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Where do you get good developers for large projects?

by bestoptimized
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I have a web app idea and want to have it developed. The main problem is that I have not had too much success finding good developers for fairly large projects. This project would likely take 3 or 4 months for one developer to finish. I would estimate it would cost $20,000 to $50,000.

I know that most on here are marketers/entrepreneurs (that don't do their own development) so I thought this might be a good place to ask.

Has anyone here had success finding great developers that don't quit before the project is done? What websites are the best for a large project? Odesk? Elance? Local?

How do you hire good developers?
#developers #good #large #projects
  • Profile picture of the author enterprisemind
    I'd be willing to bet that you could not only find the answer to your question, but also someone willing to do the job if you moved this question down to the "Programming" section.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jack Gordon
    I use elance primarily, but I suspect any of the major ones would be similar.

    There are no real guarantees that they won't flake out on you, but the key to finding quality people is to really read the reviews. Focus only on the ones that have directly relevant experience to your project, then go for the best combination of quantity and quality reviews (that cover the skills you need) over the longest amount of time.
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  • Profile picture of the author icoachu
    Sounds like a project for a FIRM that uses elance and freelancer to get jobs. Start there. Don't bother with Odesk.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jason Kanigan
      Originally Posted by icoachu View Post

      Sounds like a project for a FIRM that uses elance and freelancer to get jobs. Start there. Don't bother with Odesk.
      Agreed. At this level, you need an organization with the "Oomph" and infrastructure to handle your project, not a fly-by-night solopreneur.

      You need someone with E&O insurance, proven skill/past projects under their belt, and who has demonstrated they're going to be sticking around.

      An IT firm that bills around $50-60K a month and employs 3-5 people is the right fit.
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      • Profile picture of the author bestoptimized
        Thanks for all of the suggestions. I posted the project on Elance, Freelancer, and Upwork. Elance had the best quality applicants, followed by Upwork. I'm sorry to say that Freelancer did not have any quality developers who applied for the job but that has been my experience.

        I have usually been using Upwork and even with this large project I received one or two quality bids. But the quality was even higher on Elance and I was able to find a developer who is able to think clearly about the project, has a wide knowledge of all the technologies and has good solutions for each aspect. He only does large projects! His bid is on the low end of the range that I gave in my first post but it was higher than anyone else!

        Thanks again for all that replied!
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  • Profile picture of the author Marked09
    If you don't have any idea on how to program then it's best to find trusted developers first by testing it out on small projects.

    By doing this, you will be able to build a relationship with your developer and know the skillset without committing on large projects.

    I am a web developer myself and worked on several big projects but still gets scared on working on big project simply because of the uncertainty that working hundreds of hours on a project and in the end the project owner will just back out and the developers don't get paid.

    I suggest that you divide the project into different phases in a way that it can be completed in a month or weeks per phase.

    Once the phase completed you have the option whether to continue working with the same developer or find better dev that suits your needs.

    This will also give the developer the assurance that they will get paid at the same time.
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  • Profile picture of the author nrb
    I mostly use Elance for many of my outsourcing needs. I have hear that UpWork (formerly Odesk) is quite good for this type of work. However, I did utilize Odesk for some content creation and was not happy with the freelancers I attracted. And, of course, the parent of Warrior Forum... Freelancer.
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  • Profile picture of the author RonBartling
    I agree with @Marked09. As a developer I would have concerns about getting paid on a large project from a 1 or 2 person operation with which I had zero to little familiarity. Flaking out works on both sides. Better to build the relationship one small segment of the project at a time.
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  • Profile picture of the author webswire
    Right now Elance and Upwork are the largest freelancing platform , you have large project and you need to find a good developer.
    Your project can be completed by two ways
    1. Hourly base
    2. Fixed price.

    Elance is good for fixed price job here you can find individual developers as well as good team of developers.
    Upwork is good for hourly based project , here you can only interact with Individual.

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author flyingskill
    I think elance is the best in this regard.

    odesk which is now upwork is also a good option but you have to check feedback from real buyers before hiring seller from upwork.

    Regards!
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  • Profile picture of the author nazninshetu
    Here I would like to suggest you to hire the freelancer virtually, because they are at a cheap rate than the Local market. They may also expert. There are many freelancing market place, you can use anyone of them, such as Upwork, elancer, freelancer, vworker something like these. Thanks for your advance.
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  • Profile picture of the author TweetPilot
    I'm a big fan of Upwork (formerly Odesk and Elance)!

    But don't expect to put a quick job post up and then have the a great developer come running. You will need to put a lot of time into your posting and then will need to sift your way through A LOT of rubbish to find a decent freelancer.

    Make sure you ask them for samples of previous work - Obvious I know.
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    • Profile picture of the author OmerFaruk
      I mean upwork is the best place in the world.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve146
    Originally Posted by bestoptimized View Post

    I have a web app idea and want to have it developed. The main problem is that I have not had too much success finding good developers for fairly large projects. This project would likely take 3 or 4 months for one developer to finish. I would estimate it would cost $20,000 to $50,000.

    I know that most on here are marketers/entrepreneurs (that don't do their own development) so I thought this might be a good place to ask.

    Has anyone here had success finding great developers that don't quit before the project is done? What websites are the best for a large project? Odesk? Elance? Local?

    How do you hire good developers?
    Upwork and Elance this are the two places to find a good developers not just good but high talented as well. but I think you know that good developers cost more money. for example if do a search on this two website for the top freelancer developer you will find that there some of them cost $50/hour but this are the people who know what they are doing you can contact anyone and tell him about your project.
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    • Profile picture of the author AffiliateWaves
      You can get quality development team on 3 platforms

      Elance

      Upwork (formerly Odesk)

      Guru.com

      Outsource it and you will get best developers from every corner of world bidding on your project with very competitive prices.

      All of these websites are very safe and no one is going to cheat you.

      Outsourcing save a lot of money and time so you should try it
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  • Profile picture of the author MarkDias27
    Originally Posted by bestoptimized View Post

    I have a web app idea and want to have it developed. The main problem is that I have not had too much success finding good developers for fairly large projects. This project would likely take 3 or 4 months for one developer to finish. I would estimate it would cost $20,000 to $50,000.

    I know that most on here are marketers/entrepreneurs (that don't do their own development) so I thought this might be a good place to ask.

    Has anyone here had success finding great developers that don't quit before the project is done? What websites are the best for a large project? Odesk? Elance? Local?

    How do you hire good developers?
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  • Profile picture of the author michealkolince01
    Originally Posted by bestoptimized View Post

    I have a web app idea and want to have it developed. The main problem is that I have not had too much success finding good developers for fairly large projects. This project would likely take 3 or 4 months for one developer to finish. I would estimate it would cost $20,000 to $50,000.

    I know that most on here are marketers/entrepreneurs (that don't do their own development) so I thought this might be a good place to ask.

    Has anyone here had success finding great developers that don't quit before the project is done? What websites are the best for a large project? Odesk? Elance? Local?

    How do you hire good developers?
    For this big project, I would like to recommend you to hire local workers. Most of the time we can see the Online virtual workers work as a part time worker. Expert worker do both Local Job & freelancing works. So You should hire local freelancer to compel this project fairly. Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author iVlog
    For a big project with a big budget, I'd stick with only the most reputable site & developers.
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  • Profile picture of the author itos
    Involve in your local developers community. Events like Startup Weekend will help you look for talent. That way you can know the developer team in person and communication will be more fluid and faster.
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  • Profile picture of the author Anoosh Kashefi
    You probably have a Facebook account. Send a shout out to your friends and see if anyone knows a programmer that can help you with this. They may even have experience working with the person or company.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Are you still looking for good developers
      ...blatant promotion

      In Post #11 above (in June) the OP posted that he found a programmer for the project....
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