Hiring a Web Developer: How to Get a Profitable Deal?

  Mark  Wilston    June 15, 2012    1131

 

Web developers are in great demand these days as Internet has emerged as the best marketing tool for any business. A professional web design agency offers you highly customized website solution which meets the demands of your business as well as helps in targeting new customers. When we talk of web development services most of us want to get a profitable deal. In other words we look for the best quality service at the cheapest price. Is it possible to get quality service at affordable price? Yes, if you are smart in choosing the developers. Here are some of tips which will help you hire the services of a professional web design agency at cost effective rates.

1. Choose Offshore Location Wisely - One of the easiest ways to get a profitable deal is to be wise with the choice of the offshore development center. When you are outsourcing it to countries like India and Philippines you will come across affordable quotes. The cost of hiring skilled labor in these countries is lower than elsewhere in the world. Thus you will benefit from the experience of champion web developers without burning a hole in your pocket.

2. Hire on Flexible Basis - It is very important that you know the needs of your project before you set out on hiring a developer. Is your website a simple corporate website or does it involve complexities? For small project it would be wise to hire developers on an hourly basis as this will cut down costs substantially. Dedicated developers prove to be profitable when you have large web development projects.

3. Focus on Contract - The contract between you and the web development services provider should detail out the cost of the project. It should have a breakup of the cost and the final price inclusive of all taxes. Don’t leave any loopholes for any hidden charges to be added in the final invoice which may rob you of any of the monetary profits you are likely to make with the agency.

4. Choose Comprehensive Packages - Apart from design and development of the website you will also need to promote it with search engine optimization and social media marketing. Hire the services of a company which offers all these services under on comprehensive package. You will save on the total costs substantially and end up with a profitable deal.

5. Support Services - All websites need maintenance and support services and the company you hire for your web development project should offer this as a part of their package at least for a year. Don’t ignore this thing at any cost as many businesses end up spending more on support and maintenance than the actual development cost.


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