The world of apps has made plenty of people rich. If you can come up with a great app idea, you could be on your way to owning a super-yacht in the Bahamas. However, there are some things you should consider before building an app.
Your Goals
Think about your goals for the app. Do you want it to be a unique idea, or do you hope that millions of people will use it? If you’re hoping for millions of users, your goal needs to be aligned with something that they’ll find useful in their daily lives.
Target Audience
Next, think about your target audience. Who will be using the app? What do they like? You should also take into account what time of day your users are likely to use the app (e.g. is it more likely to be used in the morning or at night?), and where they live. Location can also be a big pull for people using apps.
App Design
It’s important that the app is easy to use, but also looks good and works on different types of devices. Think about whether you need an app for Android, iOS, and Windows phones. If so, how much testing will be needed to make sure it runs smoothly? Be aware that apps may have to be updated due to technical issues, therefore the ease with which the app is updated on each of the different platforms is important.
Cost
Building an app isn’t free. Depending on what apps you want to build, how many people you need and if there are any other costs such as marketing, your budget will be set. While cost shouldn’t be a major factor in deciding whether to build an app, it’s still important to be aware of how much it will cost.
Hiring App Developers
There are plenty of app developers out there, so you shouldn’t struggle to find one. However, how do you know they’re going to be any good? What’s their experience? How much does it cost to build an app with them? If they charge by the hour, for example, will this drive up your costs if the build takes longer than expected? You’ll also want to find out if payments are upfront or after the app is complete. It’s possible to build an app without the help of app developers, by using a no-code solution. Check out this guide to no-code.
Mobile Platform
It’s important to design apps that are compatible with everyone’s mobile platform. Most developers focus on iOS and Android, as these are the most common. However, people using Windows or Blackberry phones may not be able to access your app. It might be a good idea to consider developing an app for Metro Apps if you’re looking at targeting everyone.
Updates
If you build an app, and then suddenly come up with a brilliant new idea – will the developer be able to update it? Will they charge extra for doing so, or can they do it on the same budget that they have for building an app originally? Again, this is something to consider when hiring app developers.
