FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions on Custom Software Development
Here are the most frequently asked questions that we run across at certain points in our engagements with customers. Our answers included. They should help you evaluate our abilities and navigate better in the way custom software development services at NEKLO are performed.
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I want to develop a website / custom software solution. Where do I start?
With NEKLO, a custom app development project starts with you preparing and then submitting a request for proposal, also referred to as an RFP. It will help us create a tailored, individualized response.
A well-prepared RFP includes:
- Brief company overview and contact info;
- Executive project summary, goals;
- Type and scope of services, deliverables;
- Preferable timeline and budget;
- Technical requirements;
- Other meaningful details.
Share your project info with us through our contact form. Тogether we will develop a strategy for your case.
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Where will your development team be located?
Our development teams are currently located in the offices in Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania (which is in Eastern Europe), and also Georgia. At the same time, the headquarters of NEKLO is based in the USA, California.
NEKLO has been outsourcing its custom software development and support services for over 10 years now. You can trust us as we know how to properly organize software outsourcing.
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What is the budget generally needed? How do you estimate the cost of a software project?
The minimum project budget for our custom software development services makes $5,000. We are fair and transparent with pricing and are always open to negotiate the project cost with you.
We estimate each new bespoke software development project against the following:
- Functional and non-functional requirements;
- Сomplexity of the project;
- Hourly rates of our specialists.
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What are the average hourly rates for your developers and specialists?
We offer rates that are competitive with the industry average of $20-60, depending on the specialist. You can also send us an inquiry with a description of your project and we will guide you on the rates and opportunities more precisely.
Proceed to the contact form.
In addition, we are also offering a so-called bundled rate. A bundled rate is set for each NEKLO developer. You are only charged for a developer’s time which includes ¼ time of a QA engineer, a DevOps specialist, and a Project Manager. In other words, a bundled rate is the rate that is preferable if you are opting for our all-inclusive services..
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How do you provide project estimates? What are the modes of communication that you use?
Team NEKLO carries out scoping and estimation for our customers’ projects through the tools developed in-house. We can schedule a call, proceed with email communication, or stay in contact through any instant messenger convenient to you.
If all the specialists required for your project are available, we start the work as soon as possible, or even immediately
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How are you handling website / custom software support, product go-live, and post-go-live support?
NEKLO offers technical support and consulting as a service alongside all software solutions we deliver.
We conclude a separate support and maintenance contract for our assistance in bug-tracking and bug-fixing. We help enhance or develop additional features for your solution based on a separate contract as well, no matter whether it was developed by our specialists or another custom software vendor. Our team tracks and handles all go-life and post-go-live support issues and maintenance requests.
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Do you provide software development consulting services?
Yes. NEKLO provides custom software consulting services and helps improve the functioning of your business processes and existing software systems in your company.
Our experts can help in case:
- You have a new web store and you want to customize it;
- Your existing web store needs integration with third-party platforms and services;
- You wish to design or redesign your website or app UI and improve UX;
- You are thinking to opt for Magento development services;
- You’ve decided to migrate your online store from your current system or Magento 1 to Magento 2.
Should you have any other case or issue requiring strong external expertise, contact us. Our representatives will find the solution.
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What are the success factors that can influence my project in a positive way?
We’ve made up a brief list of such factors that will help create a positive effect for your project. The list accumulates a decade of our experience in the custom software development space.
Make notes. The factors we’d highlight are:
- Availability of an experienced project manager authorized to make strategic decisions on your project;
- Opportunity to change the funding, hire additional qualified specialists to expand functionality and shorten the time frames;
- Open communication, well-defined expectations, high accountability of the team members;
- Possibility to make changes during the post-launch of the project (through DevOps services).
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Previously, I worked with another software development company, but have a remaining set of issues. Can you take and maintain my existing project and build on top of it?
Sure, we can. NEKLO has the relevant experience. In addition, we are familiar with a wide stack of technologies. Our specialists will analyze your software project that was initially started by another software vendor, decide on a strategy to implement from our side, and continue working on it. It’s no problem.
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I have a website / custom software solution that requires some functionality development. Сan you help complete it both in terms of functionality and user experience?
Yes. Team NEKLO is well-versed in website design and development. We work on both front-end and back-end sides and deliver custom software applications that function just as well as they look.
To get a better idea and understanding of what our specialists are capable of, have a look at our portfolio where we’ve displayed some of our clients’ most inspiring success stories.
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What kind of customised software projects do you work on?
The expertise of our company covers the 3 main types of projects:
- Custom software development;
- Bespoke software maintenance;
- Customised software support.
NEKLO experts have a wide range of skills, which enables us to diversify our services and work on various project kinds such as complex web app services, online stores building, custom ecommerce development, Magento websites creation, online delivery services, Laravel framework based platforms, migration projects (from any CMS or from Magento 1 to Magento 2), ERP or CRM system integration projects, UI/UX website design projects.
See some of the projects we worked on and delivered in our portfolio.
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What are the software outsourcing services you provide?
NEKLO’s top 10 software outsourcing services are:
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What are the software outsourcing services you provide?
NEKLO’s top 10 software outsourcing services are:
- Backend: PHP, Laravel;
- Frontend: React, Vue.js, Angular;
- Backend: PHP, Laravel;
- eCommerce: Magento 1, Magento 2.
You can find a complete list on our Technologies page.
Our team of inventive professionals never stops expanding its knowledge and skills in modern technologies and practices, so that our company can provide you with top-quality solutions.
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How do you ensure confidentiality? Who owns the software that you write for me?
To ensure the complete security and privacy of your custom app development project, we will sign a non-closure agreement (NDA) with you. Additionally, all employees working at NEKLO are also bound by NDA clauses, which makes an additional level of confidentiality.
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I’m not sure what kind of application development services I need. What should I do?
If you have any doubts regarding the services you might need or you wish to discuss your project details with NEKLO software development team before starting our cooperation, simply fill in our contact form and share your thoughts.
Our representatives will get back to you with the help and ideas to turn your specific requirements and business needs into a viable technical specification for your custom software solution.
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What expertise level do your software engineering company’s developers have?
We employ only senior and middle-grade specialists as a rule. One of our principles is to respect your criteria for required professionals. So we always try to make the profile of our developers meet your needs.
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Where can I read testimonials from your previous clients on custom software solutions that you have delivered?
You can visit NEKLO company profile on Clutch to read honest feedback provided by our previous and current clients and verified by the platform.
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