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5 Things you should Take Into Consideration when Building an App

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The idea of having an app built can be exciting. Everyone would like to be the one to launch the next Candy Crush or Angry Birds and become an instant millionaire. But what people often don’t look at is the millions of apps that end up failing in the marketplace.

In some cases, it might be because of poor marketing or lack of experience, but in many cases, it often boils down to a lack of planning. Here are a few things you have to consider before you start the app building process.

Research and Concept

The first thing you need to do is make sure that there’s an actual need for your app in the market. Ask yourself if your app is actually solving an issue people are having. You also have to consider all the other similar apps that may already exist and see if one hasn’t already cornered the market.

Identify your Target Audience

Too many people place too much importance on specific app functions or tasks, but it’s important that you research your audience first. And this has to be done during, before, and after the app was developed. You absolutely have to know exactly who is going to be using your app and how, so you can know their priorities. Understanding your audience in and out will allow you to plan the design and functionality to provide the best user experience for them.

Decide on the Platform

Your app should ideally be built for all three major platforms: HTML5 for Windows devices, IOS, and Android. But having three different apps developed is a waste of time and money. That’s why it’s important that you work with a company that can deliver all three in one single project. This allows developers to reuse development concept and design, and reduce time wasted and overhead.

Finding the Right Team

At the end of the day, even if you have the best app idea in mind, it could be ruined by an incompetent team. This is why you should take your time when picking a team and don’t go for budget developers. You have to go with a solid and recognised team with years of experience behind their belt building your type of app.

The company Appetiser are a great example of a team who could take your app to the next level. They are among the leading Australian app developers who Clutch just recognised as one of the top developer teams in Australia. These types of accolades are what you should be looking for when picking a team.

Marketing

Marketing is the final aspect of launching an app and one that could also make it or break it. You have to start thinking of a marketing plan before you launch your app. Ads, press, and blogs are all avenues you could take. Influencer marketing or even applying for app awards could be a good idea if you think your app is that good. Make sure that you explore all options and start building a plan as soon as you can.

Conclusion

Building and launching an app is hard work, and unless you plan properly and have the right team in your corner, your efforts are doomed to fail. Make sure that you follow the few tips in this article and focus on thorough research first if you want to make sure your app becomes a success.

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