You’ve got a fantastic idea for a mobile app – all you need to do is get it developed! Should you try to do it in-house or outsource to an external company?
Outsourcing Reservations
Some have reservations about outsourcing, which is understandable – it’s hard to give up control, especially of an idea that feels like your baby. Also, how can you be sure that the company is reliable and will deliver the result you want?
Despite these fears, however, outsourcing is often the most judicious option. We take a look at why this can be the case, and how to ensure you end up with a company you can trust.
The Advantages of Outsourcing
Though cell phones seem much less complicated than a computer, mobile app development is just as complex as writing software. Apps also present their own challenges and skill-set requirements. For example, which platform will it be compatible with – iOS, Android, or Windows? Or do you want it to perform across all three? What other systems should it integrate with? What sorts or permissions and security controls do you need?
Additionally, assembling your own in-house team takes time and can be heavy on the budget. The same can apply if your existing team hasn’t worked with mobile apps before. The upshot is that it’s easier to get an app developer to understand your industry than the other way round; outsourcing your app development can get your product to market faster and save you money as well.
Don’t worry about control over the end-product – just ensure that all parties sign a legally-binding contract stating your rights to any code and content generated by the project. This is common practice in the industry and ensures that the idea and anything that results from it will always remain in your hands.
How to Choose the Right Company
One of the most essential factors in choosing a mobile development company is communication. Developers should take time and effort to truly understand what you want. It’s also important that they maintain this communication throughout the process so that both parties are always up to date about what’s happening. Your initial meetings or discussions with the company should make it fairly clear what level and standard of communication you can expect.
Also, check out the company’s previous projects. Have they created anything that’s similar to what you have in mind? Look at their website, assess recent work, read testimonials and if you’re provided with referees, call them.
Once you’ve chosen the right dev company for your needs, you can embark on your app development! Don’t be afraid to ask your developer questions during the process, or even consult them for ideas – after all, they’re the technical experts. They might be able to give you some useful input, and even improve the overall result!
Why Choose Appz
For a team you can trust with your idea, talk to us. We’re more than happy to show you our work, supply you with testimonials, and will provide open, clear communication from beginning to end.