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Here, we'll explore the specifics of outsourced mobile app development and explain how to avoid the common pitfalls of the process. Highlights: * With outsource mobile app development, you get access to a wide range of specialists, skills, and experience. * It allows you to achieve high-quality results affordably and allocate your resources more efficiently. * 70% of companies name cost reduction as the main reason for outsourcing. * Outsourcing mobile app development helps you bring you

What can be an indicator of well-coordinated teamwork? There have been many examples in our nine years of experience, but perhaps the most revealing one was the James Butler delivery mobile app project. We needed to organize the mobile app development process so smoothly that we could build four mobile apps — separately for buyers and couriers on iOS and Android platforms — in just three months. Knowing the secret of a well-organized mobile application development team firsthand, in this artic

Thousands of apps emerge on app stores every day. Not marketed well, your app can turn into a needle that intended users will have to seek in a bundle of hay. But will they have to? To make people notice, download, and use an app unknown to them, you need to instill in them a belief that it can solve their issues better than any other existing solution. Doing this is impossible without a clear understanding of your target audience's underlying needs. That might be a lot of tremendous effort re

There’s a huge difference between a $30.000 and a $200,000 budget for a mobile application. However, both numbers can be an accurate answer to the question “How much does it cost to create an app in 2024” The thing is, there are countless factors that can affect mobile app development costs. Do you want to build an app for both iOS and Android? What country is the app development team you want to hire from? What type of app do you want to build? Depending on the answers to these questions, the

It can take a lot of work to secure mobile app funding. Many ideas fail because the founders can't effectively pitch them to investors. Even if you have a working idea already, you need money to plan it out, design it, develop it, test it, and launch it, and that's only a portion of what you need financing for. Read on to learn how to get funding for your app development, what stages you have to go through, the most common financing sources, and the importance of having an MVP. We will also gu

When you get the best idea for an app, hundreds of questions immediately appear. It’s normal, especially the first time, but it tends to throw you for a loop. Based on our nine years of experience in mobile app development, we've prepared answers to the most frequently asked questions about what to do with an app idea and how to take an app idea to market. Take a look at this step-by-step guide to put your thoughts in order and turn your idea into a successful app. Contents: 1. Research

Mind Studios outlines key steps for developing a hotel booking app, covering essential features, costs, and tips to streamline operations and boost competitiveness. Building a hotel website or app for booking has become increasingly popular in recent years. And it’s of little surprise, as it addresses a fundamental customer need: convenience. Understanding the process and challenges is essential if you're considering venturing into this lucrative space. Mind Studios brings extensive experien

Here, you will find a comprehensive guide on how to create a mobile app requirements document, based on Mind Studios’ experience. Highlights: * Based on our experience, rework can account for 40-50% of the total software development cost. * Learning how to build a mobile app requirements document reduces rework, saving time and money. * This document is a critical communication tool that aligns all the stakeholders under a shared vision. Did you know there are now 3.48 million mobile a

Highlights: * During the time of increasing cyber threats, including data breaches, interception cyberattacks, unauthorized access, and man-in-the-middle attacks, the need for secure communication tools has never been more important among users. * Furthermore, with data breaches becoming more and more common (in March 2024, over 299 million data records were compromised by threat actors, which is 58% more than in previous month, and 613% increase since 2023), it becomes vital for businesses

What is an app business plan, and why does every project need one? The foundation of every business is an idea or a flash of inspiration. A simple idea or a conversation with a potential business partner could be the spark that sets everything in motion. It is essential to assess your real opportunities, regardless of how appealing an idea may be. For that, you should create a business plan before you consider launching a new business. A company's business plan is like a roadmap. If you have

Highlights: * Mental health apps offer privacy, flexibility, and affordability, making them increasingly popular among users. * With mental issues becoming more common and traditional therapy often being stigmatized or inaccessible, mental health apps serve as an accessible solution to a wide range of users. * The mental health app market is expected to reach $3.7 billion by 2027, presenting a huge opportunity for businesses to create impactful solutions with mental health app development.

Highlights * The global fitness market is booming, and advances in wearable tech, real-time data, and AI-driven insights make it easier than ever to build a fitness tracker application. * On the other hand, growing health consciousness and demand for personalized fitness solutions among people create a ripe opportunity for unique and innovative fitness apps. * Fitness apps with a strong focus on community features like Strava attract many users searching for motivation and encouragement fro

In a crowded market, where customers have many options, localizing products is crucial for companies to survive. Brands that put their customers first by leveraging localization are more likely to succeed than those that don't. But multilingual localization isn't a one-and-done deal, it hasn't escaped the changes that have rocked businesses everywhere, such as changing economies, new technology, and the ever-evolving function of marketing and content in people's lives. The objective of accurate

Highlights: * Developing a mobile app without a plan is very risky. Unlike a rigid business plan, the business model canvas for the mobile app is customizable and helps fully visualize and refine your whole business strategy. * An effective business model canvas will help you avoid such common pitfalls in mobile app development as unmet user needs, inefficient resource allocation, shift in strategic focus, and many more. * Just creating a business model canvas for an app is not enough. You