Key Questions to Inquire Before Hiring a Magento 2 Developer

An online store is paramount if you wish to stay up with the changing trends of shopping. There are many routes to get the website you want but Magento 2 makes it easier. To put it in numbers, Magento 2 powers over 250,000 (around 12%) eCommerce stores around the globe.

A Magento 2 developer can improve your existing store or build you a new one. If not individuals, you can opt for a Magento 2 development company to get a team of skilled developers.

But if you don’t have any knowledge about Magento, how will you avoid getting ripped off?

We have come up with a few questions to ensure that you are choosing the best option for your project.

Q1. What are your certifications?

Magento has certificates like Adobe Certified Professional and Adobe Certified Expert. These certificates are for Magento commerce developers, front-end developers, JavaScript developers, cloud developers, etc.

These certifications hint at how much of an expert they are in this field. Prioritize certified developers as they have the most up-to-date knowledge.

 

Q2. How long have you been working with Magento?

Developers who have considerable years of experience under their belt have gone through many projects. This practical experience separates them from the rest and gives reassurance that they can put up with your demands.

Follow this question closely with the next one to get a clearer picture.

 

Q3. Have you worked on any similar projects?

The answer to this is more of a benefit than a necessity. You can ask for live sites and set your expectations accordingly.

A similar portfolio or even sites in the same industry points that they would have a past understanding of the industry standards. This saves time and supports their ability to deliver on quality. Both of these answers directly affect the development time for your project.

 

Q4. What is your communication channel and strategy?

Successful projects demand effective communication between your developer and you. Ask them about the communication strategy they follow with other clients. A good one will stay in touch from the start (first project meeting) to finish (launch day) and beyond (post-project support).

Determine a communication channel and frequency of updates before they work on your project.

 

Q5. Will you outsource my project?

Some Magento 2 development companies outsource projects. This isn’t always a bad thing if you want the best of the best working on your eCommerce website.

If not, they will let you know about their in-house developers and assign one or more of them according to the scope of your project.

 

Q6. How will you bill me?

The billing structure determines how you pay for the development services. Most Magento 2 developers offer two types of billing structures.

Project-based: Small projects have a fixed price. This limits the liability and helps you stay within your budget.

Time-based: Bigger projects tend to go with hourly pricing. After your developer quotes their hourly charge, ask them for their average difference between estimated hours and actual hours.

You can choose what suits you best or discuss with the developer to select the best course of action. You can also try to negotiate on the advance and payment structures (if you wish to pay in installments).

 

Q7. Are there any hidden charges?

You should go over this ahead of commencing the project to avoid going over your allocated budget. Some developers charge extra for instances, like late payment or cancellation of the project.

Ask them to explain all scenarios where they will charge you over the agreed-upon rate.

 

Conclusion

There were a few of many you could ask. Our advice is that you keep your options open and conduct multiple rounds of interviews with different developers till you get the one you can trust.

A Magento 2 development company like Tech9logy Creators offers the best services for both B2B and B2C.

Contact us to join the 200+ satisfied clients.