Sara @ Big Fish, Author at Custom Software Development & App Design Agency

10 Benefits of Cross-Platform Apps over Native Apps for Business

Posted on November 21, 2023 (November 27, 2023)

In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile applications, businesses are constantly presented with choices: cross-platform or native apps? Both have their merits, but understanding the differences between them is crucial when making informed decisions. Here’s a comprehensive guide on why cross-platform apps might hold an edge for businesses compared to native apps. The Basics: Cross-Platform and […]

Why Software Development Companies Require Discovery to Provide a Quote

Posted on December 12, 2022 (December 12, 2022)

So you’ve been contacting software development companies to get a quote for a custom software development project. Each time, you hear the same thing – in order to give you a quote for your custom app, they need to complete a Discovery process with your team. And there’s a charge for Discovery. Some app development […]

How to Avoid Spelling & Grammar Mistakes in Your Software

Posted on October 18, 2022 (October 19, 2022)

Does your company have a process for avoiding spelling and grammar mistakes in your software? If not, or if it’s not working, you’ll be well on your way to success by the end of this short article. Let’s start with how spelling and grammar mistakes end up in your software in the first place. Then […]

How to Avoid Being Held Hostage by Your App Developer

Posted on September 22, 2022 (September 22, 2022)

Big Fish is an app development company in Florida. We sometimes receive calls from companies that are not happy with the person or agency that developed their software, and they want us to take over. We believe that when you purchase custom app development, you should be free to change providers if you are not […]

Fast, Cheap or Good? Pick Two.

Posted on August 16, 2022 (August 16, 2022)

So, you want custom software developed, and you need it fast, cheap and good? Sorry, you’re out of luck there. “Fast, Cheap or Good? Pick Two.” is a maxim used in the project management world to reference the Iron Triangle. “Fast” refers to time to deliver “Cheap” refers to cost “Good” refers to scope (features) […]

How Long Does It Take to Develop An App

Posted on June 14, 2022 (June 14, 2022)

Big Fish is a boutique app development agency. With nearly ten years experience developing mobile applications, we can answer the “How long does it take to develop an app?” question. We’ve also written about how much a mobile app costs, if you’re interested. Now, let’s start answering your question with a phase-by-phase breakdown of the […]

What to Include In Your Mobile App Maintenance Plan

Posted on May 24, 2022 (May 24, 2022)

One of the biggest mistakes your company could make when planning a custom mobile app build, is not allocating adequate resources towards ongoing app maintenance. These resources include a yearly budget for app maintenance, a plan for future updates and the people to make it happen. An ideal mobile app maintenance plan (and budget) will […]

Who Owns Your App’s Source Code?

Posted on April 11, 2022 (April 11, 2022)

Unless you’ve had a bad experience that put it on your radar, or you’re a software developer, “source code” isn’t exactly a topic that makes the rounds at dinner parties. But, if you’re planning to hire an app development team to develop a custom mobile app for your company, source code is a topic that […]

Say “No” to Bad App Design

Posted on January 24, 2022 (January 24, 2022)

Say “No” to bad app design because -> How well your app is designed directly impacts how well it works. Apps that aren’t designed well, don’t work well. That’s right, bad app design results in apps that not only look unappealing, they’re also hard to use. Poorly designed apps are frustrating, confusing and cumbersome – […]

How We Use Mood Boards in UI & UX Design

Posted on January 12, 2022 (May 16, 2022)

Before diving into creating mockups, it’s important to set the visual direction of an app or software design project. This is where mood boards come in. Mood boards are a tool that our app design company uses to establish the style of the app and ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page before […]

What is an App Prototype & How You Can Benefit from Making Your Own

Posted on December 1, 2021 (January 11, 2022)

You may know intrinsically that the right mobile app will make your workers more productive, your customers happier, and cut out a lot of paperwork. You may already be envisioning an app that will solve your biggest management, sales or operational pain point, but don’t know how to approach it or if it’s even possible. […]

Our Thoughts on Flutter for Cross-Platform App Development

Posted on November 16, 2021 (May 20, 2022)

If you’re having an app developed, you’ll need to decide between native app development and cross-platform app development with tools like Flutter or React Native. Which you choose will depend on the features and functionality planned for your app, and your team’s long-term vision for the software. When you hire Big Fish we help you […]

Hiring an Agency vs Hiring Freelance Mobile App Developers

Posted on November 3, 2021 (May 13, 2022)

If you’ve been tasked with putting together a team to develop your company’s mobile app, you have a few roads to explore. Hire an in-house team of developers, designers and project management Hire a freelance developer and have in-house team members manage the project Hire a mobile app development agency These three paths are each […]

App Icon Design Best Practices

Posted on October 13, 2021 (January 11, 2022)

Search for an app in the App Store or Google Play and you’ll see why a great app icon design is so important. Along with the app name and screenshots, the app icon is one of the most prominent elements in the search results. A poorly designed app icon could cause your app to look […]

How Much Does a Mobile App Cost?

Posted on September 28, 2021 (April 6, 2022)

Asking how much a mobile app costs is like asking a home builder how much it costs to have a home built. The cost to develop a mobile app depends on a lot of things, including: Are you just developing an app, or will you also need an API, database and cloud-based web-admin? What is […]

What We Love About Figma at Our Software Design Agency

Posted on June 23, 2021 (January 11, 2022)

It was early 2020 when our team began transitioning from Sketch to Figma as our software design tool of choice. One of our designers discovered it, gave it a try on some fun work and suggested we use it on the next client project. From day one there was no going back. The collaboration features […]

How to Design Software & Apps People Actually Want to Use

Posted on June 9, 2021 (February 1, 2022)

When executives get together and make decisions about how their software should look and behave, focus often drifts away from the person who will use it. The larger your company, the more removed your designers and developers are from the people who will actually use what they create. Without the right approach to software design […]

5 Things to Know Before You Hire an App Developer to Fix Your Mobile App

Posted on April 14, 2021 (January 11, 2022)

When you hire an app developer to build your application, and it flat out doesn’t work, it’s a frustrating situation. Your team keeps finding bugs, and your developer is unable, or unavailable, to fix them. You’ve already invested in an app design service and you expect it to work as it should. Most ideally, the […]

Solutions for Major Software Issues Caused by Coding Errors

Posted on March 25, 2021 (November 29, 2023)

As the owner of a custom software design and development company, I can tell you that poorly written, shoddy code is more common than you might think. There is an assumption floating around that if a company or developer provides app development services, they must be good at it. And, that coding is easy and […]

Does Fear of Technology Paralyze Your Decision Making?

Posted on August 20, 2020 (January 17, 2022)

I’m talking about the kind of fear that prevents businesses from making technology decisions. If you suffer from this fear, you are not alone. But don’t worry, there’s a lifeline within reach. Facing too many options Remember your first catalog of classes when you were a freshman? Choosing was hard! When you have a lot of […]

How Much Does it Cost to Maintain an App?

Posted on March 3, 2020 (January 11, 2022)

If your company is planning to invest in a custom mobile app, it’s important to have a big picture view of your ongoing app maintenance costs…beyond the initial capital expenditure. We want to help you with that. Your ongoing cost of owning an app includes items in several categories. Some, or all, of these will […]

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