{"id":13299,"date":"2020-11-28T18:13:23","date_gmt":"2020-11-28T12:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/?p=13299"},"modified":"2021-03-13T21:55:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T16:25:14","slug":"5-businesses-that-need-phone-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stechguide.com\/5-businesses-that-need-phone-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Businesses That Need Phone Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are all types of business models out there. Some are relatively new, while others have been around for decades or even centuries. However, whether your company sells something modern and cutting-edge, like a fitness wearable, or something more traditional, like apparel, creating an app for it will probably help your sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are some companies that particularly need phone apps, while others are considered borderline. For example, if you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dkblawyers.com\/riverside-car-accident-lawyer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.dkblawyers.com\/riverside-car-accident-lawyer\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1615738944356000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH_61eDlRFh3cYHfGPrb-eKj2vJiQ\">car accident attorney in Riverside, California<\/a>, your business may not need an app. But if you run a nationwide law firm, an app may be necessary, like some of these other businesses. Let\u2019s check out some of those right now.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Estate Companies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own or operate a real estate company, you should look into\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/homestack.com\/blog\/homestack-vs-custom-real-estate-app-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app development for realtors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want inspiration, you can look at apps like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zillow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trulia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you look at some of these examples, you should get an idea of what such an app should feature. Your possible customers should be able to go on your app and see the different homes that you have listed and that your company represents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should be able to see how much the homes cost, and they should be able to explore the surrounding neighborhoods to see what restaurants, stores, hospitals, etc., are there. They ought to be able to see the square footage, how many bedrooms and bathrooms each home has, and what other amenities come with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your potential customers will also probably want\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/calculators\/mortgages\/mortgage-calculator.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a mortgage calculator feature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to see if they can afford each home with their current salary. They might appreciate a crime detector that shows how safe each area is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eCommerce Business Models<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/e\/ecommerce.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an eCommerce business model<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rather than some brick-and-mortar locations, you\u2019ll probably want to create a company app. Without one, your customers can\u2019t easily shop for your products on their smartphones while they\u2019re on the go. Some eCommerce companies might sell things like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever it is you make, if you don\u2019t have a smartphone app, and all you have is a website, your customers can still access it on their phones. The problem is that if you don\u2019t design an app, the websites will probably not have the best phone functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many websites that work well when someone uses a laptop, desktop, or tablet don\u2019t work as well if that person uses a smartphone instead. The site will not be as responsive or intuitive. That can frustrate a would-be customer and get them to go with one of your competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auction Sites<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you\u2019re running an auction site, like eBay. You know that people will want to use it at all hours because they might have an item they\u2019re watching that ends at any moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These users need to be able to track that item\u2019s auction when they\u2019re on the go. Much the same as with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/encyclopedia\/what-is-ecommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eCommerce business models<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you don\u2019t just want a laptop or desktop-designed website that someone tries to use on their smartphone. Instead, you want someone to develop a smartphone app for both iPhone and Android models that works perfectly while an auction is in progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That way, the user can track their item and bid on it while they\u2019re on public transportation, at work, at school, or anywhere else. They don\u2019t want to miss out on that pair of vintage sneakers or sports collectible. They can do that with a well-designed, functional app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaming Operations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you\u2019re running a gaming site. If so, you need an app for that as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like auction sites, gamers like to track what\u2019s happening in real-time. Maybe they just got a tip that a key player is out of a college basketball game. They feel like, based on the point spread, they have an edge now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they might be on a bus heading home from work when the game\u2019s about to start. They need an app so they can log on and place their luck before they get home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaming is an opportunistic endeavor. If you don\u2019t give your customers a chance to bet at any moment and in any situation, they won\u2019t want to sign up with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ride Shares<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you like the Uber business model<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and you want to try something similar. Maybe you\u2019re starting regionally to see if you can get some market penetration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want people to contact your drivers, you need to make an app for them to use. They might be at home and use a desktop or laptop to call for a ride, but it\u2019s much more likely they\u2019ll be at a bar or some similar location. If so, they\u2019ll need a phone app to use your service.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are all types of business models out there. Some are relatively new, while others have been around for decades or even centuries. However, whether your company sells something modern and cutting-edge, like a fitness wearable, or something more traditional, like apparel, creating an app for it will probably help your sales. 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