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11 Best Second Hand Clothing Apps in the UK

Posted on December 12, 2022 by RedBytesUK

The word “sustainable” holds so much importance today, considering how most people are mindful of how their actions are impacting the environment. Fashion is one of the industries where the word is prominently used. There are many brands that create sustainable clothing that are ethically made and are eco-friendly. The only downside of sustainable fashion is its cost – the techniques and materials used having a direct impact on it. So the next option you have while upholding sustainability is reuse.

There is no better option than second-hand clothing to give your wardrobe a quick makeover at an affordable rate. If you have not noticed, there are plenty of thrift shops, vintage shops and websites that sell pre-loved clothes all over the world. Finding such places that sell second-hand clothes is not really hard when you have a smartphone. Today, there are plenty of second-hand clothing apps available where you can do your shopping within a few clicks.

In this blog, we explore the 10 best second-hand clothing apps in the UK.

eBay	ASOS Vintage
Depop	Vinted
Vestiaire Collective	reGAIN
Edit Second Hand	Loopster
Oxfam	Thriftify
Hardly Ever Worn It

1. eBay

This app needs no introduction. eBay is a great place to start especially if you are a newbie to second-hand fashion. You can find some independent brands as well as vintage shops in the app that sell your favourite styles that are pre-used, but are still in shape at a decent price. You can also use the app to sell clothes that you do not need anymore.

The app has over 185 million active users worldwide and is easy to use. You can even set up alerts in the app to notify you when a new item that you are interested is out for sale.

eBay app is available for sale in Google Play Store as well as App Store.

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2. ASOS Vintage

This online vintage market place started in 2010 features over 800 vintage boutiques from around the globe. The app is home to independent designers and retailers and mostly covers sustainable fashion. You can find so many second-hand clothes that fit your style in ASOS vintage app.

The app also sells fashion that you would not find with even the top brands, footwear and accessories. The best part is the awesome customer service and transaction security.

ASOS app is available for download in Google Play Store

3. Depop

Depop is another online marketplace especially for buying and selling clothes. The app has a great collection of clothing for people in their twenties. If you are looking for some urban-style, oversized clothes, Depop is the place for you. You can even watch out for the special listing offers in the app every now and then.

Depop app is a combination of fast fashion brands, second-hand clothing brands and independent retailers, making it a great one-stop source for huge variety of different styles for you to choose from. It is also a great place to sell clothes – be it the ones you do not need any more or your own creations.

You can download Depop app from Google Play Store as well as the App Store.

4. Vinted

You can find second-hand clothing from popular brands like Free People, Forever21, Gap and Anthropologie at a cheaper rate in this app. Vinted app also offers a swap option where you can look for people who are ready to swap clothes with you.

The app does not have any charges for listing or selling clothes. You get to keep whatever amount you earn. Unlike other second-hand clothing apps, Vinted also provides a refund option. The app’s forum allows you to get in touch with other buyers and sellers for advices or support.

You can find Vinted app in Google Play Store as well as App Store

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5. Vestiaire Collective

This is a great site for anyone looking to buying or selling clothes. The best part is that the items you find are verified before they are listed in the app. Also if you are selling something in the app, you can easily list your item. The site takes care of the product images, crop them and give the images a better look.

You can easily use the app to buy your favourite items, including branded ones at reasonable prices. Also when you sell anything in the app, you earn more than in other similar sites.

The app is available for download in Google Play Store as well as App Store.

6. reGAIN

In this app, you get to choose from a variety of remodelled clothes. The idea is to help people recognize the value of their clothes even after they are done wearing them. That is upcycling the clothes you once wore, retaining their value rather than disposing them. The app also offers many discounts.

reGAIN app is available for download in the App Store.

7. Edit Second Hand

This app is for anyone who loves high-end brands but cannot afford them. Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Louis Vitton, Dior, Ganni, Isabel Marant – you name it, you can find all preused pieces from your favourite luxury brands in the app.

You can also find second-hand designer fashion from the resellers of luxury women’s wear in the UK. The idea is to maintain sustainability, while owning some of your dream brands. The app provides 20% discount for first-time shoppers. Also, the clothes listed in the app are in perfect condition. You can also receive notifications regarding new arrivals. Edit Second Hand app is available for download in the App Store.

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8. Loopster

Loopster is the second-hand clothing app that mainly sells kids’ clothes. You can find clothes for children- from new born to those aged six years in the app. It also includes clothing from labels, like Petit Bateau, Bonpoint and JoJo Maman Bébé. The app verifies the quality of the clothes before listing them. You can also buy in bulk in the app.

Loopster also has options for anyone who wishes to sell in the site. You receive a fee for each piece of clothing that is sold. The clothes that cannot be sold will be returned or donated to charity. There is still no mobile app version of Loopster. Instead, you can find the website at…loopster.co.uk

9) Oxfam

You maintain sustainability as well as contribute towards something good when you purchase through Oxfam app. When you purchase pre-loved clothes from the app, you will be spending an amount on charity as well.

The Oxfam website is easy to use. Also the product listing images are more professional compared to the counterparts. You can purchase from Oxfam at onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk.

10) Thriftify

Thriftify is another app where you can do charity shopping. This app is quite popular in the UK. The app came from the idea most charity clothes shops did not have a website or app that affected the sales during the pandemic lockdown.

Charity shops can sign into the app and sell their products through the app. You can find a wide variety of items in the app. The “filter” option helps you to easily find the item you are looking for instead of having to go all over the app to find it.

You can find Thriftify app in Google Play Store

11) Hardly Ever Worn It

Hardly Ever Worn It is a London-based online marketplace, where you can find for new as well as used clothing for kids and adults. The site specialises in luxury items. However, you will be able to find items ranging from £18 to £18,000 in the app.

The app also collaborates with celebrities who sell their clothes for charity. So, try your luck and you may be laying your hands on the piece of clothing once used by your favourite celebrity. You can access the website at hardlyeverwornit.com.

With many kinds of second-hand clothing websites and apps available today, wearing your favourite luxury brand no longer stays as a far-fetched dream. These apps are also a blessing for fashionistas who have to stay within a budget while shopping for their favourite clothes. Moreover, these apps inspire you to recognize the value of what you wear as well as to contribute towards helping the environment through remodelling and reuse.

15 Best Apps for Toddlers in the UK

Posted on November 23, 2022 by RedBytesUK

It is true that mobile phones are not deemed ideal for toddlers. But in a busy world, parents have to handle work, household responsibilities and kids’ tantrums all at the same time. This is the case in most households around the world, including the UK. And the only thing to resort to is smart phones to keep these little devils entertained.

You can control the screen time, but also make the time your toddlers spend on the phone productive with the help of apps that have educational value. No, the apps are not boring as it sounds. There are plenty of apps that can keep your toddler entertained, while having age-appropriate content that help them learn something new.

In this blog, we have combined a list of apps available in the UK that are suitable for toddlers. Many of these apps come with animated characters who can become your young one’s new friend. Also most of them come with interactive content and colourful designs – capable enough to keep your toddler entertained, and there you have the time you need to get things done.

Elmo Loves 123s	First Words UK
CBeebies Storytime	ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics
123 Numbers	CBeebies Playtime Island
Peppa Pig: Paintbox	Epic!
Easy Xylophone	Learn & Play by Fisher-Price
Teach Your Monster to Read	Peekaboo Barn
Toddler Flashcards	Kiddopia

1. Elmo Loves 123s

This is a cute app that features Sesame Street character – Elmo and is packed with videos and games. It is capable of keeping your little one entertained through tonnes of activities. Toddlers get to spend their screen time counting, tracing and colouring – having lots of fun, while learning. You can download the app for free from Google Play Store as well as App Store.

2. First Words UK

Improve your toddler’s vocabulary using the First Words UK app. It helps your child learn to talk through words and images associated with them. There is also a fun quiz that helps your little one easily memorize the words. You can change the voices in the app based on what your child likes. With cute animations and learning content, First Words UK app will surely provide an awesome learning experience to your toddler. The app is available for download in Apple App Store.

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3. CBeebies Storytime

When your story vault is empty and you are in search of a new story to your toddler, CBeebies Storytime app is a saviour. The app is packed with different books – some featuring popular characters, while some are well-loved classics. You can read the books for your child or they can attempt to read on their own. The app also contains games and puzzles at different levels of the story that your little one can attempt to continue reading. You can download the app from Google Play Store as well as the App Store.

4. ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics

his app teaches your little ones to learn to write and pronounce English alphabets. Featuring a series of tracing games, the app teaches your child to learn phonics and alphabets the fun way. They learn to recognize letter shapes, associate them with phonic sounds, and put their alphabet knowledge to use in fun matching exercises. The app has an interesting interface that keeps the toddlers focused on reading their alphabets – keeping the menu commands hidden. Parents can also access the app to view report cards, engage teacher mode or toggle between the games. You can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

5. 123 Numbers

You can play together with your toddler using this app. It also teaches your little one basic numbers, counting, tracing and more. The colourful design and games will keep them entertained as they learn. Parents can also customize the app based on their children’s needs. You can download the app from Google Play Store.

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6. CBeebies Playtime Island

It is indeed playtime for your toddler with CBeebies Playtime Island app. It features plenty of free games that can be personalized based on the specific needs of children. The games are not just for entertainment purposes. You little one also learns lessons of bonding, learning, discovery and self-expression through them. The best part? All games are absolutely free. You can download CBeebies Playtime Island app from Google Play Store and App Store.

7. Peppa Pig: Paintbox

Discover your child’s creative side as they paint with Peppa and George in Peppa Pig: Paintbox app. Kids can choose either Peppa or George – the two characters of Peppa Pig cartoon, a favourite among children in the UK and all around the world and then colour a picture or draw one on their own. With rainbows, muddy puddles and lots of fun, the app is sure to keep your toddler engaged.

8. Epic!

Let your toddler read and grow with the Epic! App. Featuring over 35000 children’s books – graphic novels, illustrated books and audio books, the app is perfect for kids. If your little one is still learning to read, there is a “read to me” feature to read it for them. You can also personalize the app based on the age, topics, etc. You can download the app from Google Play Store as well as the App Store.

9. Easy Xylophone

This app will help your toddler explore their interest in music. It allows children to play the instrument virtually, create their own tunes and have lots of fun. The app also has in-app purchases using which you can buy more songs and sounds to entertain your child. Easy Xylophone is available for download in the App Store.

10. Learn & Play by Fisher-Price

This app that comes packed with fun activities and games allows your child to explore and learn. The app features familiar characters who will guide your toddler through the activities they wish to attempt. The app comes with two play modes. Parents can join their child in the Play Together mode and show them how to do an activity or play a game. The other mode – let them play is where the children can explore and learn by themselves. You can download Learn & Play by Fisher-Price app in App Store as well as Google Play Store.

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11. Teach Your Monster to Read

This app teaches your child phonics and encourages them to read through three reading levels. You can pick a monster character for your child and help dress them up. Then start reading and follow the instructions. The app also has many mini games that help your child learn letters and pronunciations and improve their vocabulary. You can download the app from Google Play Store as well as the App Store.

12. Peekaboo Barn

Teach your toddler animal names and sounds using the Peekaboo Barn app. The app comes with many activities that teach the children to recognize dozens of animals. It features narrations – child voice in English languages and adult voice in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, or Swedish languages. You can also record your own narrations in the app. The app is available for download in App Store.

13. Toddler Flashcards

Introduce your child to new words across a variety of topics using flash cards in the Toddler Flashcards app. It features images, sounds, text and professional audio from native speakers. The app also covers the following topics – farm animals, wildlife, fruits, vegetables, food, bathroom, home, clothes, toys, transport, shapes and colors. You can find the app in Google Play Store for download.

14. Kiddopia

Kiddopia app is loaded with over 1000 fun, educational games that can keep little minds engaged for a long time. The bright, colourful designs and sounds will surely grab their attention as they learn their ABCs, numbers, spelling, addition, subtraction and shapes through the app. The app is great for children to learn preschool concepts and life skills. You can download the app from Google Play Store as well as the App Store.

15. Smart Tales – Learning Games

Introduce your child to the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through Smart Tales – Learning Games app. What makes the app noteworthy is its story-based structure with interactive features that help curb your child’s curious mind. The app features over 50 book-like adventures with interactive challenges and adventures that keep your child entertained as they learn.

There are a plethora of apps suitable for toddlers available online today. Most of them are free and many come with in-app purchases – all loaded with content that help your child to play and learn and make the most out of their screen time.

As much as a restriction in screen time is needed, it is also important for your children to get accustomed to technology in this digital age. So the best you can do is to ensure that the time they spend in front of the screen is utilized in a productive, but entertaining manner. The apps for toddlers in the above list and many more that are available today in the market let you achieve that.

Impact of Mobile Apps in Travel & Tourism Industry in UK

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Redbytes UK SEO

Mobile apps are continuously evolving and has brought about a revolution in the travel and tourism industry on a global scale. Many would go as far as saying that physical bookings and visiting travel agencies are a thing of the past.

With a complete overhaul worldwide, the UK too witnessed its travel companies trying to leverage devices in the customers’ pockets to increase efficiency and agility in delivering a service at a competitive price.

Why Does the Travel & Tourism Industry in The UK Need Mobile Apps?

The impact of mobile apps are evident everywhere and the travel and tourism sector in the UK has not been left behind either.

Be it booking a world cruise, an unforgettable honeymoon, flights to an exotic destination, airport pick-up and drop, cab services, destination experiences, or even as basic as a long-distance bus ticket, a travel and tourism mobile apps make this entire process effortless. It is a one-stop solution that only comprises of a few simple steps.

Approximately 80% of travelers today use mobile apps to plan and book their travel and holidays. This massive shift in customer behavior has driven several travel companies to launch their respective mobile applications to encourage frequent interactions and engagements with their target audience.

So, these mobile apps not only bring ease but also multi-benefits for both users as well as for the travel and tourism companies.

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Features That Make A Travel Apps Successful

If you are thinking of developing a travel and tourism mobile app, take a look at the must-have feature list that will make it a running success.

#1. Registration and Profile Management

First up as part of the core functionalities is the user registration and profile management feature that is present in the majority of mobile applications.

Many travel apps allow users to have a browse through minus logging in. Some even permit bookings as Guest Users who do not wish to create a permanent profile on the app.

Having said that, registering and creating a profile just makes the process easier as you do not need to submit your key information along with payment details every time you book a holiday.

Usually, a phone number /email id with a password is sufficient. However, many apps also allow users to log in using their social media handles or Google log-ins to sign up. The faster, the better for user experience.

Have separate registration access for hosts to list their property on your travel app. They should ideally be able to share all relevant documents confirmation authorization for listing along with the agreement on the app itself.

#2. Search and Filters

Another core feature of any travel app is to let the users search for flights and a place to stay. Filters such as the number of people, date, budget, location, and so on in those places can help the search taking into account customer preferences. For a more precise result, the users should have more filters.

#3. Listing Information

When your users have shortlisted hotels or experiences on your travel app, naturally, they will want to have a little more information about it. This is where the listing information features come in handy as you can include the following:

Photos
Available booking dates
Description
Customers’ reviews
Rules and cancellation policies

Alternatively, you can also show a part of your listing information on a map. Your app users will be able to see the exact location of their chosen accommodation, restaurant,or shopping center.

The basis that, they can look up other facilities such as the nearest tube or train station, bus or taxi stand, other places to see nearby, etc.

Depending on the app platform, your developers can create itinerary apps using Apple Maps or Google Maps.

Remember that your listing information feature must be extended to the hosts too. They will need a dedicated option to add their place and its description to the list. Typically, the host will enter the following:

Address
Photos
Description
Prices
Available rooms

#4. Messaging Channels

All travel apps must have a dedicated messaging channel such as a live chat feature that connects customers with agents instantly. This is important as customers are quite fickle when it comes to booking their travel and a moment’s delay or delayed customer service can drive them to take their business to a competitor.

Other messaging channels apart from a live chat can be incorporating chatbots that can be programmed to respond to simple customer queries and then transfer more complex concerns to agents. Strengthen it by adding direct access to a call-centre number and you would have done a good job of it.

#5. Intelligent Booking Systems

Booking systems is the most important feature of any travel and tourism app as it combines some of the core functionalities like reminders, price comparison, alerts on upcoming discounts, saving future bookings and cataloging in a single dashboard.

For this functionality, developers use different technologies and platforms– like Booking.com, Skyscanner, and other more popular tools. The part is extremely crucial to get the right as it can elevate the total user experience to another level.

#6. Geolocation

Most travelers when they arrive at their chosen destination want to find out what’s around them that is easily accessible. Is there a happening club nearby, or a restaurant that can be used for a corporate lunch, the geo-location feature comes in very handy. It enables your customers to get around without getting lost especially if they have never been there before.

Most importantly, including a geo-location functionality can keep your customers hooked onto the application even after they are past booking their travel plans.

#7. Climate Or Weather Forecasting

Another feature that also drives your users to keep coming back to the application is to include real-time climate and weather forecasting functionality. The app giving accurate climate predictions can help you in picking the right clothes.

When it comes to traveling via flights, it can be extremely useful as bad weather can sometimes delay plane departure times. Plus, when you reach your destination, you can also plan your outings basis on how the weather is going to pan out.

Other snippets that can be packed to make this feature all-powerful is to combine it with users to be alerted on sea temperatures, rate of humidity, storm and hurricane forecasts and so much more.

#8. Trip Reviews

Reviews, when it comes to travel and tourism are right up there as a top feature. Prospective travelers rely on them to book future travel plans. Therefore, having functionality that enables travelers to review a destination, or share a real-life experience is absolutely a must-have.

Moreover, a robust review system helps users to find out what travelers think and discover the pitfalls and raise awareness.

#9. Notifications

Every app has an in-built notification system that shares important information such as app updates, discounts and offers, or even alerting users on impending bookings and travels, before and on their trip.

Take a look at the common scenarios that makes push notifications an important travel app feature:

Share new offers, price changes and discounts
Remind customers if they have an incomplete booking
Share updates on upcoming flights, railway, bus and taxi bookings
Alert them on their confirmed accommodation bookings
Notify them of any booking changes

#10. Streamlining of Transactions

Payments and transaction management is also a core functionality of all travel and tourism-related application as it helps facilitate a key operation both from user and admin end.

Be it processing payments, saving payment information, providing a digital receipt, all form a part of streamlining the online app experience.

It reduces paper use and makes the traveler feel safe as they know that their itineraries, accommodation information, and boarding passes will be provided electronically for easy access.

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How to Create a Travel App?

With your feature list more or less finalized, you need to figure out how to create a travel app that will make it attractive and engaging to the end-user.

#Step:1 Work for Your Target Audience

The key question that you must be able to answer at this point is:

Who are you developing the app for?

For example, if your objective is to win over budget travelers having frequent sales, discounts and offers are the way to go. Assisting with finding hostels and enabling your notification system about sharing information on free activities, etc. will work as a strategy.

Other than grouping your target audience, you also need to work out a system where individual travelers are offered more personalized recommendations and offers. Study your competitors to grab some ideas on that.

#Step:2 Collaborate with the Hosts

For any travel app to work, you must collaborate with hosts to ensure that they list their properties and product offerings with you and keep the offers flowing in.

Give a lot of thought of how you are going to develop the host dashboard as easy management of listings is essential to keep the hosts to partner with your travel application.

Plus, the hosts must be able to monitor bookings, general information, and other details from the app itself. Having a smooth notification system also makes the experience more seamless.

#Step:3 Pick the Right Team

With all your planning out of the way, it is time to zero-in on who is going to develop the app for you. While you can always have an in-house team of developers, it can be quite an expensive proposition in the long run.

On the other hand, you can opt for a credible and reliable travel app development company either in the UK or outsource it abroad. Generally, app development agencies in Asia or Europe offer more competitive rates in comparison to companies in the USA or Canada.

#Step:4 Tech Stack For Travel Application Development

The tech stack that you decide upon can determine the future success or failure of your travel application.

Take a look at what we recommend:

Programming language for Android and iOS: Swift and Kotlin or Java 7 for Android and Objective-C for iOS

Web tools: Angular.js, Sequelize, Passport.js, Node.js, JavaScript

Testing: Crashlytics, Confluence, JIRA, GitLab

Third-party services: Facebook, Google Maps API, Google Sign in

Release: Google Play, App Store, EC2, S3, AWS

While this is only a recommendation, your core development team will be the one to draw up the final set of technology stack depending on your project and business needs.

What Is The Cost of a Travel App Development?

A rough cost estimate to develop a travel app for both the Android and iOS platforms will be over $ 100,000. This is based on a rate of $ 50 per hour developer cost if a team was hired from Ukraine or Eastern Europe.

An accurate cost of development will be determined by a number of factors such as your feature list, location of your development team, the number of man-hours invested, other business needs, etc.

Typically, a relatively competent development team will take around 2,000+ hours to build the app for iOS and Android including backend, admin panel, and the host end. Basis this, you are looking at the following figures:

Eastern Europe @ $ 50 per hour: $ 100,000
Central and Western Europe @ 100 per hour: $ 200,000
Australia @ $ 100 per hour: $ 200,000
USA @ $ 150 per hour: $ 300,000
India @ $ 45 per hour: $ 90,000

Read Also : App Development Cost-Design, Development, Deployment

Conclusion

Today, the travel and tourism industry in the UK is a multi-billion dollar, thanks to the revolution brought about by mobile travel apps that offer provide reliable and quick service and better user experience.

This brings us to confront a scenario where the impact of the mobile apps on travel and tourism is no longer just a passing fad. If anything, it is the future of this sector in the UK and around the world.

With a competition that is always looking to race ahead of you, having the right mobile app offers your customers a ton of benefits and incentives.

While many travel and tourism companies are yet to come to terms with this movement, the good news is that it is not too late to invest in the right digital and mobile apps. The time to start is now.

Why Sports Industry Needs Mobile Apps In UK

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Redbytes UK SEO

The digital world has now become more mobile as a result of smarter handsets and superior internet connectivity. Your smartphone is the gateway to the online world and often the first point of contact when it comes to getting jobs done or even asking a question.

Mobile browsing, in general, has gone up the popularity ladder. That said, mobile apps today play a vital role in the consumer’s overall digital experience. While brands may be under the impression that mobile applications cater to the needs of a very niche audience, new research shows to be false.

Mobile apps are being used by over 93% of smartphone users. So, whether you are young or old, man or woman and even children to a certain extent, if you have access to a smartphone, chances are that you will be using mobile apps, one way or another.

Why Does The Sports Industry Need Mobile Apps?

Even though the popular presumption is that sports industry is that people prefer watching matches and games on big screens from the comfort of their homes, a large chunk of the user-base has shifted to sports mobile apps in the last 5 years.

The report by Statista finds, “Mobile app verticals with the highest install and user base growth in 2018”.

Sports apps have turned out to be the third fastest -rowing app category. Sports and game apps are only behind social, messaging and taxi/ cab hailing applications.

The Flurry report stated that mobile app usage grew by almost 11% whereas overall sports app usage increased by 46% worldwide. The epicenter of growth was primarily seen in the European countries where sports app usage and their average sessions rose by 90%.

With the global sports market flourishing, the spectator segments too will evolve. Therefore, the need for mobile apps in the sports industry to be developed is the need for the hour.

So, it would fair to think that this is the right time to enter the sports market by developing your very own custom mobile app.

Unquestionably the idea sounds like a wise investment. But before you plunge into developing the app, it would be smart to first think through all the features for your sports mobile apps that will be able to withstand market competition in the industry.

Read Also: Why You Should Invest in Video Streaming App Development

Essential Features of Sports Apps for User Engagement

To begin with, take a look at some of the must-have functionalities and features that will enable your app to remain competitive and be successful in this domain.

1. User Account

The User Account is the most basic functionality that you have should possess but if done right, you can score some valuable brownie points with it from your audience. An intuitive set of navigational features linked to the User Account along with a simple, easy to use interface is a great start.

Extract insights from the user’s navigational behavior and then customize their app’s UX as much as possible to meet their individual needs and expectations. Connect any in-app purchases to the User Account for convenient management.

2. Payment Gateway

A Payment Gateway is a must-have if you intend to monetize your application with in-app purchases. Ensure that your app meets all the compliances as outlined by the government of the UK if you a looking to design and build a solution.

However, you can also opt for ready-made platforms or payment gateways that can be quickly integrated with your mobile app.

These readily available payment gateway solutions are pre-designed to meet Payment Card Industry compliances and at times offer minor customizations to match your app’s branding.

3. Ticket Sale

When you build a sports app for fans, Ticket Sale is a huge feature because you want the fans to purchase the match tickets from your platform. With a payment gateway in place, you can offer your audience to buy match tickets without even leaving the app platform.

Include a feature for your users to monitor ticket prices, availability and stadium seating arrangements before they make their final purchase. This is a great way to monetize your application.

In case you are unable to offer a direct purchase from your platform, you can link your app with third-party sites where your target audience can reach within a few clicks. With every ticket sale, you can earn a fee or a commission.

4. Merchandising and Brand Store

While you may develop a generic sports app, you can still have a dedicated space selling branded merchandise, for example, t-shirts, jerseys, flags, caps, scarves, bottles, etc. of various sports teams.

This can be an additional source of income for your app which can be made possible once you have an integrated payment gateway.

Remember to sign agreements with teams before you start listing their products on your app. With every purchase made from your app or if you choose to re-direct it to their external platforms, you can earn a fee or a commission on the same.

5. Offline Mode

Even though every app needs an active internet connection to work on your mobile device, you can still make specific features available that can work offline.

This can be watching a section of match highlights or similar videos of that nature which the user can download to watch minus an active internet link.

This can be an advantageous feature on your sports application, giving you app an edge over its immediate competitors.

6. Social Media Integration

You cannot do without social media integrations on your sports app because these apps are an irreplaceable part of the modern-day digital user.

Primarily you can use them as your point of user registration rather than making your audience fill out separate registration forms with usernames and passwords.

Plus, social media integration enables your app users to share their favorite videos, opinions, viewpoints directly on their social media accounts. On the other hand, a direct social news feed from top clubs and sports teams on your sports app can be an interactive feature on your sports app.

It can also drive up user engagement of your app with your audience spending more time on it to gather news and share them eventually.

7. Sportsmen/Sports Teams Catalogue

Have a feature section that highlights popular clubs and sports teams, their history, journey, milestone, and any updated news, statistics and player bios. Users are always hooked to apps that provide them with stories on their favorite teams and sports stars.

8. Chats & Forums

Incorporating the Chat feature will allow like minded users to take conversion to individual windows. On the other hand, have Forums will encourage users to participate collectively to discuss the latest updates in the world of sports.

You can leave engaging questions on the forums which can later be an interactive platform to share opinions, perspectives, and viewpoints.

9. News Feed

Having a live News Feed functionality on your app will drive more users to spend more time on your platform. Apart from just news, the feed can incorporate tournament timetables, league points, scores, performance on the top sports teams, players and much more.

It is strongly recommended that you enable Push Notifications on the app as that can notify your users of the latest news and updates.

10. Push Notifications

Push or SMS Notifications is a must-have feature for any sports app as it informs the users of recent news in the world of sports. Keeping them updated ensures that they keep coming back to your application again and again.

Users may forget the time and date of their favorite teams. Ensure that your Push Notification features have the functionality to notify them of these matches of the teams and any other sports events that they seem to be interested in.

11. Calendar

Enable your users to sync match dates with their Google calendar via your application. This way, even if they miss your Push Notification, the Calendar feature will give them an alarm before the match begins.

Plus, having the match dates on the calendar also allows them to plan so that they can ensure free time to watch the game.

12. Live Streaming

Live Streaming of matches and games is a make or break feature for a sports app. You can include it in your premium version where users pay a fee or a subscription to watch their favorite sports events on the app platform.

Incorporate key game-related statistics, player bios, tournament records to make the delivery more engaging and interesting.

13. On-Demand Videos and Highlights of The Match

Upload on-demand videos and match highlights to engage your users on the app. With good quality broadcasts, updated video content goes a long way in building your user base.

Ensure that the delivery is convenient and fast with limited buffering times. Add a download feature to enable your users to watch these videos offline.

14. VRS (Virtual Reality Screening)

VRS or Virtual Reality Screening is a trend that is emerging in sports viewership aimed at offering optimal user experience to heighten customer satisfaction. The option to view the game from multiple angles using a VR box suite can grab your user’s attention.

Technology is still being refined at many levels. Once it is established, you can integrate this with your sports app and offer it to your customers as a bonus feature.

15. Sports Prediction App

Mobile apps for sports predictions or betting area thriving industry in the UK. If you have the appropriate license, you can consider including a prediction or betting feature on your sports app.

Type of Sports App

Let the need for mobile apps in the sports industry determine the type you add you wish to develop. There are two options that you can explore – dedicated apps and aggregated apps.

Dedicated Apps: These apps are usually developed by specific teams or clubs and are generally designed to engage with their fan base. You will need the support of the team or club in question along with the authorization of team sponsors and organizations to proceed with creating a dedicated sports app.

Aggregator Apps: The name itself is self-explanatory. Aggregator apps are generic and usually cover all types of popular sports, the latest news in individual sports, teams, players, tournaments, etc. These apps are more exhaustive in nature and cater to the needs of a wider audience.

How Much Does It Cost to Develop A Sports App

Assuming that you will be developing the app for both Android and iOS platforms, you need to decide whether you want to build a native or a hybrid application.

A native application is more expensive whereas a cross-platform hybrid version will be more cost-effective. That said, the functionalities on a hybrid app may be limited so do consult an expert before you choose to go ahead with this approach.

If you do not wish to splurge a ton of money, then an MVP or Minimum Viable Product is what you should consider. The benefit of creating an MVP app is that you can keep adding features and functionalities based on user feedback even after the app has been released in the market.

Your development team should ideally comprise of:

Project Manager
2 or more Frontend developers
1-2 Backend Developers
A UI/UX Designer
1-2 QA specialists

As far as the working hours are concerned, here are some estimations:

Frontend development: 600 hours
Design: 200 to 300 hours
Backend development: 400 hours
Testing and QA: 90 to 110 hours

It would be fair to assume that an app of this nature will require at least 2100 hours to develop.

Where you choose to execute your app development process will also be a big factor in your overall cost estimation.

Ukraine and Eastern Europe: $40 to $150 per hour
USA/ Canada: $50 to $250 per hour
Western Europe: $30 to $170 per hour
India: $10 to $80 per hour

It is best to outsource your app development to a credible development agency especially if you are not in the business of developing software.

The Future of Sports Apps

Digital technologies have disrupted how sports are being viewed today. With people becoming more mobile, the demand for sports apps is bound to rise as individuals want to view their favorite sporting events from any part of the globe.

Despite several sports apps already in the market, there is still room for innovation. Take a look at where the gaps are and come up with a sports app that is interesting and unique.

How Mobile Apps Will Benefit Construction Industry In UK

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Redbytes UK SEO

Mobile applications are becoming a popular solution for several layers of issues and concerns across all types of industries not just in the UK, but worldwide.

Why?

Because mobile apps offer businesses a platform to operate their organizations seamlessly and smoothly. The applications provide clients with top-notch user experience and a channel for easy connectivity with the business.

Unquestionably, the proof lies in the pudding. More and more companies are moving towards the mobile app phase. This, in turn, presents the businesses to build a brand name for them in the process by supporting it with a mobile application.

Importance of Building Construction Apps

Construction businesses typically fall under the category of conventional companies. However, that does imply that business owners in the construction industry are not modern and forward -looking. Business owners have highlighted a strong desire to build a strong foundation for the companies in the cloud.

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What does it mean by a strong foundation for the companies in the cloud?

It means that they should be using the appropriate technology to promote their business. For instance, the UK is a major construction market, globally with new projects upcoming all year round.

In spite of such a rapid growth rate, why is the construction industry in the UK experiencing such huge financial and time loss?

One of the primary reasons is the lack of efficiency and productivity.

An online study says that 93% of the construction businesses believe that digitization is going to be the main influencer over their operational processes in the foreseeable future. Moreover, it was seen that 36% of construction firms use five or more mobile business apps to complete their projects.

It is not surprising to see that mobile apps are right at the top when it comes to technology adoption for the construction industry. In a survey conducted with 600 construction professionals from both medium and small sized firms, more than 80% were strong in their opinion that mobile technology is a high priority. The key benefits lay in deploying mobile apps to the fullest in the construction industry.

Role of Mobile Apps in the Construction Industry

The role of construction managers is stressful and hectic. . They have to keep track of their teams and sub-contractors, monitor their progress daily, check their schedules, equipment, quotes and invoicing, bylaws, hours and more.

All of these construction managers today have easy access to smartphones and tablets. This implies that there is a great opportunity to enhance efficiency and productivity, minimize costs, and fast-track project timelines with the integration of appropriate mobile solutions.

Take a look at how mobile apps are important to the construction industry.

1) Enhancing Workforce Efficiency

With access to powerful mobile applications, it is now convenient for construction managers to carry out processes like monitoring, scheduling, and authorization which also increases transparency and efficiency of the operational procedures. By using custom-designed apps in the mechanism, pacifies the overall process of delivery via a faster communication channel.

Mobile apps are extremely useful, especially in the context of supplier management and scheduling. Additionally, mobile apps are now a paper replacement that leads to a clutter-free workplace. The result – productivity levels are significantly optimized.

2) Maintaining Desired Safety Levels

The construction industry is not free of hazards. Mobile applications can be very handy as it has the power to mitigate these high hazards that are related to the sector. Also, construction managers can keep track of the training sessions using mobile platforms. By complying with all regulatory guidelines, the level of safety for the workers also improves simultaneously.

Mobile apps prove to be important in the construction sector. The apps permit instant reporting of injuries and safety concerns. Plus, the user with the authoritative power can handle such issues with utmost care which bolters regulatory compliant as and when required.

3) Running Projects on Time

Completion of projects within designated timeline is of paramount importance, especially in the construction industry. But for most construction businesses it is one of the biggest challenges. Frequent delays often lead to rework resulting in cost and time escalations.

With dedicated mobile apps for the construction sector, managers can now organize and sync all of their operational activities and work as per their pre-defined schedules. This also helps in optimizing all available resources.

4) Better Communication Process

The absence of a robust communication system can contribute a lot to complicating things in the construction sector. The gaps in communication between the managers and team members can result in misunderstandings.

A construction mobile app seamlessly connects all necessary stakeholders and gives a complete overview of the project and the communication process. However, you must maintain transparency through increased visibility and involvement in the process fostering better relationships between all involved parties and stakeholders.

5) Mobile Apps Can Boost Productivity

A recent study found that a construction worker spends around 30% of their time on core tasks. Unimportant jobs such as cleaning up, transporting the materials, keeping the site organized, etc. take up the remaining time.

Mobile apps here can optimize the work of construction managers by channelizing their energies in productive areas only. IoT and other updated technologies can be connected to mobile apps so that team managers can keep track of and monitor operations from a single platform. The applications can help in the management of all relevant domains in the logistical chain.

6) Real-Time Analytics

All industries now depend on real-time business intelligence and big data to gain insights. The construction sector is no different. Robust construction mobile applications are in demand since reporting is a daily activity in this business segment.

With easy access to apps and the smartphone, real time analytics is available to managers at their fingertips. What happens is that everyone can remain updated in case of issues concerning monitoring, team performance and the project costs rising.

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Benefits of Mobile Apps in the Construction Industry

When mobile apps are being developed for the construction business, they should be customized to meet the specific needs of the industry. Have a look at the benefits of mobile apps in the construction industry in the UK.

1) Focus on Electronic Tendering

For 80% to 90% of public construction projects, the electronic circulation of tender is in great demand. In the UK, the figure stands at 100% for contracts circulated online over EUR 90,000. Those construction companies that choose not to adapt to these technologies will be left behind.

With established standards in place, the electronic circulation of tender submission ensures security and compliance. It also makes the process more efficient and transparent.

2) Boost Potential for Optimization with Smart Building Site Logistics

70% of the time, the average construction worker ends up devoting their working time to errands such as material transportation, organizing the site, cleaning up, taking care of the equipment, etc. Digital solutions such as business mobile apps are extremely handy in this scenario as they have the potential to optimize the usage of all available resources.

Several construction companies do not implement digital solutions, for example, a supplied software that can optimize worker utilization capacity. IoT in the construction business is largely working towards establishing coordination between construction machinery and vehicles and RFID² technology.

This helps in the identification of products within the construction site. Additionally, the mobile that is integrated with RFID technology is also able to analyze when a freshly laid concrete surface is fitted.

3) Robots and Drones Are the Future of the Construction Industry

Some of the leading construction companies are leaning towards using 3D technology, especially where there is a need to survey the land and the building. Whilst the survey is in progress, the technology can demarcate water pipes, sewers, phone and power lines, fiber optic cables, etc.

Similarly, like 3D technology, a recent entrant in this space is drones which are being used for land surveys, keeping an eye on big construction sites and tracking and monitoring project progress.

4) Digital Sales is Expediting Direct & Better Service

Just like any other sector, the construction industry also has stiff competition. For this, you need to think intelligently and be one step ahead of your peers.

To know what your potential customers are looking for is the competitive edge. Finding out their requirements before your competitor does is essential. Digital solutions have penetrated in the domain where customer relationship management programs embedded in mobile applications extract volumes of customer data.

The objective here is to analyze the raw data to draw insights and ensure you generate communication that adds value to your end customers. This will certainly ensure that your customer service is far above everyone else’s.

5) Continue With Your Legacy

For a construction business, it does not stop with the completion of a single project. As you invest in more projects, you also get the opportunity to build long term relationships with your customers.

With a post-sales’ mobile app, construction companies can continue to build a strong relationship with their customers.

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To Wrap-up

Construction costs have been typically known to shoot up by 80% because 77% of mega projects around the globe seem to run at least 40% behind schedule. Custom designed mobile apps for the construction industry can significantly benefits this situation in a positive direction.

Therefore, real estate developers and construction businesses are now open to incorporating mobile apps into their systems as it has proven to strengthen the entire construction process.

It is not surprising that forward-thinking developers are joining forces with well-known app developers for customized digital solutions and mobile app development.

10 Ways to Raise Fund for Your App Startup

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Redbytes UK SEO

Did you know that the global mobile app market generates nearly $60 billion in revenue every year? Also, many existing businesses are investing in the mobile app platform to diversify their business and create a wider reach. Ecommerce stores have apps that enable customers to shop from their mobile phones.

Several app-only businesses rely only on this platform to connect with their customers. Hence, it is clear that there is a huge scope for growth and development in the mobile app sector.

However, most of the brilliant mobile app ideas die quickly due to the lack of finance. The solution to this problem is to find a way to fund your mobile app.

Do you too have a great idea for a mobile app, but are not able to bring it to life because of the lack of finances?

In this blog, we will discuss 10 different ways in which you can raise funds for your app startup. But before we go into various mobile app funding options, we shall discuss the various points to keep in mind when you request for funding.

How to Ace Your ‘Request for a Mobile App Funding’ Pitch

(i) Know your mobile app – inside out

First, you need to be very clear about the features, functions, and audience of your app. You should be able to describe the functions from the perspective of the user – how it will benefit the user.

(ii) Analyze Your Competitors

There may be lots of other apps offering the same or similar services that you are planning to provide with your new mobile application. Study your competitors, find out the gaps in their services and see how you can fill that gap and capture the market.

(iii) Fine-tune your elevator pitch

You may just have 15 to 20 minutes to convince the investor to put down money on your app startup. In such a short span, you need to generate interest, capture their attention, and make them believe in your mobile application. Keep on working on your pitch till it is concise, informative, and attention-grabbing.

(iv) Have a prototype ready

A prototype can help you clearly describe your mobile application to potential investors. The prototype should have all the proposed features and their intended functions.

(v) Brand your app

Create a domain name and a landing page for your mobile application before you approach the investors. These steps legitimize your business and also create a favorable impression on the investors.

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10 Ways to Raise Funds for your App Startup

1) Crowdfunding

One of the best ways to fund your mobile startup is crowdfunding. In this mobile app funding method, you approach the public and ask them to invest in your mobile app. In return, you can provide shares of your business or offer products at a discounted price.

The most popular crowdfunding platform is Kickstarter. You can create interesting and attractive campaigns on this platform to convince the crowd to invest in your idea. Seedr is another crowdfunding platform where people can buy shares in exchange for investment.

2) Startup Investors

Approach Angel investors for mobile app funding. Angel investors are individuals who have a high net worth or business persons who are interested in personally funding startups. Angel investors are willing to invest a large amount and take the risk.

But, they will also expect higher equity in the business. Angels generally focus on sectors and domains that they have expertise in. They may also offer business advice and mentor you.

3) Business Grants

Check out business grants offered by the government. Many such programs have been designed to improve the business in certain sectors. However, you need to ensure that your mobile app checks all the criteria listed in the grant specifications.

4) Get a Partner

If you are finding it difficult to fund your mobile app startup, you can get yourself a partner. It is best if you look for a partner who is not from your industry, but comes from a different domain and is willing to invest in your mobile app idea.

In exchange, you can offer customer referrals, co-marketing opportunities, shares, and more. You can also partner with businesses to fund your mobile application. Many traditional businesses have a strong foundation but haven’t explored the digital space.

Partnering with existing businesses will help you get a flying start on your mobile application, but you should also be ready to share the app platform with the business partner.

5) Venture Capital Funding

Venture Capital Funding Obtaining mobile app funding from Venture Capitalists (VCs) is the fastest way to develop, publish, and expand your mobile app. You need to actively look for seed investors who are interested in mobile apps.

VCs have made some of the largest funding for startups, starting from thousands to millions of dollars. The catch is that the VC will expect to be a part of the board and have more control over the business.

However, if you’re lucky, you can also be mentored by these business experts. If you are ready for their high involvement for the high investment, approaching a venture capitalist is a Capital idea!

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6) Bootstrapping

Bootstrapping refers to the self-funding. You can invest your savings, salary, investment, or other means of income in your mobile app. This method of mobile app funding is usually done by working professionals who have a mobile app idea.

You can build the basic prototype or release the app and then approach for funding as your app grows and expands.

7) Bank Loan

If you have a reliable business plan with projections, then you can approach your bank for a business loan. You should do extensive competitor research before you prepare your business plan.

While applying for business loans, you should also check if there are any government subsidies and schemes for the sector in which you are planning to launch your app.

Startups may also get loans with no or minimal interest or without security. Explore all the available options offered by the lender before you apply for the business loan.

8) Awards, Campaigns, and Competitions

Watch out for startup campaigns and competitions and take part in them. PepsiCo10 program organized by the international cool drink seller Pepsi invited startups to send their app ideas. The winners got to meet the leadership team and digital influencers in New York.

A campaign called “MomInspired” was run by Huggies. This campaign invited parents to share product ideas. Innovate UK offers awards in various startup categories. You can visit their website to check if your app idea matches their criteria.

Winners and up to 4 runner ups also get an opportunity to showcase their prototype to corporate, public authorities, and potential investors. You need to check if your mobile app idea is in line with the categories of the award.

9) Your Network

If you have a network of friends and family who believe in your mobile app idea, you can request them for mobile app funding. You can either get loans from your friends or offer a share in the profits in exchange for their investment. These initial investments may not be huge but can total to a sizeable amount.

10) Initial Coin Offering

Initial Coin Offering is a mobile app funding option for blockchain-based startups. You can raise the initial funds and then create the prototype. The catch in this method of mobile app funding is that the capital is usually in the form of cryptocurrencies, which can be a little risky.

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Conclusion

It requires a lot of time, effort, resources, and technical expertise to build an in-house mobile app development team. To get the best results for your app idea, you need to partner with an agency that has the experience and expertise in this domain.

Redbytes is one of the top mobile development companies in the United Kingdom. We have created hundreds of mobile apps for iOS, Windows, and Android platforms. If you have a “million dollar” idea for a mobile app and want to breathe life into it, we are there to provide all the support. Get in touch with us today to book a consultation.

Impact Of Mobile Apps On Oil And Gas Industry In UK

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Redbytes UK SEO

The Oil and Gas industry has been playing a significant role in balancing the global economy and environment. The entire human civilization will collapse if oil and gas production suddenly stops due to any natural or technological mishap.

We all are aware of the term “Oil flows, the nation grows” – The growing demand for gas and oil in today’s world for domestic and business purposes justifies the phrase’s reality.

The industry produces energy and provides with fiscal fluidity that keeps the wheels of the economy moving. The tremendous growth of mobile apps in recent times has had an enormous impact on each industry, especially on Oil and Gas.

Starting from banking and finance, education, hospitality to retail, healthcare and more, has experienced changes. Every industry has felt the importance of digitalization with time and embraced mobile technology to safeguard their business.

According to the Mobile Statistics Report 2019-2023 published by the market research team of The Radicati Group, by the end of 2023 the total number of business and consumer mobile users all around the world will cross 7.3 billion. Oil and Gas industry is not an exception to this rule. And the sector in the UK is no different.

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Why Do Business Industries Need The Mobile Application?

For the business industries that work across several regions, on multiple projects in multiple locations usually encounter several challenges that affect the productivity and profitability of the business.

Adopting mobile technology not only benefits the industries to maintain smooth production but also helps in overall enterprise management. Also, in this age of mobility, mobile phones and applications are changing the usual concept of performing and maintaining business.

The growing demand and sales of smartphones have influenced business organizations to develop their apps irrespective of industries. After all, mobile applications have the power to shrink the entire world into a tiny device.

Mobile application developers use several app developing technologies which include JAVA, PHP, HTML 5 and many more to build up highly efficient apps for companies on demand. A recent report forecasts the increased number of app downloads in 2022 might cross nearly 258.2 billion.

Below are the reasons why the Oil and Gas industry need to embrace mobile apps more than before:

1) Data Access at Your Fingertips

Mobile technology has made it easier for you to record every data using specific software on that tiny device. Arrange smartphones equipped with useful mobile software that will allow your business team to get access to the real-time data at any time anywhere.

2) Keeping a Track of Business Insight

With the help of business mobile applications companies can observe and analyse their business insights using the recorded data. Business process optimization like exchanging important files, studying statistics, monitoring the process and others also become easier.

3) Improved Communication among Colleagues

Not only the devices but the work culture and atmosphere has also evolved over the past years. With smart mobile applications, companies can build better networking and connectivity among the employees.

Starting from video conference, meeting, group discussion to working in collaboration from multiple locations – communication among the colleagues improves more than before.

4) Increasing Transparency

Better communication builds transparency. Mobile apps keep the employees updated regarding the projects, services and products which are beneficial while communicating with the clients or customers.

Clear and informative communication replaces ambiguous or incomplete communication and enhances company transparency among both colleagues and clients.

5) Expand Business with Better Marketing Strategies

Lastly, mobile applications help in modelling unique and efficient marketing strategies as per the ongoing market trends which increases business growth.

You can expand the business and reach out to a potential audience and clients all around the world. Thus mobile application becomes the secret weapon for the company marketers.

Growth of Oil and Gas Industry in the UK

From ancient times, people have been using ancient or fossil fuels as one of the primary sources of energy. It was thousands of years ago when Herodotus had observed natural asphalts in walls and tower constructions in Babylon. History says petroleum was first used by China that too during 600 B.C.

However, with the continuous evolution of science and technology, people have learned the secret of processing and refining natural oil. And as an eventual consequence, the oil and gas industry started to sprout all around the world. And now the industry has expanded enough to influence the world economy and as well as the environment.

The above insight shows how the consumption of natural fuels or energy has increased over the past years. The total consumption of oil is approximately 30% where the total consumption of natural gas stands near 22%.

As per research reports, during 2016 the daily oil consumption in the UK had reached nearly 1.6 million barrels. The same report also reveals that approximately 75% of the total energy that the UK consumed in the same year was produced from oil and gas industries.

Impacts of Mobile Apps on the Oil and Gas Industry

Now the question might arise, what has mobile applications to do with the oil and gas industry? As mentioned above mobile apps are the new-age innovations that have evolved and revolutionized the age-old methodologies.

The oil and gas industry has also incorporated mobile technologies and mobile apps for better performance and growth. Research says that digitalization can earn the Oil and Gas industry nearly $1.6trillion value. The industry has, however, started to invest more in mobile app development to increase more efficiency.

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Multiple types of mobile applications can be developed for the Oil and Gas industry which include:

1) Disaster Management Apps

In case of emergency disastrous situations, mobile apps can help to save important business data and other crucial information that can be retrieved at any time.

Also, these apps can help to aware the team about the urgent condition and get immediate response from them.

2) Health and Safety Apps

Oil and Gas industries are not only limited to indoor cubicles. Multiple employees are working directly on the field in some remote locations to explore and unearth raw materials for further processing.

Sometimes it becomes difficult to locate and contact them. Mobile apps help to keep them connected with the company allowing them to update their safety or health issues, share field images and videos with the other team members in the office.

3) Communication Apps

Communication mobile apps will keep all the employees of a relevant team interconnected. They can share report files, arrange quick video conferences and group discussions using the app to communicate immediately.

4) Project Management Apps

Project management apps can help in effectively executing long and complicated projects. These apps make business operations easier for the employees as they can track the process, costs, and update field information and activities.

5) Reporting Apps

A reporting app is required for updating regular data and forming daily reports. These apps can reduce the manual effort of recording each data and report daily for the management.

However, all these types of mobile apps for the Oil and Gas industry bring some significant impacts which are as follows:

1) Improved Safety

Working in the Oil and Gas industry as a field executive can sometimes be life-threatening. Dealing with health and safety issues, environmental challenges are a part of their daily life.

Mobile apps can bring the mobility solution to keep the relevant team updated regarding their safety issues from the field. Also, the technicians and the inspecting team can easily follow up with their condition and prevent fatal accidents before it happens.

Thus mobile apps can improve the work atmosphere and make it safe for the employees.

2) Capturing Accurate Data

To improve business efficiency, one needs to collect accurate data. Oil and Gas industry works with multiple professionals like field executives, geologists, environmental specialists, managers and others.

Instead of carrying paper and pen everywhere, using a mobile app is more convenient to collect accurate data.

3) Better Trouble-Shooting

Machines breakdown is another common challenge that the industry faces. Sometimes it consumes a lot of time to report and troubleshoot the problems. A mobile app for such troubleshooting and immediate reporting can reduce time consumption.

4) Real-Time Data Tracking

Apart from data-capturing, dedicated mobile apps can help tracking and analyzing in data or business insights. These apps can also allow making decisions and adjustments to ensure smooth business productivity.

5) Enhanced Communication between Field & Office

As we all know, communication is the key. Improved communication will lead to successful business growth and performance. In the oil and gas industry, people work in multiple locations for the same projects sometimes.

A better mobility solution can enhance the communication between the field executives and other professionals at the office to improve business operations.

6) Better Inspection and Situation Monitoring

Oil and Gas industry requires regular and constant inspection of the pipeline, environmental assets to increase efficiency. Deploying mobile apps for such monitoring and situation inspection jobs can cut down the cost and will also help the relevant technicians to keep a note of the data for further action.

7) Reduced Network Failure

Network failure is one of the most common challenges in the Oil and Gas industry. Networks fail to capture and share data once the professionals move out the specific network range.

Mobile apps with offline capability can reduce the probabilities of network failure and increase connectivity. These mobile apps are efficient enough to capture and sync data automatically even if they are out of the range.

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Let’s Wrap Up

With the magical wave of digitalization, Oil and Gas industry has evolved over the past years by implementing multiple digital facilities for the employees and business.

The powerful impacts of mobile apps on the Oil and Gas industry has reduced the struggle of the professionals in massive data capturing, location tracking and others.

However, there is no doubt that with the right tools and guidance you can identify the right solution. Mobile applications in today’s world can guide your business through the right path.

How To Shape Your Smart Homes With Mobile Apps

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Redbytes UK SEO

Time has brought us into an era where life without internet is slowly turning into a myth. It is not only difficult but impossible to imagine modern lifestyles without the least aid of technologies these days.

The rapid advancement of mobile technology and smart devices has replaced human involvement in almost every aspect of life. The emergence of multiple smart devices and a tendency for easy lifestyles has given birth to the idea called “smart home”.

Although this new-age concept of smart homes sounds a little confusing and complicated to the people who are not much used to internet, efficient mobile apps have made this home automation technology easier for everyone.

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What is a Smart Home?

A smart home is another name for home automation technology. Home automation technology is a modern age wonder that allows the homeowners to remotely monitor their homes and control appliances like lights, heaters and others.

Being a smart homeowner, you can connect all your smart devices with the appliances and systems of your home so that you can manage everything even if you are not at home.

“Did I switch off the kitchen lights?”, “Did I turned off the heater?” – These kinds of thoughts are enough to distract you from an important office meeting or any other important work.

But with a smart homes, you can keep all these thoughts aside and focus on your work. All you need to do is to peek into mobile apps and check the current status of your home, sitting at your office.

With several interconnected smart devices and home appliances like smart lights, smart locks, smart power outlets and others you can easily set up a smart home and save time, money and total energy consumption.

Apart from that, you can get smart entertainment appliances (audio and visual), air conditioner, washing machines, and refrigerators to smarten up your home.

It is worth mentioning that 22% of the UK households already own smart home assistant devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home in 2019. According to reports, 87% of US consumers who use smart home devices have confirmed that their life has become so much easier than before.

Research says the high demand smart devices for setting up smart homes has made the United Kingdom one of the rapidly growing and the second largest smart home market on the natural ground. According to a research report by Statista, the smart home market in the United Kingdom has reached US$3,934m this year.

And another surprising fact the same report reveals is that the UK smart home market has generated most revenue as compared on a global ratio. The global Smart home market is expected to amount to nearly 27% growth in this year.

Why Do You Need to Turn Your Home into a Smart Home?

According to market research focusing on the global forecast of 2024, the global smart home market is predicted to reach $151.4 billion by 2024. In 2018 the net worth of the overall smart home market was $76.6 billion.

The primary factor that influences the smart home market is the continuous growth of internet users. According to recent research conducted by the Office for National Statistics reveals, 91% of all UK adults use the internet regularly.

All 99% of adults aged between 16-44 years and nearly 47% of adults aged over 75 years use internet connectivity. However, making your home smart has several benefits. We have enlisted below the multiple reasons why you should think about turning your home in a smarter one.

1) Control Your Home Remotely

The primary benefits one can get from a smart home are smart controlling and management. Once you connect your home with all other smart devices you can control everything from outside.

In case you want to check what’s pet is doing you can simply log in to your laptop or mobile app and take a glance.

2) Time is precious

Today, time is something that you always need to save. Smart home understands your value of time and helps you in performing daily chores like drawing the curtains, turning off the lights and so on. You command and your home will follow.

3) Reduced Expenses on Bills

Managing monthly expenses is another biggest challenge that every household face. A smart home helps you in saving money by reducing monthly electricity bills. Often we forget to turn off the lights and heaters or any other electronic devices and it remains on until we come back.

Home automation technology will help you in turning off such electric systems if you don’t feel like stepping out of your cosy blanket at night or if you have already left for work.

4) Customizing Facilities

Home automation technology comes with multiple customizing options. You can personalize all the electronic appliances as per your wish.

For example, adjusting the brightness of the lighting, turning on backdoor light at a certain time or drawing the shades automatically and others.

5) Ultimate Security

The most important benefit of having a smart home is security. Now home is such a place that everyone tries to keep secure and safe from the outside chaos.

Smart homes will allow you to monitor everything even remotely and keep your home safe from small local crimes and thefts.

6) Enable Home Alarms

You can also enable the home alarm to save a life in case of fire, terrorism or theft. Your smart home can send a notification to your dear ones if you seem to be in such trouble or alarm your neighbours for immediate help.

7) Relaxing Mind

With a smart home you can get back your peace of mind. Using home automation techniques you can check whether the doors and windows are properly shut before dozing off for the day.

Nearly 72% of US consumers who use smart home products have ensured their peace of mind due to ultimate security assurance of these devices.

8) Comfortable Home

Smart homes can also make your life more comfortable than before. You can sit in a corner of your couch and still perform all the necessary daily tasks. You do not need to move from one corner to the other inside your home to manage everything.

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These above reasons are enough to tell you why you should consider smartening your home into a more comfortable, energy-efficient, secured and fully connected one.

Contribution of Mobile Apps in Shaping Your Smart Homes

Smart home technology is a new-age concept of reshaping your homes in collaboration with high-end technology and mobile apps.

Home automation technology has simplified our lives by connecting homes with smart home mobile apps. Using a mobile app for every task is no more a trend rather it has become a necessity nowadays.

Studies reveal that nearly 1 94 billion apps were downloaded last year and within the time block between 2016 – 2018 the total time spent on mobile apps increased by 50% while downloading rate increased by 35%.

With this expanding growth, mobile apps are also evolving every day and they are no longer limited to paying bills, controlling finances, booking hall tickets or chatting with a friend.

Mobile apps have developed enough to supervise and control your home – smart home. Many smart homes mobile apps help you in putting everything together and make your life hassle-free.

The ways how mobile apps benefit your urban smart homes are as follows:

1) Optimized Lifestyle

In simple words, smart homes mean more simple life with high automated maintenance. Smart home mobile apps simplify and optimize your life by enhancing energy efficiency and reducing the time and cost consumption.

With smart home apps, you can even keep track of how much time you are spending on the device.

2) Reduced Household Maintenance Stress

Life is uncertain and unpredictable. You might face some urgency at work or you might fall sick suddenly. With smart devices and smart home apps, you do not need to take the stress of maintaining and cleaning your home.

There are varieties of smart home cleaning appliances available in the market that can work automatically on your command and get the work done with full efficiency.

3) Remote Access Using a Smart Home App

Smart home mobile apps will also help to get into your house remotely. Maybe you are on a long vacation with your family, you can still be connected and operate all the smart devices of your home that are connected with the mobile apps.

Anytime you can get remote access and turn on outdoor and indoor light to aware the sneakers around that you are keeping an eye on them. A smart home will take full care of the security of your home.

4) Receiving Push Notification

Smart home mobile apps can send push notifications from time to time updating the recent activities inside and around your home. In unfortunate cases like fire break out or robbery, you can get the notification on the phone if you are not around to take immediate action.

Apart from emergencies, the trivial matters like if your television is on, if your speaker is still active, if your bedroom lights are still on – you will be updated through push notification.

5) Enhanced Centralization

With the help of smart home mobile apps you can gather everything in one place. In other words, you centralize your home. These apps give you easy control to check everything even when you are travelling to another country.

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Final Words

The concept of a smart home has now become a trend these days. The collaboration of mobile apps and smart homes devices are together dominating the consumer market not only in the UK but in every corner of the world.

With every passing year, more and more global consumers are upgrading their homes to a smart and brainy one. As a result, the overall market for smart home is vastly expanding. As per Forbes reports, by the end of 2021 there will be more than 73 million smart homes within North America.

So in the coming years as technology reigns, we can expect to witness significant growth and mass adoption of smart homes with relevant mobile apps all over the world.

11 Best Ecommerce Platforms For UK Business

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Redbytes UK SEO

An ecommerce platform is a software application that lets online businesses to launch, host and manage their online store. All ecommerce platforms provides businesses with standard functionality such as the ability to showcase products in an online catalogue, take payments online, manage customers and provide with after-sales.

Ecommerce platforms help to save your time and allows you to focus more on the marketing and selling side of the businesses. With e-commerce platform, you can create, customise, and launch online stores and start selling.

This eliminates the need to spend a huge amount of time on coding, designing websites as well as online stores and maintaining the web hosting and server. It is very secure and you may experience little to no downtime.

It enables you to provide great customer service to your customers with seamless payment and shipping integration. There are a lot of e-commerce platforms available.

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Choosing the right ecommerce platform for your business is really a daunting task. This article will help you choose the right ecommerce platforms for your business.

1) Shopify

This ecommerce platform allows you to start, grow and manage a business. It helps you every step of the way from first sale to full scale.

To start your business, all you have to do is to create a business name and logo, get a custom web address, personalize your website with high resolution images and increase awareness and run ad campaigns on social media.

Then, start selling using shopify’s powerful features. Shopify allows you to sell online, in-person at retail locations, pop-ups and on social media, online market places etc. With shopify, you can transform any existing website or blog into an online store.

It helps you to find and sell your products to the right shoppers, wherever they are. It allows you to fulfil one or multiple orders in one click.

It manages customer’s contact info and order histories. It saves time with a unified inventory that stays accurate across all the places you sell.

It securely accepts credit cards on your online store from the first day itself. It allows you to see real-time and recent activity, gain insight into your visitors and analyse your business performance.

It lets you get detailed information about your business, including sales, customers and marketing. Shopify dashboard, which is available on desktop or mobile, allows you to run your business from anywhere.

2) EKM

This cloud based ecommerce platform offers everything that you need to sell online, from your own domain name to the ability to take payments.

EKM have over 150 themes, which helps your shop to look unique. Its features come standard with all plans, thereby eliminating the need to pay for expensive add-on apps.

3) Big Cartel

This is one of the cloud-based ecommerce platforms, designed for artists and makers. It is very affordable and has a free forever plan. It is easy to set up and use.

It allows you to connect directly to your Facebook account, allowing you to sell from your Facebook page. It offers high-level data encryption that keeps your customer’s information safe.

By using Big Cartel ecommerce platform, you can improve the look of your store with a range of pre-made themes or give your store a completely custom look by tweaking the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript directly. It also allows you to manage your shop from any phone or tablet.

4) Magento

This ecommerce platform is built on open source technology which offers online merchants with a flexible shopping cart system as well as control over the look, content and functionality of their online store.

It provides powerful marketing, search engine optimization and catalogue-management tools. It is a very robust system and easy to install.

It has the ability to scale that allows shops with only a few products and simple needs to easily expand to tens of thousands of products and complex custom behaviour without changing platforms. It offers a variety of plug-ins and themes to help you improve the customer experience easily.

5) WooCommerce

This flexible, open-source ecommerce plugin is designed for small to large-sized online merchants using Word Press. It is easy to install, free to use and full of customization options, this makes it easy to design your own e-Commerce store.

It allows you to sell both physical and digital goods in all shapes and sizes. It offers product variations, complex configurations and instant downloads to shoppers. It even sells affiliate goods from online marketplaces.

There are hundreds of free and paid WooCommerce Storefront themes available, you can click on any theme and download the theme of your choice.

You can personalize your store’s design even more with WooCommerce Blocks and use them to add selections of or single products to any page, for a seamless blending of commerce into content.

It gives you complete control from taxes to stock levels to customer accounts. It also allows you to add and remove extensions, change your store’s design and switch themes or hosts or payment service providers.

It is built with a REST API and integrates with virtually any service. It allows you to access store data from anywhere, at any time, 100% securely.

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With Woo Commerce, developers can easily create, modify, and scale a store that meets client’s specifications and make enhancements either with extensions or with customs solution. It has a robust framework that supports stores from basic to enterprise.

6) PrestaShop

This immensely feature-rich, free, open-source ecommerce solution can be used to run stores in the cloud or via self-hosting. It has a variety of tools that will help you to build a successful online shop.

It works well on PHP and helps the business merchants to build comprehensive eCommerce websites coupled with amazing functionality. It is one of the strongest eCommerce website builder platforms and has an intuitive interface to manage your online store.

PrestaShop comes with features such as advanced backup schemes, high reliability and easy accessibility, allowing users to scale their business and increase the credibility of the site.

It uses a web template system that allows you to customize the store theme and make use of add-on modules.

To create PrestaShop theme, you need a robust PrestaShop theme maker that will help you built your own theme according to your specifications.

7) Lightspeed

This cloud-based ecommerce solution comes with features such as automated tax calculation, support for multiple currencies and languages, and integrated shipping options. It allows you to add up to 10 different images for every product in your store.

It has a search feature that makes it very easy for customers to find exactly what they’re looking for. It lets you do things like edit your metadata, titles, tags, descriptions and Meta descriptions.

It optimizes all the themes using SEO best-practices. It offers a built-in blogging tool, thereby allowing you to create SEO optimized content easily.

It offers an array of marketing tools to help your store grow. It also offers an optimized back end, which will help your site to load fast. It allows you to create product categories, process returns, add and update product descriptions, add photos etc.

With Lightspeed, you can use optimized website templates to create a beautiful e-commerce store easily. It does not require any coding skills.

Omnichannel allows you to integrate your online and in stores into one platform. It has centralized inventory, the ability to track customers both online and in-store and the ability to generate a report covering both online and in-store metrics.

8) Ecwid

This cloud based ecommerce platform helps you create an easy to use online store and start selling anywhere online or in-person.

It is a perfect solution for small as well as medium sized businesses. It can be integrated with your existing website, business page on a social network, your blog, marketplaces or mobile app.

With Ecwid, you can sync and manage all the storefronts from one control panel. It does not require any installation. It can be added to any website through their widget or a plugin for WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Wix websites.

9) X-Cart

This is one of the open source PHP shopping cart ecommerce software platforms that enables online merchants to process orders, track inventory and manage every aspect of an online store.

It is easy to use, maintain and modify. It is the only PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliant software that you can run on your own server.

It comes with features including awesome design templates, real time smart search and bulk product editing. It provides effective SEO tools as well as offers auctions, coupons and discounts.

10) Squarespace

This website builder helps you to create a stunning and professional-looking portfolio website. All you have to do is create an account, choose a template and then edit it.

It is ideal for photographers, artists and designers and also for anyone who loves design and wants their website to look as good as the content they are showing off online.

Its templates are crisp, clean and full of white-space, which gives your portfolio a very high-end feel and can really elevate you above your peers. In addition, templates are mobile-responsive to ensure that your work looks great whenever and wherever it is viewed.

11) PinnacleCart

This hosted ecommerce software platform provides a robust all-inclusive online store builder that allows you to custom design an online store, manage product catalogues, create marketing campaigns, collect web analytics etc.

It integrates with a host of add-ons such as AVALARA, MAILCHIMP, ENDICIA and ADDSHOPPPERS. It comes with SSL certificates. It can make the payment page or your entire checkout process secure.

It is PA-DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standard) and PCI certified. PinnacleCart storefront allows you to set up recurring billing accounts for customers or provide multiple languages and currency selections.

It lets you create beautiful storefronts with features such as photo galleries, image magnify, zoom and lightbox. It has a content management system (CMS) for creating information pages and managing SEO attributes. It offers various marketing tools that enable you to promote your ecommerce store.

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Conclusion

When choosing the best platform, you need to consider your business’s needs, sales volume and potential future growth.

These ecommerce platforms offer different features. All of them give business owners the opportunity to build a branded online storefront to sell their products.

Top 10 eCommerce Marketing Trends To Implement in Your Business

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Redbytes UK SEO

The world is now more connected globally than it was before. In such markets, it is very common for people to get confused between trends of eCommerce marketing and fads.

One of the preliminary things about fads which one needs to understand is that it is temporary; much like twitter trends which start and ends very quickly. On the other hand, in the case of genuine trends for eCommerce, the effects are long-lasting.

It is even possible for one to ignore fads, not risking the entire platform. One of the main tasks for businesses today is to analyze and differentiate between fads and trends carefully.

In the Ecommerce industry, trends can arise from multiple sources. For example, customer’s demands, what they are buying most, what are they talking about and how are they responding to promotional and marketing schemes.

Ecommerce Marketing Trends have emerged in the last few years, especially in the last decade with a very far-reaching influence. Various mega eCommerce platforms like Alibaba, Walmart and Amazon have seriously benefitted from these kinds of trends.

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In this article, we are going to discuss the various kind of ecommerce marketing trends which are going to impact the market in 2019 and which will benefit your business if you implement them.

1) Automation of Marketing

According to Laymen “marketing automation means automating email marketing and scheduling social media posts.” However, the automation of marketing has become an unstoppable trend nowadays. Its areas include shopping carts which are easy to access and customized pages of landing.

Proper implementation of automated marketing can lead your business towards a path of sending perfect responses to the customers, project related items and new products with accordance to the history of the viewer, target customers automatically to fulfill sale’s aims and to customize the store offerings to the consumers.

2) Let the voice search take the lead

Contents of eCommerce platforms should be optimized to fit in voice searching mode. New Google guidelines clearly state that more textual content must be included in voice searching contents.

While it may be great for pictures and other such things, but the websites are not going to get many advantages from it. Therefore, buttons which are voice-enabled are more likely to catch the public eye. Surely it will increase the eCommerce stores’ numbers.

Various Ecommerce giants have their own Ecommerce software which has voice search enabled options that also helps the customers to order with a voice command.

3) Renewal of B&M Models

In the year 2007, the B&M model’s market crashed but surprisingly enough after 12 years it is set to make a splash again in the market in 2019. They are predicted to come back not just ordinarily but with a bang. These stores give digital marketing experience very smoothly.

The industry of real estates is a good example. If a customer goes to a real estate market or shop and sees a virtual reality or projected advertisement which is in 3D, he or she will be immediately attracted to that product.

In 2016, Cadillac used virtual reality software at a car expo for a product demo. Other automobile giants such as Toyota, Audi, and Mercedes were also using similar kinds of virtual reality apps. This makes the product much more appealing and interesting to the buyers.

4) Advertising in a programmatic and contextual manner

Programmatic and contextual ads will see a spike this year. The social media websites are already redesigning to feed these trends.

The trend which is labelled as advertising in a programmatic manner uses sets of data in order to decide what the consumers or target audience is demanding.

Then advertisements are shown to the audience who are chosen solely on the basis of how they are consuming things. In simple words, it is completely about attracting the apt audience to the apt ad at the apt moment.

If we compare it to the basic efforts of retargeting, the Ecommerce business owner has a more suitable probability of reaching out to a bigger audience just by the usage of this kind of programmatic advertising.

Even if we look at videos, the AI-powered ads with context which easily mixes with the other contents are the most current Ecommerce marketing trends. To explain, in a set of a bar, an advertisement for a brand of wine will be seen as less interfering and has more chance to sell much more.

For example, if we look at Facebook, it allows the advertisers to choose their audience. You can aim at them with apt ads for them which are more appealing and relevant for them. This naturally results in a good margin of profit in the future.

So, for these reasons, the programmatic and contextual advertising is expected to see a spike in the trending list this year.

5) Usage of Artificial Intelligence

Customer differentiation and id of various patterns which are based on the customer’s browsing trends and history and on cookies pose huge challenges for the Ecommerce businesses as far as the automation process and the store personalization is concerned.

The artificial intelligence algorithms are now trusted as the option to handle such problems. According to the Business Insider, the retailers that have taken personalization approaches are seeing a spike of 6% to 10% in their sales gains.

Actually, the bang on the accuracy of the data provided is totally influenced by the size and quality of the given data. This makes hardships for little e-commerce platforms if you do not have a huge number of data.

On the other hand, these small businesses can partner up with a third party which provides it away to work bypassing this restriction.

It signifies that more companies will get into tools which are Artificial Intelligence-powered in order to create more personalized suggestions for each customer.

So, in a way, this year is going to be the year of AI interfaces no matter what and these tools of Artificial intelligence is surely going to enhance the buying experience for the viewers.

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6) Using Personal Assistants Through the Chatbots

Chatbots have taken the market by a storm for a while now. But if we consider the spike of neural networks, we will understand that artificial intelligence powered chatbots are set to see a spike again.

The Artificial Intelligence-powered Chatbots can help to increase user engagement in the website by giving all the relevant and available suggestions to them. Their increase can reach even upto$1.25 billion by the year 2025.

The year 2019 will see the chatbots being sold at a much cheaper price and them becoming much smarter and more available. For instance, the Starbucks chain allows each user to place the orders over voice commands with no problem.

They also inform the users about the total cost of their order and they also keep them updated about the remaining time of arrival the order.

These are all possible by the usage of chatbots that are implemented with the website.

7) Enhancing Shipping Varieties with The Integration of Technology

The logistics and shipping are one area that has been stagnated in the last few years. The Small improvements in the area, more like free shipping did take place but nothing much extraordinary worth mentioning until the year 2013 has happened when the concept of same-day delivery has become mainstream.

However, on the other hand, things started to look better in this area. Amazon started to research with drones to do deliveries in the US.

With the integration of Google Maps, these drones were able to find out the quickest route towards the delivery location. These ecommerce marketing trends will see a spike as the technological advancements happen.

Whether we believe it or not, after some years down the line the delivery drones are going to become a viable option. And that day Shipping is going to become a lot more efficient and much cooler.

8) Cell phone Commerce

The retailer who operates online from all over the world states that mobile transactions are increasing each year. Especially in the holiday seasons.

So, in case you do not have an online site which is responsive to mobile phones, it is highly recommended to make it responsive as soon as possible.

In contemporary times, people are much more exposed and habituated to mobile phones compared to the past than they are attached to their PCs.

9) Amplified Reality for Visualization of Product

The product before buying is actually a mystery to the customer. No matter how much he or she knows about that product, it will always be a matter of surprise.

Therefore, it becomes very appealing for the customers of the Ecommerce sites to arrange an amplified reality for the buyers or consumers so that they can visualize their product before actually buying them or ordering them.

This also creates a certain kind of trust and credibility between the consumers. In 2016, Cadillac used a virtual reality software at a car expo for a product demo.

Other automobile giants such as Toyota, Audi, and Mercedes were also using that kind of virtual reality app. This makes the product much more appealing and interesting to the buyers.

10) Snapping While Doing the Shopping

Image shopping is going to become one of the newest ecommerce marketing trends this year. Users will want to just move their camera to a product, and they are going to want to buy that.

CamFinder is one of the many apps who do this thing already and many more are expected to pop up this year.

For instance, the app Pinterest has already launched its own camera which interprets and recognizes the images in order to give an exact product description.

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Look Forward to eCommerce Future Trends

The world around us is changing rapidly. And in 2019, Ecommerce is expected to hit greater heights of success with new technologies.

It is time for everyone to convincingly embrace the trends that are aligned with your business. The aim to ensure that it brings value addition to your end users. With better user experience, your sales will skyrocket too.