6 Steps to choose a Software Development Company

24.02.2010 | Author: sai.seemac@gmail.com | Posted in Software

Just type Software Development Company prefixed by in the city of your preference (e.g.) Software Development Company Delhi) in Google and you will see millions of result. Browsing every result is impossible- so how do you figure out the right web design company for you?

This article is backed by the views of business councilors and experts and has been done to define the entire process of selecting a Software Development Company in a structured way.

Step 1 Planning and Searching – Sounds basic, but this is the foundation that would shape all your efforts while choosing a right Software Development Company. Before knowing the skills of the Software Development Company you are searching, plan your requirements. To be precise, know:

The role of your new software

The intended market or audience of your software

Your budget

Step 2 Referrals- Referrals work for almost all businesses. It is a vigorous process but does not have to be very extensive. Try to find out those who have been associated with the software development company that you are zeroing upon. Ask your acquaintances, friends, Facebook, Orkut and Linkedin friends and colleagues for reviews. – make a list.

Step 3 Evaluating- After you have asked your friends of their opinions, you need to evaluate the company profiles you short listed. This requires extensive research. You can divide your evaluation process in four main subheads:

Portfolio- Portfolio is the secret window of knowing a Software Development Company. While every company calls it a magnum opus, the portfolio clears the doubts or firms the trust. Check if the projects in their portfolio have distinct and consistent quality. Has the company provided softwares to companies in your industry? Also go through the case studies and success stories of the satisfied customers.

Experience- Evaluating the experience of a company doesn’t mean looking for companies with decades of hands-on experience. While experience in number of years matters, evaluating experience also means looking for a company that has extensive experience in diverse business domains and professionals and specialists from variegated backgrounds.

Fees- A Software Development company may offer stupendous and better services than any other, but you need to evaluate the fees structure of both the companies. The WYPIWYG factor applies with every company. So when you pay something, ensure that you are roping in the value-for-money deal.

Technology- When it is concerned with your software, a Software Development Company, Delhi, needs to be technologically competent. Evaluate how frequently they have upgraded their technology, and whether they have delivered projects in the technology who are seeking for your software.

Deadlines- Your business can face serious losses if you aren’t able to beat the deadlines. Evaluate the company’s ability to deliver the work in the defined timelines. Many companies would promise shorter delivery time than others but ensure that your software development company decided one fixed date to deliver a full-fledged bug free website.

Step 4 Responsiveness- How promptly does your company responds to your queries. Read their website to know the post-sales support they offer.

Step 5 Request for Proposals (RFP) – By now you would have selected few Software Development Companies. It’s now time to request them for proposals that would include:

Overview of your requirements

Proposed Solution

Costing of the project

Timeline (preferably in hours)

Step 6 Evaluating Proposals- Evaluate their proposal on the basis of the following:

Wellness of the proposal

Company’s strength and weakness

After implementing the above process, you would be able to compare and select a particular Software Development Company that can understand your business.

Seema is an online marketer of zed-axis.com. Zed Axis is a leading Custom Software Development Company in India.For more information about our Software Development Company & Software Development Delhi services visit our website now!

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