How to choose a Web Development Company?

With more and more people getting tech-savvy and with easier access to Internet connected devices, a huge customer base has started turning towards online portals for products and services rather than opting for offline marketplaces. With the Advancement of technology, Businesses are also changing the way they used to operate.

A web presence is a must have a thing for any business in the current time. It can be said that the website is the first thing that a potential customer sees when they are looking for detailed information about any business. At the same time, a Web presence allows businesses to enter new markets easily, retain a loyal customer base and acquire new customers. But to make this happen, the foremost thing is having a good Website which appeals to the target audience.

Building a Website isn’t easy.

Businesses have to invest a great amount of time behind the research. Hire developers in-house or finalize a reliable web development company. Select the most relevant technology from a wide range of options available. Each business has its own diversified needs and investment plan. So, to adhere to a pre-defined plan and make sure the standards are maintained becomes one of the most daunting decision-making efforts.

This is where Zobi Web Solutions comes into the picture as a consultative as well as guiding force for businesses. We not only provide the right guidance for technologies and services, we also provide the right web development services. Zobi Web Solutions is one of the top Web Development Company for that.

However, we would like our clients to make a well-informed and researched decision before selecting a Web Development company. Here we would like to share some fundamental principles on how to select the best technology partner and right web development company.

Clear Requirements

It is immensely important to have a thorough understanding of your requirements before starting to look for a web development partner. This can be done fairly easily by addressing a few things such as:

• Vision
• Mission
• Expectations
• User base Demography – Age, Location, Devices used, etc.
• Investment plan

This would give a clear idea of exactly what is required. It would let you communicate the requirements in an effective way. The benefit of doing this is it would help you understand whether the Web Development Company you are looking to hire would be able to meet your expectations.

Background check for the Web Development Company

To identify any company’s background, you should look for its profile and portfolio. A good Profile and portfolio is the backbone of any web development company. You can check some finished projects to gain an idea about past customers and their experience.

Nowadays, many IT Companies are working on different portals where genuine feedbacks from their clients are listed. You can search for those feedbacks independently to make sure the Companies are having a good reputation.

One can also ascertain the quality of the Web Development Company’s Website. You can check Website Design, Features as well as the Quality of the Content that is published on their Website. A Company not having its own website up to the mark would not be able to fulfill client’s needs.

Such a background check will help you ensure the company would be able to fulfill your expectations.

Effectiveness of Communication

We are discussing about hiring a Web Development Company that might also be On-Shore or Off-shore. In either case communication or responsiveness is the key to making the whole project a success.

During the project discussion stage, you should look for the quality of the Emails and English drafts being done by the person concerned. Alongside, communicate with multiple people to make sure everyone is having the same level of conversational skills. That is because many small teams do not have a strong staff for communication so during the initial discussion stage the team is different and during the development stage there are different members who might not have the same level of conversation. So it is essential to check both written and verbal English.

You can also connect with the Decision-makers or owner of the company to specify the requirements and expectations clearly. This would make the decision-makers more responsible towards your project and would give extra effort in making it a success.

Always look for responsiveness and how fast the team is responding to your queries and doubts. If they agree to everything without discussion you should be doubtful of such teams. If the company is interested in learning more and want to give their best to you, then they would ask for 24-48 hours which is a good sign.

Ensuring Deadlines

One of the most critical aspects of working with a Web Development Company is to make sure how much time on average they spend behind each project. Again this parameter is for projects where the goals are set and pre-defined. There are also projects where the work is needed on an ongoing basis for years so to ensure deadlines you can discuss about timelines for individual sprints.

Apart from that, you can also ask the company about what challenges they could face, what are contingency plans and solutions the company could offer in case of emergencies. Most of the companies with experience in web development must have already undergone such challenges and would be having effective contingency plans in place.

Financials

Web Development is only one part of a business. You need to factor in all other related and associated costs to ensure you don’t overrun it. A few of the costs that we can guide you for are:

• Web Design
• Web Development
• Hosting
• On-going Support for Design/Development
• Support Staff based on the Admin needs of the project
• Marketing and Promotion

Apart from the Development costs, there are certain ongoing charges that should be understood for making a Well-judged decision.

Conclusion

The web development domain is too big and with so many technologies to choose from and a number of software development companies offering tailor-made solutions, we can say that there’s no specific and sure-shot guide for choosing the right web development company. However, with a little homework of your own and by following the guidance as suggested above you can surely find a great Web Development Company and achieve the desired success. If you are willing to hire us to provide you the right consultation and develop you’re Website, feel free to connect!!!