How to Budget for Continuous Development

Less heavily discussed, the costs of scaling an app and aligning to users’ demand should definitely be factored into your estimated app development prices. An effective way to gauge this is to calculate 50 to 60% of your monthly MVP development costs. You might be wondering which crucial features and functionality you’ll want to add to your MVP as development continues for the final product. Let’s review them here:

Continuous updating:

As users keep sharing feedback and technology evolves overall, you’ll want to make sure your program responds to both. Outdated software gets replaced, and users that feel unheard will move on. Taking care of these two concerns will help with user experience and retention.

Create feedback loops:

When developing an MVP, a lot of businesses fail because they build an app the way they want it to be. By giving users a chance to send you regular feedback, you give them a chance to let you know what they want it to be. Ultimately, this is what the MVP is all about. You take out the features they don’t like and add more of what they do. Having reliable development teams on-hand means they’ll be in place to enact these changes. On top of that, they can analyze performance, identify weak spots, and modify the program to improve it.

Prioritizing key features and functionality:

When a user comes forward with a problem, you want to give timely, helpful support. A qualified team of IT experts will make that possible. You have the flexibility and skill sets to tackle your most important features and functions that keep users happy with your app as a resource.

3 Ongoing Costs of Software Development

Firstly, it’s important to mention that a reliable, proven outsourcing partner won’t surprise you with fees. But there are costs that project managers and executives sometimes overlook in the excitement of creating an app and development planning. Here are a few to remember while you’re getting ready for your app idea:

• Infrastructure costs: Servers take money and staff to maintain, so if your app relies on them for cloud computing or other services, you need to add in this recurring cost.
• Talent salary: World-class staff needs to be compensated for their skills. You can save money and have salaries factored in with outsourcing, but if not, don’t forget this step.
• Third-party integrations: When features go through a third party, like SMS or payment gateways, you need to plan for those operating costs.

What to Look for in a Software Development Partner

Who you partner with for development outsourcing is a big decision. Are they aligned to your time zone? What about your company mission statement? When and where will you communicate with them (email, video calls, etc.), and how often? Who else have they worked for? How did previous clients feel about their work? What will your partnership with them look like?

Look for case studies, testimonials, and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) that’s above the industry average. Find service pages on their website that outline the methods and techniques they use to work with their clients. The more of these questions you can answer without having to ask your prospective development partner directly, the better. This shows that they want to equip you to make an educated decision as their top priority!

You’ll likely end up filling out a form, of course. But giving you the chance to consider their business on your terms is a sign of confidence in their service and respect for your time. When you’re ready, they’ll be there. Once you talk with them, be sure to explain your vision for the project and ask for their industry insights. You want someone who not only understands the technical aspects of your product, but has the experience and skills to enhance it.

For scalability and flexibility, look for a company that does more than strictly software development. If you want to add AI functionality to your app, as an example, they should be able to do that. You don’t want to be limited by what your outsourcing partner can’t do.

Devsu FAQ: How to Develop a Mobile App

Whether you’re the project manager or on the development team, this handy guide can help you figure out the resources and talent you’ll need to design mobile applications. From industry lingo to different app types, you can find all the fundamentals here to get you started estimating the cost to build your mobile app and more.

How can outsourcing speed up your App Development?

You can tell by now that outsourcing can save you money, since you aren’t paying for a salary or employee insurance like you would with a standard hire. But did you know it can do even more for you? A flexible team of pre-vetted experts lets you scale your staff to meet project demands in a fraction of the time–reducing the cost of creating an app in the process.

Traditional hiring takes 36 days on average, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Outsourcing takes just 14 days to put your whole team together by comparison! All while cutting back on operational risks, since employee turnover isn’t a problem when you’ve got an outsourcing partner. This many benefits with a right-fit team built specifically for your project means you have exactly what you need to go to market right on time. Contact Devsu today to go over your project vision and make it a reality with our professionals. 

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