There are many reasons to hire a Microsoft Silverlight developer. Some of the benefits of using Silverlight include: - Cross-platform and cross-browser support: Silverlight applications can run on any operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux) and any web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc.). - Rich media support: Silverlight applications can include audio and video content, animations, and interactive user interfaces. - Offline support: Silverlight applications can continue to function even if the user is not connected to the internet. - Fast development cycles: Silverlight applications can be developed quickly and easily using existing .NET tools and frameworks.