Tips to Hiring a Great Software Development Company

For many companies, sooner or later they will require customized software development services in order to address their company’s unique needs.  That may have you wondering about how to go about hiring the best software development company for your project.  While your professional network is a good place to start, also see if your friends and colleagues have any recommendations.  

Once you find a couple of companies that look promising, you can start researching their range of experience as well as the quantity and quality of projects they have successfully completed.  Take a look at their portfolio of clients and read testimonials from satisfied clients.  In addition ask the software development companies questions regarding the type of applications and their scope of work they have experience with in past projects.  This will help to clarify whether or not they have the technical experience you need.  

Also consider how they dispense their services (i.e. their delivery centers) and whether having your software development team on the same time zone as you is important.  Ask if the company has a good history of employee retention, which is important if you want some assurance of consistency in your team.  In addition find out what methodologies and practices are at the core of their software development.  Furthermore, the most critical question is if the process includes on-going communication, and will you be updated and apprised of your project’s progress on a regular basis?  

When you determine which company will give you the best results, your next step is to explain in detail what you hope to get out of your project.  Help them to understand just what you are trying to accomplish and how soon you need to have it done.  If you made the right decision, your software developers will actively listen to you and ask lots of questions to ensure they understand the scope of your project and expectations.  Other questions include discussing timelines, the cost, and if they offer any support once the project is completed. 

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