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Does my business need an app? 4 Signs the Answer is “Yes”
For some companies, a mobile app is an essential component of their business strategy. An app can help engage customers, streamline operations, improve service delivery, or even cu
Douglas Drouillard Three Tips for First-time App Development Buyers
Finding a developer for an app is tricky because software development itself is tricky. It’s not like building a website. As many as 44% of development projects fail, according t
How to Get Your App Developed, Part 5: Incubators and Accelerators
There’s more than one way to launch a successful app. Each new project comes with a range of unique needs, resources, and budget. If this is your first time building an app or a
How to Get Your App Developed, Part 4: Offshore
In part four of our five-part series on the different methods you can use to get your app developed we are examining what might be the most misunderstood option: hiring an offsho
How to Get Your App Developed, Part 3: Agencies
Welcome to Part 3 in our series on ways to get your mobile or web application ready for market. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out Part 1 (Hire a Friend) and Part 2
How to Get Your App Developed, Part 2: Freelancers
In Part 1 of this series on ways to get your app developed, we covered the pros and cons of working with a friend or trusted developer. Today, we’re going to discuss one of the m
How to Get Your App Developed, Part 1: Hire a Friend
If you’re building an app for the first time, you no doubt have some questions about the best ways to bring your idea to life. Should you hire a full-time developer? Contract a f
The Best Reason to Build an App
“Apps are cool. Why don’t we have one?” “Young people love apps! We should build one” “Everyone else has an app. We need one!” All too often, I hear phrases like thes
How to Calculate the ROI of Your App
Every business, whether you’re a scrappy new startup or a multibillion-dollar conglomerate, has a finite amount of resources. We all have to make decisions about how to invest ou
