companies outsource to acquire talent and experts who are already trained in software development at a fraction of the cost of hiring, training, and retaining applicants on the ground. They are already experienced, knowledgeable and reasonably priced without skimping on production and deliverables. Truth be told, this is the cheaper option than finding and building an in-house team of developers. Are you intrigued and want to try this route? Outsourcing software development is not an easy thing to swallow, not even considered in comparison to tasks like content creation, SEO, or social media marketing. If you think you can handle the dive, here are 3 points to ponder.
Rent, Rent, Rent
Just like real estate, location matters. You can try different types of outsourcing, such as offshoring or offshoring. Why? Because for big engagements like this, time zones matter. You must have constant and clear communication with your outsourcing partner. You should work with them, meet with them, and collaborate with them when you need them, preferably within your working hours. With so many software development outsourcing providers, you can definitely choose a country that matches your time zone. Or you can search for a company against your time zone so you can have someone working 24 hours a day, even if you’re asleep. Or better yet, go to an outsourcing partner who can adjust to your time zone just to suit your needs and have your team work shifts just to work quickly on your project and quickly cover any issues.
Quality or price?
“You can have it all, not just all at once,” Oprah quoted eons ago. And the same adage applies to software development. Each has its own advantages and uses. If you have a simple project that needs to be done and no complex coding will be done or you just need things done quickly, consider the price-conscious developer, it will execute the task you need quickly for a fixed price. But if you want something long term or involves hard core coding and the nature of the project is quite intense, consider the quality-conscious developer. They can be quite selective about the projects they take on, but it’s all for a good cause because they’ve mastered the skills needed for a specific coding trade. They also take the necessary time and materials in costing their services. Again, you can’t have both, so choose wisely.
Once you know them, try them!
If you’ve struck gold and found a potential partner who fits the bill, give them a brutal appraisal. Why? If you are going to invest in them and work closely with them, you had better see results in a timely manner. Ask them about their technological knowledge and work ethic, as you will be working with them very closely. Ask them about their experience and the types of clients they work with. Go through their portfolio and ask them situation-specific questions to see how they’re doing under pressure. Outsourcing software development is an investment and you better get your money’s worth.
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