App Developer
Pretty much everyone has a mobile device these days. We’re always glued to our phones and tablets. The time that people spend on mobile devices increased by 575 percent in just the last three years! And we spend 80 percent of that time on apps. Whether on mobile or computer, consumers
want clean, functional, and user-friendly apps. That’s the work of the App Developer. App Developer VBOs create, test, and debug computer and mobile applications. App development is an incredibly fast-growing industry, offering plenty of opportunity to innovators who can code creatively.
DESCRIPTION
If you have an analytical mind and enjoy coding, becoming an Application Developer may be for you! App Developer VBOs use programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, and more to create web and mobile applications. They typically work with other professionals like engineers, designers, analysts, and marketers to create a fully functional app. An app developer’s focus is to build the framework and specifications for an app's end product. In addition to creating apps from scratch, developers may also test, debug, and improve upon faults in existing applications.
Here are just a few reasons you should consider becoming an App Development VBO:
Here is an example of a VBO Niche for an App Developer
To learn more about creating your VBO Niche - CLICK HERE!
Primary Niche
App Development
SUB Niche
App Development for Small Business Owners
VBO Niche
Developing Mobile Menu and Ordering Apps for Restaurants
We provide some great resources to help you get up and running as an App Developer. If you have questions about becoming an App Developer, feel free to head over to our Groups and ask there!
TASKS
PAY
Our research shows the hourly rate charged by VBOs ranges from $30.00 to $130.00. However, the majority seemed to land in the $50.00 to $90.00 per hour range. Factors affecting this variance include geographic location, experience, and level of expertise.
BLOGS
TechCrunch
TechCrunch is one of the leading authorities on everything tech related. Their app section is updated fairly consistently and offers plenty of tips and tools for app developers.
App Masters
App Masters' blog discusses recent updates in app marketing and development. They offer tips from industry experts, marketing strategies, and more.
Apptology
Apptology's blog covers everything from app development to marketing and recruiting for your app company. They also offer news, tricks, and expert interviews.
COURSES
Udemy
Udemy is a great site for VBOs to sharpen their skills. Their classes typically range from $10.00 - $200.00. However, they are known to have frequent sales where with virtually all lessons as low as $10.00.
Skillshare
Skillshare is an online learning community with classes in that are often helpful for VBOs focused design, business, tech, and more.
Lynda
Lynda has been around a long time and might just be one of the granddaddies of online training. Pretty much all courses are well-vetted and professionally done. While their courses may be a little more expensive, they are top quality. Since they were recently acquired by LinkedIn, some premium accounts get access to Lynda at no additional charge, which is a great deal.
Coursera
Coursera offers courses from many of the top universities including Stanford, Duke, and Penn. As a result, their courses are probably a bit more like what you would imagine getting in higher education.
