iPad Application Development: The Process
by Samm Ferozie Content WriterThe past two years have been groundbreaking for mobile,
especially when it comes to application development. In such a short amount of
time, the global appetite for app downloads has reached 100 billion in 2013
alone. One of the main reasons for this massive growth is the high rate of
access to applications in the global market.
The iPad is one of the most sought after tablet devices.
With its state of the art applications, which appeal to the masses, and its impeccable
hardware design the iPad is as momentous of a device as the personal computer
or cell phone. Due to this fact, businesses all over the world are investing in
the development of iPad applications.
iPad application development can
be broken down into major steps:
The Beginning: Once you have decided to build an iPad application, what is the next logical step
forward? To start, it is important that you find a theme around which you want
to build the application. You can find inspiration by scrolling through the app
store to help contribute to some great ideas. Another important factor to
consider is budget. Some applications are often complicated and require high
investment in terms of money, talent, and time. For developing a successful
application it is ideal to attend to all of these factors.
Functionality and Layout: An application will be truly successful if
you have a clear vision that you can articulate to people around you. It’s not
enough to paint broad strokes for the iPad application developer;
you should be able to share a detailed vision and expectation with the
development team in a clear and organized fashion. This process will lay the
foundation for the blueprint of your application. There are many steps that go
into the development of even the simplest applications and the amount of
functionality that your app requires will also play a part in the overall cost
of your application.
Design: iPad applications are a
little complicated, especially when it comes to design. Unlike website
development, where developers can easily handle both the coding and designing, iPad application development requires an experienced and
dedicated designer. Design and ease of
use of an application are directly related to its success.
Going Live: Once your application is built and ready to use, your
developer can help you submit the app live to the iTunes store. You will
firstly, need to set up an iTunes Connect account ($99/year) and fill in all
the necessary information for icons, descriptions, pricing, etc. This is a one-time
process that can easily be handled by any experienced iPad
application developer.
As soon as the application is up and running, the Apple
store allows you to monitor analytics including details regarding the number of
purchases, number of downloads, and revenue generated. As soon as you see a
peak in sales, you can also look for different ways to drive revenue including in-app
advertisements and in-app purchases. In an effort to maximize traffic and
revenue, you can also have someone monitor this account. If developed and
marketed in the right fashion, an iPad application can
bring great success to your endeavors.
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