Where to find a Programmer To make me a tool?

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Anyone out there ever used a programmer to create a bespoke piece of software to do a specific job?

I need to get a little thing made to help me save a bunch of time but have no idea where to look for the guys who do this stuff.

Your recommendations and resources appreciated?
#find #make #programmer #tool
  • Profile picture of the author Ben Friedman
    You could try UpWork (https://www.upwork.com). Have found some good freelancers on there in the past.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rick Britton
      Originally Posted by Ben Friedman View Post

      You could try UpWork (https://www.upwork.com). Have found some good freelancers on there in the past.
      Great! Thanks so much
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  • Profile picture of the author John47
    Upwork.com or fiverr.com have software developers for that type of job.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rick Britton
    Great!

    Already interviewing candidates
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  • Profile picture of the author Ben Friedman
    Cool, make sure you check their work history etc. before hiring. There are some very talented and cheap guys on there.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rick Britton
      Originally Posted by Ben Friedman View Post

      Cool, make sure you check their work history etc. before hiring. There are some very talented and cheap guys on there.
      already been quoted more than acceptable fee to get it done

      well worth it, will save me 10+ hours per week getting data from websites
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  • Profile picture of the author wifiboos
    I would advise that you clearly state every expectation on both sides in a contract agreement before you commit. In the document you have to clearly specify functionality requirements in detail, timing of deliverables, user interface methodology, program operating environment and methodologies in use, software support, software registration mechanism, security and vulnerabilities, restriction on use, costs of modifications and upgrades, ownership of source files, effects and resolution of failure to comply on both sides of the contract.

    Bottom line the more clearly the software project is defined the more likely a favourable result for both parties!

    Hope this helps
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    • Profile picture of the author Ben Friedman
      Originally Posted by wifiboos View Post

      I would advise that you clearly state every expectation on both sides in a contract agreement before you commit. In the document you have to clearly specify functionality requirements in detail, timing of deliverables, user interface methodology, program operating environment and methodologies in use, software support, software registration mechanism, security and vulnerabilities, restriction on use, costs of modifications and upgrades, ownership of source files, effects and resolution of failure to comply on both sides of the contract.

      Bottom line the more clearly the software project is defined the more likely a favourable result for both parties!

      Hope this helps
      I do agree. With freelancers, being specific is the name of the game. However, most I have worked with on Upwork are very accommodating.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rick Britton
      Originally Posted by wifiboos View Post

      I would advise that you clearly state every expectation on both sides in a contract agreement before you commit. In the document you have to clearly specify functionality requirements in detail, timing of deliverables, user interface methodology, program operating environment and methodologies in use, software support, software registration mechanism, security and vulnerabilities, restriction on use, costs of modifications and upgrades, ownership of source files, effects and resolution of failure to comply on both sides of the contract.

      Bottom line the more clearly the software project is defined the more likely a favourable result for both parties!

      Hope this helps
      does this all apply if I have no intention of letting anyone else use it?
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      • Profile picture of the author Ben Friedman
        Originally Posted by Rick Britton View Post

        does this all apply if I have no intention of letting anyone else use it?
        Just make sure that your expectations are very clear and you will be fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ratamok
    Here's a list:
    odesk.com
    elance.com
    freelancer.com
    getacoder.com
    guru.com
    ifreelance.com
    krop.com
    peopleperhour.com
    scriptlance.com
    rentacoder.com
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  • Profile picture of the author Rick Britton
    Guy has already fully grasped what I want, gone in the database I want to mine, worked out what he needs to do, will provide support, make the tool, revise until I'm happy etc etc

    $90

    crazy value for saving me 10+ hours every week
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    • Profile picture of the author Ben Friedman
      Originally Posted by Rick Britton View Post

      Guy has already fully grasped what I want, gone in the database I want to mine, worked out what he needs to do, will provide support, make the tool, revise until I'm happy etc etc

      $90

      crazy value for saving me 10+ hours every week
      Looks like you found the right guy! Glad it worked for you mate!
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      • Profile picture of the author Rick Britton
        Originally Posted by Ben Friedman View Post

        Looks like you found the right guy! Glad it worked for you mate!
        Don't you just love Warriors?

        I mean I only submitted the thread a while ago and now I'm getting it done

        bat doings crazy. I love it

        Thanks man
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  • Profile picture of the author Rick Britton
    Haha

    Posted about getting this tool built for extracting data to other users and they are all asking for the contact details of the developer so they can get their own bespoke tool...

    hehe
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  • Profile picture of the author San Kumar
    You could find good programmer on Upwork, Freelancer or Fiverr.

    While Upwork and Freelancer operate on the principle of bidding. You post your job requirement, freelancers will bid for that job, if you like their profile and price, then you can award them the project. For Fiverr, Freelancers upload what they want to do, and you choose from whome you want the service..
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  • Profile picture of the author GOOGLE007
    Hello,
    You can find a talented programmer on fiver.com give it a try
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  • Profile picture of the author iwantbreak
    You should get hold of programmers on below sites which are best to find world class people.
    elance.com
    odesk.com
    stackoverflow.com
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