Mobile apps for Android and iOS

Mobile apps have become one of the most popular tools for commerce and marketing, and as they have grown and spread, smartphone and tablet apps have ceased to be the domain of large corporations and have become an attractive option for local businesses as well. Bars, restaurants, florists, hairdressers and many other local businesses are already using apps to improve their customers’ experience. If you’re also thinking about building your own software, check out the process of building and designing an app.

The popularity of mobile devices is growing every year, with users spending more and more time interacting with mobile platforms. The fact that this type of software is available almost anywhere on earth means that brands can, regardless of the location of their potential customers, reach them with dedicated software. However, before you choose a software house to which you will outsource your code development, let us give you an overview of what mobile programming is and how the entire application development process works.

Mobile platforms – why is it worth it?

One of the main reasons to implement mobile software is its speed and accessibility. A mobile application (mobile app) is available to users wherever they are, and browsing your products and services becomes much easier. Thus, shopping becomes much more enjoyable. What’s more, having an easy-to-use mobile service that allows customers to ask questions about your service or make complaints effectively streamlines the communication process, increasing the likelihood of a return customer. Additionally, mobile software for iOS and Android is able to tell you much more about your customers’ habits than any other tool. 

An app dedicated to mobile devices can help your current and future customers in many ways. Before deciding to build an app for your business, think about how you would like to use it and what specific features you need. A well-thought-out concept is the basis of a good design, which will be reflected in your later profits.

Mobile app design – what should you keep in mind?

Developing any type of software is a several-step activity, in which each step is extremely important. Regardless of the project you want to complete, the application development process can be divided into six basic steps. 

• Concept: think about what problem your new application is supposed to solve and who you are targeting. Consider what functionalities the platform should have and check whether similar solutions already exist on the market. 
• Design: at this stage the interface is created. The design should be developed in such a way that users can easily navigate through the application.
• Programming: the third step is to write the application’s code and start initial testing. 
• Testing: the next step is to determine the quality of the application. Through testing, you can identify potential bugs and see what is worth improving to enhance the user experience of the platform.
• Launch: when the app is bug-free and ready to use, you can publish it on commercial platforms such as the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Marketing: the final step is to develop and implement a marketing strategy to encourage customers to download the app and provide feedback on it to increase user engagement.

Breaking down the project into these simple steps will help you develop your application quickly and efficiently. Be careful not to skip any of the steps when implementing your product, as this can affect the success of the entire project. 

Mobile programming on Android and iOS

When you decide to build an app, in addition to developing a strategy, you will also have to decide whether to use a ready-made app builder or hire a professional mobile solution developer to design and create it for you from scratch. If you are wondering which solution will be right for you, feel free to contact us. At Da Vinci Studio, mobile application development holds no mysteries for us, and we will be happy to learn about your concept and suggest the best software development solutions.