How do you know that a programming company does not have enough experience Signs you should pay attention to before you get involved

Sahl Tuesday,15 Apr 2025

In today's market, there are many software companies, each one telling you they're the best, that they have an expert team, and that they'll deliver your project with the highest quality and in the shortest time. The reality is different, however, because many of these companies lack sufficient experience, and unfortunately, some people discover this too late... after they've wasted their time and money!
If you're planning to build a website, an online store, or develop a new app, it's essential to be aware and pay attention to some signs that indicate a company lacks true competence. Let's break them down for you, one by one:
1. They don't have a clear work history or published projects.
If you visit their website and don't find any clear, actual work, or if you ask them about their previous projects and they evade or say they're "secret," that's the first sign of weakness.
Strong companies always showcase their previous work and boast about it, whether it's apps, stores, or software systems.
Tip: Ask for real links to websites or apps they've developed and try them out for yourself.
2. They don't answer your questions clearly or quickly.
If you email or call them and you experience a delay in response, or if you ask a technical question and they don't provide a comprehensive answer, they likely lack sufficient experience.
Professional companies employ people who know how to explain and convey information simply, regardless of your technical level.

3. They speak in complex technical language without explanation.
Some companies like to use big, complex words to "impress" you, but without actually explaining what they mean.
This is an attempt to cover up their lack of experience, as the programmer or project manager should be able to explain your idea in simple, clear language.
4. They don't explain the implementation plan or timeline.
A company that starts a project with you without a written plan or clear timeline is definitely not ready.
Haphazard implementation without analysis or division of stages means delays and many problems in the future.
5. They don't have a clear follow-up system.
Successful companies use tools to track progress (such as Trello, Jira, and Notion), send you reports, and keep you updated.
As for weak companies, communication with them is often haphazard, and you don't know what stage the project is at.
6. They don't ask for sufficient analysis or details before starting.
A strong company starts with a detailed analysis of the project, asking you about your goals, target audience, and specific details.
A weak company, on the other hand, jumps right in and says, "Let's get started and see." This is a recipe for major failure later on.
7. Prices are much lower than the market.
Sometimes very tempting prices are a trap, especially when it comes to a large project.
A low price means they either work with ready-made templates, deliver an incomplete project, or suddenly request additional costs.

8. Their reviews are negative or they don't have a real online presence.
Try typing the company's name into Google or checking their social media accounts.
If you don't find them actively present, or if you find many negative reviews with the same issues recurring, take that as a warning sign.
9. They don't ask you about the user experience or target market.
Professional companies care about user experience (UX/UI) and make it an essential part of their design and programming.
If the company doesn't ask you about your target audience, or how you want the customer to interact with the website or app, this is a sign that they're just working with code without a vision.
If you notice more than one of the above signs, don't hesitate to reconsider and avoid working with this company.
Experience in the world of programming isn't measured by words or marketing; it's measured by actual work, the way they interact, and the results of previous projects.
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