How to be successful in developing a top-notch massage therapist app?

The on-demand service sector is expanding with each passing day. According to Burson-Marsteller’s press release, 42% of the adult population in the US have installed at least one app on their mobile phones. Awareness has increased among people for fitness and health, which naturally increases the number of users for on-demand massage apps like Uber. People can choose a variety of services that match their needs using these apps.  

Astonishing facts about wellness sector

• According to reports by the wellness institute, the global wellness sector contributes to 5.3% of global economic output.
• The industry grew by 6.4% between the period of 2015 to 2017. Experts predict the growth is going to double in the subsequent years.
• Currently, the spa industry leads the wellness sector worldwide.

When it comes to setting up a spa, the aesthetics of location, the expertise of service providers, variety of therapies to be offered, and timeliness are some of the factors that one needs to consider. Likewise, for the Uber for massage app, the look and feel create an everlasting impression among users. 

Pointers to consider while designing the Uber for massage app 

Find users’ needs: Dumping all the information can be overwhelming to the users. While designing the app, the main point to consider is users’ preferences, the list of things that are going to be part of your app, and the features to include. For instance, people will need to sign up/log in to use the app services, so this icon must be visible for users to select as part of the home page. 

Wireframe: The first step in designing the app is to create a site map, which shows the app’s overall layout. There are two stages for creating wireframes for the app: low-fidelity, wherein the headings of the app tabs are specified, then detailed wireframes are built, which has the necessary subheadings for each topic.  Users should not face any difficulties while navigating through the app, there must be a simple workflow.

A simple workflow for massage services app 

• In the case of first-time users, they have to register by providing valid credentials or log in directly using their social media handles. 
• Users can either select massage therapies from the drop-down list or search it in the search-tab present. 
• Once the service is selected, they can choose professional therapists based on reviews and ratings.
• Book for the service based on the availability of service providers. Then pay for the service once it is rendered. 

Minimal content per page: There mustn’t be a lot of clustering in a particular page. Only the bare minimum data must be present per page, as a result, prioritize your needs accordingly.  In the massage therapist app, users will look for therapies and service providers. As part of the home page, you can include frequently used therapies. Apart from that, users can select the therapies they want from the scroll down menu option. For regular users, there could be a suggestion tab to offer personalized choices. 

Stretch Figma and Adobe illustrator are some of the popular tools that can be used for graphic design.

Test your design: Once the entire app is designed, it is time to test the app. The best way to test is to ask people to use the app. Then based on their feedback, try to improve on the aspects. The process must be carried out in an iterative manner until the best results are produced. After the Uber for massage app development design process is complete; based on the front end, the back end is developed.

Sought-after features in Uber for massage service app

Push notifications: Keep the users updated by sending frequent updates to the users regarding new features and other exciting aspects of the app. 

Videos & GIFs: Users are not familiar with every aspect related to massage service apps. Videos and GIFs will provide them the necessary information related to new services.

Communication channels: The communication channels act as a bridge between service providers and users. Video calls and in-app chat are mediators to communicate with service providers.

Call masking: Mobile numbers would be masked and should not be visible to both parties.

Online payment: In addition to the regular payment modes such as credit/debit cards, users can also be allowed to pay using a mobile wallet.

Summing Up

Though it may sound complicated to venture into an online business, it is actually a straightforward process. Entrepreneurs can approach the well-established team at Appdupe, lay down their requirements, and get the clone app developed from us. Contact us right away!

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