Best mobile app developers in Richmond, Gauteng

How can mobile app developers help me?

Many businesses and individuals are making their presence felt through the internet, either through social media or by developing and running their own websites. Business is often done on the run, and mobile devices such as smartphones and iPads are becoming virtual offices, not confined to the normal 9-to-5 office routine. Mobile apps are aimed at, amongst other things, keeping businesses running smoothly on a 24/7 basis by attending to routine customer queries and problems immediately, gathering information, keeping the business brand visible online, allowing online shopping and payments, and continuously marketing the business. Business managers and employees are able to spend their time more profitably by calling on clients personally as well as dealing with online enquiries and problems immediately whilst out on the road. Most of us simply do not have the know-how to develop the tools necessary to do this. This is where mobile app developers are needed.

What do mobile apps actually do?

A mobile app has the technological ability to bridge the distance between the virtual and physical worlds. It allows businesses the opportunity to increase and expand customer interaction with new and existing products. With technological innovation advancing on a continuous basis, businesses have a wide portfolio of options available to them, including innovations which are unique to their brand or business identity. Responsive 24/7 websites are now employed to utilize technology in resolving customer issues and fulfilling client needs, creating a more streamlined experience for the consumer. In addition, this leads to continued innovation and improvements, and assists in the proactive and responsive creation of new products and services. Mobile apps enable the business owner to promote special offers, standard products or services more effectively and continuously, and can be specifically tailored to make the most of such offers. Most importantly, mobile apps allow a business to be geographically independent, offering services or products nationally or multi-nationally.

Make your brand image better known

Success, especially these days, is largely dependent on getting your brand image out into the public buying eye. Most consumers are devoted smartphone users and use them every day of the week, not only during working hours.

Mobile and tablet screens, due to their size, offer a more streamlined and less crowded view than a laptop or desktop computer, which can be a distinct advantage in attracting attention at a quick glance. You can, therefore, present your brand identity and be visible to new customers wherever they are and at any time of day or night. I recently read an article which states that : “Consumers live in a state of near-constant option paralysis. They aren’t just deciding between a few choices. Whether they are purchasing a product or selecting a vendor, customers have an ever-increasing pool to explore, vet, and select.” Without a mobile app or other technical capabilities, there is the possibility that your business might appear outdated or not following modern trends, and for many consumers, this is an important factor in attracting and keeping new and existing business. Apps may be used to route specifically-targeted traffic to your website and brand, thereby increasing your brand’s digital footprint and visibility in the market, but these do need to be monitored and maintained on a continuous basis.

Collection of market data

Mobile apps enable businesses to gather detailed data regarding their customer base, highlighting key geographical regions, customer needs and expectations, and areas where improvement is required. This, in turn, provides targeted information which allows for the identification of new opportunities and niches, as well as the proactive development of new products and innovations to keep ahead of demand and other competitors.

How to find the right mobile app developer 

Check their online ratings and customer reviews

It goes without saying that there is a vast pool of mobile apps and developers available, and it is therefore not a particularly difficult task to find one who can develop the right app for your business needs, especially since they can be based in any geographical location. A general online search through a site such as Uptasker will speed up the process by allowing “one-click” navigation to different listed developers’ websites and enable you to check online ratings and customer reviews, if available. You can also search PC and other tech-related and business magazines for these specialists. Word of mouth referrals are always the best option, but each business has different needs and target markets, and it is wise to choose a mobile app developer who is highly versatile or accustomed to working in your specific market niche.