11 tips for developers who like apps

Nowadays, entrepreneurs can basically build a mobile version for their websites. In addition, they can also build apps that meet their requirements. However, this is easy to say and difficult to do. In fact, the success of an App is largely determined by the three factors: availability, simplicity, and simplicity.

To explore how to develop a mobile App that users like, I recently discussed the following with 11 successful young entrepreneurs:

What App design best practices should entrepreneurs (and their development teams) not ignore?

The following are their suggestions-some suggestions can be repeated in the early stages of development, and some suggestions can be improved in detail before the product is released.

1. testing is the key

Mobile App application testing is a relatively new field, but it is very influential. Let's take a look at how a platform like Artisan reinforces mobile app testing.
-- Robert J. Moore, metrics

2. Learn more about your users

You need to have a deep understanding of your user motives and make your products based on their needs. If you can make good use of this concept, you will have a very solid user base and outstanding user experience. On the contrary, whether trying to transform an enterprise or trying to develop a strategy, it may become highly risky.

-- Doreen Bloch, Poshly Inc.

3. Plan offline experience

The reason why some of the most popular apps are well received is that users can still enjoy excellent availability when they are not online. For example, WorkFlowy and Evernote can still run seamlessly even if users cannot connect to Wi-Fi or other network signals. When planning apps, entrepreneurs and their development teams should apply this design method, and consider how the apps run in offline mode in advance.

-- Doreen Bloch, Poshly Inc.

4. Use simple design concepts

Even if almost half of Americans now have smartphones, it does not mean they are proficient in using smartphones. Because of this, the mobile App should be very easy to use, and even a new mobile network user should be able to control it efficiently.

-- Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers Personal Finance

5. Simple

Once you have a rough design, find a friend or family member who is not familiar with the technology to see how they use the App. Is it intuitive? Are there some easy-to-understand big buttons? Have you used some technical terms? Write down the feedback and focus on the places that make them feel stuck-if your design is not very intuitive or easy to use, you will surely lose a large number of new users quickly.

-- Kelly Azevedo, She's Got Systems

6. Adjust your design

Android users use different devices than iPhone users. Make sure that your design principles are consistent with the operating system you have designed. One mode cannot adapt to all.

-- Adam Lieb, Duxter

7. Use a grid

It is very helpful to use the grid in the design, because it can maintain consistency between the switching of each page of your application. Grid is a very important design concept. It allows designers to maintain consistency, create visual connectivity, and maintain a unified overall App design.

-- Jesse Pujji, Ampush

8. cover as many platforms as possible

Every day, users use apps on different devices and platforms-desktops, webpages, smartphones, and tablets. In addition, they often switch between different platforms within a day. Entrepreneurs need to ensure that their apps can support as many devices and platforms as possible in terms of functionality and attractiveness.

-- Clay Hebert, Spindows

9. Don't forget the importance of convenience

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Any mobile App or website should have a concept: "Do I make the life of end users more convenient ?" In the process of developing physical products, people-oriented design is often out of touch with the digital field. Do not design in a closed space. In product development, every step of the design should be with your end users, and they should consider the design from their perspective.

-- Matthew Manos, verynice

10. simulate the real world

The key to designing an outstanding App is to provide users with a rich user experience, and the theme categories expressed by the App can be designed to be similar to those in real life. For example, if you are developing a productivity App, you should learn how people behave when using real products, then design an App that improves availability and user experience.

-- Rahul Varshneya, Arkenea

11. Select one thing and do it well.

The biggest design mistake made by App developers is to implement too many features on a small screen. Your App should have a major function. In your mind, you should be very clear about this main function. Do not give users too many options, and hope that they can select a function that best suits them. In fact, you need to instruct users to use a precise function, which is what you want them to use.

-- Prerna Gupta, Smule