How to Choose the Right Mobile App Partner

How to Choose the Right Mobile App PartnerCredit Sergey Nivens/Shutterstock If your business is ready to take the plunge into mobile app development, youll need to find a great developer to help you make it happen. To ensure the process goes smoothly, Ashish Toshniwal, CEO of app development companyY Media Labs, suggested looking for these five key qualities during your search for the perfect mann an ihrer seite or agency.AgilityThe best mobile app development partners are committed to rapid and agile product development, Toshniwal said. They comprise team members who are flexible and adapt to your evolving requirements and needs as they shift throughout the project. The best mobile app development partners never use a cookie-cutter approach. Instead, they regularly implement a custom mobile solution that is in line with your business objectives, current technology capabilities and the latest market conditions.Toshniwal said its important for your mobile app development partner to understand that business objectives and the mobile ecosystem often evolve rapidly. A worthy mobile team is familiar with fluctuations and will pivot accordingly to overcome challenges and harness opportunity in an ever-changing mobile space. A pragmatic mobile agency also comes up with solutions quickly for instance, drawing up stunning visuals in a short time span, coding in two-week sprint cycles and offering working prototypes along the way. Such practices will allow the app to be fine-tuned and scaled up, if necessary. Editors Note Looking for information on custom mobile app developmentfor your business? Use the questionnaire below and our vendor partners will contact you to provide you with the information you need.StrategyThe best mobile business partners are always stargazing, Toshniwal said. From discovery to deployment, strategic planning is always at the forefront of their design and technology work. At the end of the day, your app is a busines s investment you are developing it to establish brand presence, and increase nutzer reach and revenue. Constant strategic brainstorming, planning and implementation are all critical to achieving these goals.An intuitive and effective mobile product begins with an in-depth product discovery, Toshniwal said.Your mobile partner should work with you to meticulously craft custom bentzer personas, methodically analyze the competitive landscape and build a comprehensive mobile-app road map. Furthermore, your mobile-app partner should collaborate with you to challenge product concepts and fully flesh out key app features throughout the app development process. This systematic approach will ensure a robust mobile product aligned with your business goals, Toshniwal said.CollaborationAuthentic collaboration requires active listening, patience and drive, Toshniwal said. It promotes creative thinking, insightful brainstorming and speedy problem solving. Some of the best app ideas have come from a few people sitting in a room with a whiteboard, thinking out loud and building off of each others thoughts.Through experience and expertise, a good mobile partner recognizes that collaboration is a proven practice. They make the conscious effort to have regular team meetings with clients to leverage their unique experience, creativity and the clients vision to create amazing mobile experiences.Commitment touser experienceUser experience (UX) is much more than good graphics its about giving people an emotional and satisfying response to an app. Good UX considers the users complete experience as he or she interacts with a product and generates an emotional connection between the user and the app, Toshniwal said.A good mobile partner comprises UX wizards user interface (UI) and UX designers who are committed to designing mobile apps that offer truly intuitive function and a beautiful design interface.Admirable UX/UI designers start with the customer experience and work backward to the technology, Toshniwal added. These designers embrace natural human behavior within their design work and recognize that apps with human-centered design are ultimately the ones who create an impact and disrupt the market.Results-drivenThis is probably the fruchtwein important aspect to look for in your mobile partner, Toshniwal said. The right mobile partner will have a proven track record of working successfully with various types of integration technologies, infrastructure platforms and companies ranging from disruptive startups to Fortune 500 companies. Carefully reviewing a mobile firms mobile products can reveal insights into the companys capabilities.Additionally, reading reviews of the companys apps can provide a snapshot of its apps market performance, Toshniwal said.Originally published ongeschftsleben News Daily. Brittney Morgan Brittney Q. Morgan is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor, as well as a graduate of Drew University, where she majored in History. 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Best Pregnancy Books And How to Choose the Perfect One for You

Best Pregnancy Books And How to Choose the Perfect One for You There is no shortage of pregnancy books that aim to help expectant moms have a healthy pregnancy and birth, from books geared to first-time moms to guides that help parents seeking a natural birth.Expectant mothers receive lots of information, and it can be overwhelming often, the information isnt even useful. Ever heard the saying a book a day keeps bankruptcy away? Perhaps bedrngnis, since I just made it up, but Im sure youre with me in the thought that information is a crucial step to power. An excellent book guides and inspires us to change, makes us think and learn both new and old ideas, and helps us achieve the desires that caused the purchase. The challenging part is picking the right book for you, your family, and your baby.As a Career Coach with a graduate degree in Career Guidance, Im always looking for ways to help parents simplify their lives, avoid burnout and pursue their personal and professional dreams. The unique emotions of first-time pregnancy and motherhood are brand new to me my little one just turned one, so Dr. Google and I have been getting to know each other well since pregnancy. Still, I love the countless benefits of having rich, expert information in a book. Below are seven of the best pregnancy books.1. What To Expect When Youre ExpectingbyHeidi E. MurkoffThis is a bestselling pregnancy book and arguably one of the most popular. Murkoff is one of the worlds leading experts in pregnancy and childcare.If youre looking for a long, detailed pregnancy book, this is the book for you. Its regularly referred to as the pregnancy Bible, setting out the dos and donts of pregnancyalmost giving you a list of rules to follow. Because its so rich in detail, first-time mothers may find it especially useful. People who learn by repetition will appreciate the reiteration of certain pregnancy conditions like constipation. Want something succinct and less wordy? Then this probably isnt th e right one for you.2. The Kind Mama A Simple Guide to Supercharged Fertility, a Radiant Pregnancy, a Sweeter Birth, and a Healthier, More Beautiful Beginning by Alicia SilverstoneYoull love this if you want an off-the-beaten-path take on pregnancy and birth. Silverstone radiates plenty of girl power and love for the female body. Her voice and opinions come across strong, so if youre considering alternative pregnancies, birthing, or childrearing, then you may want to pass on this book. Her strong vegan perspective can also come across as a bit judgy. but if youre a vegan, too, you may be okay with that. Silverstone can also get a bit emotive.3. The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy by Vicki IovineThis book is pretty much the polar opposite of What to Expect and is perky and conversational in its tone. If youre not looking for a medical guide from a doctor, midwife, or psychologist, then this book will be a great addition to your book collection. The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy is no t a book to help you make decisions or get expert advice. Its written by someone who has experienced being pregnant and is definitely a lighthearted, humorous read.The author does appear to have a leaning towards medicated birthing and shares some thoughts about what you should and shouldnt do with eating, drinking, exercising, and dying your hair. She does poke some fun at women who would think of using the services of a midwife, having a home birth, using pain relief other than an epidural, or even exercising during pregnancy.4. Your Pregnancy and Childbirth, Month to Month, Sixth Edition by American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsThis book is very informative and scientific. If you appreciate your advice succinct and straightforward, youll appreciate this book. The language is easily understood by non-medical professionals and covers a range of topics like how to make sure you and baby are safe during pregnancy, childbirth, frequent tests, and nutrition. The fact that its published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lends peace of mind to parents wanting a high standard, expert medical opinion.5. The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve HowlandHowland is the founder of Mama Natural, the Webs most popular blog, and a YouTube presence for natural pregnancy and childbirth. As the name suggests, the key benefits of this book are that its split into week-by-week sections with weekly topics and geared to the organic-loving, natural mama. It has a reassuring and empowering tone, making it feel less judgy and easier to accept. Should you be concerned about morning sickness, this book has a detailed section on the science behind it and remedies to keep it under control. Its informative without being overwhelming.6. Expecting Better by Emily OsterAre you known as the friend who always asks, Why? Heres your book. Oster is an economics professor at the University of Chicago. She explains that in buc hen to make sensible decisions about what to do and not to do when pregnant, you need information on the risks, as well as the pros and cons. This book does a great job at giving evidence that backs up pregnancy rules.Its also well written with anecdotes that make it light-hearted in places. If youre analytical, you may like this one however, doesnt provide much of a holistic understanding of pregnancy.7. Black, Pregnant and Loving It The Comprehensive Pregnancy Guide for Todays Woman of Color by Dr. Suzanne Greenidge-Hewitt and Yvette Allen-CampbellDr. Greenidge-Hewitt has over 26 years of experience as a board-certified OBGYN, and Allen-Campbell is a leader in education. The book contains honest authoritative information with 77 references on the importance of being in communication with your healthcare provider. It also features 64 beautiful photos of women of varying shades. I had the privilege of recently interviewing the authors, who told me they were inspired to inform, affir m, and celebrate black women because unfortunately not all pregnancies are created equal. African American women are at a higher risk for complications such as asthma, hypertension, and preterm birth. There are twice as many black infants born with low birth weights, who are then developmentally delayed, and three times as many black women die as a result of complications. The book is currently the only month-by-month pregnancy guide specifically for black women.It has a bit of everything, like a prenatal appointment form conditions, and disorders that tend to comprise black women, and features like folklore wisdom and soul food recipes written by a chef. The ancestry insight really helps celebrate black culture. As the book is tailored to black parents, the authors believe that book helps you connect and feel more validated and affirmed, and, in turn, the information is more likely to help new mothers.Being pregnant is truly a special time. Its hard to think much beyond delivering the baby, but the more organized you are before baby, the better. Think about the resources youll need as you settle into your role as a mother. Our unique sleep needs and the challenges we face maintaining a work-life balance require specialized help. Get equipped now so that youre not left behind.--Rachel Montanez is a career coach and career development speaker. Check out her website here.