How to Find a Reliable Mobile App Developer Mobile apps are fast becoming an integral part of business. It is estimated, that by 2018, revenue from mobile phone apps (games & ecommerce) will reach in excess of a trillion USDs – with ecommerce mobile apps accounting for ~600trillion USD (- Goldman Sachs). As you can appreciate, businesses that want to remain competitive will need to pay attention to the way that they connect with their customers, and this means developing mobile phone apps. Mobile app development is a complex and technical industry, so rather than businesses undertaking such a feat alone, the majority use a mobile app development company, although some larger businesses may have a dedicated in-house team. Regardless, in the majority of cases, businesses require the expertise of a professional developer. This leads us on to the main issue: finding an app developer.
It is important that you find a developer with the right credentials. They need to offer continuing support and advice. Finding a developer is relatively easy, but there are a few things that you need to consider; we will address these conditions below. 1. Ask to see their portfolio. The best way to assess the professionalism of a mobile app development company is to see the mobile apps that they have already produced. Check for the following: a. Functionality: does the app load easily, or is there a lot of waiting time; do pages load fully; are all the buttons in the right place (i.e. when you press a button, does it do what it’s meant to, or do you have to press slightly away from the button). b. Navigation: how logical is the navigation? Is it easy to see where you need to be/go? When assessing this, remember that the company for whom they made the app may have requested particular navigation, which may on the surface appear illogical – this would not be the fault of the developer. c. Design: how attractive is the design? Does it look modern, or does it use old style coding? Does it reflect current technologies, or does it lie on older formats? 2. Ask to see testimonials: most businesses have testimonials from their customers, and this can provide great insight into the quality of the work. If they’ll allow it, ask to speak to some of their customers so that you can ask them about the developer. Ask the following: a. Do they have a good relationship with the developer? This is essential in all business. b. Are they happy with the service? c. When they have a problem, is the developer quick to respond and answer, or deal with, any issues that arise?
3. Price: when choosing a developer, it can be tempting to choose the cheapest. However, you need to be careful when doing this because cheap can sometimes equate to poor quality. That’s not always the case, but it could be in this instance. 4. The relationship: is the company one that you can build a decent working relationship with? You need to be able to trust that they’ll deliver the package that you want, and the relationship you develop will be paramount to this. Work with people you know you can get on with. If you’re interested in talking to a mobile app development company London, then please visit Neotericuk and call us at 0207 0255 269