App Design & Development

Up to 73% of customers consider customer experience extremely important when buying. Companies seeking customer satisfaction should use custom relationship management systems. This article will explain why these solutions are often better than off-the-shelf ones. We'll also discuss important considerations and best practices for creating a CRM that integrates with your existing systems. Tod͏ay, h͏aving a ͏suitab͏le ͏CRM sy͏s͏tem is essentia͏l ͏f͏or ef͏ficien͏t operations. Howe͏ver͏, many ͏b

The sports and gambling app development has been greatly influenced by digital technologies, facilitating its transition to the virtual realm. With the help of gadgets and applications, creating a betting app has become a simpler and more secure process. You can tell a huge sporting event is coming by a sudden rise in downloads of sports betting apps. Whether it’s USA’s Super Bowl and the NBA Finals, or UEFA Champions League in Europe — millions of fans want to try their luck and bet on the st

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

For both startups and businesses that have already gone through launching apps on Google Play and App Store, the Chinese digital market might remain a mystery. With different app stores, social media, legal regulations, and even different culture that is embedded in your target audience’s lifestyle — launching an app in China is like entering an entirely new world. And to succeed in it, you have to follow its rules. Is it worth a try? And if so, what should you consider before taking the leap?

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

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

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

With the continuous rise of the number of apps an average user interacts with, there is also a rise in the number of people who are interested in the unlimited possibilities an app development world can offer. Now, you need a good idea, an expert development team, and enough time and money to create your own solution. And the first question that comes to mind in such scenarios is “How much does it cost to make an app?”. As we’ve already covered this topic in one of our previous articles, so no

If following software trends haven’t been your top priority up to now, this has to change. Why? Because as 2023 brought more economic uncertainty, it has become even more critical for the companies to make wise business decisions and pick technologies that can help them increase savings and quickly adapt when necessary. So what are the top software development trends for 2023–2024? Mind Studios will gladly answer this question. One significant trend shaping the industry is the integration of l