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How Should You Design Your Next Mobile Application?

There will come a time when the number of mobile application across various app stores likes Google Play or Apple’s App Store will outnumber the stars in the sky. Everyday thousands of new apps are getting launched and we don’t need to tell how fierce the completion is and what would happen in the future.

But just because of this reason, you cannot just give up developing apps can you? Well, certainly not. So, what is the alternative option you have? Well, this is where this post will come to your aid. Here, we will tell you the things you need to keep in mind before starting to develop an app.

Let’s look at them one by one:

The UI/UX:

This is perhaps the most important aspect of any mobile application. After all, if the user is not satisfied with the experience then the app cannot be successful. Let alone everything else, if the UX doesn’t work with your customers then they are going to abandon your app.

No matter how great your content is, it won’t matter if your user interface is wacky. This is exactly why all the top companies spend all most of their time on this part of the process. So, before you start executing the designs, make sure to check the service provider and their design folio to get an idea about what they can design and how they can design.

Will You Go for Both Android and Apple or Just One?

This is where you need to have clear idea about your audience and what they usually use. The operating system on their phone is also something you need to know. There can be no doubt that most people use Android and that is why most of the developers who do not wish to sell anything target this platform. They don’t wish to sell anything but their reach allows them to get their apps downloaded more and more.

On the other hand, the Apple store is targeted by developers who wish to sell their apps. This brand is always owned by people who won’t mind paying for the apps they are using. So, if you wish to sell your app then this can be your first choice. Most of the apps are usually first developed and updated on Apple and then Android.

Planning Market Strategy:

There can be no doubt that you need to some kind of marketing strategy to promote your app in the long run. It can be anything from word of mouth to a carefully thought out promotional strategy. No matter what that is, one must begin marketing your mobile application without wasting your time.

The ideal time to start doing it must be at least 3-4 weeks before the launch. This can create the right buzz in the market.

Know Your Competitors

If you don’t know who are your competitors then how can you develop the right kind of application? Hence, you need to do some market research as well and know about the apps similar to your domain and how they are doing.

You can check the reviews of your competitors and see what people think about them. It reveal the weaknesses as well as the strengths of these apps to you. Gathering all these info will help you know how you should develop your app.

App Testing Before Launching in the Market:

Testing your app before launching is very important and this testing will reveal everything about the functionality and user experience of the app. The idea is to make an app which will be user-friendly, easy to understand, and able to deliver a high performance.

Pre-testing can reveal any kind of flaws it might have and you can remove them right away before launching. This way, instead of getting poor rating in the first week, the app might become very much successful.

Decide Your Budget:

Everything that you will do with your app will require money and without that process will not work. Hence, before you even get started, you must be decisive about the budget you have and then design accordingly.

Decide on After-Care of the App:

Just building the app and launching it on the market is not enough. The real job starts now as the mobile platforms and trends start to change. Since they get updated at regular intervals, you should be ready with the updated version of your app as well.

So, here are seven of our choicest tips to start developing your next mobile application. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.