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1. Android App Development
and the Customer Journey

2. It doesn’t matter what industry your business operates in, what
demographic your customers fall into, or how you choose to engage with
them: the customer journey and how users interact with your brand is what
will make or break your business.
Not only does the customer journey refer to the purchase process for users,
but it includes the means through which they find and interact with your
brand – including how you make them feel, and how you position your brand
as a solution to their problems or needs.
But let’s be honest for a moment. With so many platforms, social networks,
digital touchpoints, and marketing channels out there, knowing what to
focus on can be tough – especially when it comes to both enticing and
nurturing new and existing customers.
That’s why, when it comes to android app development specifically, it’s
important to not just understand how the customer uses your app, but
where, why, and for what purpose.
In this article, we’re considering the role of your app from installation
through to conversion and the way users interact with it – starting with the
android app development process and how the app supports your
customer’s overall journey.
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3. An app is, in essence, a portable version of your website – capturing the most
important information, nurturing your target audience, and providing an
accessible platform through which they can engage with your brand.
In many cases and for many businesses, android apps offer users additional
benefits and bonuses, such as exclusive discounts and early bird access to
new products and services, giving the app extra weight within the customer
journey and tapping into the increasing importance of customer loyalty.
In addition, android apps can help to increase revenue, enhance your brand
image, make your business accessible to a broader audience, and can
increase the productivity of your business.
What is Android App Development?
Android Development: Designing your app
The process of android development follows a systematic approach, covering
these core points:
Define what the app is supposed to do – what is its purpose, and how do you
want users to use and engage with it? For example, will the app be another
shopfront or is it purely for engagement purposes?
Clarify the user journey – that is, how do they find the app on their android,
and what is the installation and sign-up process like?
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4. Iutilise the right programming language, and deliver a customer interface
which supports your business proposition.
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Analyse analytics and improve – this is a rolling process which never really
ends, with businesses across all sectors constantly returning to the android
development stage to improve their app.
Apps for devices which run under the Android operating system are generally
developed within Android Studio, which is compatible with the Android
software development kit (known as SDK) which makes creating and
programming an app easy and efficient.
Aside from supporting the creative process for designers, Android Studio
supports every step of the app build and rollout process – allowing code to be
compiled and tested before being released through Google Play.
Google Play is the official method for distributing Android apps to end users,
enabling staged gradual app release and the sharing of beta app versions
during the testing stage.
Test the app – using both internal and external testers to isolate and identify
issues, which can be rectified prior to launch.
Beta testing and user feedback – as techies, we love getting feedback from the
end use so we can see the app in action and learn what can be adapted
and improved
Launch – the exciting bit!
Technical Considerations

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Why Should You Focus on Android App
Development?
The customer journey, also referred to as the user journey, considers how
users engage with all touchpoints along the way.
In the case of android users specifically, it looks at how they use the
app – following their journey from the first moment of awareness to how they
find the app, whether they download it, and then how they install and use it
on their android device.
We tend to find that users come to a website or mobile app with a specific
goal in mind and need to be able to accomplish that goal quickly and
easily – else they will lose patience. This instantly tells us that navigation and
an accessible design is of the upmost importance when it comes to app
development – and that constantly referring back to and assessing the layout
from a user perspective is key..

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What’s Important to Customers?
And that’s not all. With competition so high, and app development now more
prominent than ever across businesses in all industries and sectors both
globally and across the UK, businesses need to create an app which is not
only functional and user friendly but also enticing, attractive, and beneficial in
all manner of innovative ways (yes, we’re talking deals and discounts).
Because of that, one of our biggest pieces of advice for businesses looking to
create and launch one or more android apps is to constantly bridge the gap
between designer and end user.
Yes, the design and customer journey on the surface is key, but you also need
to dig deeper and consider what will draw users to your android app and
keep them coming back.
Understanding the complete customer journey, from awareness to
installation and regular usage of the app, is key to producing an excellent
customer experience.
Creating a customer journey map can help you and your design team to
visualise how users engage with the app and execute their intended action.
It will also help you to understand every point of contact you have with your
customers – no matter what it is they want from the experience.
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Simple Interface – aka a simple,
user-friendly experience
Ensure there are minimal registration fields
The Android User Interface (UI) refers to the visual components that make
up an Android app. Buttons, text boxes, images, and other graphical
elements are included in this, and make up the visual part of the user
experience – driving their experience and, in many cases, drawing them in or
putting them off completely.
A well-designed user interface is crucial for two reasons. First of all, a good,
simple user interface will increase the user experience and enjoyment of
your app. People are unlikely to use it for very long if it is difficult to use or
not visually appealing.
Secondly, the user interface becomes part of your Android app’s advertising
pull on Google Play and is what will ensure yours stands out against the sea
of competing apps.
User registration is one of the trickiest aspects of android app design,
despite how common it is. Registration is how you establish a connection
with the user and can help to speed up potential conversions in the future
as well as enable you to get to know them and their preferences on an
individual level.

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If approached correctly, it can generate huge user retention. If done badly, it
can have a direct reverse effect.
Generally, unless there is an immediate reward (ordering a car service or
food delivery, for example), users will uninstall an app that requests their
personal information upfront.
To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, here are a few tips for creating a
successful registration field design:
Make it user-friendly with simple fields and a very direct call-to-action.
If an app doesn’t work the first time it is downloaded,
79% of users will try it no more than twice.
Make password authentication simple and quick – ideally all within the app
rather than requiring users to leave the app and open another programme
on their phone.
Terms and conditions must be easy to read and approve. And remember
that GDPR compliance is now a legal requirement in many countries.
Speed & Responsiveness
With the global mobile expansion, user expectations are higher than ever.
This drives brands to pursue more features, instil better usability, and
create more aesthetically pleasing products and apps.
To put it into numbers:

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52% of users say they are less likely to interact with a business or brand
again if they had a terrible mobile experience.
App crashes account for 71% of all uninstalls from mobile devices.
In short, poor performance on a mobile app is a sure-fire way to drive your
customers right into the hands of your competitors.
As such, high responsiveness should be a priority and something you focus
on consistently – always seeking to improve page load times and click times.
Memory plays a big part in whether consumers will like your app and – more
crucially – whether they will keep or delete it. Given that most Android users
use entry-level and affordable smartphones, exercise caution and keep the
memory demand as small as possible.
Make sure the app demands minimal
memory on an android device
Feedback from your customers can help you decide what features to
include, what to remove, and where to focus your development efforts. It
makes sense to include this in your marketing strategy, whether launching a
new product, campaign, or service.
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But business owners have one big, unavoidable problem. Customers are at
the mercy of Apple and Google when it comes to communication – which
makes it harder for you, as a business, to directly contact your users outside
of the android app itself.
Your client’s’ data is privatised by these industry giants, making it impossible
to obtain feedback in the traditional way. You can’t email a survey to a
customer or email list, search for customers on social media, or do anything
else that requires your users to sign-up. You must think outside the box or
consider developing a Progressive Web App (PWA) either solely or in
addition to you Android app. Customer data from a PWA is more easily
accessible hereby making it easier for businesses to interact with their
audience.
Asking users to leave reviews on the app is the quickest approach to
gathering feedback, with developers able to set up a request for users to
easily rate and review their Android experience.
In addition to measuring overall customer satisfaction, Net Promoter Score
(NPS) also enables customers to provide more specialised comments.
The best thing about NPS is how simple it is to include in a mobile app.
Users don’t need to exit your app to provide feedback, so the procedure is
seamless.

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One of the important features of mobile applications is their offline mode. If
people are completely unable to use your mobile app in areas with bad
network reception it can lead to a poor user experience.
Now that we’ve covered some of the core areas of android app development
that really matter to the customer and end user, let’s recap on the most
common mistakes we see being made – so that you can identify,
understand, and avoid making them yourself.
The app needs to work offline too
The most common UX mistakes to avoid
Creating a user interface that is difficult to use
Packing the app with too many features
Ignoring the app’s primary goal and what it is designed to do
Focusing on UX alone
Too many push updates and notifications
A poor first impression and an unsatisfactory installation and/or
sign-up process
Copying your rivals directly. Standing out is key!

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By this point, we hope you understand how focusing on the customer
journey can not only help you improve your Android app’s features and
capabilities but can also boost its overall aesthetic appeal and charm.
Throughout this article we have shared tips and insights into why the
customer journey can aid in creating a classy and well-designed company
app for Android users – but how you translate this information for your own
business depends on your industry and customer demographic. At
chilliapple, we develop apps to meet the needs of both you and your
customers. We are passionate about understanding the customer journey
and our team of mobile app developers work with our clients on both
maintaining and improving mobile apps.
Finally, remember that a good app not only enables you to provide
additional value to your end customers, but it also gives you the ability to
maintain contact with them. It is a fantastic opportunity to engage and
communicate with your target markets while also enhancing your own
product or services.
Conclusion: Android App Development and
the Customer Journey
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