Success factors for app development

The bar for developing a mobile app is set high. The target audience expects to swipe and click effortlessly and intuitively towards their goal. When developing an application, there are several important factors to consider:

• A beautiful design that aligns with the corporate identity and the target audience.
• Smart functionalities that directly contribute to achieving the goals of our users.
• Compelling customer journeys for various users and scenarios.
• User-friendly and intuitive navigation with guiding calls to action.
• Reliable technologies and tools that evolve with developments.

Developing a user-friendly and effective app

At DTT, we are happy to help you invest the reserved budget as efficiently as possible in a user-friendly and effective app, focusing on the above success factors. We divide the app development into manageable steps, working effectively towards the desired result.

1. We sharpen the goal and determine the strategy

Together, we determine which functionalities directly contribute to achieving the most important objectives, then we develop a concept into a functional design: an interactive prototype.

2. We provide independent technical advice

From Flutter apps, Progressive Web Apps, Native Apps to Hybrid Apps. We have everything in-house to effectively utilise carefully tested technologies. Together, we determine which technologies are most suitable for building the app.

3. We first develop an MVP app

First, we develop an app that can be immediately used to achieve the main goal; this is also called an MVP, or ‘Minimum Viable Product’. From this strong foundation, an enriching version 2.0 or 3.0 can be developed.

4. We test and optimise the app

Through usability testing and analytics, we determine which adjustments can boost the user experience towards our goals, so we can make informed choices to further develop and optimize the app.

5. We provide ongoing support

As a strategic partner and specialist, we keep the app up-to-date and offer managed hosting with a 99.99% uptime guarantee. We familiarise your team with the digital landscape and help engage the target audience to achieve even more results from the app.

From the initial brainstorming session, app development to ongoing support: as an app developer and strategic partner, we are happy to help you maximise results from app development.

A glimpse from our portfolio: app development

As a versatile team - with experts in web, game, and application development - we combine the best of the digital world into effective apps. This helps our diverse clients achieve various goals and reach a wide audience.

• Fun rewards for swiping green thumbs. An enriched customer experience and more loyal customers for Famiflora. The loyalty app we developed is rated with 4.8 stars in the app stores.
• King Penguin makes protecting the Antarctic Ocean a winning game. We helped Greenpeace draw attention to the Antarctic Ocean in a playful way with a unique Augmented Reality app.
• Bringing book lovers together in a book club for tomorrow. For the Hebban book community, we developed a beautiful community app, complete with digital bookshelves.
• A smart ordering process that you can easily navigate through. For Kruitbosch - and its partners in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany - we developed a convenient ordering app.

App developer in the heart of Amsterdam

As an app developer, we embrace digital diversity and a wide range of clients. And that's exactly where our strength lies. Every day, we, 50+ enthusiastic professionals, work from the heart of Amsterdam on the most beautiful and diverse projects, for small and large clients. Always with the same dedication.

Want to develop an app?

The cost of making an app depends on various factors, including:

• The desired functionalities
• The technologies applied
• Opportunities for reuse of existing DTT projects.

Want to know more about the costs involved in making an app? Read our article: How much does an App cost?

With our DTT preliminary phase, we work together from idea and objective to a concrete solution and digital strategy:

1. Concept and strategy:

We focus on the desired solution and objectives.

2. Research and design:

In co-creation, we combine our knowledge and experience to develop a solution that aligns with the set goals.

3. Calculation and phasing:

We make the necessary investment concrete with a budget based on an open calculation.

4. Start development:

Once the budget is approved, the development work begins.

This depends on the desired functionalities and the size of the app. Typically, developing an app takes between 2 to 6 months. At DTT, we work in development sprints of two weeks, working towards a tangible delivery. This provides insight into progress and allows you to adjust based on new insights.

Discuss your ideas, wishes, or challenges during a non-binding introductory meeting. We'll answer your most important questions and gladly brainstorm a suitable concept for an effective app. Feel free to contact us.

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