Top Ten Reasons to Outsource
Given the current economic climate, companies are thinning their workforce. Yet the need to capture new customers through a dynamic web presence has never been greater. If you are looking for a way to do more with less then you should consider the benefits of outsourcing.
- Time to Delivery
As your staff shrinks, the time required to complete each project will grow. Since a professional team generally has more experience and is already familiar with web design your projects will be delivered much quicker.
- Technical Experience
In nearly every instance a professional development team will have superior technical knowledge. This is especially critical with design and layout tasks which are often turn out to be much more challenging than expected.
- Higher Quality
Due to their history with pervious clients, you can rest assured that a professional development team has already been through the beginner mistakes a less experienced technical resource may make.
- Real World Experience
In addition to the technical knowledge, professional development teams will also bring their functional experience. They will have a much deeper understanding of the designs and layouts that attract customers from their prior clients.
- Graphic Design Expertise
In most instances your website will require a range of images. The visual impact of your site is critical for converting visitors. Graphic design should always be left to the experts. An experienced team will also ensure all images are optimized for the web.
- Compatibility Testing
Even if you are successful at creating a basic site, are you certain it will function on a variety of platforms such as FireFox, Google Chrome or even a mobile device? A professional development team is aware of the particulars of each platform and will perform the necessary testing.
- Act as a Middle Man
If you have ever managed a website you’ve probably encountered the headaches that a web host can cause. A professional team will ensure their work meets the parameters of your hosting company. Even better, in the likely event that problems arise, they will be responsible for addressing these issues.
- Building Your Network
No matter what stage your business is in you can always benefit from expanding your circle of professional contacts. As you involve another team you are introducing others to your company. If members of that team are intrigued by your ideas they may spread the word to family and friends.
- Refine Your Business Model
As you share your vision with a professional team, you will be forced to clearly communicate your business model. The more you share your model, the more refined it will become.Who knows what additional ideas may come to the surface through your discussions?
- Cost Savings
As you research outsourcing you might be surprised by the initial upfront cost. However, upon closer examination you may be pleasantly surprised to learn just how much you are truly saving. When considering the full cost of internal development you must look at entire picture including employee salary, employee benefits, web design software, high end computers and staff training. This alone assumes your staff is capable in all aspects and makes no costly mistakes. You must also consider the critical usability factor. Even if your site is completed on time and at a reasonable cost, it doesn’t automatically mean it is optimized to convert customers. What is the total cost if there is no return on your investment?
