Tuesday 22 December 2015

iPhone and Android App Development Companies in India

With a steady and rapid growth in use of smartphones, India is one of the top countries that is leading this digital revolution. When is comes to app development, Indian developers are regarded highly due to the vision and innovations they bring to the table while creating a mobile version of a product or service. It is estimated that more than 300 million people actively use the internet, out of which about 190 million use their mobile devices for this activity. Thus, it is safe to assume that India is one of the biggest app development communities, if not the biggest. Moreover, developing an app in India costs less and businesses can scale down their cost by almost half. India is considered to be the hub of thousands of mobile app development firms that access and hire from a talented pool of developers.

Mobile App Development Companies

As mentioned before, there are numerous mobile app developing companies in the market and even more are emerging. Some of the popular mobile app development companies are listed as follows:

OpenxCell -
OpenxCell develops apps for iPhone, iPad, Android and Web and is considered to have a great team of designers, developers and technical experts. They are highly experienced in delivering high-quality software to reputed clients globally.

TechAhead - Incorporated in 2009, TechAhead is now one of the leading developers of iPhone, iPad, iOS and Android apps.

QBurst - QBurst develops customized and cost-effective apps, usually for start-up companies and medium-sized businesses. Apart from India, it has its offices in USA and UK.

Contus -
Contus is a leading company in mobility, cloud and web solutions. Contus delivers innovative solutions to clients on a global scale. It has a strong, skilled team of engineers and designers, which provides added advantage to clients.

Riktam - Incorporated in 2007, Riktam provides mobile app development services for iOS and Android. Riktam is known to offer its clients expert consultancy, superior design and impeccable implementation.

NetProphets Cyberworks -
NetProphets Cyberworks is a customized mobile app developing company based in Delhi-NCR. As a leading apps development company for iOS and Android, NetProphets develops apps that are a perfect combination of form and function. The entire UI and UX of all their products and solutions are done by a dedicated in-house team. NetProphets follows a structured plan for each of its mobile app projects. The phases of development include six stages, namely Planning, Design, Development, Quality Assurance, Deployment and finally Support and Maintenance.

Sunday 15 November 2015

Ensure That Your Digital Marketing Plan Sticks to the Basics


In a world that it getting increasingly digitalised, businesses too cannot afford to remain left behind in this race. Digital has become an essential component of marketing plans the world over. This trend is not just prevalent in developed nations, but even in the Asian countries such as India and China. There has been an enormous rise in digital marketing service providers in India offering their share of creativity and marketing genius to the business world.

In this blog, we discuss the various elements that comprise a successful digital marketing plan.

Start with a website: It may be old fashioned yet it is an absolute must-have for your business. Even in today’s time, an effective website is the starting point for a business’s online presence. Ensure that your website is engaging and responsive to the audience. Keep in mind that only a fraction of customers will view your website from a computer while a majority will visit from their tablets or smartphones. With this perspective, it is important that you make your website mobile friendly in terms of visual appeal and functionality.

Consider a mobile app: If your business is a B2C one, you can safely consider creating a mobile app as a safe and optimal investment decision. The benefit of having an mobile app is that it can be accessed even in case the consumers is not connected to the internet (at some moment) and also allows for a higher brand engagement experience.

Good old email marketing: It is a tried and tested element of digital marketing and even today continues to be cost effective. A well designed mailer can reach a large audience in a small time frame and can get you impressive returns on your marketing spend.

Go social: With the audience being so well connected on social platforms, a brand too needs to follow suit. A socially connected brand is viewed as more caring and credible. It improves awareness of your business and leads to high sense of brand loyalty.

Monitor, Tweak, Enhance: Digital Marketing is an extremely dynamic field and evolves at a fast pace. A marketing plan must be continually monitored to ensure that it brings in the desired value and benefit to the stakeholders. Adjustments and alterations must be made at regular intervals.

NetProphets, an IT company based out of Noida (India), specializes in end-to-end digital servicing requirements of modern businesses. Having worked with clients in India and abroad, the company offers digital marketing service that offers high ROI and visible results. NetProphets uses a state-of-the-art solution to manage email campaigns for its clients.

Wednesday 28 October 2015

Mobile App Development Meets Wearable Technology


Even while the mobile phones got slimmer with consumer demand, they also required to have big screens to handle the various apps and other uses. While this enhances usability, this does make the device bulkier.

The modern consumer is forever yearning for convenience yet wants to be connected all the time. This expectation has led to the emergence of wearable devices such as Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Google Glass and other such devices.

This creates a challenge for mobile app developers as they need to adapt their development practices to match the technology offered by wearables. In fact, technologists predict that wearable devices may become the future of mobile technology.

According to a Tech Pro Research, 92 percent of respondents said they were familiar with wearables, but only 11 percent said that wearables were being used within their organization, in the process of being implemented, or budgeted for future implementation. Another 25 percent of those surveyed said that they were planning to use wearables in the enterprise, but have not yet allocated a budget for them. And 64 percent said they have no plans to implement wearable devices at their company1.

Market research firms predict the global market for all wearable technology will more than double to $18.8 billion in 2016 from $9.3 billion this year2.

Value obtained through wearable devices

Users have their own expectations and experiences from the wearables that they use. These statistics are important to consider for mobile app development companies. The most common benefits/experiences include:
  • Enhanced communication
  • Improved productivity
  • Greater connectivity
  • Better processing of data
  • Richer access to information
Form factor and visual appeal
The market response has shown that while the technological promise is indeed a priority, users lay a great deal of emphasis on the ‘fashion’ element of their wearables. Since lately, the market has seen a certain fusion of technology and fashion. Consumers prefer smart wearable devices that not only touch the limits of technology but become a fashion object to flaunt their class and status.

Among the most respected upcoming mobile app developers in India, NetProphets Cyberworks offers end-to-end solutions for custom app development and digital marketing . A Noida (Delhi NCR) based ISO 9001:2000 Company, NetProphets offers integrated business solutions. The company’s mission is to be a value-centric, integrated services firm on a global stage.

1. http://www.zdnet.com/article/wearables-an-emerging-trend-with-staying-power/
2. http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/22842

Tuesday 6 October 2015

How to Get the Best Results from Email Marketing



Electronic Direct Mailers (EDMs) are an excellent marketing medium for businesses of all kinds and sizes to reach out to their audience in a cost effective way. They are a part of the digital marketing campaigns of most companies especially if they are into B2C segment.

However, not all EDM campaigns run by digital marketing agencies are as successful. There are certain best practices that your business can follow to ensure an effective and high ROI.

Killer headlines: Headlines get noticed first and they influence the user to read the rest of the content.  Headlines must be catchy enough for the user to get engaged and spend time on the mailer. In fact, industry analysts claim that headlines achieve 60% of the entire communication target.

EDMs with strong headlines have a high success rate and often influence their audience towards a purchase decision. 

Effective and concise copy: The copy is the key message that we communicate and it becomes the voice of the brand. Think how you want your brand to appeal to the consumers. 

Ensure that your brand ‘voice’ is friendly, engaging and trustful. Each word of your copy will create an image of your brand – make sure it’s a good one!

Use the right colors: There is a full-fledged science behind the use of colors  and how they  influence consumer behavior. Each color has a specific affect and match certain product types or industries. 

Usage of right colors pre-influence the consumer’s behavior and improves the chances of success.

Avoid glaring designs or colors: A seasoned designer or art director understands the prudent use of colors and designs. There needs to be an optimum balance between class and energy on the EDM. Not too bright, but not dull either.

Call to Action: The ultimate objective of the EDM is met by how cleverly the call-to-action is drafted. In fact, the CTA determines to a high extent what action or decision the user will take.  Ensure that the CTA is visible and prominent, yet not presented ‘loudly’.

NetProphets, an IT company based out of Noida (India), specializes in end-to-end digital servicing requirements of modern businesses. Having worked with clients in India and abroad, the company offers digital marketing service that offers high ROI and visible results. NetProphets uses a state-of-the-art solution to manage email campaigns for its clients.