010 - Using Apps in Business with Betsy Furler

Episode 10 of the Music Teachers: Expand Online podcast, hosted by Jaime Slutzky, titled "010 - Using Apps in Business with Betsy Furler" was published on May 30, 2018 and runs 27 minutes.

May 30, 2018 ·27m · Music Teachers: Expand Online

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Summary

In this episode Jaime and Betsy discuss: Betsy’s love of apps, which started when the iPod touch came out Evaluating software or apps to determine “is it me” or “is it the software” The value of strong product lies in it being intuitive and easy to use while still having videos, tutorials, FAQs and support available as well Your App Lady podcast Key Takeaways When you’re looking at a piece of software or an app, it may just not work for you, even if it’s a good tool Great graphics, font size and amount of text. They indicate the developer’s attention to detail and knowing their audience. Do not use color to portray all of the meaning. This is forcing the product to rely on a single mode of communication. “If someone develops an app or a piece of software or a website keeping in mind the user that’s going to have the most difficulty, then it’s going to be fantastic for everyone!” – Betsy Furler “If that tool doesn’t work for you. It’s okay. You might be able to find something that is better for your brain.” Connect with Jaime Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Betsy Website: yourapplady.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourapplady/ Twitter: @betsyfurler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourapplady/

Episode Description

In this episode Jaime and Betsy discuss:

Betsy’s love of apps, which started when the iPod touch came out
Evaluating software or apps to determine “is it me” or “is it the software”
The value of strong product lies in it being intuitive and easy to use while still having videos, tutorials, FAQs and support available as well
Your App Lady podcast

Key Takeaways

When you’re looking at a piece of software or an app, it may just not work for you, even if it’s a good tool
Great graphics, font size and amount of text. They indicate the developer’s attention to detail and knowing their audience.
Do not use color to portray all of the meaning. This is forcing the product to rely on a single mode of communication.

“If someone develops an app or a piece of software or a website keeping in mind the user that’s going to have the most difficulty, then it’s going to be fantastic for everyone!” – Betsy Furler

“If that tool doesn’t work for you. It’s okay. You might be able to find something that is better for your brain.”

Connect with Jaime