Problems When Hiring Development Without Understanding Technical
If you don\'t understand technology, hiring development can be frustrating and expensive. Discover how to avoid it.
You have a business that needs software, but you don\'t understand programming. When you talk to developers, they use words you don\'t know: "API", "backend", "framework". You feel lost and don\'t know if you\'re being overcharged, if quality is good, or if you\'re being promised something impossible.
This situation is very common and causes many businesses to overpay, receive poor quality products, or feel scammed without being able to do anything about it.
Why This Happens
The software industry has a high entry barrier. Developers speak their own language, and many don\'t take the time to explain things simply.
You get overcharged and don't know it
Without understanding technical, you can't evaluate if a budget is fair. You accept high prices thinking it's normal.
You don't know if quality is good
The developer delivers code, but you have no way to know if it's well done, if it's secure, or if it will work long-term.
You don't understand technical explanations
The developer speaks in technical terms you don't understand. You feel lost and can't make informed decisions.
You get promised impossible things
Without technical knowledge, you can't detect when you're being sold something unrealistic or exaggerated.
Common Mistakes You Make
- Accepting the first quote without comparing
- Not asking for clear explanations in Spanish
- Trusting blindly without checking references
- Not establishing clear deadlines and deliverables
- Paying everything upfront
- Not having a contract with technical specifications
What Options Exist
Work with providers who explain in Spanish
Look for teams that speak your language and explain everything without unnecessary technical jargon.
Ask for references and success cases
Ask to see similar projects they've completed. Talk to other clients.
Start with a small MVP
Don't invest everything at once. Start with something small, validate it works, then scale.
Have a clear contract
Define exactly what will be delivered, when, and how success will be measured.
You don\'t need to become a technical expert to hire development. What you do need is to work with a team that speaks your language (literally and figuratively), that explains everything clearly, and that treats you as a partner, not as a client who doesn\'t understand.
Look for providers who have experience working with business owners like you, who speak Spanish, and who take the time to explain things simply. The best developer isn\'t the most technical, but the one who best understands you and helps you make informed decisions.
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