Build Trouble-Free & Impressive Apps for Mobile

Nowadays, billions and billions of people from almost all walks of life don't leave their home without a mobile phone in their hands. Therefore, it doesn't come as a surprise that applications developed for these devices are becoming the trend, and many of these kinds of apps are being developed and uploaded on the store.

However, what makes an app stand out among the rest? With the tight competition, it can be very hard to build an impressive app that will attract your target audience. Nevertheless, it can still be done, provided that you just keep in mind these simple tips.

Application Design & Usability

There are no set usability standards when developing apps for mobile phones, since these devices come in different screen resolutions, functions, etc. With that, it's almost impossible for the developer to solve some issues that might arise from the app. That's why it's very important for the developer to learn first the hardware of their target device, and design their app accordingly.

As a start, do not build any kind of app without first building a workflow chart. That way, you will be properly guided on the development process, and you'll be assured that you don't go overboard.

Do not get carried away with so many features for your app. Doing so may complicate the usage of app and make it hard for users to appreciate it. The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Principle applies to this. Also, try not to fit lots of information on the app, as it could make the app look cluttered, and hard to see. In general, try to only use the features that you really think are necessary, and then optimize it to fit the small stature of the device.

Also, do not leave the users hanging when they use your app. Try to make your application loading time as fast as possible. Long loading times could deceive the user into thinking that the app has already malfunctioned. If the app is loading content from the web, put a loading indicator for it.

Application Testing

Not everyone will use the app the same way as you do, so it's important that you first test the app multiple times. First, you can test it yourself, and then select yourself a minor testing group that will use the app and point out any errors that might come up. Doing so will ensure the integrity of your app to the end-users, and it lets you know about any design flaws, or even security holes, that you might have missed during the development process.

Conclusion

As stated before, with the wide variety of mobile phones nowadays, there are really no set guidelines for app developers to follow. It really is just a matter of studying your target device, being familiar with it, then developing the app, which takes advantage of the features of the device.

However, if you just follow these guidelines, and determination, you'll be assured that you will get to build that impressive app that will be enjoyed by many mobile phone users.

Author Bio:
Sunny Popali is SEO Director at http://tempocreative.com. Tempo Creative is an Phoenix inbound marketing company that has served over 700 clients since 2001. Tempo's team specializes in digital and internet marketing services including web design, SEO, social media and strategy.