3 Tips To Find A Good Offshore Web Development Company

The demand for offshore web development services has increased exponentially over the past couple of years due to the massive growth that has taken place online. The offshoring and outsourcing business model has been around for a long time even way back in the 90’s. Before, only large organizations were tapping into the South East Asian and South American continents for the cost-savings and technical talent that these continents are providing. Today, with communication being easier than ever before and distance no longer being a limitation factor, almost anyone can hire an offshore web company to work with. So, you have decided that you want to work with an offshore web development company due to the many benefits that it provides, now what? A simple Google search can yield you millions of results and an umpteen amount of companies which can be intimidating to say the least. Who do you select and how to separate the good from the bad. Below, we will discuss some tips and what to look for when you are looking to hire an offshore partner to help you with your development needs:

✓ Budget
One of the main reasons to go for offshore development is the cost-savings which is apparent with this business model. However, this should not be the most important deciding factor when it comes to choosing a partner to work with. Try to find the balance between quality and competitive pricing as if you go for the cheapest option, it can end up costing you more in the long run. Set a reasonable budget and try to stick with it but don’t be pennywise and pound foolish as it can cost you dearly in the long run. Have a number in mind that you want to achieve but don’t let it be the ultimate factor when deciding on a partner to work with.

✓ Experience
This is the most important thing when evaluating and choosing an offshore web development partner to work with. Check to see if the companies you are evaluating have completed similar projects as this will give you a very good sense of the capabilities that they possess. If they have delivered similar projects, you can not only see what they have delivered but it will also give you confidence that they can deliver exactly what you are looking for. Like anything in life, experience matters and that remains true especially with offshore web development. The more experience that the company has, the better quality and speed they will be able to offer you. If a company has worked with a specific CMS for example, they will more than likely know the intricacies and how to get the most out of that CMS versus someone who has never used it before in the past. Quality and experience go hand in hand just like peanut butter and jelly so look for both when evaluating an offshore company. Lastly, you can also get help with digital marketing areas such as SEO, PPC and Social Media when you choose an experienced and reliable offshore web development partner so you get multiple services under one-roof which can also be very beneficial.

✓ Market Reputation
Reputation matters in any field and the same goes for when working with an offshore company. Try to find out what type of reputation the company you are looking to work with has in the marketplace by speaking to references such as current or past clients who have used the services the provide. This will give you an idea about what type of service, quality and deliverables they are offering. If a company has a good reputation, it will give you confidence that they can deliver your offshore web development project without any hiccups. Due diligence and reference checks are a critical part when evaluating any partner before your web project begins.

Summary
Working with an experienced and capable offshore web development provider can be a very lucrative endeavor for both parties. Offshoring and outsourcing is a business option that can truly be beneficial in terms of cost, time and scalability. Ensure that you are confident in any partner you choose to work with and they have ticked all the boxes for you before you begin the project. If you are looking for an experienced, reliable and trusted offshore web development partner, please feel free to reach out to the team at Mind Digital Group for any of your development or digital marketing needs.