Making a web application that a ton of people use is a rewarding
challenge. At Rebel Idealist, we are battle-tested and ready to guide
you through every step of the way. We believe in the importance of
picking the right tools for each job. Here are some of the development
tools we have worked with:
- - A great framework to build a long-term projects.
- Content Management Systems - Wordpress for small business websites. Expression Engine for large corporate sites.
- jQuery - Add user experience improvements with Javascript.
- - Speedy framework for building php web apps. We use it to build Facebook applications.
Despite all of the advanced technologies available, your project
will fail if the research and execution is not done correctly. Over
the years, we found that two crucial parts of a product's planning
should never be taken lightly—market validation and simplifying your
product.
- Market Validation - Many entrepreneurs have the notion that long as you create something cool people will flock to it.
No, the market doesn't care if you web app has social networking or Facebook connect. Instead, you must ask your customers if they think the core idea behind your app is Useful and if they are willing to Pay for it.
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Simplify Your Product - It is better for your app to perform its core functionality really well instead of having a large feature set. Adding features will confuse your users if they are not designed into the product the right way. Well designed features takes a long time. We encourage our clients to make their minimum viable product and test the market with it.
