Choosing an app development team for your project? Make it easier with these 7 things.

So you’ve got an idea for a mobile app but lack the technical chops needed to to build the product? No problem. There are scores of skilled software development teams out there. Choosing the right team for your project is the challenge. 

7 things to consider when choosing an app development team for your project: 

1. Clear communication

Your app development team needs to be good at communication. This is arguably one of the most important traits you should be looking for. 

Can they convey complex technical information in an understandable way? How do they handle obstacles or unexpected challenges? Our experience is that full transparency is always the best approach.

Good listening skills are an important component of clear communication. Look for indicators that team leaders are listening and understanding your project goals. Their ability to absorb and integrate your feedback will also be integral to your project’s success.

It’s good practice to establish systems and schedules for communicating up front. You should expect frequent progress reports through agreed-upon channels of communication to ensure everyone stays on the same page.

2. Project management 

Hand-in-hand with good communication is good project management. Ask the agencies you’re interviewing what tools they use to stay organized and on-deadline with their projects. Popular project management software includes Asana, Trello, and BaseCamp. 

3. Experience

Experience is another important and obvious area of consideration. An established company with industry experience will have greater insights to contribute toward the success of your product. With more projects already under their belt, they should have communication and project management systems in place and be adept at problem solving. 

An important demonstration of an agency’s experience is found in their portfolio of work, or case study examples, on the company’s website. Ask agencies for examples of apps they’ve built so you can try them yourself. Seeing is believing.

4. Technical resources

Your development agency must have sufficient technical staff and internal resources to effectively complete your project. At minimum, your team should include a dedicated product or project manager, experienced developers, and (if relevant) UI / UX designers. 

Also: if you have highly specific feature requirements, you’ll want to provide them early on, to ensure the team has the coding capabilities you’re looking for. 

5. Reputation

It can be hard to assess a company’s reputation for good work, but we recommend you check their website for testimonials and search third-party sites such as Clutch and AppFutura for online reviews. LinkedIn can be another way to assess a company’s reputation. The company should also be able to provide references upon request.

6. Compatibility

This category can be hard to quantify, but it requires you to pay attention to your gut feeling about the team. Having a good match in terms of personality and approach can ease the process and maintain a good dynamic. 

Check out their website and look for references to company culture and values. Consider whether those values resonate with you. Take it a step further and observe whether these claims are demonstrated through their interactions. 

7. Price

App development costs vary widely depending on factors such as, company size, prestige, and location. While overseas agencies may be able to offer lower prices, they won’t necessarily provide the communication and project management skills you’re looking for. 

On the other hand, entirely US-based companies may be easier to work with but the price could be too expensive. Companies like LimeTech offer the best of both worlds. Based in the USA, with a team that includes overseas talent, we can offer strong project management capabilities and high-quality development services for a more reasonable price.

Finally, remember that one savvy approach to get going on your new app is to ask about building a minimum viable product (MVP). Creating the leanest possible version of your product will reduce costs and still enable you to build and launch your app idea.

Choosing an app development team? Try LimeTech.

As a US company with a distributed team, LimeTech is what you’re looking for in an app development partner. We can build you a basic prototype, an MVP, or a complete app for an affordable price. Get in touch today to discuss your project.

LimeTech is a creative tech company with a focus on innovation and adaptive change. We use technical know-how, design skills, and deep experience in entrepreneurship to help companies advance their business goals. Our specialties include mobile app development, website design, technology planning, and remote work solutions.