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Once you’ve developed your app business plan a bit, you then face the tiny problem of getting someone to build it for you. In a perfect world, you have a technical co-founder who is like Mozart on a Mac and can bring all your app ideas to life. However, the world is cruel and not everyone knows someone who can code and who is also ready to jump aboard your startup. So if you don’t have a technical founder, you need to find a mobile app developer to do your programming work.

Ask any tech startup and they’ll tell you hiring a full-time app programmer is like a T-Rex trying to put on a hat. :lol: It’s tough, and unless you have funding to support a full-time programmer salary (which is well north of $100k), it’s not going to happen. :?

None of that is to say you should stop looking for an app developer if you lack the funds to hire one on a full-time basis. Luckily for you, hiring a programmer to work on contract or freelance basis is much much easier! Depending on the nature of your product, this may, in fact, be the smartest method for finding an app developer.

Once the initial app has been developed, there’s a good chance you simply won’t require the services of a programmer in the same capacity any longer. You don’t need to worry about paying a freelance app developer who no longer has any work to do. You can stop paying them once they complete the project.

Independent Developer vs. Contract Dev Lab

When looking to outsource your Android and iPhone app programming there are generally 2 avenues you can go down as you decide how to find an app developer:

– Find and hire a freelance or independent developer

OR

– Work with a contract development lab

Which road you take to find mobile app developers depends on your own comfort level with managing your programming project.

Hiring a Freelancer

Going down the freelance route works if you know what kind of help you need and you can manage the person you hire.

Hiring a programmer isn’t going to magically make your app appear; you’ll need to manage them and guide your project forward. Over the course of building an app there are likely to be a host of issues that will arise and decisions that have to be made. Whether it’s choosing the right technology, designing functionality, or testing the app, you are going to be who the hire turns for answers in the process of programming apps for iOS and Android. Platforms such as Guru, VWorker (formerly Rent-a-code), and Upwork make finding, hiring, and paying an app developer very simple. They all have some sort of reputation system where you can review a prospect’s past work and read their reviews, plus there are escrow payment systems which minimize the chance of getting totally ripped off.

On the other hand, you have to consider how much time you have to manage a freelancer. Hiring an individual freelancer often requires staying in constant contact to oversee the project. You need to carefully vet your options, ensure all candidates possess the relevant programming skills, negotiate a contract, make an official offer, and thoroughly describe the nature of the app you want them to develop. It’s also important to check in regularly to confirm any freelancer you hire is making progress and will meet your deadlines. You might not have the time to provide that degree of supervision if you’re already very busy growing your business.

Development Lab

If it’s not one of your life goals to become a project manager, then you might be better off working with a development lab. Just as it sounds, development labs are companies that have their own developers who will take your requirements and come back to you with an app. They generally manage themselves and relieve you of the burden of getting into the nitty gritty of project management. One great example is that of GoodCore Software, a highly experienced app development agency. You can check out their app development services here: https://www.goodcore.co.uk/services/mobile-app-development/

While more expensive than the freelancer route, you actually lower the risk of your project going off the rails because it’s probably not the first app they’ve made (one would hope). If you decide to go this route and find mobile app developers, keep in mind that development shops come in all looks and sizes, some are small outfits, others are much larger. Some are based in the U.S., others in South America, India and Eastern Europe. The most comprehensive listing of mobile development labs can be found at TheyMakeApps.com .

How Much Does It Cost to Build an App?

The actual cost of developing your app depends very much on what you are building, but in general you should be ready with a few thousand dollars to get the ball going and hire the right app programmers.


This was some sound advice from the Blue Label Labs Blog. Comment your thoughts below! :)


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