Building a Mobile App Without Coding: Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Objective: Learn to build a mobile app without coding.
• Benefits: Recurring revenue, financial freedom.
• Approach: Outsourcing and using contests for design.

Revenue and Credibility

• Lifetime Sales: $683,000 from mobile apps.
• Recent Performance: $30,000 in the last 30 days.
• Media Features: ABC, Washington Post, Rolling Stone.

Process Outline

1. Idea & Research
2. Design
3. Development
4. Marketing & Optimization

Phase 1: Idea & Research

• Problem Solving: Create apps that address user problems.
• Market Validation: Use Sensor Tower to validate idea.
  • Check existing apps (e.g., MyFitnessPal, YAZIO).
  • Ensure competition as a sign of market viability.
• App Idea: Macro tracker app to address dissatisfaction with existing apps.
• Brain Dump: Document all ideas, features, and competitors.

Phase 2: Design

• Sketching: Create a wireframe for the app.
• 99 Designs: Use for UI design by starting a contest.
  • Advantages: Multiple design submissions for comparison.
  • Select the best design based on personal preferences.
  • Confirm winner for final design files (Photoshop or Figma).

Phase 3: Development

• Finding Developers: Use Upwork for sourcing developers.
  • Prefer Eastern European developers for quality and cost.
  • Post job with clear title and description.
  • Screen applicants based on experience and job success.
• Hiring Tips:
  • Opt for fixed price contracts.
  • Conduct interviews to assess developer fit.

Final Phase: Marketing & Optimization

• Upcoming Steps: Marketing strategies and profit optimization will be covered in the next video.
• Engagement: Encourage viewers to subscribe for updates.

Additional Tips

• Interaction: Reach out via Instagram for queries or calls.
• Experience Sharing: Personalized approach to guide viewers through app creation.

Conclusion

• Summary: The video provided a step-by-step guide for non-coders to build a mobile app.
• Call to Action: Encourage viewers to engage and subscribe for more content on app marketing and monetization.