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"I just want to thank iC Tek Solutions for the Professionalism and Expertise you have brought to Gila County in regards to our Web Development needs."
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ArticlesShould you just care about the price? |
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Cost is always at the root of every project, but the question is how focused on the cost should you be?
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At iC Tek Solutions, when we evaluate projects we believe there are three key items that drive the success of a project. When we say success, we are not just talking about completing a project; the true measure of success is how well the solution works and meets your true needs.
Triangle Approach
So, what are the three key items that drive the success of a project? We consider them to make up a triangle that includes Cost, Time and Resources. Any single point on this triangle can move; however, when you move one point it is going to increase the “length” of the others resulting in constraints on the project. These constraints will most likely include project risks, which would then need to be assessed.
Thoughts Before You Make A Decision
Some items you may want to consider when selecting a company for your next web development or custom software project are below:
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- Is going with the cheaper company or freelancer going to cost more in the long run?
- Why is there such a range in price quotes?
- Is the experience of the company and/or individual(s) important to me?
- Is having documentation on a project and a project plan really necessary for my project?
The list of questions are endless, however these four are very important and need to be addressed. Lets review each one of these major items for further thought and reasoning:
- Is going with the cheaper company or freelancer going to cost more in the long run?
First thing to think about is what the company is offering as a solution. Is their solution sustainable? Will it be able to easily grow? Majority of individuals that go with the cheaper companies end up paying more in the long run because once the company finally understands what has to be done, they have to rework everything they already have. The result; an unsuccessful project.
- Why is there such a range in price quotes?
In the areas of web design / development and software design / development the saying “you get what you pay for” is ever so true. If one company quotes a project at $10,000 and another quotes it at $2,000 and you choose the $2,000 option, are you really going to get exactly what you want? Why is the other company quoting more? In most cases, it is because they have a better understanding, more experience and will actually deliver a quality product that will last.
- Is the experience of the company and/or individual(s) important to me?
If you’re looking to have a project complete in a professional and timely manner, then experience should count. Inquire about professional degrees and/or certifications of the personnel who may work on your project. Ask to see previous work and get references to be sure they are going to deliver exactly what you want.
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Is having documentation on a project and a project plan really necessary for my project?
iC Tek Solutions answer is YES. No matter what, there should always be some sort of formal documentation that lays out the requirements and expected end results. Of course, with large projects the documentation should be more involved and include elements such as ERDs, SWIM diagrams, Data-Dictionaries and Process Flow Diagrams. Make sure that the developers know what you want and expect before they start working on it.
It is important to review and make a decision based not only on cost but the complete package. Just remember “you get what you pay for.”
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