Go work out the idea

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Are you convinced that you have a good idea? Then it is time to work out the idea. Grab a pen and paper and write how the app should work exactly.

Simply write down everything that comes to mind. Have you already thought of a name for the application? Then write it down. And for which platform (Android, iOS or Windows) do you want to make an app? Do you also want to make money with the app ? In short, write this all clear.

When you have clearly written everything down, we advise you to sketch the layout. How do you want the layout to look like? You probably have an idea how the application should look like. You then have to draw this out. It is easier to choose one of the templates in our own App maker . Now you are well prepared and we can start making the app.

To make it easy for you, you can choose a lot of modules in the Appmakenonline app builder with which you can quickly add functionality to your app, think of Google maps maps, weather, vactures, forms, surveys, loyalty cards, coupons, discounts, contests, reservations, inbox, videos, photos, texts, QR scanner / codes, radio, rss, meals, products, downloads and even push notifications and a realtime messenger, but also linking your blog, Facebook page and your webshop. You can even integrate AdMob and Paypal to make direct money with your app!

The 3 ways to make an app
As you probably already know, there are several ways in which you can now create an app yourself. Which method you choose depends primarily on the time and money you want to invest in it. In addition, the one way is also more difficult than the other. Our advice is therefore for you to first read all the methods and then make a choice.

1. Getting started with programming
The method that is most obvious is to get started with programming yourself. Apps are made by means of programming languages. In this way the real app developers build their applications.

However, this is not easy, because app developers have followed a course or course. This is not something that you have mastered within a few days.

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If you want to learn how to program, it is best to take an (online) course .

Keep in mind that a different programming language is used for almost every operating system. For example, apps for Android with a different programming language (JAVA) are created than the applications for iOS (iPhone and iPad: Objective C and Swift ).

You will then have to choose which platform you want to develop applications for.

You can also choose to create a web app. This is an application that is accessible via the internet and for this HTML5 is usually used as a programming language. The advantage of web apps is that only one programming language is required for them to work properly on all platforms. However, web apps can not be put in all app stores.

2. Use an app maker
The easiest way to develop your own app is to use an app maker . This is a website with which you can build online apps in various steps.

The big advantage of these tools is that they are very easy to use. You follow the steps on the screen and then you have created your own application.

There are, however, also disadvantages. The biggest drawback is that the apps you can build with this sometimes look a bit amateurish. In addition, you will also have to pay an amount of around 30 euros every month. Of course, this differs per website, but often the price is around 30 euros and you often also pay a star fee. On an annual basis you will therefore have to pay around 360 euros. And that's pretty much money!

Most tools also offer a free account in addition to the paid accounts, but you can generally do very little with this. Often you have to deal with a lot of restrictions, such as a limit on the number of downloads.

3. Have an app made
Would you rather have an app made ? Of course you can. You then go with your idea to an app developer and this does all the technical work for you.

Some people think that they do not have to do anything when they develop an app. That is not the case! You will have to work out your idea completely. The app developer is only there to convert your idea into an application.

Of course, an app developer can give you advice on certain matters. To make an application you need a budget. The prices for this are between several hundred euros to many thousands of euros. The price depends on, among other things, the type of app, number of functions and design.

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