Salesforce & Litify

Why Your Firm Doesn't Need a Full-Time Salesforce Developer

CRM DEBUGZONE Oct 22, 2024 5 min read
Why Your Firm Doesn't Need a Full-Time Salesforce Developer

When a firm's Salesforce or Litify org needs ongoing work, the instinct is to hire a full-time developer. It feels like the responsible move — but for most firms it's the expensive one, and it solves the wrong problem.

The real cost of one hire

A qualified full-time Salesforce developer in the US typically costs six figures a year before benefits, recruiting time, and ramp-up. And for all that, you get one person with one skillset. When you need an admin, an architect, or an AI specialist instead, you're out of luck.

What a support plan gives you instead

  • A whole team: developer, admin, consultant, solution architect, and AI expert — the right person for every task.
  • On demand: scale up when you have a big project, down when you don't.
  • No hiring risk: no recruiting, no ramp-up, no single point of failure.
  • Predictable cost: a simple monthly plan, usually a fraction of one salary.

When a full-time hire does make sense

Very large firms with constant, complex development needs may eventually justify in-house staff. But for the vast majority of firms, a certified support team delivers more capability, more flexibility, and far better value.

The bottom line

You don't need to own the whole team — you need access to it. A monthly support plan keeps your platform healthy, current, and evolving, without the cost and risk of a full-time hire.

How we'd do this for your firm

A proven, transparent process — no guesswork, no surprises.

1

Onboard

We get to know your org, your setup, and your priorities.

2

Deliver

You request changes; the right certified expert handles each one.

3

Maintain

We keep your org healthy, secure, and ready for every release.

4

Scale

Ramp up for big projects, and back down when you don't need it.

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