Do’s and Don’ts before developing your business app

For Businesses looking to elevate their business game in this VUCA world, technology becomes a priority. Moreover, being available ubiquitous right on the finger tips (through a mobile app) gives an unmatched leverage over the competition subscribing to the traditional business approach. However, having an app is far easier said than done. Having an in-house development team might not be feasible to many during the early stages. As such, the other options available for an entrepreneur looking for a functional business app are either the white label apps or offshore development.

Depending upon the nature of business and budget, many people go for white label apps (one size fits all) to start with and get the business rolling. While others going for an offshore app development have the benefit of getting a bespoke solution but they have to shell out relatively larger amounts and create that working relationship with the concerned third party. As a rough estimate, around 52% of the Indian IT companies have outsourced their product development at some point.   

Benefits of offshore mobile app development:

• –       shorter time to market
• –       decrease project costs
• –       improve quality benchmark of the product

Things to consider before opting for off-shore development:

Know your requirements

Plan and create a detailed description of exactly how you want the product to look like. The number of clicks, the user experience right from the first screen to the payment step, have all to be planned and collated in a blueprint. Moreover, what level of operational load do you want the product to handle? Is it going to be a minimum viable product (MVP), should it be able to handle the growth phase only etc.

Find a vetted App Development partner/ Select service model

Decide on the nature of the requirement. Should it be a project based job or a dedicated team is needed? Has the IT outsourcing company delivered similar projects earlier.  Are their previous clients having a good word for their work etc. What platforms do you need your app to be on? Playstore/IOS or both. Is it going to be a Native app, a web app or a hybrid that brings agility? What is going to be the development methodology? Would it be waterfall or agile?

Establish Timeline and Quality Check benchmarks and payment schedules

It is important to highlight that the coordination with an app development agency doesn’t end at the product launch or Go-live. Technical support, Alpha/Beta testing, and implementation of minor developments are crucial to attract and retain more users.Techahead offers not only the portfolio of these services but also suggests what exactly should be the approach towards the app maintenance vertical.

 In essence, a mobile app development company does reduce costs, increases team productivity, reduces development risks and helps maintain the project within schedule. This association structure suits the majority of businesses – start-ups, early stage, and large-sized companies. However, it is still the responsibility of the team to ensure the criticalities are discussed and defined. One also needs a domain specialist to communicate the requirement and verify the development from the inside. As such, it becomes imperative to check their previous portfolio, domain expertise, and reviews from previous clients.