It's Easier To Create And Sell Software Than You Think

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Most people think you need to be a genius to create and sell software. But this isn’t the case at all. Actually, to get started all you need is an idea.

You just need to have a light bulb where you think of something that people need that you can provide by building the software. For instance, you might design a piece of software that people can use to instantly find information out about someone that they just met. 

It fits the bill of being something a target customer base would want and many experts believe this will be the next form of Facebook. Of course, coming up with the idea for the software is the easy bit. Now, you need to move onto creating it, and we’ll start with coding.

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Learning To Code

Learning to code can be a lot like learning to play the guitar. When you learn to play the guitar, you’ll begin by learning to read music. This will allow you to find the keys to create a melody. Coding is quite similar except you’ll be learning to read the code. 

This often takes people on average three months to learn the basics. It’s not one of the most complex languages to learn, and you can actually teach yourself with a few materials. Once you learn how to code you’ll be able to create basic forms of software.

You can create more complex versions of software by using software builders. Software builders provide you with key pieces of software that you can use to create larger systems that will eventually become something original that people can use. 

Working With A Designer

If you can learn how to build underneath the software and code, you then need to think about the design. This will be the part of the software that users see and interact with when they use your product or service. This is about building the user interface. 

The key factor to consider here is whether it is easy for customers to use. If it is, you have created a product that is going to sell well on the market. No one wants to try and use a product that is a nightmare to operate. There are plenty of designers that can help developers perfect their software and make sure it’s marketable. 

Making Life Easier

Once you have created the software, you can then think about making your life a little easier. It’s possible to use a secondary software developer to add do it yourself analytics. 

This means that when uses operate your software, they won’t have to ask you to organize an analysis of their usage. Instead, they’ll be able to handle that job themselves, and you’ll be free to focus on other aspects such as creating another piece of software to sell. 

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B2B

The easiest way to make money is to focus on the B2B market rather than individual customers. That way, you can sell software in bulk for a high price that business clients will be able to afford. 

As you can see, becoming a successful software developer is far easier than most people realize.

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