Top 6 questions to ask your mobile app developer 

You’ve got an idea for a mobile application. You consider the potential benefits of mobile and web-based applications including a more accessible client base, increased revenue, increased niche authority, and a more focused user experience. Everything you read is telling you that there’s never been a better time to launch an app business.

But to get started you’ll need investment, enterprise, and the right app company to create the app. The process of hiring the right app developer can be time-consuming, but finding the right team could be the difference between your app succeeding or failing.

What to ask when hiring an app developer

It can be difficult to know what questions to ask when hiring app developers, but a good place to start is to learn about their experience, skills, portfolio, and vision. 

Here are some key questions to ask when hiring an app developer.

1.Have you helped in the growth of any startups?

Contributing to the growth of a startup requires a different set of skills than developing apps for established businesses and clients. App development companies must take on a much larger coaching and leadership role to assist startups in navigating the development process and beyond.

At Appomate, our extensive work with entrepreneurs and startups has given us a deep insight into how startups function and what they need to succeed. We’ve helped many startup clients transform their initial ideas into a profitable business.

2.Tell me about your success stories with mobile applications

Proven success with previous developments is an excellent indicator of a company’s ability to develop mobile experiences that users respond to. Trusting your idea to a developer who lacks this experience may result in complications during the development process and, ultimately, a waste of your money.

At Appomate we constantly update our understanding of what makes a truly great mobile application. 

One of our proudest accomplishments was the reduction of food-safety checks from 20 hours to 2 with the successful Safety Food Zone app we built for our client, entrepreneur Nick Liolios. 

3.How committed are you to user experience design?

App development is not solely a matter of writing code. User retention increases when your app features superior design and exceptional user experience (UX). This leads to increased revenue and stronger growth.

It’s important to find a developer with complete commitment to design thinking and a strong emphasis on UX. 

At Appomate, we’ve found that data-driven design and user experience are inextricably linked – one informs the other. We test and experiment continuously in order to collect enough data to make informed design decisions that are not based solely on ideas. One of the primary benefits of collaborating with a large team of specialists from diverse fields is the ability to share knowledge and experience across development boundaries.

4.Where can I find feedback about you from previous clients?

There are numerous ways to obtain information from previous developer clients. Don’t limit yourself to reading case studies on a website. If a developer can’t provide it directly, look for feedback from previous clients via directories such as Clutch.io and Google reviews. Take the time to thoroughly research a development company’s history and successes. This will give you a more complete picture of their capabilities.

At Appomate, we happily to provide direct contact information for our previous clients and believe every reputable developer should be able to do the same. This way, you’ll never be forced to make a critical decision based on second-hand information.

5.What types of businesses have you developed applications for?

Working with a company of a similar size to yours is an essential but frequently overlooked consideration when selecting the right mobile app developer.

A large enterprise operates very differently to a startup or small business, and these organisational differences can translate to the application development process. Larger organisations may require formal documentation, specialised project management processes, and increased meeting and update frequency. Smaller businesses might require greater budget oversight and may operate with less stringent procedures.

A mobile app developer who has worked with a business of a similar size to yours can be extremely beneficial, as they’ll probably have a better understanding of your processes and how you work. This reduces the likelihood of cultural clashes and conflicts, allowing everyone to focus on building the best app possible.

If an app developer has previously worked on enterprise projects, it’s a good indication that they’ve been thoroughly vetted and passed stringent tests. Enterprise companies have stricter reputational demands and greater financial strength, meaning they don’t take risks with their partners.

Throughout our history, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with a variety of businesses, including startup like sharetree and big enterprise like L’Oreal and Adidas.

Last but not least question is what are their company values?

You might find a best developer in the world but when their values doesn’t align with yours it would be difficult to get a win-win situation 

Our values are

Caring: We are here for 1 reason: To help you succeed. With every client, we invite a new friend into our lives. We deeply care about you and your dream. 

Daring: Building disruptive, innovative apps needs courage. We understand build something for the first time take bold commitment. We commit and back it with our actions. 

Honesty: Transparent communication is at the core of how we operate. Build something new, disruptive not only takes courage but also honesty. 

In conclusion

Knowledge and understanding are critical components of success in business. The more information you have, the more prepared you are to deal with whatever comes your way.

Gathering relevant data is a key element of your decision-making process. A collaboration with an application development company is fraught with complexities. For the process to run smoothly, the needs of both parties must be met.

A developer who is ideal for one project may not be ideal for another. Make a list of your primary concerns, concentrate on your primary objectives, and ask the questions that will enable you to make the most effective decision possible for your circumstances.