Hiring the wrong web developer risks missed deadlines, security vulnerabilities, and costly rewrites. Use these 5 criteria to evaluate candidates:
1. Test Live Productions, Not Just Screenshots
Always inspect live production URLs on mobile devices and test real-world loading speeds.
2. Distinguish Custom Engineers from Template Installers
A true frontend engineer architects clean, scalable code tailored to your business KPIs, rather than bloating systems with fragile third-party plugins.
3. Transparent Milestones and Deliverables
Expect a structured milestone roadmap covering UI prototyping, development, QA testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
