Steps To Make Genuinely Amazing Mobile Apps

Why do you want to build a mobile app? Do you want to ride the wave of other entrepreneurs, or did you come across a problem that you feel you can resolve? The answer to this question will determine whether your app will be successful or not.

Amazing mobile apps

Get an idea or a problem

Want to build an app but don’t have an app idea? Successful entrepreneurs solve problems in a way that we could not have imagined. When you look around you, every product and service you use were all created to solve a problem. You wanted to get from one place to another faster, you got a car. You wanted to get from one country to another faster, you got planes.

Identify the need

Validation will prove that a demand exists for your app. You can validate your idea by using the Google Keyword Planner tool to look for the number of people seeking out what you’re trying to do. You could also build a landing page that broadly highlights your app idea and seek user interest through an email signup.

Design the flow and features

Validation of your app idea means that you’ve got something that people want to use. Now is the time to detail your product onto a document, or if you want to go the extra mile, use a wireframing tool. When putting your idea down on paper, remember to be as detailed as possible. Include the flow of how the user will navigate the app as well as all the features envisioned.

Remove non-core features

From the flow and features document you prepared, start looking closely at features that you can remove. Offer only the core value of your app idea. This will help keep the initial costs of development down and also help you get to market quicker.

Put design first

I have heard many entrepreneurs saying they want a very basic design and want to focus on just developing an app. Design is not just about how your app looks, but it’s about how a user will experience the app.

Hire a designer and developer

Seek a development company that has great design talent and a solid development team. While hiring a developer, go online to check on their credibility and the apps that they have created. If you really liked an app they created from their portfolio, chances are, they could be the right one for your product.

Create developer accounts

You must register for a developer account with the respective app stores to be able to sell your app through their platform. You have the option of registering as an individual or as a company, if you already have one formed.

Integrate analytics

Analytics help you track downloads, user engagement and retention for your mobile app. Make sure you use tools such as Flurry, which is available for free, and Localytics, that has a free and paid version.

Get feedback quickly and improvise

Once your app goes live on the app store, the first set of customers’ usage and behavior will give you insight into how to improve and enhance your app.

Conclusion

These steps are not sacrosanct, but rather a guideline to building your app in the most effective manner based on my experience. Once you’re ready to start, you must also know that building a mobile app is the easiest part.