The Problem With Most Agency Searches
You Google software development agency and get 50 million results. Every website looks professional. Every agency claims to be the best. So how do you actually tell who will deliver and who will disappear with your deposit?
Red Flags (Run Away)
They quote a price without asking detailed questions about your business. They cannot show you real projects with real results. They promise unrealistic timelines. They use jargon to explain simple things. They want 100% payment upfront. They do not have a clear process they can walk you through.
Green Flags (Keep Talking)
They ask about your business goals, not just features. They show you a portfolio with measurable outcomes. They explain trade-offs honestly. They offer fixed pricing with milestone payments. They demo working software every week. They tell you when your idea needs adjustment.
Questions You Should Ask
Can I talk to a past client? What happens if the project goes over budget? Who owns the code? How do you handle scope changes? What does your weekly update look like? What tech stack do you recommend and why?
Protect Yourself Contractually
Insist on IP ownership from day one. Use milestone-based payments, not time-and-materials. Get a kill clause — if things go south, you can walk away with your code. And always, always get everything in writing. A verbal promise means nothing when your launch date is at risk.
At CodifyIt, we practice everything on this list. Fixed scope, fixed price, written in plain English, weekly demos, and you own every line of code from day one.