If you are deciding to go for custom build software for whatever reasons, whether to streamline your business process or scale up your company or any other reason. The idea is clear in your mind as to why you want to do it but how is the question most of us struggle with. Of course, there are many custom software development companies but how to decide which one suits your purpose and budget. Besides, not selecting the right software development company for your custom software can impede your company’s growth and the overall project.
To ease this process continue reading as we let you know the tips to hire the best custom software development company for your custom software development project.
1. Trust on the word of mouth of the known and acquaintances in your network. These referrals are generally good, tried and tested with honest feedback
2. Ask them about the coding and tell them your objective in terms of coding goals whether it should be bug-free, lean coding, etc. It helps to clean the waste and come up with a straight-to-follow track.
3. Even If you go with referrals or not always check the portfolio of the company. Go through their case studies of the past custom software they worked on, what was their approach. Ask them about the issues faced and how did they tackle those issues.
4. Get a clear note of understanding on different software like PHP, Java, Python, Swift, Kotlin, Ruby on Rails, Perl, C++, Scala, and UNIX. And then basis the characteristic of this software choose the one which will go best with your business requirements. Then check the software company’s strength on that particular software knowledge and experience.
5. Do check on the delivery time of the software company. That is crucial. If you are in a hurry or you have a specific date in time to have the software ready you need to particular look at the delivery time record of the company you are considering hiring. The good Delivery time also helps in taking the test run of the software and then making final changes and further training your employees and or team on the software.
6. Ensure there is clarity in the ownership of the software. As it is custom software particularly for your business it is better to have a clear understanding that the right to the software will be yours your company’s and the software company is not allowed to sell or replicate as otherwise, it will be copyright infringement or compliance issue.
7. Do not ignore the User Experience. UI/UX is a crucial part of the software, therefore, looks for a company that has a track record of making great UI’s, which are user-friendly and easy to navigate.
8. You should ask these questions whether the software will collect sensitive data or any classified information, what will happen if the software goes awry? and then take the answers from the software company as to whether they are approved to work on secured software etc.
9. Make sure you discuss the post-development and post-delivery support with the custom software company you hire. Ensure they help you with the software configuration, customization wherever and whenever needed, orientation of the software, backup services, and maintenance of the software.
10. Last but not least check on the clarity of communication you have with the software company team or representative. This is of utmost importance because the communication will lead to the end product. If there is a communication gap or understanding issue the whole project will be a waste of time, effort, and money.
Keep these tips in mind while hiring the custom software company and you are good to go. Contact our custom software development team today at (312) 442-0352
