{"id":10071,"date":"2020-10-12T12:43:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T07:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/?p=10071"},"modified":"2025-10-14T14:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T14:57:50","slug":"developing-a-mobile-app-mvp-to-full-roll-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/developing-a-mobile-app-mvp-to-full-roll-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Develop Mobile App MVP &#8211; Step by Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We are living in a digital era where individuals and entrepreneurs dream of establishing a winning business with a great startup. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Undoubtedly, start-ups are one of the biggest buzzwords in this era, and they can revolutionize businesses if we add an effective web\/mobile application. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A mobile application is the best tool to bring the services to the end-users; however, it is very important to have a fully functional application that can fulfill the requirements of the customers because that is a deciding factor for the success of the startup or enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The sole reason why many startups fail or do not reach the heights as per their plans is that the offerings made by them are based on their own assumptions and turn a blind eye to the user&#8217;s acceptance and reaction to such a platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is not enough to have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/best-mobile-app-ideas\/\">app idea<\/a> and expect it to be successful. Most startups and enterprises spend months or even years developing or improving their mobile or web applications, but not all of them are successful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a fact that almost two-thirds of the applications in the App Store <strong>(iOS and Android<\/strong>) catalog get less than 1,000 downloads in their initial year, even after spending huge amounts on marketing and customer acquisitions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The most common root cause is the lack of regular conversation with the audience about their requirements and liking or need for the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>The minimum viable product is that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort\u2014 Eric Ries<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Organizations sometimes release their products directly, but that may attract many risks. Many innovative ideas fail because organizations do not involve their target audience &amp; fail to test the waters; they do not ask their potential customers about their requirements, accessibility, and convenience<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To address these sorts of concerns, instead of releasing a full-featured mobile application, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/on-demand-business-model-app-best-bet-for-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">startup business idea<\/a> can opt for the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) App approach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An MVP approach can help your application counter potential future risks so that we can take adequate steps to mitigate them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_MVP_Development_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is the MVP Development Process?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is indeed the smallest and least featureful version of the proposed application, which might have core functionalities that can help the customers assess and utilize the application. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can also say that MVP is a miniaturized version of the app, which helps the application team collect validated learning about customers, their preferences, and requirements with the least effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"457394\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #457394;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"has-transparency aligncenter wp-image-10081 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/what-is-a-minimum-viable-product-removebg-preview-e1644814529739.png\" alt=\"what-is-a-minimum-viable-product\" width=\"532\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17125613\/what-is-a-minimum-viable-product-removebg-preview-e1644814529739.png 532w, https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17125613\/what-is-a-minimum-viable-product-removebg-preview-e1644814529739-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Then, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-the-best-app-development-team\/\">app team can proceed with the development<\/a> of the actual product with its full set of features after incorporating the feedback from the customers in a series of iterations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MVP helps us in the design, development, testing, and delivery of the final product. It plays an extremely important role in web and <span style=\"color: #0874b9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/mobile-app-development-cost\/\">mobile app development costs<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_MVP_Mobile_App\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is an MVP Mobile App?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a fully functional product with core features, which can help customers avail of the basic functions of the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Developers can add new features in phases so that entire funds are not spent at once.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This limited spending tactic helps us secure enough money to support the launch of consecutive phases with a few updates in the design if the initial version didn\u2019t cut the ice with the customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a wrong assumption that MVP is an incomplete product, that is finished with time after customer feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In a real sense, the MVP is a complete product that undergoes a few updates and additions over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Such improvements and enhancements are made based on user feedback and experience using the MVP app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Benefits_of_MVP_Product\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Benefits of MVP Product<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In today\u2019s cut-throat competition, it is extremely important to release a product as a rapid pace and keep budgetary constraints in mind. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Developing an MVP prior to the final product helps us save both time and money, along with the following additional benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"ddeaf1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ddeaf1;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent size-full wp-image-29532 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Business-Benefits-of-MVP-Product.jpg\" alt=\"Business Benefits of MVP Product\" width=\"812\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Focus on developing<\/span> the Core capabilities<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An MVP application always focuses on the core idea and functions that it must fulfill. We implement a lean ideology to develop MVP applications so we can start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/product-development-services\">building a product<\/a> with a minimal budget in a given timeline. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can certainly include some high-priority but minimum features; it will help us keep efforts and budgets in check. The MVP also allows us to test mobile applications with minimal risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Less development time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a fact that development time is directly proportional to the app development cost; the more time, the higher the MVP development cost will go.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MVP offers less development, which helps us reduce the overall cost. At the same time, the moment we launch the MVP, we start getting feedback from the end-user, which can be used to make the necessary improvements in the application and release an updated version so quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Testing opportunities in the early phase of app development<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MVP gives us an opportunity to assess the situation of our product in quite an early phase of development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It helps us understand if the proposed application will be successful and if we need to invest more budget on the further development of the application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">User Intelligence and Gathering Feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here we get an opportunity to receive the opinion of the end-users at an early stage of application development. These opinions help us shape the final product and make course corrections if required. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It also enhances the user experience as users experience in the application at a later stage, which gives them a positive impression about the application developer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Budget-Friendly<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is certainly the most important advantage the MVP approach offers. It helps us avoid shelling most of our resources right away, on things that may not hit the chord with the customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As per numerous market research studies, the mobile application market is booming, however, there is a very small number of applications in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/services\/mobile-app-development-company\/ios\">iOS app <\/a>store or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/services\/mobile-app-development-company\/android\"> Android app<\/a> store that are downloaded by customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The sizeable section of the application is not even considered for downloading and installation, due to several performances, user interface, and utility issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hence, it is strongly recommended to develop an MVP, as it offers the easiest way to improve the mobile development approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adequate Market Validation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An MVP application can help us understand whether the application is correct for our target audience and market. It helps us project our brand to the user&#8217;s incorrect way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Application validation also helps us make an assessment of whether our application is unique to others and what USP is offering in comparison to its competitors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All this information helps us make the right strategy to project our application and promote it further.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Build_a_Minimum_Viable_Product\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Build a Minimum Viable Product?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here, we will talk about the process of developing an MVP application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"c8e4f2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c8e4f2;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent size-full wp-image-29533 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/How-to-Build-a-Minimum-Viable-Product.jpg\" alt=\"development of an MVP application\" width=\"812\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 1: Initiate Market Research for Idea Validation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thinking about the idea is not enough, because many times it happens that the idea is good but fails because it does not fit into what the market needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is an initial step and it gives holistic feedback from the end-users, which helps us register the actual user requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"f7f7f5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f7f7f5;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent aligncenter wp-image-21869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MVP-product-development.jpg\" alt=\"MVP product development\" width=\"650\" height=\"527\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> It is necessary to understand the target user\u2019s needs before embarking on the MVP app development process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We should conduct the surveys, as that helps us gather more information, and the more information we have, the more opportunities we have to succeed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At the same time, it is also important to keep an eye on our competitors and their offerings, as that will help us understand the strong and weak points of our application. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Thus, it helps businesses validate the idea even before investing time in the development &amp; design of an MVP app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 2: Understand the Value Addition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We need to understand what value our MVP application can offer to its users. We need to know why would they buy your product? These are extremely important questions, as they will help us shape the application so that it fulfills user expectations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We should also be clear about the essential estimations of our applications. We must define the value, then outline them in the design phase and build the application based on that only.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 3: Map out the User Flow<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This step comes under the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/top-ux-research-tools\/\"> app design<\/a> process, We must strive hard to design the application in such a way that it remains convenient to the end-users. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must look and assess the application from the end user\u2019s perspective, right from the login screen till the final process, such as making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/payment-gateways-in-australia\/\">online payments<\/a> or committing any important transaction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must keep in mind the User Flow, which is indeed an important aspect, and this should not be missed at any cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must define the user flow during the design stage. We must explain the steps needed to reach the main objective and our focus should remain on the fulfillment of the core tasks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All the core tasks and their flowcharts should be clearly defined and laid out, as that will help us define the features of the application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 4: Prioritize MVP Features<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this step, we must list all the features we want to incorporate into our MVP product before we start developing it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-app\/\">app development process <\/a>is finished, we should cross-check the features added with the list we prepared before, This will give us an idea of the direction we are moving in to build an MVP app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once we have the list of features, we should go ahead and prioritize them in phase 1 &amp; phase 2 releases, and we must be ready to ask the question, What do my users want? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Am I offering them something beneficial? Will this application add any value to them? etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Based on our assessment, we should categorize all the remaining MVP features on the basis of their priority, and choose from low, medium, or high priority. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once we are done with priority and organization of all the features, we can define their scope for the first version of the product and proceed with the development of an MVP. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can also create an MVP prototype if we want to visualize the future product. It will give us a better visual interpretation of our product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As this could be a completely new ball game for you, you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-mobile-app-development-company-in-dubai\/\">hire the best mobile app development company<\/a> that has such experience and help you define the features to be considered in MVP and further phases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 5: Launch MVP<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once we get the feature information and market needs, we can proceed with the MVP development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must always keep in mind that an MVP should never be a lower quality version of its final product, and it should still fulfill the customer&#8217;s requirements. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It must be easy to use, engaging, secure, and suitable for end-users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Step 6: Build, Measure, and Learn<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">First, we have to define the scope of work and then should move the product to the development phase. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Past development completion, we have to initiate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/top-automation-testing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product testing<\/a> to understand its flaws and that should follow with a course correction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Quality Assurance engineers should make efforts to improve the quality of the product and they are the ones who conducts the first stage of testing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must review everything thoroughly and collect the client\u2019s reaction to the release. On the basis of their feedback, we can determine the competitiveness and acceptability of our MVP in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Measure_MVP_Application_Success\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Measure MVP Application Success?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though there are several methods to get a real picture of the future success of our product, here are the most common, proven, and effective ways to measure the success of a developed MVP app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e8e8e7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e8e8e7;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent size-full wp-image-10090 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MVP-development.jpg\" alt=\"MVP development\" width=\"1190\" height=\"597\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Word of Mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though traffic and the number of downloads are useful metrics to measure success, another way to measure success is by interviewing potential customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can start listing the issues or suggestions of our customers, or probable issues they are facing or might face in the future, and ask them about their experience with the application so that we can improvise the application in the next release.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Engagement\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Engagement helps organizations improve the user experience based on their feedback. It also enables us to track the current as well as the future value of the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sign-Up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is the most common way to gauge the user\u2019s interest. Interest could be converted into revenue, based on the results of measuring the interest of end-users in our product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Client appraisals Based on the Feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The number of launch rates and downloads from the marketplace shows the trends of users\u2019 interest in our app. As we are updating the application on the basis of user feedback and interests, it will help us generate more interest in our application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Percentage of active users\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is another important metric to measure the success of our MVP app. Initially, many users can download and use our application, but in the long run, it is important to have a greater number of active users. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must study the behavior of the user and regularly check the ratings of the active users, as they are the users who are using our application frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Client Acquisition Cost\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> We must know the cost of getting a customer on board. This helps us assess if our marketing efforts are effective and working, or if we need to make any changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CAC = Funds spent on traction medium \/ number . of customers acquired via the medium.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Number of Paying Users\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must use the appropriate metrics to know the average revenue per user and keep a check on products that indeed bring revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ARPU= Total income for the day and age\/Number of active users<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Client Lifetime Value<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> It tells us how much time a user spends on the app before uninstalling or stopping using it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CLV= (Profit per User *Duration of App usage) \u2013 Acquisition cost.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Churn Rate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It reveals the percentage of people who have uninstalled or stopped using your app. Churn = Number of churns per week or month \/ Number of users at the beginning of the week or month.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/contact-us?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=Blog_Enquiry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"2d5c73\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #2d5c73;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent aligncenter wp-image-10077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Banners-Landscape.jpg\" alt=\"MVP Development\" width=\"1000\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Move_from_MVP_to_a_Full-Scale_Product\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tips to Move from MVP to a Full-Scale Product<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As we know, the development of the MVP product is the first target version of our product, which helps us consume less effort, time, and app development costs. But what comes next after MVP?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As we are building an MVP app, this means we should not be prolonging the development stage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is always better to postpone the additional features and incorporate them once the MVP becomes a success. We can prioritize such features and build them at a later stage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Most startups believe in working on a full-scale product only once their initial MVP product is ready and validated by the customers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Convert_an_MVP_into_a_Full-scale_product\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Steps to Convert an MVP into a Full-scale product<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"cee8f6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cee8f6;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent size-full wp-image-29534 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Steps-to-Convert-an-MVP-into-a-Full-scale-product.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to Convert an MVP into a Full-scale product\" width=\"812\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Assess how reliable is the MVP<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MVP helps us recognize the major bugs in the product, and that helps us releasing a 100% bug-free product. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We will be developing the full-scale product on the basis of the feedback on MVP product; hence, it is important to assess the reliability of our MVP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scalability should work out\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We need to work on application Scalability simultaneously with MVP product development. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is a common phenomenon that startups get overwhelmed with the rapid user acquisition the moment the MVP product is released, as there is a probability of huge signups or start rolling in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is important to keep in mind that whatever problem you have chosen to host your product is scalable for new users. But make sure that you are ready to handle the full-fledged traffic after the release of the MVP product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Track and improve the app&#8217;s Performance\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> It takes just 250 milliseconds to distract your users from your product to a competitor\u2019s. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No one likes a slow product and forgets about paying for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Any sort of delay could act as a detractor for the end customers and may result in potential customer loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is important to track the performance of the MVP product before moving to the full-scale product and take appropriate steps to improve the performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Find the MVP market<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We need to find the market and target audience of our MVP. We can engage the market partner and gather constructive feedback. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can take help of renowned influencers, who can help us getting the views of the customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We need to ensure that our agile, minimum viable product is presented as a viable and worthy product. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The vision of the future product might be intriguing to prospects today. But it is also important to satisfy the customers who are using our product today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prioritize the Backlogs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> In this step, we need to prioritize the backlogs and respond to the data proactively. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The backlog should list all the features and we should plan and break them down into small chunks, called user stories. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can use Scrum, where these user stories could be re-prioritized before the launch of every production sprint. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must adjust your resources and efforts to accommodate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/blog\/why-business-intelligence-is-important\/\">business intelligence<\/a> in a better way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Using this method, we can develop the important features in every sprint; it does not matter how many times we have changed it since we have developed an agile, minimum viable product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stick with the scrum\u2019s production sprint\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In order to launch the full-scale product in the market, we must stick to scrum\u2019s production sprint. The moment we accumulate the data, we need to assess the feedback and prioritize the features. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We have to work on the feedback of the existing customers and at the same time, we have to develop additional capabilities and features for the new audiences as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must stick to this process and by doing this, we will be able to improve the software products in ways that provide the most value. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We can implement the production sprint to convert the MVP into a full-scale product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Launch the Final Product\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once we are finished with the development activities, we can launch the full-scale product. We must ensure that the launch information is shared with all the stakeholders and end customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We must ensure that our technical teams are available 24 hours a day to provide adequate support for any potential issue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stories_of_2_Big_Brands_which_never_built_the_Entire_Product_but_still_became_famous\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stories of 2 Big Brands which never built the Entire Product but still became famous.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Groupon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Groupon is one of the most famous websites in recent times. I don\u2019t know if you are aware, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Groupon<\/a> was started as a simple WordPress blog, and its team members used to offer some daily discounts, concert vouchers, gift certificates, sale offers, movie tickets, and other details in the Chicago area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c9c9c2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c9c9c2;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent size-full wp-image-10084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/MVP-Groupon.jpg\" alt=\"MVP Groupon\" width=\"930\" height=\"625\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Groupon used to send the PDF coupons to the customers who signed up with them. But now look at the scale they have achieved. Their website and app are still not full-scale products, but they fulfill the requirements of the target audience in the best and easiest possible way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dropbox<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Drew Houston thought of the idea of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dropbox<\/a> and he released the entire product when he came up with the idea in 2007. He only released a simple video, where he explained the core features of his product and some basic functionalities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It was a simple video on the Digg platform and his target audience was very limited, with few early adopters of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"cbc8c0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cbc8c0;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent size-full wp-image-29475 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/img-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dropbox\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17140455\/img-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17140455\/img-1-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17140455\/img-1-1024x736.webp 1024w, https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17140455\/img-1-768x552.webp 768w, https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17140455\/img-1-1536x1104.webp 1536w, https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17140455\/img-1-2048x1472.webp 2048w, https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17140455\/img-1-1568x1127.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You will not believe it, but this simple video helped him increase the beta sign-up from just 5000 to an astounding 75,000 overnight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The major reason was user interest since file organization was an important and tough task for most people and Dropbox did address the concern. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Upon receiving the user feedback and a massive number of sigh-ups, Dropbox scaled their application up to a level where they can cater to more than <strong>1 million users<\/strong>, that too in less than 10 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Though the interface of their application was still quite basic, it was addressing the requirements of their end-users, and that\u2019s what matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/contact-us?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=Blog_Enquiry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"308cc4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #308cc4;\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"not-transparent aligncenter wp-image-10076 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/live-arkasoftwares.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Banners-Portrait.jpg\" alt=\"MVP development\" width=\"360\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We are pretty sure that you are excited enough to start your first MVP development journey. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please remember the golden rule: it does not have to be perfect; all you need to do is follow the described steps and strategies to build an MVP for your product and then launch it to cater to the target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MVP development could be called an approach or a method that helps you discover a lot about your target customers with the help of a working product, without spending valuable time, effort, and funds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All you need to do is define your vision, plan your business hypothesis carefully, identify the main MVP features, know your target audience, and develop it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So if you are looking to convert your business idea into an online startup, please feel free to contact us to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arkasoftwares.com\/services\/mobile-app-development-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hire a mobile app development company<\/a> that not only codes but also thinks and has a team of business analysts and consultants who know plenty of business domains and can guide you in the right direction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hence, in order to know how we can help you validate your idea, help you build an MVP and take it to a fully scalable product<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are living in a digital era where individuals and entrepreneurs dream of establishing a winning business with a great startup. 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