How much for an App?
You wouldn’t believe how many email enquiries I get simply asking this question, “How much for an App?”
If you’re a freelance designer and work within the technology sector you’ve probably had this email too, it’s frustrating and IMO lazy.
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So before you fire off that email asking a professional to give you a cost for a project, try thinking about these things…
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What does the app do?
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Describe in detail your app functionality
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What platforms are you looking at?
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Who’s your target audience?
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What’s your budget?
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Do you have competitors, if so who are they?
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Do you have a engineering team / developers ready?
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What limitations do you have from a technical point of view?
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Do you require advanced features such as admin tools?
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Do you have a prototype or beta?
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The BEST way to approach a designer or developer about your project is to send them a detailed brief, listing requirements and breaking down everything covered above.
Don’t worry, there’s lots of resources online to help you. Start with Canva’s “Writing an effective design brief: Awesome examples and a free template to get you started”
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Side note. It’s OK to not know some of these questions but please, try to explain what you want a freelancer to hand over to you, as guesswork can be costly for everyone.
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I write lots about freelancing, this post about how to ‘Speak basic UI & UX’ will help when you next approach a designer.
