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Step 1 of 5 Question 1 of 30

Step 1 of 5 — About Your Project

1. What best describes what you need built?

A website or web application

e.g. SaaS platform, portal, marketplace

A mobile app (iOS/Android)

Native or cross-platform

An AI or automation system

ML models, chatbots, RPA, workflow automation

A SaaS product

Software as a service with subscriptions

An eCommerce store

Online shop, marketplace, or wholesale platform

Something else / not sure yet

Happy to explore options

2. How would you describe the technical complexity?

Simple

Standard features, seen it done many times before

Medium

Some custom logic, a few integrations needed

Complex

Unique system, many moving parts, custom architecture

Highly complex

Enterprise scale, real-time, AI/ML, or mission-critical

I honestly don't know yet

Need the agency to help scope it

3. Do you have designs or a specification ready?

Yes — full designs and detailed spec ready

Partial — some ideas documented, some gaps

No — starting from scratch, need full service

I have a rough idea in my head only

4. Have you built something like this before?

Yes, multiple times — I know exactly what I want

Once or twice — I have some experience

No — this is my first time doing this

I'm not the technical decision maker — I represent the business

5. What stage is your project at?

Just an idea — exploring options

Research and planning phase

Ready to start immediately — have budget approved

Already started — need a new or additional agency

6. Which technology areas does your project involve? (select all that apply)

Web Frontend

Backend/API

Mobile (iOS)

Mobile (Android)

AI/ML

Cloud/DevOps

Database

Blockchain

IoT

UI/UX Design

Data Engineering

Security

Step 2 of 5 — About Your Business

7. What type of business are you?

Startup

Pre-revenue or early-stage, moving fast

Growing SME

Established business, scaling up

Enterprise

Large organisation with formal processes

Non-profit or Government

Mission-driven, often budget-constrained

Individual / Solo Entrepreneur

Building something on your own

8. What industry are you in?

Finance & Fintech

Healthcare & MedTech

eCommerce & Retail

Education & EdTech

Real Estate & PropTech

Media & Entertainment

Manufacturing & Logistics

Legal & Professional

Travel & Hospitality

Food & Beverage

Government & Public Sector

Other

9. How large is your team?

Just me

2–10 people

11–50 people

51–200 people

200+ people

10. Have you worked with a software agency before?

Yes — and it was a great experience

Yes — but it was disappointing

No — this is our first time

We have an internal team but need extra capacity

11. What matters most in an agency relationship? (rank top 3)

Clear communication

On-time delivery

Staying on budget

Code quality

Understanding my vision

Proactive problem-solving

Cultural fit

Post-launch support

12. Do you require the agency to sign an NDA?

Yes — always, before sharing project details

Only for large or sensitive projects

No — not required

Open to discussion

Step 3 of 5 — Budget & Timeline

13. What is your total project budget?

Under $5,000

Small scope, MVP, or single feature

$5,000 – $20,000

Small to medium project

$20,000 – $50,000

Medium complexity project

$50,000 – $100,000

Large or complex project

Over $100,000

Enterprise-scale or long-term engagement

I don't know yet

Need help scoping and estimating

14. How flexible is your budget?

Very fixed — I cannot go over

Slightly flexible if well justified

Flexible for the right agency

Budget is not the main concern — quality is

15. When do you need this delivered?

As soon as possible (under 1 month)

1–3 months

3–6 months

6+ months

No hard deadline — doing it right matters more

16. What matters most to you in this trade-off?

Speed

Get it done fast — higher price is acceptable

Cost

Best price — longer timeline is acceptable

Quality

Best output regardless of time or cost

Balance

A practical mix of all three

17. How do you prefer to pay?

Hourly rate — pay for actual time spent

Fixed price — agreed scope and cost upfront

Monthly retainer — ongoing relationship

Milestone-based — pay on delivery of phases

No preference — flexible

18. Are you open to agencies outside your country?

Very open — I've worked with offshore teams before

Open if the quality and communication are right

Prefer same or nearby timezone

Local only — prefer face-to-face capability

Step 4 of 5 — Working Style

These questions help us match your personality with agency communication styles

19. How do you prefer to communicate with a team?

Daily updates — I like to be very hands-on

Weekly check-ins are enough for me

I prefer async — Slack or email only

Just deliver the result — minimal contact needed

20. When something goes wrong mid-project, how do you react?

I stay calm and problem-solve together with the team

I need immediate communication and a clear recovery plan

I get frustrated but I work through it

I escalate quickly if not resolved fast

21. How do you make decisions?

Data and research driven — I need evidence

Gut feeling and experience

Collaborative — I always involve my team

I defer to experts — that's why I'm hiring an agency

22. What would make you feel most confident about hiring an agency?

Seeing detailed case studies in my exact industry

Reading verified client reviews and testimonials

Talking directly to one of their past clients

Seeing their team's CVs, certifications, and processes

23. How do you prefer project management?

Agile / Sprints — iterative, fast feedback loops

Waterfall — clear phases, defined deliverables upfront

Hybrid — flexible but structured

I don't mind — I trust the agency to decide

24. What is your biggest fear about hiring an agency?

They won't understand or respect my vision

They'll go over budget without warning

The final quality will be poor or buggy

They'll miss the deadline

I'll be locked into a bad or unclear contract

Step 5 of 5 — Risk Tolerance & Final Details

Almost done! These last questions fine-tune your match score.

25. Would you consider a newer agency with strong portfolio but fewer reviews?

Yes — fresh talent, lower cost, I'm open to it

Maybe — depends on the project size and risk

Probably not — I need a more proven track record

Absolutely not — experience and reviews are essential

26. How important is it that the agency has worked in your industry before?

Essential — industry knowledge is non-negotiable

Preferred but not a dealbreaker

Not important — good developers adapt quickly

Irrelevant — I'll bring the domain knowledge

27. If an agency recommended a completely different technical approach to your idea, you would:

Love it — that's exactly why I hired experts

Consider it carefully before deciding

Push back — I usually know what I want

Reject it — I'm paying them to build my vision

28. How do you handle intellectual property and code ownership?

Full ownership required — all code must be mine

Acceptable to license the code under clear terms

Open to open-source components

I haven't thought about this yet

29. What do you need after the project launches?

Ongoing maintenance

Bug fixes only

New features regularly

Training & documentation

24/7 support SLA

Nothing — handover and done

30. How would you describe your leadership style when working with vendors?

Director — I give clear instructions and expect execution

Collaborator — I like to build things together

Delegator — I trust experts and step back

Partner — I see the agency as an equal business partner

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