To hire a developer should make your life easier—but for many small business owners, it ends up being a frustrating, expensive mess. Miscommunication, missed deadlines, surprise charges, and unfinished projects are sadly common.
At AMC Internet Consultants, we’ve stepped in more times than we can count to clean up after “cheap” or “fast” freelancers. If you’re considering hiring a developer (or rehiring one), here’s how to do it the smart way.
First, Know What You Need
Before you even post a job or get a quote, be clear on what you want. Are you:
Building a new site from scratch?
Redesigning an outdated one?
Adding features like forms, e-commerce, or blog sections?
Fixing speed, mobile, or security issues?
Write it down. The more specific your goals, the easier it is to hire a developer with the right skill set—and avoid paying for work you don’t need.
Red Flags to Watch For
1. Vague pricing or hourly-only rates:
Without clear deliverables, hourly billing can spiral. Always ask for a project estimate with milestones, even if you pay hourly.
2. No portfolio or generic examples:
If they can’t show real-world examples—preferably similar to your industry—proceed with caution.
3. Communication delays:
If it takes a week to return a simple email, that’s a sign of future frustration. Clear communication = smooth delivery.
4. “Yes” to everything:
A developer who never pushes back or asks questions might not understand the scope—or care about the outcome.
What to Look for Instead
✅ Experience with businesses like yours:
A great developer isn’t just a coder—they understand business, user behavior, and marketing. That’s where AMC Internet Consultants stands apart.
✅ A process, not just a quote:
We provide structured plans, realistic timelines, and transparency from start to finish. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting, when it’s coming, and how it supports your goals.
✅ Long-term thinking:
Quick fixes aren’t enough. Our work is designed to scale with your business and keep your site running smoothly long after launch.
Why AMC Internet Consultants is a Safer Bet
You’re not just hiring a developer—you’re partnering with a team that’s built, repaired, and optimized websites across dozens of industries. We blend technical skill with marketing strategy to create websites that work—for your users and for Google.
Need a custom-coded feature? We’ve got it. Want to integrate your CRM or email platform? Done. Just need someone to clean up the mess your last dev left behind? No judgment—we’ll handle it.
Unlike fly-by-night freelancers, we’re in this for the long haul. Our goal is to deliver clean, secure, fast websites that perform—and build relationships that last.
Avoid the Burnout. Build Something Better.
Your website is too important to gamble on. With AMC Internet Consultants, you get the clarity, competence, and commitment you need to launch (or relaunch) with confidence.
Let’s talk about your project. Schedule a no-pressure consultation and find out how we can help.