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2. Have you been
by rogue developers?

6. In my experience
90%+ of developers from
the big out-sourcing sites will try
to take advantage of your
inexperience.
They will CHARGE you
TOO MUCH.

8. A programmer
who can't do
his/her job well
will only make you
cry.

9. the
Haystack
Method
The
Steps
of

10. Post a job on a freelancing site looking for a
developer.
Keep it SHORT and VAGUE,
like "iOS developer wanted for exciting
games project/photo app/utility app".

11. Write out a list of Ad companies you want to use in this app
(Revmob, Chartboost, Playhaven, Airpush, etc)
and any other pieces of extra code you want to use
(multiplayer, Nextpeer, Flurry, appirater, etc)

12. Search in the freelancing sites for the names on your list
and invite those developers to your job.
If they have SDKs listed in their profile there is a higher
chance they can integrate them.

13. After 24 hours, log on and review all applicants.
Refuse all Skype requests.
Remove all Chinese applicants (too many bad
experiences).

14. After 24 hours, log on and review all applicants.
Refuse all Skype requests.
Remove all Chinese applicants (too many bad
experiences).

15. Email shortlisted contractors with one
question:
"How long does it take you to integrate
Chartboost?"

16. Delete any that do not reply in 12 hours.
Delete any contractor that says over 1 hour.
Chartboost takes a maximum of 30 minutes.
If they all say over an hour, delete all contractors.
Start again at step 1.

17. These developers have a
much higher than average
chance of being honest,
fast to respond,
and skilled in their job.

18. Get your potential
contractors to
sign an NDA.

21. See
they do it.

22. DO NOT SKIP
THIS TEST
OR
YOU MAY LOSE
MONEY!

25. Christopher Ong

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