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How to go about outsourcing this rather special piece of software?

by KonstantinK
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Hello fellow warriors,

I recently came up with an idea for a piece of software to solve a problem that I simply couldn't find any answer for on the internet, but a lot of people asking for it.

Though since I have no experience in the field of outsourcing the creation of something like that (I just know about marketing it), I feel a bit lost and hope you can help me.


Due to the nature of that software-idea I am not entirely sure if it's even technically possible to create it.

So the question comes to mind, how much information about it should I put in the project description on those outsourcing websites? How much is enough so that the outsourcer can say whether it is possible to begin with and so that he can estimate the difficulty to give an accurate quote ... without giving to much away and exposing the idea to possible theft?

So I guess another question in this is how do I protect the idea from being stolen while showing it to lots of people to get a good price on the project?

Thank you,

-Konstantin
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  • Profile picture of the author webapex
    If I may suggest, the more you learn about the technical details you project would involve, the better you will be able to list the core technical requirements. Find existing products that do some of the things you require and read their technical notes.
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  • Profile picture of the author Eager2SEO
    Originally Posted by KonstantinK View Post

    Hello fellow warriors,

    I recently came up with an idea for a piece of software to solve a problem that I simply couldn't find any answer for on the internet, but a lot of people asking for it.

    Though since I have no experience in the field of outsourcing the creation of something like that (I just know about marketing it), I feel a bit lost and hope you can help me.


    Due to the nature of that software-idea I am not entirely sure if it's even technically possible to create it.

    So the question comes to mind, how much information about it should I put in the project description on those outsourcing websites? How much is enough so that the outsourcer can say whether it is possible to begin with and so that he can estimate the difficulty to give an accurate quote ... without giving to much away and exposing the idea to possible theft?

    So I guess another question in this is how do I protect the idea from being stolen while showing it to lots of people to get a good price on the project?

    Thank you,

    -Konstantin
    Hi,
    Could you break the problem into pieces? You may want a few developers to work on different pieces or objects. I've seen that done professionally in software development.
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    • Profile picture of the author Sandra Martinez
      I´m doing SEO right now for a mid size company that does software development.

      if you want I can hook you up with them, and you take it from there. They only market so far in Spain, Argentina and Chile, mostly for big companies. So they are not competition for you.
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  • Profile picture of the author pethanks
    I guess that requires a thorough research to learn more about it. It is best you will take time to study about the topic.
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    • Profile picture of the author mrmanpower
      In my opinion you should have 2 types of software creators the one creating the GUI (design interface) and the backend. They should not know each other and will not get access to each one's source code.

      So you have the backend= entire system. Coded by 1 individual or team. who will not know what the software is for.

      The looks or interface by a separate team. Now this guy will know what the software is for but will not have source code.

      there you go. 2 cents. programmers feel free to correct me
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  • Profile picture of the author Headfirst
    Originally Posted by KonstantinK View Post

    So the question comes to mind, how much information about it should I put in the project description on those outsourcing websites? How much is enough so that the outsourcer can say whether it is possible to begin with and so that he can estimate the difficulty to give an accurate quote ... without giving to much away and exposing the idea to possible theft?
    Ideas are cheap, execution is everything.

    I run across a lot of folks with the "best idea ever" that are certain it will be stolen if they tell anyone about it. It never happens. All you're doing is creating an artificial roadblock to your success.

    Your subconscious is programmed to avoid risk. Ironically you're setting yourself up to fail by trying to avoid getting your idea "stolen"
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  • Profile picture of the author KonstantinK
    Well thanks everyone, very helpful.

    The idea with splitting the project came multiple times so I'm gonna give that a try.

    And Headfirst, while that may or may not be true it's still a hard thing to just "switch off" avoiding risk. I'd rather be safe than sorry and I know of a few people who did get screwed over.
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    • Profile picture of the author Headfirst
      Originally Posted by KonstantinK View Post

      And Headfirst, while that may or may not be true it's still a hard thing to just "switch off" avoiding risk. I'd rather be safe than sorry and I know of a few people who did get screwed over.

      I know. It took me years to get past that. I used to be the guy who kept NDA's in the glove box in case I ran into someone I wanted to discuss the project with.

      Fast forward a few years and now I'm the guy with a standard NDA Signing Fee explaining to people why it's a bad idea to use them. If a new client requires I sign an NDA before they give me the info needed to write a proposal, its $250 to sign the NDA. Paid up front.
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