When you think about how to make an app, the first thing that comes to mind is how difficult it must be. The truth is that there are five easy steps that anyone can take to start building their own app! This article will go in-depth into each step and how they work.
Develop a Business Model
Your business model should describe how your app will generate revenue. Will you charge people for downloads? Have in-app purchases? There are many different models available so do some research before moving on to step 2.
Research The Market
This step is significant because you will need to know how popular your app will be, how much people want it, and what kind of competition you are up against. This information is crucial when starting out because if there’s already an app with the same concept as yours, getting users will be complicated. If no one wants or needs your app, that might not necessarily mean it won’t work, but just remember that this step may take some time, so don’t rush through it!
Design Your App
You’re almost ready for the next stage now! All you have left to do here is come up with a design plan, including how your UI/UX should look, how easy everything will be to use, etc. Keep in mind, however coming up with something doesn’t necessarily mean you will implement it all into the final product. The one thing to keep in mind here is if your app looks good, people might be more likely to try it out, so this step doesn’t need to be rushed! It can take as long or short as you feel necessary for brainstorming ideas on how everything should look etc. Once again- don’t rush any steps when making an app! Building up momentum early on by doing everything correctly from start to finish will give you confidence knowing there will be no major issues down the line.
Create Mockups
Once you know your business model, create mockups of how your app would look on all devices (i.e., how it would look on an iPhone). If you feel stuck, there are many online templates that you can use to create a prototype of your app.
Develop Some Code
There is no need to go out and hire a developer at this point in the process! There are simple ways for beginners to get started with coding their own apps using drag-and-drop tools. These sites walk you through making an app from start to finish, even if none of the steps were covered. They have several different tutorials demonstrating how easy it is to upload your app once all three previous steps have been completed successfully (business model created, mockups done, and code created), you are ready to upload your app. There is a lot of paperwork involved in this process, but the company that hosts your app will assist with some or all of these steps.
To conclude, the steps above will guide you on how to make an app, but you must choose a road map and stick with it. There are many resources available (and more will become available as apps continue to grow in popularity) so use them!
