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Help4HR – Website Development & Maintenance by Crossbridge

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Client: Help4HR 

Service: Website Development & Maintenance 

Positions Filled by Crossbridge: Senior Web Developer, Senior Business Analyst, Technology Department Staff 

Context 

Help4HR, a customer-oriented company, is dedicated to enabling small businesses to focus on their core offerings by providing dependable HR management services. They’ve made their mark with comprehensive HR solutions, handling everything from onboarding to payroll and safety risk management. Primarily operating in California, Help4HR has begun expanding nationwide. 

Challenge 

To help small businesses effortlessly access Help4HR’s expertise, Crossbridge was tasked with developing and maintaining a website that met their growing needs, a website without the proper optimization could lose between 70% to 86% percent of the sales. The primary challenge was ensuring a safe and convenient online payment option, in addition to offering consistent website performance. 

Solution by Crossbridge 

Crossbridge powered Help4HR’s digital presence by delivering: 

  • Website Development: Crossbridge promptly created a responsive, user-friendly website to enhance Help4HR’s reach and client convenience. 
  • Secure Payment Configuration: Implementing critical payment safety measures, the team integrated a trustworthy solution that provided Help4HR’s clients with peace of mind while making transactions. 
  • Ongoing Maintenance: Regular website maintenance by Crossbridge ensured the smooth functioning of Help4HR’s online platform, allowing the company to concentrate on providing top-notch HR services. 

 

To align with Help4HR’s needs, Crossbridge composed a team of top-tier talent: 

  • Senior Web Developer: Expert in crafting all website features within WordPress, ensuring a seamless user experience. 
  • Senior Business Analyst: Specialist in identifying client needs and translating them into technical requirements. 
  • Technology Department Staff: Dedicated professionals maintaining ongoing website stability and functionality. 
  • Coordination and oversight of the project were handled by a Senior Certified Associate Project Manager, ensuring efficient workflows of the web development and continuous client engagement. 

 

Testimonial: 

“The Crossbridge team is amazing and exceeds expectations in turnaround time, professionalism, and context expertise. My website has been managed by Crossbridge for the last four years. The level of context expertise has allowed Help4HR to grow its business and leverage the pay online function. Help4HR relies on the team at Crossbridge a great deal to ensure the website is functioning at the highest level.” 

How Crossbridge Can Help You 

With an emphasis on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and tech-savviness, Crossbridge delivers value and convenience in the domain of tech talent acquisition, so you can focus on what matters most, make your company grow. 

Drive your company’s success with Crossbridge: 

  • Time Zone Compatibility: Seamless collaboration with your team during business hours. 
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Harness the benefits of skilled tech teams at competitive rates. 
  • Speed: Expect prompt results while maintaining quality. 
  • Retention Rates: Trust the creation of adaptable, lasting solutions. 
  • Solution-Oriented: Reliable, results-driven teams will focus on solving your tech recruitment challenges. 

Energize your business with the powerful solutions of Crossbridge – the gold standard in tech talent acquisition. 

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Key Factors to Consider When Hiring a Web Development Company

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Man in front of the computer working on a Web Development Company

A professional and user-friendly website is crucial for the success of any business. Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to revamp your online presence, hiring a web development company is a significant decision. Your website is often the first impression to potential customers, making it essential to choose the right web development company to bring your vision to life.

Hiring a web development company: The key factors

1. Define Your Goals and Requirements

Before embarking on your search for a web development company, it’s vital to have a clear understanding of your goals and requirements. Determine the purpose of your website, your target audience, and the features and functionalities you need. This initial clarity will help you find a company that specializes in the specific services you require.

2. Portfolio and Experience

One of the most critical factors to consider is the web development company’s portfolio and experience. Review their past projects to assess the quality of their work. Look for websites they’ve developed that are similar in scope and complexity to your project. 

3. Technical Expertise

Web development is a complex field, with various technologies and programming languages. Ensure that the company you choose has expertise in the technologies that align with your project’s requirements. Discuss their proficiency in front-end and back-end development, content management systems (CMS), e-commerce platforms, and any other technical aspects that may be relevant.

4. Reputation and Reviews

Research the web development company’s reputation by reading reviews and testimonials from their clients. Online reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations can provide valuable insights into their professionalism, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

5. Communication and Collaboration

Effective communication is essential throughout the web development process. Regular updates, feedback sessions, and a clear communication channel will help ensure that your project progresses smoothly.

6. Budget and Pricing

Set a realistic budget for your web development project and obtain quotes from multiple companies. While cost is a significant factor, it should not be the sole determining factor. Consider the value you’ll receive for your investment, as choosing the cheapest option may result in subpar quality.

7. Project Timeline

Discuss the expected timeline for your project with the web development company. Make sure they can meet your deadlines and have a structured project plan in place. A well-defined timeline will help you track progress and ensure that your website is launched on schedule.

8. Support and Maintenance

Websites require ongoing support and maintenance to ensure they remain secure and up-to-date. Inquire about the company’s post-launch support and maintenance services. A reliable web development company should offer ongoing assistance to address any issues and keep your website running smoothly.

Hiring the right web development company is a crucial step in establishing or enhancing your online presence. By considering these key factors you can make an informed decision that leads to a successful and visually appealing website.

Alternatives to a Web Development Company

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While hiring a web development company is a popular choice, an alternative approach is to hire a web developer. If hiring in-house is not an option, you can always consider doing it through through staff augmentation. This alternative can provide some unique advantages and should also be considered when making your decision. Some key points to keep in mind are:

Cost-Efficiency

Staff augmentation can often be more cost-effective than hiring a web development company, especially for smaller projects. With staff augmentation, you can directly hire a web developer or a team of developers, avoiding the overhead costs associated with a web development company’s services.

Direct Control 

When you hire a web developer through staff augmentation, you have more direct control over the development process. You can manage the developer or team as if they were your in-house staff, providing instructions, setting priorities, and making changes as needed.

Flexibility

Staff augmentation allows you to scale your development team up or down as your project’s needs change. This flexibility can be valuable for businesses with fluctuating workloads or evolving project requirements.

Expertise Matching

You can handpick the web developer(s) with the specific skills and experience that align with your project’s requirements. 

Faster Communication

With staff augmentation, communication lines are often shorter and more direct. This can lead to quicker decision-making and faster response times, which is crucial for meeting tight project deadlines.

Mitigating Risks

Web development companies often have multiple projects running simultaneously. By choosing staff augmentation, you can reduce the risk of your project being deprioritized or delayed due to other commitments and also have the certainty that the talent has proven expertise. Staffing companies make sure to verify the skills through technical interviews and assessments. At Crossbridge, for example, we use Test Gorilla as one step of the recruitment process.

Choosing Between Web Development Company and Staff Augmentation

The choice between hiring a web development company and opting for staff augmentation depends on your specific project requirements, budget constraints, and preferences. 

While hiring a web development company is a traditional or popular choice, staff augmentation can be a flexible and cost-effective alternative. Your decision should align with your project’s specific requirements and your organization’s goals.

Regardless of your choice, thorough research and due diligence are key to finding the right partner or developer to bring your web project to life successfully. Remember that a website is the first impression of your business to the world, so it can significantly impact your growth, so invest the time and effort to choose wisely.

Let’s talk about how we can help you bring your project to life. Schedule a call today!