It’s not a secret that business applications are a great way to attract new customers.

We have collected few stories of customers, which collaborated with freelancers, changed their contractor several times and contacted various agencies. They came to success after a hard way, so we decided to share this experience and avoid the same mistakes you can do.

Cheaper not always better

Slogan of some companies of web development:” Why choose us? We offer a lowest price!“. However, in this market a low price is just a tactic to win a tender. Unfortunately, working at a low price often leads to huge costs at the project progresses. This tactic is used by developers from all over the world, it does not matter whether they are from: India, Great Britain or the USA. It turns out that hidden costs are needed from you when the project is on the halfway. You have already invested, so you can’t go back.

Another way to fool you is to give as a result a really poor quality job. Now you have to pay more to solve problems that should not actually be there from the beginning. Final result? All deadlines have passed, you spend much more money, than expected, and in the end, got a defective job.

What to do:

To avoid such mistake, you need to make sure that the mobile application developer clearly understands the amount of work on the project. This must be agreed upon start of the work and correctly indicated. No changes!

 

Junior or an experienced developer?

Another tactic, you should be careful with, is when the company shows you an impressive portfolio, but inexperienced junior developers work on a project. There is a huge difference between a senior and a junior developer. If you choose web developer of a Junior level – it may be a recent graduate who is still in the process of learning basic things and acquiring skills. The senior developer already has them. Some companies assign their junior developers to projects in order to improve their skills and knowledge, unfortunately, at the expense of the client. Good for them, but unfair for you.

 

If you think that a respectable developer with an exciting portfolio would be the right choice, then here also sometimes you may be disappointed. First you need to find out the level of experience of the software developers who will work on your project. Especially if the company has set a low price for its services. A real senior application developer will require a much higher price.

 

What to do:

Ask the development company about the skill level of the people who will work on your project. If possible, ask for their portfolios and resumes.

Customized or ready solutions?

Some business owners choose already made solutions to save the budget. But such software may end up being even more expensive. It has an existing layout and is limited in terms of configuration options. The difference between a custom application and a ready-made solution is similar to the difference between a mass market clothes and a handmade designer dress.

Ready-made applications or software are only suitable for standard business needs. In addition, if you think about its development in the future, there will be only few opportunities of scalability, which allows you to change the requirements for application functionality.

What to do:

If you plan to grow your business, then for sure your application will change too. Custom applications are flexible and pre-made software is more suitable for a quick launch.

Think strategically: which option is right for you? And Appsoft is here for your success!

Find a balance between price and quality

So, let’s see if it makes sense to pay a little more for a really good software development company:

  • You get quality work.
  • You can be sure that a professional development company is working on your application.
  • You get a safe and stable working application with a smooth functionality. The money you would spend on fixing bugs, can be better spent on your business needs.
  • A professional application developer has experience in working with projects in the shortest possible time. You can make your application just in time to launch the product or make advertising campaign.
  • You get add-ons.
  • Sociable and communicative people from your team will keep you updated on the status of your project, as well as provide after-sales support.

Many application development companies claim that their services are “cheap,” “affordable,” or “cost-effective.” But the truth is simple – developing of high-quality applications is not cheap.

In the end, your business will benefit from working with an experienced developer who does not compromise on quality, only to give you a bargain price. You will need to find a balance between cost, time and quality, to make sure that you get an application that will represent your company properly and grow with you.