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Seven User Experience Tips To Make Your Mobile App Easy As Pie

Written by Guarana | Feb 1, 2016 4:06:02 PM

With over 1.6 million apps available for Android users and 1.5 million for Apple OS users, developers face a lot of competition. Making your app easier to use is one way that you can encourage people to download and use it regularly.

Follow these seven tips to improve your app’s UX and make it easy as pie. They should make your app’s interface more attractive and intuitive.

Build a Simple Navigation Menu

Smartphone screens get cluttered easily, so it’s important for our app developers in Toronto and Montreal to build simple navigation menus that will help users understand find the features they want. The simpler your navigation menu is, the easier it becomes for people to use.

Use Minimalistic Graphics

Minimalistic graphics can also make it easier for users to understand what is on their screens. Some devices may also find it difficult to display complex images on small screens.

Identify Icons by Color

Identifying icons by color will help users identify the features and information they need. Using the same color schemes across apps can also improve your company’s brand recognition. When users download your new apps, they’ll recognize the colors and intuitively know what the icons mean.

Make Actions Easy to Execute

Touchscreens can interpret many types of gestures. This makes it possible for users to execute features by tapping, swiping, or rotating their fingers on the screen. Easy execution is especially important since many people multi-task. Don’t get carried away by forcing people to use complex actions. It will discourage them from opening your app.

Test the App on Multiple Devices

Given the wide variety of screen sizes, it’s important for app developers to test their creations on as many devices as possible. Performing tests before you release the app will make it more useful for more people.

Enable Personalization

Many of your users will only want to access certain app features. Letting them personalize your app makes it easier for them to find the features they use regularly. It also lets them choose an aesthetic theme that suits their preferences.

Perform A/B Testing

A/B testing will help you release a better version of your app that works on more devices.

Seek Feedback from Users

Your app will need to evolve over time to keep up with changes in devices and operating systems. Seeking constant feedback from users will help you identify problems quickly so you can offer a better experience. Your users are a great resource. If you don’t ask for feedback from them, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to improve your apps.

Developers always need to keep real-world users in mind when making new apps. Following these seven tips should help you users a positive experience that encourages them to use your app for months or years.