1. 10 Mobile App Tips for
Your Local Business
Presented by: Brian Wilson
860-729-6329
info@bwwsolutions.com
http://bwwsolutions.com

2. Tip #1
Be Prepared by Developing a Plan
 The Mobile App market is very
competitive
 Plan ahead to avoid some of the
pitfalls that can come with a failed
app
 Conduct thorough research before
you start developing your app

3. Tip #2
Make Sure Your App Solves a Problem
 Make a list of problems that your app
could solve for your customers and
prospects
 Think more like a mobile customer
and less like a business owner
 Make sure that your app is useful
and provides value to your audience

4. Tip #3
Keep Your Budget in Mind
 Mobile apps can range drastically in
price depending on the features and
functionality
 Discuss everything you want your
app to accomplish and discuss with
your designer to get a clear, laid out
budget

5. Tip #4
Make Your App Visually Appealing
 Create an app icon that will attract
and invite mobile users to use it
 A nice-looking app icon will pull your
audience in to find out what lies
behind your cool icon

6. Tip #5
Use Loading Indicators
 Sometimes, it takes a few seconds
for apps to load, but don’t allow a
blank screen
 Use loading indicators to make your
app more user-friendly by letting
them know that your app is working

7. Tip #6
Offer Special Promotions to App Users
 Reward users for using your app
 Offer discounts, special deals,
freebies, or anything along those
lines
 Convert them from one-time
shoppers to loyal customers

8. Tip #7
Make Your App Social Media-Friendly
 Users will be able to connect to your
social media profiles right from the
app
 App works to build a strong social
media presence for you on auto-pilot

9. Tip #8
Make Your App Interesting and Irresistible
 Think outside the box and give them
something “extra” in your app
 Include elements that make mobile
users “want” to use your app often

10. Tip #9
Make Your App Easily Shareable
 If your app is great, your users will
want to share it with their friends,
family, and colleagues
 Make it easy for them to do just that
by integrating a sharing tool in your
app
 This is essentially “free” advertising
for you

11. Tip #10
Keep it Simple
 Make sure users understand how to
start using your app
 Your design should provide the best
user-experience
 Apps are a great way to gain local
popularity with mobile users

12. If you would like more information about mobile
apps, contact me at 860-729-6329
Brian Wilson
860-729-6329
info@bwwsolutions.com
http://bwwsolutions.com