Many companies create mobile apps, but then there are only few who do it remarkably better. Now, you would ask remarkably better means remarkably more investment. You would be surprised to learn you do not need to invest more if you are in the good company.
The core steps to develop a successful mobile application for your business -
Identify the problem area
First, think about an issue the market is having and then subsequently think about the solution you can offer using an application. Always try to begin something new. If you are offering anything already available in a tough competitive marketplace, you might not be at all be visible, let alone winning the niche.
Choose the platform and device
Based on the application needs, choose the platform and devices. Think about the battery life, hardware performance, coverage, support, device support, features etc. while choosing the method to launch your app.
Narrow down the revenue model
The app you want to develop should have its own revenue model. Without a successful revenue model, your app could not necessarily survive in a competitive marketplace. The revenue model could be of many types; including subscription based, in-app purchases, premium, advertising, pay per download etc.
Design
That's when you turn ideas into practice. Keeping special focus on UI design, multi-touch gestures for touch-enabled devices, practical design standards and raising the bar with meaningful additions of features play a key role
Narrow down the approach
Based on the time and budget constraints, you should choose the approach from possible available options including native, hybrid and web. When an app is specifically designed for a platform, it is called native app, if the app can be run on a browser and can be installed on a device like a native app, it is called hybrid app. Now, when it comes to web apps, it could be traditional, responsive and adaptive.
Develop a prototype
Before the final launch, a prototype offers preview of the app with some basic features. It is helpful in attracting investors and preview them the basic ideas.
Now, the rest of the steps include integrating an appropriate analytic tools, get feedback and suggestions from beta testers, deploy the apps.
The other step necessarily includes marketing it.Need help with first mobile app?
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