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Building A Trending Video Streaming App: Things To Consider

Businesses develop their applications to be closer to consumers. They arrange different marketing campaigns with the help of them. They inform people about new products and updates. Or use this application for another purpose. 

Still, the OTT application doesn’t guarantee that people will use it. They may find that your competitor’s app is more convenient and easy to use. That is the reason it is better to pay attention to some things when developing the application.

What are the things that can make your application successful? 

#1 Understand your target audience

OTT application development is nothing without understanding your target audience, as the style and content of this application will be target user-oriented. You should know their interests and preferences, the tone of voice they prefer, their life values, when they like watching videos, and how they view content. 

It is essential to understand the necessities of your customers and what needs your product can meet. Understanding all these can help you create an average customer image and create an approach they can appreciate.

#2 UI/UX

Customers prefer using attractively designed and easy-to-navigate applications. Make sure that everything is simply written and easy to find. Also, it is paramount that everything is designed to meet your audience’s interests and needs. After that, you will be able to attract people for whom the application is built. 

If people find an application difficult to understand, they will likely stop using it. They will find another similar application and use it instead of yours. 

Clear UI/UX can influence your customer satisfaction and therefore improve ROI.    

You can obtain a white-label OTT solution where developers have already taken care of most things. You only need to customize it using your colors, fonts, and logo. 

#3 Devices

Will you offer only an application for smartphones? Or will you offer applications for different devices and platforms? Answers to these simple questions will define from what device or devices people will be able to access your videos. 

Maybe, you want to cover only smartphone users. Maybe, you want to sell only to Smart TV viewers. Or maybe, you want to cover as many devices as possible and offer multi-platform capabilities. 

When deciding, keep in mind that many people don’t use smartphones or Smart TVs. Many people would love to access your service from any device they have. But it is up to you to decide. 

#4 Content

Content is what users will chase first. Content is king. That’s why you should care for its creation, too. You should think about the quality of information you give and the quality of the image so that users are satisfied with the picture. Take care of a quality sound.

Also, make sure that you offer valuable information that your target audience is ready to pay for. 

Final Thoughts

When launching an application, many things depend not only on UX/UI, content, and features you offer your audience. A lot depends on the way you communicate with your viewers, how you treat them and how you respond to negative feedback. After watching a video or communicating with your customer service, people like feeling that they are ok and their problems can be solved. So, we recommend chasing quality in everything you do.

 

Irish Google Maps Trends and Updates for the Festive Season. #GoogleMaps #Trends #Shopping

Google Maps has analysed data before and during the pandemic to see how people have been getting around, where they are spending their time and what type of food they’re craving. If you have not already known you can now check shops online to see what the flow is like prior leaving your house which is also handy as you will see just below is a live example for my local Dunnes Stores and I use this anytime I need to venture out to get some things done.

Interest in cycling is up 

Across the country, people are opting for solo ways to get around safely. Unsurprisingly, driving continues to be the most popular mode of transportation while cycling has  emerged as an alternative – interest in cycling has increased 32% percent nationwide and 36% in Dublin compared to pre-pandemic days.

Social distancing in a winter wonderland 

 

Popular times and live busyness information in Google Maps have always been essential festive season tools, helping you avoid unwanted crowds. These tools help you know in advance when places are going to be busy so you can save precious time and also social distance.

So if you find yourself in need of a caffeine fix to tackle your Christmas errands, make sure to avoid coffee shops on Saturday mornings at Midday when coffee shops across Ireland  tend to be most packed. And if you’re planning to shop for your Christmas feast, avoid your local supermarket on Saturday afternoons between 1-2 p.m. when you’re likely to encounter long lines.

Chinese is the most searched cuisine in Ireland

With indoor dining shut for many months of the year and indoor dining capacity reduced, search interest in Take-aways has soared throughout the year. As for what people are eating, Chinese is the most-searched for cuisine followed by Indian, Kebabs and Italian.

Time to embrace the outdoors

Across the country, people are using Google Maps to search for parks, waterfalls, beaches and gardens within driving or walking distance.  While searches for outdoor locations decreased by 456% in April, when the toughest restrictions were in place May was the most popular month for outdoor searches with an increase of 84% in searches. The Top Outdoor search queries for Dublin are:

  • Phoenix Park

  • Marlay Park

  • Bushy Park

  • Saint Anne’s Park

  • Ticknock Forest

The festive season is going to look a little different this year because of COVID-19. Family gatherings may be smaller or take place virtually to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy. Indoor activities could  move outdoors. And the holiday abroad might become an Irish road trip to discover some  local hidden gems. But even still, people are looking for ways to experience winter and finding new ways to be together.

No matter what plans people have this winter these Google Maps tips will help them to stay informed, stay connected, and save time.

Stay informed even while shopping and travelling

 

  • Check out how busy a place is: Popular times and live busyness information can tell you how crowded a place typically is on a given day or time–and even how busy it is right now. This is especially handy during the era of social distancing, Check out busyness on Maps before you head to a restaurant, store, business, or place to avoid holiday crowds and long waits.

 

  • (New!) Find the latest information about COVID-19: Are you visiting family in another country? Use the COVID layer on Maps to quickly see how cases are trending in the area. You can also access quick links to authoritative local resources so you know at a glance if there are specific guidelines or restrictions in the area you’re visiting.

 

  • Quickly understand safety precautions from a business: If you’re eating out or getting a head start on your Christmas shopping, you can easily learn more about what safety precautions a business is taking. Find out if they’re sanitizing between customers, if there’s safety dividers at checkout and if they require staff to have regular temperature checks.

 

Connect with family and friends this season 

 

 

  • Meet up with ease with Live View: If you’re meeting up with friends for a socially distant gathering, it can be hard to pinpoint where they are. If your loved one has chosen to share their location with you, you can use augmented reality in Live View to see where and how far away they are–with overlaid arrows and directions that help you know where to go.

 

Save time so you can spend more time enjoying the festivities

 

  • Easily find a local restaurant offering take-away: If you’re taking a low-key approach to festivities this year and opting to order in instead of going out or cooking an elaborate meal, Google Maps can help. When searching on your phone for restaurants nearby, you can easily sort by places that offer takeaway or delivery and place your order directly from Google Maps.

Top New Technologies for Students. #Tech #Students

Are you looking for the most innovative and promising technologies in education? Discover top technologies for students here in this post. 

Technologies are changing the world at railway speed. Education is one of the fields that faces lots of drastic changes. Now, students are getting opportunities to use the most modern methods of learning, enjoy remote education, and benefit from using a whopping number of various advanced educational services. In this post, we’ve collected a list of the most innovative technologies for students that are likely to change the industry within the shortest terms.

Adaptive Learning

Currently, most students get similar academic assignments regardless of their academic performance. Crowds of learners find the tasks to be extremely difficult. Many of them are constantly wondering “Can someone do my homework for me?”, as well as “Is there anyone who can write my college paper for me?” Most of the students are searching for help online and are often feeling desperate with completing tons of tasks within the shortest terms. 

Adaptive learning is designed to help students learn at their own pace. For example, you might be able to pass tests easily but fail to write excellent essays. This way, the system will identify your strengths and weaknesses to offer the most relevant tasks to boost your skills. As a result, you will get instructions on how to write academic papers or discover some topics for essays. Generally, the educational system will soon be able you track your learning behaviors and provide you with the best assignments for your needs. 

3d Technologies 

3d printing is currently gaining incredible popularity. Using this type of printers allows students to elevate their creativity to a higher level, get hands-on experience, and make the entire process of education more productive. Students can implement their ideas, create innovative solutions, and just give shape to their outstanding imagination. 

Artificial Intelligence 

AI is likely to transform the entire system of education. Although artificial intelligence is one of the most discussable trends, it is hitting lots of fields, including education. This type of learning will provide students with more immersive learning and will give lots of new opportunities to remember important facts easily. Medical students are likely to benefit from this feature the most – learners will be able to watch operations in real-time and better understand the human body. 

Cloud Services 

Being one of the most widely used services, cloud computing is now incredibly popular among millions of students. Learners can have access to different files, lectures, and courses from any device anytime. This makes the process of learning incredibly convenient and easy. Moreover, it brings communication between students to the next level. Now, young learners can effortlessly edit the same document or work on the same project simultaneously. Moreover, teachers get easy access to their completed assignments, enjoying a more flexible process of sharing knowledge. By the way, cloud technologies are still evolving. 

All in all, the number of technologies that can change the future of education is just amazing. Moreover, the new alternatives might also soon appear on the market. Keep in touch with the latest trends and apps in education to make your learning process easier and more comfortable.