Create An App In 12 Easy Steps

Like so many before you, you have a great app idea burring in your brain, and you have no idea how to bring it and all of its profit potential to fruition. And like those who have paved the way for app entrepreneurs, you need to learn the ropes. While some will advise you to hire a developer and invest a fortune in your idea, realists will tell you the risk is too big.

There are tons of app building programs out there that can help you make your vision a reality, but the simple truth is with some planning and methodical work on your part, the process is fairly simple. We’ve come up with a three-part guide that will walk you through the steps of profiting from your big idea.

How To Build An App - Step 1: Set a Goal. Step away from any form of technology and get out a pen and paper and define what it is you want to accomplish. The starting line in the app development word is a pen and paper, not complex coding and designing. What exactly do you want your app to do, How are you going to make it appeal to users,

What problem is it going to solve, How will it simplify life for people, How will you market your app, You will not survive in any business if you don’t have well defined, clearly set goals! A lack of vision will frustrate you and anyone who you employ to work for you. Before you do anything, create a clear picture of what you want done!

How To Build An App - Step 2: Sketch your Ideas. You still cannot turn on your computer. Now you need to use the pen and paper that has the answers to the questions about your apps purpose to develop a sketch of what it will look like. Here you move your clearly worded ideas into visual representations of your thoughts.

Decide if you are going to give your app away and offer ads to generate money, or are you going to offer it as a paid download. You can also choose the option to offer in app purchases. If that is something you are going to do, make sure you sketch out those ideas as well.

How To Build An App - Step 3: Research, research, and then research some more. Now you can turn your computer on, but not to start blindly designing your app. The leg work is nowhere near done. You have to dig deep and research the competition of your app idea.

I know you think you have one of a kind idea, but the numbers are not in your favor—odds are someone has already tried it. You can look at this in two different ways. One you can become deflated and give up, or two, you can examine the competition and make your app better. I prefer the latter. Read the competition’s reviews.

What did people like/dislike about the app, Then, use that information to your advantage. Refer back to your pen and paper from steps one and two, and modify and adjust your idea accordingly. After reading and modifying, your research needs to shift focus a bit. It’s time to harness the power of the Internet.

Is your app a truly feasible idea, This step is crucial because it will save you money in the long run. You can’t move forward and spend time on an idea that won’t work. Figure out any glitches, and find ways around them, (notice I didn’t say give up—“an ounce of prevention..”) so you don’t have to back track.