The document outlines ten essential tips for local businesses to effectively develop mobile apps. Key strategies include thorough planning, ensuring the app solves a problem, maintaining budget considerations, and enhancing visual appeal. Additional recommendations include utilizing loading indicators, offering promotions, and ensuring the app is user-friendly and easily shareable.

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Presented by: Aaron Emerson
(805) 456-8636
aaron@prevailpr.com
prevailpr.com

2. Tip #1Tip #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 #2Tip #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 #3Tip #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. 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
Tip #4Tip #4

6. 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
Tip #5Tip #5

7. 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
Tip #6Tip #6

8. 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
Tip #7Tip #7

9. 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
Tip #8Tip #8

10. 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
Tip #9Tip #9

11. 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
Tip #10Tip #10

12. Aaron Emerson
(805) 456-8636
aaron@prevailpr.com
prevailpr.com
If you would like more information about mobile
apps, contact me at (805) 456-8636.