Custom App Development | Ideas2Executables

App Development

Ideas2Executables takes your idea for an app from concept to deployed software. We execute the entire app development process for small businesses, individuals, entrepreneurs, and teams within large companies to turn their ideas into reality. We also make improvements to existing software, and can assist you with these projects as well.

Our team creates custom apps from scratch to meet your unique vision, including:

Web apps built using PHP, HTML, and JavaScript
Mobile apps for both Android and iOS for publication in Google Play and the Apple App Store

Our Process for App Development

Ideas2Executables takes a collaborative approach to your app development to create a finished product that meets your vision and exceeds your expectations. Below is a general description of our process.

We work with you to identify Version 1.0 of your app, often known as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Customers can immediately begin using this version and provide invaluable feedback to help inform future development.
We analyze your requirements and craft a development plan in order to provide a fixed price quote for the project.
Once the plan is agreed to, we begin development. Our team uses industry-standard tools so your investment in the project goes beyond one developer. Our professionals work closely with you during the app building process using continuous communication and feedback to course-correct as we go. This ensures that the final product exceeds your expectations. We create all software with scalability and future growth in mind.
When the app is complete, we handle all aspects of deployment including publishing your app to Google Play or the Apple App Store and installing web apps on AWS or the hosting provider of your choice.
Ideas2Executables provides critical post-deployment support by fixing bugs and adding features as requested. Future versions follow the same development cycle incorporating user feedback to fully achieve your ultimate vision.

Examples of Our App Development Projects:

1. Project: Custom Web App for Military Verification

Requirements: A DC lawyer wants to help landlords and others who need to verify military membership.
Result: A custom web application that communicates with the government’s Defense Manpower Data Center.

2. Project: Custom Web App for Correction Facilities

Requirements: Small businesses in the Prison/Jail communication space interested in offering Zoom for Jails.
Result: A custom web application that uses WebRTC to offer a custom video platform for jail inmates and their loved ones.

3. Project: Custom Web App for Realtor Showing Instructions

Requirements: A realtor wants to offer a better way to share ‘showing instructions’ with fellow realtors.
Result: A custom WordPress plugin that uses Twilio to provide showing instructions via SMS.

4. Project: Custom Web App for Teaching American Sign Language to Schools and the Community

Requirements: An ASL teacher who is passionate about helping students and the community at large learn ASL.
Result: A WordPress-based membership site that includes an extensive video library of ASL vocabulary, lessons and activities.

5. Project: WordPress Plugins to support a Policing Safety Program

Requirements: A foundation wants to help minimize adverse policing incidents by publishing a database of police-related near misses.
Result: A custom WordPress plugin to streamline an existing WordPress site and plugins for use by local police agencies.

6. Project: Custom Web App for Businesses to Publish their Own PR

Requirements: Entrepreneur wants to offer businesses a better way to get the word out on their accomplishments.
Result: A custom PHP web application that lets businesses easily publish and share success stories.

7. Project: Mobile App to Help Individuals and Teams Make Healthy and Lasting Connections

Requirements: A life coach wants to provide tools to help address deficits in Emotional Health in his clients and the general public.
Result: A custom Ionic Mobile app that helps individuals connect in an authentic and private way.

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom App Development

What is your preferred platform to develop mobile apps?

The vast majority of our customers are working with both time and money constraints. To address these, we’ve found the most efficient way to develop mobile apps is to use a platform that allows us to develop a single mobile app that can be deployed on both iOS and Android. This strategy achieves the goal of producing a high quality mobile app that can be sold in both the Mac and Android app store, at a fraction of the cost of native development.

There are a number of platforms in existence to achieve this strategy. Our preferred is Ionic. Ionic has demonstrated multi-platform success for many years and is backed by a responsive and reputable company.

Do you develop native mobile apps?

We do not develop native mobile apps. Using a platform that allows us to build an application once and deploy it on both iOS and Android is such a significant cost and time savings, that we can’t justify building individual native apps.

What’s your preferred platform for developing UI code for web apps?

Our standard UI toolbox consists of Bootstrap and jQuery. These technologies are well proven and have a large following, so finding developers in the future to work on your site won’t be difficult. They also provide a large eco-system of plugins and themes that we can leverage.

Because of our custom development programming experience, we also like that both Bootstrap and jQuery make developing our own custom plugins an easy option.

Do you develop NinjaTrader addons using NinjaScript?

Yes, we have experience in developing NinjaTrader Strategies and Indicators using NinjaScript. We are proud to be an approved NinjaTrader Vendor.

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Do you create software that works with 3D models?

We have received a number of requests to develop software that works with 3D models. However, none of those projects every came to fruition. As it stands, we do not have experience with 3D development and are most likely not the best firm to develop your software.

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– Sarah W., Interactive Director

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– Roy K., Director

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– Jennifer L., Web Manager

“Since November 2011, Ideas2Executables has proven to be an excellent long-term partner and integral part of our ongoing development strategy. Their team created excellent and well-documented code to power our web-based solution. They are reliable, flexible and have completed every project in a timely manner. Most importantly, they genuinely care about the success of our business.”

– John B., President & CEO

I’ve been working with Ben Simon and Ideas2Executables for nearly 10 years now. When you find a working relationship based on trust, respect, integrity, open communication, and total competency you stick with which is why I have and continue to. As a business owner, I truly value the hard work and insight Ben brings to every project. We have had many, over the years, including revamping an interactive, membership-based website to building from scratch a mobile social app, called Uchi, for iOS and Android. I can always count on Ben to get the job done and stand by his work 100%. He is truly a class-act and I often mention how great it would be to work together, full-time, as a member of my organization. If you ever get a chance to work with Ben, do it, and do not hesitate for a second. You’ll be so happy you did!

Kevin S., Founder & CEO

In 2020, 10 years after Ben and Ideas2executables rescued the functionality component of a floundering website redesign for our organization we unexpectedly found ourselves in another failing redesign situation which Ideas2executables successfully salvaged for us. No more déjà vu for us, lesson learned; we regularly reach out for guidance on best practices and solutions for puzzles our website design team encounters. Their approach to service is straightforward and sincere. They look out for the best interest of their client. They take the time to learn the strengths of your team and discuss all matters at your level of understanding. Timely solutions appropriate to the seriousness of the situation are always provided. We look forward to many more years of collaboration!

Kristi F., General Manager

“For the past 8 years, I have had the pleasure of working with Ben on the development and evolution of my website, ASLdeafined.com. When I think about Ben and what he exemplifies as an outstanding professional, these traits would include hard working, being timely and meeting deadlines, forward thinker, and extremely detailed focused. It has been such a pleasure to work with such an outstanding developer and professional for the last 8 years and counting. I look forward to working with Ben on new and exciting features of my website. As a developer, Ben has made such a great impact on thousands of people because of the work he does. And if it weren’t for Ben, ASLdeafined would not be the educational tool that it is today to help people learn American Sign Language. It is without reservation that I write this testimonial for such an outstanding developer! Thank you Ben for all of your hard work and class.”

– Paul F., Owner & CEO

“Working with Ideas2Executables was one of the best decisions my company has ever made. Like many companies, our success is tied to the effectiveness of our website. Putting our site in Ben’s skilled hands, with the combination of high quality work and fast response times, has been integral to our growth over the last several years.”