Investing time and money in planning your software requirements should be your priority before deciding on a contractor or web development company. This will save you money in the long run and guarantee that you have a clear understanding of your expectations. Second, outsourcing your core skill isn't ideal if this app is part of your primary product offering. It would help if you strived to develop product knowledge inside your internal team, attract and recruit the most refined technical talent as your business grows, and hire someone to supervise the technical roadmap throughout the firm's lifecycle. This is something that neither a web development company nor a contractor can perform for you. Only a good CTO is capable of doing so.
However, if you've decided to outsource your needs, you've probably come across a lot of viewpoints that appear to be black-and-white. It's never that straightforward. Many people may conclude that you should hire a web development company if you have the budget, and if you don't, you should hire a reputable independent contractor. The conclusion they've reached isn't incorrect, but it still boils down to the quality of the programmer working on your project and the management approach you want.
Web
development company:
Development
companies are nothing more than a collection of freelancers when you break it
down. The firm sends contractors to your project after you employ them. Working
with a development business has several advantages, including a more excellent
quality of work if you choose a reputable company. It's assumed that the firm
has adequately vetted its workers and follows industry best practices. In a
word, the job has to be far more professional. The web development agency you
hire should have their product or project manager, which would be relevant. He
must keep the deal on track.
You won't
have to spend as much time micromanaging them, but you should still watch their
work frequently. This allows you to dedicate more time to strategy and
operations.
Independent
Contractor:
If you're
starting a business, you'll need access to your developer on and off, depending
on your needs when your MVP is ready. As a result, an independent developer is
far superior. Companies may not assign you a dedicated person to address your
inquiries and issues at your beck and call due to the number of projects they
are working on. You should be able to save money by using independent
contractors. Still, if you are not a technical person, you will have difficulty
understanding the technical aspect at each level of development.
An excellent
independent contractor will be an expert in their industry and will not require
your guidance. Regardless, you'll have to supervise them and, more than likely,
give them a detailed specification to follow. You'll be able to locate enough
contractors willing to work on a set rate if they understand what you're
looking for, but they won't warm up to the concept of frequent changes without
a pay raise. Paying a fixed price often results in a faster turnaround than
paying by the hour. Paying hourly will increase your costs and not motivate
them to do their tasks more quickly. The main issue with most contractors is
that they want to be paid for their time rather than their work. Of course, not
all contractors fall into this category.
Conclusion:
Regardless of who you choose, make sure you have specific criteria and mock-ups in place, and everyone is on the same page. Then seek quotations from a variety of independent contractors and web development companies and evaluate the projected quality and price. Finally, make a cost-benefit analysis in a spreadsheet. Then I'm confident you'll get your answer.
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