A Short & Quick 8 Step Guide to Make an App

by Shishir Dubey August 7, 2018

Since the early 2000s, one of the high-priority keywords has been ‘Apps’ a.k.a. ‘Applications’. And year after year we witness the incoming of hundreds of thousands of apps in the app stores.

But why’s that only a few of these apps make it to the top?

That’s why in this blog post we will be introducing you to the reality of what goes behind the screen in the world of apps. Starting from learning the steps to make an app to the most essential points regarding the app users. With this content, we will be sharing amazing insights on everything related to building an app.

As an award-winning app development company it is a crucial part of our job to let our people know what options do they have while creating an app. This is where app maker software can come handy but only for making an app for school or academic project.

But if your application is related to your profession or Startup or business idea, ChromeInfotech suggests going for a more professional approach.

And even if you need to make an app to get your business started, hiring a web or mobile app development company is the very best decision you can take.

The reason behind it is that – for a freelancer, the time duration is usually longer as there is just an individual or two, who are making the app and not a team of professionals. This puts the project of a client at grave risk as the complete process of hiring a freelancer itself is not safe.

Also, we are not suggesting to simply hire an app development company that looks okay to you. There are some ‘crucial factors that need to be highly considered first’ while hiring an application development company for making your app:

Take a Look at Portfolio

So, if an app development company looks appealing to your eyes, then hold and have a look at that company’s portfolio. Also, ask about the few recent app development projects that have been done by that particular company. With this information, you can determine whether or not the company has worked for a project similar to your industry vertical.

Look for Expertise

As anend-user, you should never go for the newbie mobile and web application development companies just for the sake of saving some money. Instead, you should search for app development companies that hold rich expertise in your respective industry vertical or domain.

Be aware of the Price

If for any reason you have a tight budget for your project there are a number of trust worthy companies that offer best app development services at a reasonable price, one of them being ChromeInfo Technologies.

Selecting the Platform

Applications can be easily built for different operating systems and platforms like iOS and Android. But, it is very essential to know what your target platform is.

Because if you want to make an on-demand app for multiple operating systems then you need to select an excellent app development company that can fulfill this requirement efficiently.

Involvement Status

The client’s involvement is a must during the whole process of making an app right from the beginning. Because no matter how amazing the company is, without the client’s input their team won’t be able to deliver the application as per the client’s requirements.

Communication

As per ChromeInfotech’s expertise, the company should provide a weekly project update to the client so that the he/she is able to track the progress of the project without any issue. To have a highly effective communication between both parties is a must step that is to be takento proceed towards the success of your app.

Project Timeline

As a client, it is your right to ask and be aware about the estimated project timeline and specifically ask them about their availability as a firm works on several projects at a suggested particular time.

“Choose a company wisely as the realization of your app’s vision is in the hands of the app developers”

So now that we have understood the importance of hiring an app development company. It’s time we proceed to understand the part that comes next i.e. the process behind app development.

The steps of the app development process that are mentioned below are with respect to hiring a great app development company. This is because employing a professional team of app developers is the best approach to follow in this regards.

Initiation

To perform high extensive research with competitor analysis has now become an essential part of the procedure. That’s because looking at the current situations, apps on similar idea do exist. For example, Uber and Lift, both are based on the concept of on-demand taxi booking and ride-hailing services.

Project’s Scope

As a leading application development company, our team members know that during the early stages it is very essential to conduct a series of consultations with the app development teams. The whole purpose behind it, is to properly create the scope of the project and also outline the expectations simultaneously.

Wireframing

To create the digital wireframes is a very crucial step, mainly for visualizations and also, for thoroughly defining the scope of an application with its functionalities. And this digital blueprint of the app allows the development team to interpret and also understand what is the actual flow that is to be followed during the course.

  Design

At this particular point, the interacted app mockups are to be created as these are used to demonstrate how your app will look like and how will it function when used. The designing section itself includes working on design elements like fonts, app logo, theme colors, and styling format.   

Development

Although this stage is the most important part of the whole process of making an app, many people don’t stay well-informed of the step by step progress during each step.

If the app development platform that you have chosen for building apps, is utilized by using predefined modules. That would further result in minimization of your app project’s cost in terms of both money and time.

 Beta Testing

One should know that testing cannot be summoned up as a single type as there are many kinds of testing, depends on the app’s requirements. During these testing procedures, the app undergoes various condition examinations to see if it is bug-free and offers a great user interface. The procedure of testing does vary from one platform to another.

App Launch

For the app launch, the very first thing that you need to know that it is a process that may take a couple of weeks. To publish your application, the developer needs to create his/her account on the respective platform. These app accounts can be registered as an individual and also as a company but a yearly fee is charged.

Getting Feedback

The app’s feedback holds significant importance because this collected data helps in guiding us about the app updates that need to be added in the next version. And without utilizing the analytics of app retention rate and user engagement, your app won’t be able to successfully grow in the marketplace.

These insights that we have mentioned hold a great amount of importance for the app to succeed in the midst of thousands of similar applications.

We hope that short summary can provide you with a brief overview of the 8 steps quick guide of making an app. If you want to read the detailed version of these simple steps, have a look at our blog on Making an App.

For any doubts, you can reach us at sales@chromeinfotech.com