Title: 7 Signs That Indicate Your App Development Project would Lead to a Failure By Agicent Technologies
17 Signs that Indicate Your App Development
Project would Lead to a Failure
2The ideal scenario....
- Ideally, any app-development project should be
completed on time, within the budget allotted and
closely-aligned to the expectations of the
client. - Text, graphics and design everything placed
correctly right after the first brief.
3The Reality....
- Mismatch between the colours used in the
companys brand logo and the app - Products and services not mentioned clearly
- App fails to pass the cross-device use criteria
- App incompatible with the last 2-3 OS updates
- Difficult-to-understand user interface
- Deadlines being missed frequently
- Clashes over budget
4Solution...
- In order to help you gain the optimum results
from the time and money you invest in any iOS
development agency or a full-suite app
development company, we bring you a list of
red-flags that can spell the possible failure of
your app development project.
5Overconfidence in terms of meeting performance
metrics
- Some app development agencies promise bug-free
initial release of the app without a proper user
testing/ QA plan. - In reality, it is an uphill task to satisfy all
the variables that are there because of a variety
of smartphones, operating systems and networks. - For any app to be successful, first impressions
play a crucial role. But, poor initial experience
will probably lead to app being uninstalled or
re-installation once an update is available.
6Poorly-Defined Business Case
- So! An idea just ran through your mind and before
it runs away out of your memory, you jump to get
it coded and turn it into an app. - An approach solely based on ideas and no research
will result in an app that will be counted as a
wasteful expenditure later. - It is paramount to understand the niche for which
you are planning to get an app developed.
7Deadlines made to see dead-end...
- Is your developer missing the deadlines and
status-calls on a regular basis? Not a very good
sign in terms of the progress of the app
development project. - Additionally, lack of bug-tracker system which
can submit, track and monitor fixes might result
in bugs getting missed and problems in the
over-all interface of the app. - As the first step, put all the communication in
writing and penalise in case the deadline gets
missed more than a particular number of times.
8Enquire About Design and Development Team
- Nothing could be more disappointing than not
getting the services which you have been
promised. For this, both designers and developers
should work closely and this is what you should
find out about before signing the contract. - If the company says that they can only do design
and are going to outsource all the development
related work, just say a Thank you and leave. - App development and designing go hand-in-hand and
should never be done by two different teams
sitting at different locations.
9Project Managers with 'I-know-everything
perspective
- If the project manager has no questions to ask at
the end of business requirements meetings,
there are greater chances that your project might
get derailed after the initial boom and bang. - Either the technical manager will go by the
written brief or will assume a lot of things in
case there are any roadblocks. This might lead to
a flawed app in the end.
10Frequent Reshuffling of Teams
- If the Android or iOS development agency you have
associated with introduces a new manager or a
team member every 2 months, it is indeed a red
flag indicating possible obstructions in the app
development process. - Why? Because every time a new team member joins ,
he or she would take time to understand the
project, which might lead to delay in completion
of the same. - In some cases, the employee who has left might
end up joining at your competitors firm, thus
jeopardising the confidentiality of all the
information related to your app
11Cluelessness about App-Marketing
- If either you or the developer suggests that
marketing can be taken care of later, when the
app gets completed this is like paving the way
to get lost amidst the crowd of millions of
already existing apps. - Ensure that social marketing features are
embedded into you app and collaborate with your
wonder on how that app can be marketed well in
time.
12If you notice any such instances, it is time to
take action to prevent your app-development
project from losing its productivity. You can
also give us a chance and we will make sure that
you never get to experience any of the red-flags
mentioned above. For more information, log on
to http//www.agicent.com/ Or Contact us at
0120-4564529 (India) 347-467-1089 (USA)
13That's All Folks!