2014 September 18 Archive - EXEIdeas

Whether you represent an enormous company or an aspiring entrepreneur with a minimalistic website and a big idea, the internet provides you with an unprecedented number of ways to get your message across to your current and potential customers as well your in-house members of staff.If you’ve steered clear of integrating digital applications into the daily movements of your business for some time now, there is, of course, going to have a transition period for your customers (and most importantly, your staff) in order to adjust to and get the hang of the use of digital application software on an everyday basis. However, when integrating digital applications in this manner, it requires having to be built within a time frame.In order to successfully integrate an interactive digital application with your online business, here are 5 easy steps to get started and rake in profit and sales. Needless to say, these are easier and faster to implement if you’re a smaller one-man company than a large organization. But just the same, even large companies can work at speed when they know the benefits of doing so especially if they know how to make use of tips in creating apps.Consistently Embrace New Technologies:This forms part of the transition period mentioned above. If your company has never worked well alongside new technologies, choosing (in the majority of cases) to fall back on older methods, it’s important for you to start applying new technologies right away to get your customers and staff used to the idea of new applications being used on a consistent basisOne great example of this is how new technologies are being used in all types of vehicles, from bicycles to cars. And with some vehicle manufacturers now releasing digital applications for our mobile phones that allow us to unlock our vehicles using our phone, something which has never been done before.This is not to say, of course, that you should change your entire fleet of vehicles (if you have an online shipping company, for instance) for vehicles that integrate this feature. However, your customers and members of your team should recognise that you know this technology is something that exists, with you, thinking of ways to maximize its potential and use it in the future. Making use of these innovations such as being able to create mobile apps on the WordPress platform is one way to streamline your business.Hire A Professional Development Company:Assuming you’re not in the business of creating digital applications yourself, you’d be advised to look into hiring a professional outside company to do this work for you. As in the majority of circumstances, the time you take to bring somebody in to lead a project of this sort on your behalf, is rarely worth it.There are many questions surrounding whether outsourcing app development is a good idea, and although it should honestly come down to case-to-case decisions, bringing in a professional development company to lead the line includes benefits.It saves you a significant amount of time. Despite the fact that you wouldn’t be completing the application development if you didn’t hire a company to work on it for you, you would have to spend time hiring somebody for this role, which could take a significant amount of time.They have a proven track record. Unlike individual developers who are most used to tinkering with small online projects. But when you hire a professional development company, they have expertise in this field, something which will help ensure that any digital application created will be able to integrate seamlessly with your online business.Work Fast:In a highly competitive industry, you have to work fast to develop and release a particular application ahead of your competition. And not only this, coming up with a quality application produced should be on top of your list. This gives you leverage over competitors.There are many ways of getting ahead of your competition in the world of online business, especially due to the numerous Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and online advertising opportunities available to you.That said, the way to be at par and perhaps, excel over other companies in terms of producing and releasing new digital applications is simply by creating and using the right application, the soonest time possible.Understand Your Customers’ Current Viewpoint:There’s no point trying to integrate an interactive digital application with your online business if it’s quite clear that this isn’t something your customers actually want.Understanding your customers’ behavior and preference; how they see the market, where it’s heading, and what they want going forward is crucial for any business to determine and act upon. There are several ways to receive honest feedback from your customers regarding their viewpoint, including via:Searching on social media sites: Regarded as a rare but powerful social media strategy, when you search on sites such as Twitter and Facebook you can see what your customers are saying about your company with a couple of clicks, for absolutely free.Placing a feedback form on your website: One of several standard methods for getting to the bottom of your customers’ current viewpoint, although it should be noted that for the most part the feedback you receive is likely to be positive or negative and people who don’t have strong feelings about your website or products/services are more likely to ignore giving one.Focus On Quality:Once you’ve shown to your customers and staff that you are consistently embracing new technologies, hiring a professional development company to work on your digital application, working fast during this process and understanding your customers’ viewpoint, you should not overlook focusing on quality.When it comes to online businesses, it’s easy to recognise a company that focuses on because they’re never penalised for their work, such as when Google release algorithm changes. The end result, customers keep coming back and recognise the quality experience they have doing business with the enterprise.In a nutshell, integrating an interactive digital application with your online business has become significantly simpler with the help of the internet. In the end, you have engaged employees, happy customers and a successful company.About the Author:Josh Weaver is a freelance content writer and digital marketing specialist working for FelineSoft, an established software and website development house in Bristol and London. He also loves reading and writing about the latest technological updates when he isn’t busy doing DIY projects at home. He has worked with clients in finance and industrial industries on content and social media strategies.Find Me On GooglePlus