How to Ensure You Design and Develop a Scalable Application

Scalability ensures that your app evolves with your business needs. We discuss key strategies, best practices, and considerations to ensure your application can meet future business requirements.

Mobile App User Acquisition and How to Engage Mobile App Users

Acquiring new users for your mobile app is the first step in growing your user base. In this article, we discuss how to acquire new users and retain them through engagement.

APRA Federal Privacy Law Proposal - What Tech Companies Should Know

We unpack the intricacies of the APRA Federal Privacy Law proposal, offering actionable insights and expert analysis tailored to tech industry stakeholders.

How to Plan and Execute a Mobile App Development Project

Read our comprehensive guide on how to plan and execute a mobile app development project, with advice on preventing common problems.

Application Data Security Standards: Ensuring Your Business App’s Security

Learn how businesses can utilize data security best practices and how apps can make use of these to meet compliance needs.

Why Your Business Needs a Mobile App

Discover why your business needs a mobile app. From increased customer engagement to enhanced brand recognition, unlock the potential of mobile today.

Using Relatability and Convenience for Mobile Application Development

We all have our favorite apps that we use to accomplish the things we want to do. A social media app helps you to keep in touch with friends. A messaging app helps you to chat with people and save on texting costs. There are apps to help you work out, apps to order groceries, apps to call a taxi, etc. For almost anything you could need – there is an app for that. But that doesn’t mean every app does a good job of solving that need with an effective mobile solution.

Three Ways to Get Your Customers to Use Your Mobile App

There’s no question that mobile apps help to promote small businesses and the products or services they offer. However, getting your customers to use your app can sometimes be an uphill battle.‍It’s important to understand the role your mobile app plays in your bigger inbound marketing strategy. Last year, time spent on mobile apps surpassed the time spent on desktop Internet usage, this means it’s more important than ever to invest in mobile app development. However, once you have a mobile app, how do you get your customers to use it? ‍Here are three ways to get your customers to use your mobile app.

The Software Development Lifecycle for Mobile Applications

Mobile applications are a vital part of the modern technological landscape. Whether for entertainment, productivity, or communication, mobile apps have become essential to our daily lives. But what goes into developing a mobile application? How do developers ensure an app is functional, reliable, and meets user expectations? That's where the software development lifecycle comes in.

The Seven Circles Of Mobile Application Development

Did you know that the number of apps downloaded by Apple users reached 100 billion during the summer of 2015? And smartphone users are not all playing Candy Crush Saga or Flappy Bird. Business apps accounted for a little over 10% of all downloads on iTunes. With mobile users spending 86% of their smartphone use time on mobile apps, there is a huge market for apps.

The Future of Mobile App Development: Emerging Technologies and Trends

Discover the latest emerging technologies and trends shaping the future of mobile app development. Stay ahead of the game with AppIt Ventures.

Supercharge Your App’s Value with Data

Are you struggling with limited visibility and behavioral data on third-party community platforms like Kajabi, WordPress, Thinkific, and others? You're not alone. As you reach a certain level of traction, it may be time to consider building your own app to enhance control, visibility, and flexibility.

Swift and iOS App Development

Does it matter to the customer what programming language a mobile application is written in? They weren’t planning to read the code. Even so, It’s worth understanding a little about Apple’s move to the Swift programming language. It’s replacing the Objective-C language, which used to be the main language for writing iOS and OS X applications. This change is good news not only to the people who write the code but to the people who want new applications developed.

Do Small Fashion Boutique Stores Need a Mobile App?

Local and regional fashion boutique stores are owned and operated by entrepreneurs who understand how important their brand image is. They also understand what products are in demand, how to display them, and what to charge. Many fashion boutique stores also have a robust online presence with an ecommerce store. The question we’ll address in this article is: do small fashion boutique stores need a custom mobile app?

Protecting Your App: App Patents vs App Copyright

Whether you're a product owner of a large organization or an investor in a startup with a unique app idea, understanding the nuances of app patents and app copyright is essential. Each form of protection offers distinct advantages and serves different purposes, making the decision between them a critical one. This article delves into the specifics of these two intellectual property mechanisms.

Specialized Apps Ground Sound Enterprise Resource Planning

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are essential for the smooth operation of businesses. However, traditional ERP systems can be bulky and difficult to navigate, hindering their effectiveness. Specialized Apps can ground sound ERP systems and improve their efficiency. This blog post will discuss how specialized apps can benefit ERP systems.

Setting Up Xcode Targets: How to Create Multiple iOS Builds with Different API Environments

When developing an application, mobile app developers most often follow the standard development life cycle pattern – development, testing and production. For each of these stages, we have different API environments. For instance, when the app is in the development stage, it will communicate with development.api.com. Testing and production each have their respective API environments, too. In this article, we will discuss how to use Xcode targets to put a proper iOS app build system in place.

Self-Sizing Cells: TableView and CollectionView in iOS using Swift

Most of the iOS apps on the App Store have a UI representation of a list of items, so it’s clear that iOS developers spend a lot of time with TableView and CollectionView throughout development. At AppIt Ventures, we have been developing iOS apps since 2009 and adapting to all the tricks, improvements and new features that iOS offers. In this article, we want to share a concept called Self-Sizing Cells. While not a new topic (this was announced with iOS 8), we want to help beginners with more details and use-cases with Self-Sizing Cells.

How Often Should You Update Your Mobile App Solution?

Any smartphone owner knows: building your app is not a one-time process. Because of the ever-changing audience and technology needs, you will need regular updates to make sure that your piece of software remains relevant and successful over a long period of time.

How Mobile Will Drive the IoT Revolution

In the past few years, you have probably heard about the (IoT). Put simply, it describes the trend toward everyday items being connected to the web. From appliances like refrigerators to home security systems and thermostats, that connectivity is improving both function and convenience for consumers everywhere.

Ask AppIt Ventures: Mobile App Trends in 2023

The mobile app industry is constantly evolving and expanding, with new trends and technologies emerging every year. In 2023, we can expect to see some exciting developments that will shape the future of mobile apps. Here are the top 10 mobile app trends to watch out for in 2023.

The Impact of User-Centric Design on Product Development and the Success of Apps

Explore the significance of UCD in the realm of product development and its distinctive features in comparison to traditional software development methods.

Top Design Trends for 2020, According to Our UX Designer Emma Porter

The world of web and mobile app design is constantly evolving and being pushed to new horizons. For a UX designer, this means there is always an opportunity to learn and grow, something many would agree is one of the best parts of the position. Learning new tricks, studying new trends, and discovering new tools is important for every designer and integral to the success of designing/building world-class apps. As we enter a new decade, I thought it was important to reflect on the past in order to prepare for what lies ahead. Reviewing past projects and discussion topics from 2019, I’ve summarized the trends that the UX Industry is most focused on. Here are the Top 3 UX Design Trends I have identified for 2020.

The Importance of Accessibility in Design

Now more than ever we rely on websites and apps as crucial tools in our daily lives. Designing apps for accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of ability or circumstance, can effectively access and utilize these resources.

How to Ask the Right Questions for a Successful UX Research Interview

UX research interviews are effective tools for gathering data to improve user experience. Read our guide to find out how to ask the right questions and conduct successful user interviews for your app.

App Design: Collaborating with InVision

When it comes to custom app design, InVision is a tool we can’t live without. This design collaboration and prototyping tool is awesome, and it offers two critical features that we encourage all of our app design clients to take advantage of: Commenting and Usability Testing.

7 Mobile App Design Trends to Watch in 2022

Like all digital design trends, mobile app design trends change rapidly. Here are 7 app design trends to keep an eye on in 2022.

7 Tips for UI Designers

Explore the common mistakes made by UI designers and learn 7 essential tips for achieving outstanding results in UX/UI design.h

5 Mobile App Design Tips to Optimize User Experience

Your mobile app is only as successful as its design. Even the best concept, content, and value proposition will fail if users don't like the way it looks.

Progressive Web Apps: Are They the Future?

What are progressive web apps? What advantages do PWAs have over native and hybrid apps? We created an explainer to answer these questions.

The Importance of Testing in the Business App Development Process

When you decide to develop a business app, you’ve already taken the biggest step toward improving the online and mobile exposure of your brand. But the decision to move ahead in this process is only the first step in making sure that your business app development will actually be successful.

Benefits Custom Web App Development for Specific Industries

Custom web apps streamline their features based on the industry's specific needs. This means that you need custom web app development to make a product that will focus solely on the needs of your target users.

Application Development: Mobile Apps vs. Web Apps

Explore the critical differences between mobile apps and web apps in application development and how they affect design and User Experience.

AppIt is a Clutch Global Spring 2024 Award Winner

AppIt today announced it has been recognized as 2024 Spring Clutch Champion by Clutch, the leading global marketplace of B2B service providers. This designation recognizes business service providers across the world for their industry expertise and ability to deliver exceptional results compared to other companies in their line of service.

AppIt is a Clutch Champion Spring 2024 Award Winner

AppIt today announced it has been recognized as 2024 Spring Clutch Champion by Clutch, the leading global marketplace of B2B service providers. This designation recognizes business service providers across the world for their industry expertise and ability to deliver exceptional results compared to other companies in their line of service.

AppIt included in Financial Times and Statista The America's 500 Fastest Growing Companies 2024 list

Being included on this list with some of America's most iconic companies is truly an honor, one which we share with our clients, our team members, and our development partners. We're proud to be recognized by the Financial Times and Statista as one of America's 500 Fastest Growing Companies in 2024.

Clutch Names AppIt Ventures as one of the Game-Changing App Developers in Denver

Clutch, the industry-leading software developer ranking service, has named AppIt Ventures as one of the "Game-Changing App Developers in Denver".

Benefits of Working With Women-Led Businesses

We are thrilled to announce that AppIt Ventures has been listed as a leading women-owned business and one of Clutch’s top agencies in the mobile app development industry.

AppIt Awarded Top Women-Owned App Developers Company by Clutch 2024

Join us as we celebrate this prestigious achievement and delve into what it means to be recognized as a top woman owned app developers company.

AppIt Ventures Certified as Women's Business Enterprise by WBENC - West

We are proud to announce that we are certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation's leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women.

Expertise Ranks AppIt Ventures as a Top Mobile App Developer in Denver

Expertise recently named AppIt Ventures as a Top Mobile App Developer in Denver along with 36 other app development companies. Recognition in this category was based on 5 key evaluators; reputation, credibility, experience, availability, professionalism.

Denver Business Journal Names AppIt Ventures as a 2020 Fast 50 Finalist

Denver Business Journal recently announced its 2020 Fast 50/Colorado Inno on Fire Finalists, naming AppIt Ventures, and many other Denver-local companies. The Fast 50/Colorado Inno on Fire Finalists are companies that have earned recognition as being one of Metro Denver's fastest-growing, privately held companies.

BEN Colorado's Annual Entrepreneurship Celebration: honorees, speakers & recap

BEN Colorado held its Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurship, where it recognized the 2022 Entrepreneurs and two outstanding individuals. The event featured inspiring speakers who highlighted the passion and dedication of Colorado's entrepreneurs. A recap of the event is available, below.

AppIt Ventures Ranked a Top 1000 Global Company on Clutch

Clutch just announced the Top 1,000 Global Service Providers for 2022. As the leading rating and reviews platform in the U.S., Clutch's Annual Awards celebrate the top performers in different areas of technology. Winners are selected based on 4 key criteria.

AppIt Ventures and Journey Apps Announce Strategic Partnership

Our team recently announced a strategic partnership with JourneyApps, the low-code app platform for industrial companies, aimed at helping companies accelerate the delivery of mission-critical business apps.

AppIt Ventures is a Top Clutch Certified Women Owned Business

We are thrilled to announce that AppIt Ventures has been listed as a leading women-owned business and one of Clutch’s top agencies in the mobile app development industry.

AppIt Ventures Named Top Development Company 2018

Washington, DC-based research firm Clutch released its annual ranking of B2B services companies in Denver to help buyers find the best-fit company for their next big project.

AppIt Ventures Promotes Amanda Moriuchi to CEO

AppIt Ventures, a Denver-based custom software development company today announced it has named Amanda Moriuchi as new CEO.

AppIt Ventures is an Inaugural Inc. Power Partner

AppIt Ventures is a winner of the Inaugural Inc. Power Partner Awards. These awards recognize the best B2B companies that help other companies win.

AppIt Ventures is a Colorado Companies to Watch 2022 Winner

Colorado Companies to Watch recognizes growing companies fueling Colorado's economic fire. AppIt Ventures is a 2022 CCTW Winner.

AppIt Ventures Has Completely Rebranded

After 10+ years, Denver-based AppIt Venture rolls out a new logo and a new website. With 2020 being such a critical year for so many businesses, it's important to stay on the cutting edge of digital transformation and innovation.

AppIt Ventures is a 2021 Best Places to Work Finalist

The results are in, and AppIt Ventures is honored to be recognized as a Finalist for Denver Business Journal's 2021 Best Places to Work.

AppIt Ventures Has Partnered With Personal Brand Strategy Firm, Brand Builders Group

Through the partnership, Brand Builders Group and AppIt will team up to help influencers, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs set the foundation for an ironclad brand strategy and eventual product launch strategy.

AppIt Ventures Has Partnered with Great Data Minds and Its Affiliate GDM Innovation Labs

Through the partnership, Great Data Minds and AppIt will join forces to help educate organizations worldwide about the power and impact of applying proper data practices to web and mobile applications.