Coding software. Just mentioning those two words sends shivers down my spine. I have enough trouble with basic html! Designing a whole software program? You must be joking! Thankfully there is an outsourcing company that does just that. 

Are you looking for software designed, web page design software, software programs or a new application design then Rent A Coder is where to go.

Rent A Coder is a specialized outsourcing site focusing on coding of software. Their slogan is “How software gets done.” That’s good enough for me who just doesn’t have the skills. How about you? Are you better at software than me? Maybe you just don’t have the time and would rather spend time on marketing your site. Well, either way, Rent A Coder is the site for you.

This is a USA based marketplace that has more than 203,262 registered freelancers who only do coding of software programs. One of its main attractions is its escrow and arbitration service.

The site gives you plenty of help with a useful “How Does it Work for Buyers?” This will answer any questions you have before you get started and during the process. You can find it on the home page of their site.

You post details of your program or problem and coders from around the world will email you bids on doing the work. It is most important that you can review each bidder's resume and reputation online, before making your decision.

More than 80% of these programmers are from low-wage countries. Its bid is done with a “closed auction” model. That means programmers cannot see the other bids on your project.
The good thing about Rent A Coder is that posting a bid request is free, and you are under no obligation to accept any bids sent to you unless you choose to. Once you accept a bid, you will place your payment into escrow. The money is not released to the coder, till they complete the work according to your original specification. There are no service charges or finders fees for buyers. There is no minimum bid on Rent A Coder so don’t be surprised to see low bids. Remember though currency changes from country to country so what isn't a lot in one country may be a lot in another. For example $25US could be someone’s weekly rent money. (Check out “Tips on picking a provider for your Project”)

Here is how Rent A Coder explains the "Safe Project Escrow" payment system.

“This RentACoder exclusive feature, guarantees a stress free transaction by putting you in control of releasing funds to the coder.
“Before Rent A Coder, many companies had to make non-refundable up-front payments to coders to hire them. This often resulted in 'dead-beat' coders making off with deposits, and buyers being left with nothing but empty promises and empty wallets.
"However, with the "Safe Project Escrow" (tm), you don't pay the coder directly, but instead deposit the funds into an escrow account. While giving the coder the reassurance that you have the funds, the coder also knows that they do not receive any funds until work is completed (or a work phase is completed if you are doing a phased project).
“Upon completion of work (or work phase), you verify that you've received what you've asked for, and authorize the release of funds though the site. Since you are in control, you can guarantee that you'll get the deliverables that you're asking for!“

Here is the easy to follow steps to get your software project done.

• 1) Post your bid request
• 2) Receive bids from coders (and communicate further)
• 3) Accept a bid and put payment in escrow
• 4) Work is done by coder
• 5) Receive and approve work
• 6) Rate coder

So for all your software needs head over to Rent A Coder and Outsource your Programming for less at Rent A Coder