Finding A Freelancer: How To Get Your Web Development Done Right
I’ve always wanted to business on the web but was initially concerned because I’m a marketing guy, not a web developer. As such I rely on others to take my ideas and turn them into web sites, web pages, blogs, etc. This requires a good deal of faith and experience in finding the right developers to work on your web site.
A number of years ago I worked with an entrepreneur who told me that he never worries about development because there are tons of qualified people throughout the world who can help you achieve what you are looking for. Essentially, all you have to do is ask. Curious to know more, he shared with me some of his secrets for finding web developers who can get the job done.
The first place to start is with a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish. This took me a long time to understand but it comes in handy for finding the right resources at the right price. If you start with only a vague notion of what you are trying to achieve, your results will be less than ideal and costs can spiral out of control. The best bet is to create an excel spreadsheet listing each task to be completed and specifically what it will look like when its done.
Once you’ve created a complete document of what you want and what it should look like when it’s done, you’re ready to find some qualified developers to help you create what you need. The best resources that I’ve found for finding qualified developers is eLance.com and GetAFreelancer.com. Both sites cost nothing to join and give you access to developers all over the world. Not only can you find people who are qualified to do the work, but they are much more affordable than what you’re used to paying. I’ve gotten many projects done for about 30 percent of domestic quotes.
Things happen rather quickly on eLance and related sites. Once you place your bid you will receive a number of proposals to do the work. Many people wonder how to effectively chose which company to award their bid. I like to throw out the most and least expensive proposals and focus on those in between. Sites like eLance offer feedback ratings and most companies provide samples of their work. Be careful to review the samples and make sure they relate to the job you’ve posted. If the company has a good feedback rating from a large number of people, you’re sure to have a positive experience.
The good news is that after using numerous developers for your project, you will find a couple that really shine. I’ve narrowed my list down to two or three development companies and stick with them for all of my projects. You may choose to bid through eLance just to keep pricing competitive but always invite the previous companies you’ve worked with to bid on your new projects as well. This is a great way to retain those you have experience with and find new providers from time to time.
Contracting with a company that can meet your development needs isn’t all that difficult if you are using a bidding process. In fact, doing so often results in many qualified vendors clamoring to work for you at a very competitive rate. Working with providers in this way can be challenging at times but is well worth it. Make sure to pay for results, building in specific milestones and objectives into the project. This ensures that you’re paying for results and will be happy with the result.
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