How to choose the right development team

Any developer you hire should have:

• The technical chops to build what you need

  Hire someone with real experience building what you need. If it’s a web application, choose a proven web developer, not one shifting gears to accommodate your job.
• Plenty of business savvy

  A great developer understands business, not just code, and recommends new technology only when it delivers real long-term value.
• Stellar communication skills

  Look for someone who collaborates willingly, listens intently, and communicates clearly through conversation, writing, graphics, and hands-on demos.
• A respectably long list of references

  Always ask for them, and always call. A good developer provides the client name, the project name and type, and the technologies used.
• A transparent, hourly fee structure

  Fixed-bid projects tend to hide risk. An honest hourly structure keeps costs visible and aligned with the work being done.
• The wherewithal to be an effective partner

  The right team is invested in your success for the long haul, not just the next deliverable, and treats your project like their own.