Should Your Business Have a Mobile App?Posted on 05/14/2018
As a small business entrepreneur, part of your job includes keeping up with the latest trends and information in marketing. And what’s been the latest hubbub for the 21st century? If you guessed smartphone, you are correct. And of course, you can’t have the smartphone without… you guessed it again, apps. Apps have been around for as long as smartphones, and play an integral role in marketing for a business. Since the Pew Research Center found that 77% of Americans now own a smartphone, apps are pretty important in today’s modern marketing. Even App Annie predicts that by the year 2021, the app economy worldwide will hit an enormous $6.3 trillion. What does this mean for you? While you might think an app is only for large businesses like Walmart or Amazon, you could not be further from the truth. Small businesses, online businesses and even nonprofit organizations have all developed apps to help further their marketing efforts and reach out to consumers on a personal basis. Which brings us to the question: should your business have a mobile app? Today we dive in and explore some of the reasoning behind having—or not having—a mobile app for a small business. 1. Identify your target audience. Which means if your business targets an older demographic, a mobile app might not be the best way to reach them. Consider your ideal customer—age-range, mobile-orientation, demographic, etc. Does your target audience consistently use their smartphones and apps? If so, then building a mobile app might be the right step. 2. Consider your goal. A well-designed app makes all relevant information, products and services available at the touch of a button for your customers. If this is your goal, than an app could be a good move. If you’ve already accomplished this process, then an app might not work as well. 3. Examine the ROI. Mobile apps can increase a business’s visibility, connect personally with customers, improve engagements, build a better user experience and ultimately increase revenue. These are all enormous benefits. However, if your business isn’t ready for an app or doesn’t genuinely need it, then an app might not provide much return at all. Carefully examine any of the potential ROI an app can provide before investing in development. Smartphones and mobile apps are definitely the future of marketing, but should your business get on board? Consider your audience, goal and ROI before diving into the deep end. No matter what you decide on a mobile app, use marketing to expand your reach and grow your business. |
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