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Applications offered by smart phones have transformed into becoming an integral part of our lives. With plenty of evidence regarding the growing popularity of internet usage over mobile phones, service providers are relentlessly endeavouring towards developing applications that are aimed for mobile phone users.

After the development of the iPhone, its creators subsequently opened up the Apple Apps Store, in order to deliver content to the end users.The effort significantly impacted their revenue with an estimated 85% return on every application that went to the Apple App Store. With around 500 applications at the time of its inception, this third party app publishing has grown to over 500,000. This concept has largely benefited independent Apple Application Developer, who have been subjected to a 70-30 split for every application developed. Individuals also have the option to sell their product via their own website, wherein there is no split in share and they get to keep the entire sale price.

The app market is a highly competitive one with almost all service providers trying their hands on Apple Application Development. Even the options to create an app are diverse with some organizations developing them in house, while others through independent developers. Since the process involves high costs, you must hire a developer who is experienced. This process might take a little longer than you had expected as you must give your self enough time to choose from a variety of options. It would require a little bit of homework from your end to assure that the developer you are hiring perfectly fits the job and delivers the product that you had in your mind. Every Apple Applications Developer today has a dedicated site that consists of their portfolio, which would give you an insight into the individual's potential. Accordingly shortlist a few names and opt for bidding but do not be blinded by the lowest bidder.

On having selected your candidate for Apple Application Development, there are a couple of other things that you need to be aware of. Time management should be on your priority list, as most independent developers work on hourly basis, it is important that you keep a track of their productivity. Secondly, be informed about the technical intricacies and any extra costs involved during the development procedure. Once you have all the figures in place, you can accordingly decide for yourself whether developing the application in-house would be better or is it wiser to outsource it.

by: Jackson




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