Not every business needs a mobile app – but, in the digital age, it definitely helps to have one.
Whether you’re trying to build relationships for customer retention, make the online order process smoother than ever before, or provide an easy-to-use dashboard for data uploads, we’ve got you.
Mobile apps are software applications developed specifically for small digital devices, like phones and tablets. They offer a different experience to web browsing or desktop software because they’re tailored for ease of use whilst on the go.. Later, we’ll outline some of the different types - but why are they so important?
Today, apps play a vital role in how we interact with the world because mobile phones are ubiquitous. From health and fitness, to finance, shopping, love and entertainment, mobile apps are an increasingly-central part of everyday life.
A good app is more than just a pocket-sized version of your website; yes, it’s your brand and values, neatly shrunk to an easy-to-use format your customers carry wherever they go, but it’s also a tool to collaborate, inform and engage.
Now, more than ever, it’s about driving engagement, delivering conversions and showcasing the best of your business, while reaching your customers at the touch of a few buttons.
You know your business and your customers better than anybody else does; you know what they need and what makes them happy. Crafting a bespoke app lets you meet those needs without compromise.
Whether you want push notifications or gamification for engagement, location awareness or a feature that literally hasn’t been invented yet, the opportunities are almost unlimited when it comes to bespoke app development.
The best part? You walk with your customers every step of the way, and they feel they’re helping your brand build an app they love.
Here are some key benefits a tailored app could deliver for your business:
Mobile apps are an ideal way to provide a direct channel for communication with customers, with features like push notifications and in-app messaging to help keep your customers connected.
And, for some businesses, it really is about building that customer support base, where users can access resources and chats instantly, with targeted content and offers matched to their personal preferences.
Apps are also a great way to introduce features like reward schemes into the buyer’s journey, helping them feel more connected to the product or service they’re interacting with. The result is better customer engagement, that keeps users tapping back in for more.
A mobile app ensures your brand is visible to customers throughout the day. Even when not actively used, your logo on a user’s screen serves as a constant reminder that you exist (so, don't forget your app’s icon is pretty important too!).
With this constant visual reminder of your business, a mobile app which showcases your brand and its values in an authentic way can be a real hook in building a stronger connection - particularly when enhanced with a customised and memorable experience.
With people spending increasing amounts of time on their mobile devices, it pays to stay ahead of the game. With a dedicated mobile app, you can not only be one step ahead of your competitors, but also have the advantage of extended insights into app usage, customer behaviour and direct access to your customers, any time.
So, with this extended understanding of your customers' behaviour, you can build insights into your wider marketing or business strategy, helping to inform how you move forward – and knowing what to leave behind.
Depending on how you plan to use your mobile app, it might be that it cuts out a lot of the clutter when it comes to inputting and processing information, digging through orders or downloading data. The phone in your employee’s pocket really is a digital Swiss Army knife; a tool capable of assisting every task they perform.
An app can assign tasks, track progress, scan orders, record notes, photograph evidence, check stock, predict arrival time, coach trainees, perform calculations, prevent mistakes, measure everything, visualise anything… you get the idea. If you’ve identified a pain-point or inefficiency in the day-to-day management of your business, there's a high chance Buzz can build an app to help.
Find out how your business can take advantage of a mobile app.
Case Study
Managing two separate apps takes a lot of time, building and maintenance – just ask the project team at Barclays. After struggling to provide the seamless experience for users they always wanted, they realised they needed to step things up with cross-platform innovation. What did they do next? Contacted the team right here at Buzz.
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