Six things to check before you hire, and the warning signs to avoid.
Hiring someone to build your app, website or business system is a big decision. A poor choice costs money and months. Here is a practical way to choose well.
Screenshots and mockups prove little. Ask for links to products that are live, and open them on your own phone. Check that they load quickly, work properly and look finished. A developer who has built and run real products understands what happens after launch.
Some agencies sell the project through one person and hand it to someone else. Ask who will actually write your software, and speak with them directly.
Before you pay, agree in writing that you own your code, your data and your domain name. You should be able to move your project to another developer without asking permission.
Write down what will be built, in what order, and what each payment is for. Splitting payment across milestones protects both sides. Be wary of anyone who wants the full amount upfront with nothing delivered.
Most users in Uganda are on mid-range phones and variable connections. Ask how the developer tests on real devices, and how the product behaves when the network is slow. This matters more than fancy animations.
Software needs updates, fixes and hosting. Ask who handles these, how fast they respond, and what ongoing costs to expect. Ongoing costs should be explained clearly before you start, not discovered later.
A good developer will ask about your business, your users and your budget before suggesting anything. If you are planning a project, contact KerosoftZ and tell us what you want to build. See also our software development, mobile app development and web development services.