GearedApp

08/12/2022

It's always great to receive positive feedback from our clients - it's why we do what we do! 🤗

Thanks Helena for the testimonial 🙌 It was a pleasure working with you and Daydream Believers to build the Stellar summative assessment tool.

Checkout the full case study here:
https://gearedapp.co.uk/case-studies/stellar-assessment/

07/12/2022

A Headless CMS offers numerous benefits for businesses and it's no wonder why more and more companies are taking advantage of this technology.

This approach is a great option for businesses that want to manage their content more efficiently.

Check out our latest blog post to learn more!

In today’s digital world, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive. That’s why many are turning to headless CMS solutions for their content management needs. But what is a headless CMS and how can it benefit your business? Read on to find out! What Is A Headless CMS? A headl...

30/11/2022

How Does the Digital World Impact Environmental Sustainability?

As a tech for good company, it's important that we understand the impact our digital platform has on our carbon footprint 🌎

Read about how your choices can impact the environment in our blog:
https://gearedapp.co.uk/how-does-the-digital-world-impact-environmental-sustainability/

Everyday scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs across the globe are devising new solutions to tackle climate change. From limiting carbon emissions to challenging deforestation, technology can be used to drive sustainability as a force for good. On the other side of the coin, tech comes with its....

23/11/2022

How do you make money 💰 from a free app?

This is a common question in the early stages of planning digital products, as users expect increasingly more without paying an upfront fee for services.

Read our top tips for monetizing your app or platform!

As of July 2021, 93.4 percent of iOS apps were free to download from the app store. It has become the norm to be able to download nearly any mobile application free of charge. So, how do apps actually make their money? Here’s our top tips on monetising your app, and how you can make […]

17/11/2022

Our latest case study is now live 🚀

Stellarassessment.co.uk is an interactive assessment grading tool that helps educators of Daydream Believers Creative Thinking Qualifications mark their students’ work quickly, effectively and consistently.

Check out the full case study here!

Stellar is a digital assessment tool designed by lecturers to make grading student projects easier and quicker. Thanks to end-user feedback and working in an agile process, this MVP web app tool is very easy and intuitive to use.

15/11/2022

Sign ups are now live for Doddie Aid 2023!

We are over the moon to have launched this year's app update after months of hard work from everyone involved 🚀

It’s time to pick your side and let the Games begin! All while supporting the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

Download the latest version of the Doddie Aid app here: https://onelink.to/536j6n

09/11/2022

"A flat structure is important for agile organisations. Everyone has a part to play and a voice. A good product owner knows how to listen to feedback, adapt and learn. Most importantly, they know they don’t know all of the answers" - Andrzej Schmidt, Co-founder and Director.

In our agile projects, typically our clients perform the Product Owner role, guiding the product vision. It can be a challenge to adapt to this new role, and we do our best to help guide you through the process.

Read our top tips on performing the Product Owner Role here ⬇
https://gearedapp.co.uk/7-top-tips-for-any-agile-product-owner/

03/11/2022

Seeing as it's , we thought we'd reshare this absolute gold from our Tech for Good video series with director Josh and Gavin Neate from NeateBox!

Gavin shares his insights on inclusivity in the workplace and the attitude employers must adopt to make a difference.

Inclusivity is something we care deeply about at GearedApp, and we aim for all of our apps and web platforms to be as accessible as possible to everyone.

Watch this short clip below to hear Gavin's insights or click the link below to find out how we build apps for all ⬇

https://gearedapp.co.uk/accessibility-ux-design-building-apps-for-all/

01/11/2022

How do you become a successful Product Owner, especially if you have little experience in Agile projects?
The Product Owner role is very different to that of a Project Manager, with a focus on leading the product vision rather than managing the team. This requires a few different skills, along with lots of patience, trust and good communication.

Read our 7 tips to help any product owner succeed.

7 Top Tips for Any Agile Product Owner. Read other articles by GearedApp about industry insights, team updates and access to resources.

25/10/2022

When selecting a developer, a crucial question to ask your shortlisted teams is "How will you communicate with me throughout the project?". It's vital that you have confidence in your development partners, and that requires clarity and openness.

Here is a quick snapshot of how we manage communication throughout our digital projects.

If you are in the process of weighing up your shortlisted development teams, use our digital partner scorecard to help review the factors that should matter the most to you. Download here⬇

https://gearedapp.co.uk/resources/development-partner-comparison-scorecard/

19/10/2022

"Discovery is when we spend our energy on active thinking time rather than development time. This means we can move with speed and confidence when we get to the build process." - Josh Carson

At GearedApp, discovery is a very important part of every project. We use this time to gather information about our client's requirements, delve into the "why" of the product we are about to build, and start the process of testing ideas as a team.

Find out about our process here ⬇
https://gearedapp.co.uk/process/

Are you interested in starting a new project? Get in touch for an informal chat with one of the team 🚀
https://gearedapp.co.uk/contact/

18/10/2022

We might be a little biased about this, but we think that Edinburgh has the BEST environment for development teams.

A vibrant tech ecosystem, great work-life balance... not to mention the scenery! 🌄 Even as a digital-first team, we really benefit from being part of such a vibrant ecosystem in so many ways.

5 Reasons You Should Hire App Developers in Edinburgh. Read other articles by GearedApp about industry insights, team updates and access to resources.