Creating an online app

You don’t have to be technical to create apps or online software.

I’ve been blogging for six years now and while there’s always new stuff to learn, I’ve found myself wanting to branch out and try new things.

Last year I had the idea of creating an app that would help our clients choose the right eCourse for them.  I knew exactly how I wanted it to work but I’m not technical at all so I talked my idea through with our tech person and together we created what we call the ‘decision making tool’.  I know, not exactly catchy but it’s what it does that counts for us.

You can try it out here – www.aceinspire.com/free-training

It was amazing to have an idea for an app and see that come together into something useful for our clients.

Will I be creating any more apps?  I think I probably will, we’ve been swithering over iPhone Apps for a while now, just waiting for that killer idea.

My Tips for Creating Apps and Software even if, like me, you aren’t technical.

Start with a problem.  If there’s no problem or ‘need’,  no one will use it.  That need might be causing pain or it might be a need for entertainment, either way have a reason beyond ‘I thought of it’ to create your app.

Find the simplest solution.  Users don’t want to do anything complex, they want easy.  Find the shortest route to solving the problem

Get REALLY clear.  Tech people like details, minute details.  Have a really clear idea of exactly how everything should look and work.  Their job is to build it, not design look and plan out functionality.

Find a great tech person.  A great app needs a great tech person, don’t scrimp.

Be patient.  Creating software isn’t an overnight process.  Small details can take a lot of coding (so I’m told!), be patient and expect obstacles along the way.

Erica Douglas runs online training business ACE Inspire and blogs at www.littlemummy.com.  Mandy at www.tametechy.com assisted in developing the app.

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