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9 App Development Mistakes Businesses Make
by Mathew Politansky | Jan 14, 2021 | Mobile App Development | 0 comments
When developing your app you want to make sure it’s as close to perfect as possible. Before starting your app development journey learn about the most common mistakes made by businesses when creating their applications.
Not Conducting Enough Research
Research is the backbone of your app development journey. Oftentimes people are eager to develop their apps as fast as they can, without doing much research before making the decision. Going to an app developer with a better idea of what application you want and the problems you want it to solve will speed up the process for yourself.
There are many different aspects of app development that should be researched before making the dive into creating an application for your business. The things to consider researching beforehand include:
- Pros and Cons of app development platforms.
- Relevant app developers.
- Costs.
- Understanding the problems, you wish to solve with your app.
- Understanding the person who your app will be used by.
Through conducting this initial research, you are able to approach app developers with a much clearer idea of what you want. This can save you time and means your app is in your hands sooner.
Poor Budget Management.
A good app is not the cheapest to develop. By managing your budget properly and factoring in all potential costs you will stay under budget, and create an application you are proud of. It is important to always choose the best price for your business, however, looking for extremely cheap developers can lead to an end product that is not up to your standard. It is important to look for competitively priced developers, as opposed to cheap ones that seem too good to be true.
The research you have conducted plays an important role in managing your budget. Depending on what type of application you need, your costs can vary greatly. For example, web app development traditionally costs less than an app that runs on android or iOS platforms.
Failing to Test Properly
Having your hands on the first version of your app idea can be exciting, but your application should not be rushed out to the consumer. After your developer produces the initial version of your app it is important to get it into the hands of a few people first, so proper testing can take place.
Your app developer tests the app before giving it to you of course, but sometimes things can go wrong that aren’t easily seen. Taking the time to properly test your app means when the app goes public there are little to no bugs to be fixed. This gives your app users a smoother experience and will entice them to use the app more.
Always make sure you work with your app developer closely in order to ensure the best final product for yourself and your business.
Going Overboard
Creating an app can be exciting, and many times you want to ensure your app can do the most it possibly can. Although, going overboard and adding too many features can have the reverse effect. An app developed with too many features can be overwhelming for the user, and make them not want to interact with your app.
To avoid this, you should keep your app idea simple, and ensure it solves the problems you want it to while being as streamlined as possible. Having a clean and easy to use app will always be more desirable than having a loud app that confuses your users.
Partnering with the Wrong App Development Team
Not looking around at different developers can mean you are partnered with a team that is not meeting your standards or seeing your vision. By choosing the wrong development team you risk having your idea created inadequately. By not selecting the right team you can also encounter problems with communication, meaning your app release can be constantly delayed.
In order to ensure you choose the right app development team it is important to consider the following things:
- Prices.
- Their portfolio.
- Reviews/testimonials.
- Platforms they work on.
Always try to have a consultation with your development team beforehand, you can discuss with them your idea, and how they will help you create it, along with the expected costs.
Neglecting Updates
Updates are an important factor in your app development. To make sure your application is optimised and bugs are fixed, frequent updates should be regularly scheduled. Keeping your app up to date gives your user the best experience, and makes sure your app stays optimised.
Forgetting Users’ Needs
This ties in closely with having frequent updates and going overboard with your app.
Throughout all stages of your app development, your users’ needs must be considered. They will be the ones engaging with your app, so making it user friendly is imperative to ensuring the success of your app. Whether your app is for business or for sale to the public, a user needs to be able to interact with the app easily in order to avoid any confusion or annoyance with the software.
No Focus on the Problem It Seeks to Solve
When creating an application, especially for your business, it is important to keep in mind the problem it seeks to solve. If your app seeks to decrease the paper trail at your workplace it is important to make sure the app is fast and easy to use. Your app should be created as a solution to an issue in your workplace.
By making sure your app solves a relevant problem, it makes your app more enticing. There is an incentive for people to constantly use your app.
Creating an App That Uses A lot of Space
Apps are expected to take up a bit of storage when on your device. However, making an app that takes up too much storage can be deterring for them. If they do not have enough space on their device to download the app there is a high probability that they will elect not to use it.
Moreover, an app that takes up a lot of space on a person’s device can run the risk of making it slower. Your application should be an efficient option for your user, not an option that runs the risk of making processes slower.
Conclusions
If you want to develop an application for your business it is vital that you do your research, and have a well-rounded idea of the type of application you want. From here you are able to find the right app development team who can help create your vision.
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