In my previous blog, I talked about the pros and cons of in-house app development vs outsourcing. So, say you’ve opted to outsource. You like that it’s cheaper and doesn’t require you to give up your best developers for the job. Now, the only question is how to outsource the development successfully so that you get what you want at a price that fits.
So without further ado, here are the 3 tips I can offer to guarantee successful outsourcing of your mobile app.
- Selecting the right mobile app developer
Likely, your decision to outsource development stemmed from a need to reduce costs. Just remember, you get what you pay for! That’s not to say you have to go with the most expensive bid, but you should also be wary of the cheapest bid. To help figure out how much you should be budgeting for this task, try this simple equation.
(Selling price  X  Expected number of downloads) + download revenues = break even dev cost
Choose a developer that can do a quality job at the right price.
- Provide clear specifications
You lose some control by outsourcing so it’s crucial to be as precise as possible. The developer will do exactly what is asked so make sure you fully understand the scope of the project you’re outsourcing. Simply put, make sure the developer can answer the following questions:
- What is your app supposed to do?
- What is your app supposed to look like?
- Who are the target audience?
The clearer your specifications, the less likely you’ll be to spend extra money on reiterations.
- Don’t forget the NDA
Sign a non-disclosure agreement with your developer to ensure your app remains confidential and secure. All developers working on your project should sign on the dotted line.
Have you outsourced mobile app development? What has your experience been? Let us know in the comment section below!