As an online entrepreneur, or a business owner looking to create or expand your companies presence on the internet, the number of options available to you in getting your website(s) up and running can seem staggering. While template sites or generic sites hosted at generic domains (i.e. billsbusiness.homestead.com) might seem appealing due to the extreme ease with which they can be set up, they are often the poorest option. However, for many, the idea of custom coding and designing their own unique website is a nightmare, envoking a sense of dread, whether it be due to lack of technical prowess, lack of time or just a sheer hatred for coding. Hiring local programers is an option, but the fees demanded by quality North American IT professionals (especially good web developers) is a huge draw back for many, and for some completely unfeasable.  Luckily for those folks that understand the benefit of a unique and functional website, but don’t have a Fortune 500 bank account, there is another option that allows both a customized website without having to break the bank.

Hiring coders and designers from overseas is currently easier than it has ever been, with a multitude of services available to help people in need of IT work with professionals willing to take on their projects. Sites like RentaCoder.com make it exceptionally easy to find the right people to do almost any kind of creative work that someone could need, from graphic design to back end coding to content writing. Domestic coders from the United States and Canada are also available through the site, but the real value lies in the coders coming out of India, Parkistan, Eastern Europe and other such emerging economies. These professionals are well educated and highly proficient in their specific fields, often times just as good as their North American counterparts. However, due to the often significantly lower costs of living in the countries where these coders live and do business, the cost of projects is often significantly lower, often 50%-80% lower, than using domestic professionals. As well as lowering costs based on labor prices, these sites also Continue Reading