2- Management Panel
We've discussed the features regular employees need. Now it's time to talk about users with higher access levels – managers.
User Management
First, the administrator should be able to manage other users of the Rahkarpouya platform (not all of them, but only those belonging to a specific group – let's say they work in the same company).
By user management, we mean the ability to…
- Add new users;
- Remove irrelevant entries;
- Assign a specific level of responsibility (the higher the level, the more access the user will have to the application's functionality).
Subscription and Payment Management
In addition to users, the administrator should be able to manage payments and subscriptions. This is a very sensitive issue (like everything related to money transfers), and therefore it's important to consider the security factor.
Access to Archives
When describing the task-oriented features of Rahkarpouya applications, we mentioned the possibility of archiving. And administrators should have access to these archives and be able to manage them.
Support
Like regular users, administrators may encounter problems when working with the application, the solution of which requires contacting the support team. So make it possible!
3- Integrations
To create a truly strong, competitive, and successful product, you need to ensure the possibility of integrating it with necessary third-party services. This process will facilitate user interaction with your time management platform.
For example, Rahkarpouya integrates with…
- MailChimp, a popular email marketing service.
- Slack, a corporate messenger.
- Dropbox, an advanced file hosting system.
- Evernote, a kind of electronic notebook;
- Google Drive: no explanation needed, right?
- Typeform, a service focused on creating attractive online forms;
- GitHub, a social network aimed at developers.
And this is only a small part of the list of possible integrations to improve your time management and Rahkarpouya tools.
4- Multilingual Support
If you expect to gain a wide audience of users living in different parts of the world, your application or website undoubtedly needs a multilingual interface.
If you have a limited budget, start with supporting one language and gradually add new options.
5- Offline Mode
Offline mode also increases your chances of ranking your web or mobile service among the best Rahkarpouya applications. After all, internet access is not always available, but your users need to work anyway. Follow Trello, for example: this application can store data on a local device, allowing users to view boards even without a network connection.
Monetizing Time Management Platforms
Why not build Rahkarpouya applications with the goal of being able to profit from them?
Freemium/Professional Model
This is about a freemium model, as well as subscription. Both approaches are similar in nature: there is a free (Light) version of the time management platform with limited functionality and a paid (Pro) option with access to all features (in addition, there may be several paid options with different price rates).
Trial Period
The second monetization method is similar to the previous one with one exception: the user is offered to enjoy the fully functional application for free, but after a certain trial period (usually lasting 1 to 3 months), they must subscribe. Otherwise, they will have to refrain from further use of this service.
Advertising
The advertising method is less popular for productivity applications, but it still has a right to exist. On the other hand, combining advertising revenue with the freemium model might be a good idea: specifically, the user has to pay to access the full, ad-free application.
In-App Purchases
Surely, time management tools have nothing to do with game applications, which can offer their users very good purchase options such as unlocking a new game level, buying armor, etc. However, the situation is not hopeless, and if you have imagination, you can come up with some great ideas. The same Trello, which we have already mentioned more than once, offers users a gallery of backgrounds to improve the design of boards, but some of these backgrounds (the best ones) are paid.
Tips on How to Differentiate from Competitors
Your application will have to compete with many successful mobile and online productivity tools. How to succeed in such competition?
We'll outline a few simple points for you:
1- Ease of use. Your application must be intuitive and user-friendly. This applies to both its functionality and its user interface.
2- Application universality. The conditions are clear, but we will mention it anyway. Keep in mind: time management and productivity applications should work with different operating systems so that the user can choose any device they want.
3- Uniqueness. Of course, you can't create a completely unique product, but a standard application that resembles its competitive counterparts like a twin has no chance of success. Therefore, find your own approach to the development of personal productivity applications. Let's say, Trello uses the original visualization of tasks and projects, and Asana has found a specific way to attract small teams (by offering them favorable prices).
4- Solving real problems. To implement the previous point and build a great productivity product with unique features, you need to understand user needs and be able to solve their real problems. Therefore, start working on your application project by studying the market situation and the requirements of the target audience. In the future, after launching the application, do not neglect to improve your application and constantly analyze user behavior. The data obtained will help you solve customer problems even more efficiently.
5- Security. Protecting users' personal information should be your top priority.
6- Proper marketing. It is not enough to build a productivity application; you need to be able to properly promote it and find your popularity in the market. Your marketing strategy should include:
- Using social networks (posting relevant posts about your application on social network pages)
- Viral effect, which is based on the word-of-mouth method (the application should be so interesting or unusual that users will want to spread information about it on their own).
- Constant contact with the user. Respond to their comments, be active, and stay in touch.
7- Interface design. Make sure your platform has a modern, clear, and attractive user interface. In addition, it should be adaptive; in other words, it should be displayed at any screen size with any resolution.
