The software and application development industry continues to grow and evolve with the popularization of the smartphone market. As a result, new apps are popping up every day that promise to solve everyday problems or provide an accessible form of entertainment. There is no shortage of ideas for the next app.
But with so many apps available for free, a good app must have something that catches the user's attention amidst the competition. Want to know how? Below are some essential tips that every software developer needs to know when building an app from scratch:
Is your app trying to solve the users' problem or provide them with a solution?
Before you learn how to create a mobile app, you must have an idea or a problem to solve. Want to create an app but don't have an app idea? What you really need are problems, and they are everywhere!
Successful entrepreneurs solve problems in ways we couldn't have imagined. When you look around, every product and service you use is designed to solve a specific problem.
So look for the problems in your routine and make a list of each one. Once you have a big enough list, start thinking about how you can solve them.
Having a great idea is the starting point for any new project. You need to clearly define the purpose and mission of your app. What are you going to do? What is your main attraction? What concrete problem will it solve, or what part of life will it improve?
Defining a clear problem for the app to solve will also help you reach your goal faster.
Marketing the application: How do you want to promote it?
In order for the user to perceive the value of your app, provide truly relevant content that is a reference for your audience. To do this, define an editorial line that speaks the language of your user, using written and visual components that make sense to your audience. But beware of Portuguese mistakes, which can make your application lose credibility.
Yes, the first impression counts, and a lot: before reading a text, the user tends to evaluate the quality of an application from the images he finds. So, to increase the chances of your app being downloaded, every image needs to be well thought out, from the image that illustrates the disclosure to the initial image and internal icons. Therefore, when creating the identity of the application, it is essential to always study the technical information, such as format standards and screen sizes. In this case, it is worthwhile to get help from a good designer!
What are the updates after launch?
When it comes to app development, it's worth noting that it's an ongoing process. Don't make your app the same all the time. It must be useful and up-to-date. Otherwise, it will lose its function. To do this, provide updates with new information or news and videos, with a frequency that fits your audience and the type of app you are creating. There is no fixed rule in this matter, and the important thing is to test new things and analyze what works best for your application.
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