{"id":216063,"date":"2021-03-31T10:31:58","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T07:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/"},"modified":"2021-03-31T10:31:58","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T07:31:58","slug":"11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"#11 Pre and Post Mobile App Launch Pitfalls to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26bb76eb2cf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26bb76eb2cf\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#How_can_you_ensure_that_your_mobile_app_takes_the_crowning_glory\" >How can you ensure that your mobile app takes the crowning glory?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#Pre-launch_pitfalls\" >Pre-launch pitfalls:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#1_Neglecting_market_research\" >1. Neglecting market research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#2_Skipping_the_beta_test_phase\" >2. Skipping the beta test phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#3_Not_involving_the_marketing_team_in_the_initial_stages\" >3. Not involving the marketing team in the initial stages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#4_Not_having_an_app_release_date\" >4. Not having an app release date<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#Post-launch_pitfalls\" >Post-launch pitfalls:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#5_Letting_users_forget_you\" >5. Letting users forget you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#6_Neglecting_measurement_and_monitoring_of_traffic\" >6. Neglecting measurement and monitoring of traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#7_Not_utilizing_the_apps_update_description_space\" >7. Not utilizing the app\u2019s update description space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#8_Insufficient_focus_on_customer_support\" >8. Insufficient focus on customer support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#9_Stressing_too_much_on_push_notifications\" >9. Stressing too much on push notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#10_Failing_to_customize_app_review_blitz_emails\" >10. Failing to customize app review blitz emails\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#11_Not_being_clear_on_software-related_agreements\" >11. Not being clear on software-related agreements\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-pre-and-post-mobile-app-launch-pitfalls-to-avoid\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#11 Pre and Post Mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a> Launch Pitfalls to Avoid<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-inner\">\n<p class=\"opener\">The market for mobile apps is on an upward trajectory that shows no signs of plateauing out any time soon, making it a very exciting space to dabble in.<\/p>\n<p>There is huge scope for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.affle.com\/mobile-app-development\">mobile app development<\/a> and retail. The market was already valued at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedmarketresearch.com\/mobile-application-market#:~:text=Mobile%20Application%20Market%20Statistics%20%2D%202026,18.4%25%20from%202019%20to%202026\">US$ 106.27 billion in 2018<\/a>, according to data released by Allied Market Research, and the future is even brighter. The market \u2013 fairly pandemic-proof \u2013 is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 18.4% to reach <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alliedmarketresearch.com\/mobile-application-market#:~:text=Mobile%20Application%20Market%20Statistics%20%2D%202026,18.4%25%20from%202019%20to%202026\">US$ 407.31 billion in the next five years, by 2026<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a result, to be successful, app marketers must create and adopt effective strategies that can help their apps stand out in the crowd. It is not as easy as developing an app and putting it on the market \u2013 just like any product, apps, too, face tough competition in the market. Thus, mobile app developers need to focus on the USP of their apps to make them stand out in the crowd and carve out a niche for themselves among app users.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_ensure_that_your_mobile_app_takes_the_crowning_glory\"><\/span><strong>How can you ensure that your mobile app takes the crowning glory?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not uncommon to be so excited about the usefulness of your app that you forget about paving the way for your mobile app\u2019s launch. But you need to keep your wits about you \u2013 if you want your mobile app launch to be a successful one, make sure to avoid the following pitfalls!\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-launch_pitfalls\"><\/span><strong>Pre-launch pitfalls:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Neglecting_market_research\"><\/span>1. Neglecting market research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your app is the first of its kind, research your target audience and any lacuna that they are facing, that might get them to use your app. Similarly, perhaps research other apps that your target group might utilize and observe their comments on such apps \u2013 what do they appreciate and what do they complain about?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If your app joins several others of a similar nature, be sure to jot down a list of features offered up by the competing apps. Use these apps to get a feel for their advantages and disadvantages. Again observe user comments and take stock of what to replicate and what to avoid \u2013 this is a great advantage of not being an early mover. Learn from the mistakes of others.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Skipping_the_beta_test_phase\"><\/span>2. Skipping the beta test phase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All the biggest tech brands out there conduct beta testing and it should be no different for mobile apps. You can get your beta testing underway as soon as your app is nearly ready for launch. Make sure that you keep time on hand for any changes that might need to be affected as a result of beta test feedback. A simple google search will give you a whole lot of beta testing websites to choose from.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Not_involving_the_marketing_team_in_the_initial_stages\"><\/span>3. Not involving the marketing team in the initial stages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your marketing team needs to know all the intricacies of your app to effectively make it the preferred choice for your target audience. Bring them in early on and allow them to be part of the process so that they have a handle on everything that your app stands for. This helps them figure out keywords that will get your app picked up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_having_an_app_release_date\"><\/span>4. Not having an app release date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The date might go for a toss as delays often take place but it is important to have one in mind and work backward also so that you can create excitement through influencers, tech bloggers, and the press.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-launch_pitfalls\"><\/span><strong>Post-launch pitfalls:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Letting_users_forget_you\"><\/span>5. Letting users forget you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use paid marketing channels to obtain users but must engage your users and keep ensuring that the app stays relevant to retain these users in the long run.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Neglecting_measurement_and_monitoring_of_traffic\"><\/span>6. Neglecting measurement and monitoring of traffic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As long as your app is making money, things are great, right? Right, but what about tomorrow? You need to keep track of how many active users you have on a daily weekly and monthly basis; you need to know when and where you lose users and you need to know how often your app is used by them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Not_utilizing_the_apps_update_description_space\"><\/span>7. Not utilizing the app\u2019s update description space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like a blank Instagram profile or Tinder profile looks shifty, an app with no description confuses and scares away potential subscribers. And also, why would you forgo a free marketing opportunity?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Insufficient_focus_on_customer_support\"><\/span>8. Insufficient focus on customer support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The angriest reviews are usually seen from app users who have been unable to get customer support. Avoid landing yourself in this soup by optimizing your customer support services before your mobile app\u2019s launch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Stressing_too_much_on_push_notifications\"><\/span>9. Stressing too much on push notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most people will not mind a push notification now and then but making it an everyday affair is a big no-no. Here are some clear mistakes to steer clear of when it comes to push notifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow them to be turned off. EASILY!\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Do not make push notifications a daily occurrence.<\/li>\n<li>Tailor push notifications according to time zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Failing_to_customize_app_review_blitz_emails\"><\/span>10. Failing to customize app review blitz emails\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>App reviewers get tonnes of emails from app developers daily. Personalize your emails, do not spam reviewers, include a link to the app at the app store, including a video of your app, and also include your press kit. This lowers your chance of being sent to the reviewer\u2019s junk folder im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Not_being_clear_on_software-related_agreements\"><\/span>11. Not being clear on software-related agreements\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember to ensure that your Service Level Agreement and Maintenance Agreement points are met during software maintenance. Non-adherence is a pitfall to be avoided at all costs. One way to ensure app quality levels and optimum service are to ensure that your SLA covers all the core components:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Goals and objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Customer service type (for example, will it be telephonic assistance?).<\/li>\n<li>Response time for customer queries, complaints, and issues.<\/li>\n<li>SOPs related to customer requirements including any payment at predetermined intervals, and timelines, and specifications regarding the expiry of the app developer\u2019s service or app updates.<\/li>\n<li>Guidelines with regards to how any requirements with regards to changes in the service will be communicated and handled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to keep a check that all of the above are being adhered to when the app is live.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, your maintenance agreement should cover all points related to how the quality of service will be upheld. Mention clear deliverables on how the app will be maintained to keep pace with evolving trends.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To conclude, it is important to keep an eye on how your app is performing \u2013 in terms of traffic and usage \u2013 on a regular basis. Maintain historic data and be sure to analyze trends. Any decline in numbers should be taken very seriously and addressed \u2013 have your support team work round the clock to fix any errors. Also, appearances are everything. Keep an eye out for trends in terms of making your app look up to date.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The key to avoiding these 11 pitfalls is the same as it is with any product \u2013 impeccable planning, a thorough understanding of the target audience, and of course, attention to detail. <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"><em>Photo by <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kellysikkema?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"><em>Kelly Sikkema<\/em><\/a><em> on <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/app?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"><em>Unsplash<\/em><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-inner\">\n<p class=\"bio-name\">Shruti Bansal<\/p>\n<div class=\"bio-desc\">\nShruti Bansal is a tech enthusiast with a specialization in Digital Marketing. 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