Finding Affordable Developers To Improve Your Web Site Or Blog

I’m not a web developer and truthfully I have no plans to become one in the near future. My background has nothing technical to show for it, requiring me to work with others who have intimate knowledge of programming languages, web site design and a whole lot more.

A number of years ago I worked with an entrepreneur who told me that he never worries about development because there are tons of qualified people throughout the world who can help you achieve what you are looking for. Essentially, all you have to do is ask. Curious to know more, he shared with me some of his secrets for finding web developers who can get the job done.

Begin each of your projects by first clearly defining what needs to get done. A great way to do this is to create a spreadsheet that includes each numbered task with a clear definition next to each one. By going through this exercise, you take the time to precisely define what it is you want and create a document that can be used by others who will develop for you. This is one of the best ways to identify why you need and create documentation while doing so.

After you’ve gotten a clear picture of what you want to achieve and its well documented, the next step is to find the resources that can make your vision into a reality. This is very easy to do with sites like eLance.com or GetAFreelancer.com. I have used both sites to find the resources that can get the job done. Your best bet is to submit your project for competitive bids. Include your requirements documentation that you created in step one and add any additional details such as time line and expense that you are willing to dedicate to the project.

With a large number of bids to chose from you may be asking yourself how can you make sure you select the right vendor. I have a simple method you can use that isn’t right one hundred percent of the time but does work rather well. Throw out the most expensive and the least expensive bid. After doing so, look for the vendor who has done the most projects and has the highest feedback rating. Finally, look at their samples and make sure you like what they’ve done for other clients. When you find a company you’re happy with, award them the bid and your project can start.

The good news is that after using numerous developers for your project, you will find a couple that really shine. I’ve narrowed my list down to two or three development companies and stick with them for all of my projects. You may choose to bid through eLance just to keep pricing competitive but always invite the previous companies you’ve worked with to bid on your new projects as well. This is a great way to retain those you have experience with and find new providers from time to time.

Finding resources to help with your development project are easy. You will have to work a little harder to ensure that they are delivering what you’ve asked for, especially if they are half way around the world. Build milestones and communicate with your developers every day and you are sure to have a successful experience.

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