Sinful Mistakes To Avoid While You Hire Dedicated App Developers

 



You have an app idea, but no skill in app development.

Don’t worry, it happens to us all. We all have had ideas that we thought would make a really good app, but didn’t do anything about it.

You, however, are going to hire a team of developers to make sure your app idea becomes a reality. But are you aware of the kinds of mistake you can make while hiring the team of developers?

Here is a list of the mistakes you can make while hiring the app developer team and how to avoid making those mistakes.

1.   Hiring The One-Man-Army
You found a freelancer, who promises to do everything, from wireframe design to API development by themselves at a reduced rate.

Obviously, it is better to hire one person to do the entire job than paying more people to do the same job, right?

It really is not. When it comes to app development, there are a number of things that need to be done. And those things need to be done by skilled individuals.

For example, a wireframe design is usually done by a business analyst, while API development is done by a backend developer. If someone is promising you that they are going to perform every act of developing an app all by themselves, do not hire them.


Chances are, by trying to juggle with all the responsibilities they are going to deliver a sub-par product that will have no future.

2.           Not Running The Credential Checks
Now, you’ve found a team of developer who seems to be skilled enough. But should you instantly hire them?

Not before running a credential check. Credential checks are basically checking on their previous works. Look at their business profiles on LinkedIn and check out what kind of reviews they have.

You can also give their previous clients a call, asking about the pros and cons of hiring the specific team of developers.

It is only after running the credential checks you should hire the developer.
3.           The Relation Between Price And Value
When it comes to the cost of making an app, you are obviously going to go for the budget-friendly alternative. But is it going to be good for the quality of your app?

Very rarely lower price comes with good quality. Same applies to develop your mobile app. If you want to get a good quality mobile app developer, you need to pay more.

But that does not mean you will get a quality app by paying more. It all depends on the team of developers and their skills.

So go for a good combination of price and value. Look for developer teams who deliver valuable products at a reasonable price.
4.           Looking For Only Local Developers
If you narrow your choices to only local developers, then you might be hurting your chances of getting a good app developed.


Put more importance on the skill and reputation of the developers. It does not matter if the app development team you want to hire lives in a different city, or country. What matters is the quality of your app.

So don’t be reluctant to hire an offshore development team. It may turn out to be for the best.
5.           Lack Of Cross-platform Knowledge
Right now you are only launching your app on Android platform. But later on you might want to launch it over the iOS platform as well. And in such a case, you need a development team with knowledge of cross-platform knowledge.

A lack of cross-platform knowledge is a red flag. If the team doesn’t have any knowledge of developing for multiple platforms, it may hamper the expansion of your user base.

So always get a team of app developers skilled in developing apps over multiple platforms.
6.           Not Thinking About The Product Life Cycle
Just making an app and launching it on the app store is not enough.

An app needs its upkeep. You need to continuously upgrade the app to include new features, fix the bugs and security issues when they arise. But many companies don’t even consider this before developing the app.

Before hiring the app development team, check to see if they are aware of the product life cycle and how to keep up with it.
The Bottomline
Getting an app idea and wanting to develop is an exciting aspect for any startup. But if you have to find the right app development team to turn it into a complete success. Before hiring any development team, look into their professional background and past works.

If you are hiring from an app development company, then check out to see their reviews. Only after doing a thorough checking should you trust a development team with your idea.


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