Title: Create Instant 10-Minute delivery app Like Blinkit Easily
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2About Blinkit? Grofers, an online delivery app,
rebranded itself as Blinkit when it pivoted to
launch its quick-commerce service to deliver
groceries and other necessities within 10 minutes
of a customers order. Blinkit helps customers
shop on the go for groceries, fresh fruits and
vegetables, bakery items, meats and seafood,
cosmetics, electronics, baby care products, and
an extensive range of household items through its
website or mobile app and delivered to their door
quickly and safely. The company claims to have
more than 2 lakh customers and offers 10-minute
delivery service in 12 cities.
3The future of instant delivery apps like
Blinkit In FY2021, quick-commerce in India was
valued at 0.3 billion and is projected to reach
approximately 5 billion and 20 million Indian
households by 2025. According to industry
experts, q-commerce is emerging as one of the
fastest growing e-commerce platforms, meeting
customers desire for faster delivery and
replacing traditional kiranas with q-commerce
platforms. Blinkit has received approximately
800 million in funding, and in June 2022, Zomato
acquired Blinkit in a 568.1 million all-stock
deal. With the rapid growth of q-commerce, more
and more businesses are looking to adopt this
type of technology. This means that entrepreneurs
will have a golden opportunity to build their own
delivery apps and get into the on-demand grocery
delivery business.
4How can you build a Quick Delivery app like
Blinkit?
- Step 1 Discover and Plan Phase
- First, you will need to identify a market for
your app. What type of products or services do
you want to offer? What needs does this market
have that are not being met by existing
businesses? What are other businesses in this
space doing well? This research will be crucial
as you begin to build your own app. - 2) Next, you will need to create a business model
for your app. How will you make money? There are
a few different options here, but choosing one
that will be sustainable long-term is important. - 3) Find the right partner Creating an on-demand
delivery app is a complex and expensive process.
It would be best to find the right partner to
help you with the app development. They should
have experience in developing similar apps and be
able to provide you with a competitive price.
5Step 2 Choose the right platform The first and
most important factor is choosing the right
platform. You can either develop a native app or
a hybrid app. Each has its own advantages and
disadvantages, so its important to evaluate
which one would be best for your business. Native
apps are generally developed for one platform,
such as iOS or Android. On the other hand,
cross-platform apps are developed using HTML,
CSS, and JavaScript and can be used on multiple
platforms. Native app development is generally
more expensive than platform-independent but
delivers apps with better performance.
Cross-platform app development, on average, is
more cost-effective but is slightly slower than
the former.
6Step 3 Features List
- Here are a few things to consider
- A user-friendly interface The apps interface
should be such that even first-time users can
understand and use it without difficulty. - Simple Registration Simplify the registration
process, make it quick and easy for users to sign
up for your app, and use clear and concise
language avoid jargon or technical terms. - Use high-quality images to make your app more
visually appealing and easy to navigate. - Use an intuitive design your app should be easy
to use, with a clear and straightforward design.
7- GPS Tracking GPS tracking is one of the
essential features of any delivery app. It allows
customers to track the location of their order in
real-time and gives them an estimated arrival
time. It also allows drivers to see where they
need to go next and helps dispatchers track all
the orders being delivered. - Order management The order management system is
the heart of any delivery app. It needs to track
all the orders being placed, assign them to
drivers, and keep track of their status. - Payment gateway integration This would allow
users to pay for their orders online or through
the app using a variety of payment methods such
as credit/debit cards, net banking, and e-wallets.
8- Real-time order tracking Customers should be
able to track their order in real-time so they
can see how close it is to being delivered. - Push notifications Push notifications helps
notify customers about important updates of their
order, such as when it has been picked up, is out
for delivery, or has been delivered. You can also
use them to promote special offers or discounts. - Multi-language support The app should be
available in multiple languages so people can use
it in the language they are more comfortable
with. - Compatibility The app should be compatible with
all devices so that as many people can use it as
possible. - In-app Chat The app should have an in-built chat
feature so that users can communicate with the
delivery executive in case of any issue
9- Location-based tracking This would allow users
to see nearby drivers and track their progress as
they make their way to the users location. - Rating and review system This would give users
the ability to rate and review - Social media integration By allowing customers
to share their experience with your app on social
media, you can reach a wider audience and
generate more word-of-mouth marketing. - Data analytics is critical in how on-demand
grocery delivery apps work, from marketing
outreach to app personalization, supply chain
management, customer service, and reporting to
insights.
10Step 4 Design Phase (App interface design, U/X
design, Database design) The design of your app
is fundamental as it will be one of the first
things potential customers see. You need to
ensure that the design is professional and easy
to navigate. This means having a clean and
intuitive user interface as well as clear and
concise instructions on how to use the app.
Decide on your apps overall look and feel,
including your apps color scheme, font, and
layout. It would be best if you considered hiring
a team of designers with experience in creating
mobile app designs. Step 5 Create a
prototype Once you have the design sorted, the
next step is to create a prototype. This will
help you get an idea of how the app will look and
feel. It will also help you test out the features
you want to include in the app. This will help
you get feedback from potential users and ensure
the app is feasible.
11- Step 6 Development Phase
- After you have created a prototype, the next step
is to start App Development. This is where you
will need to code the app and ensure it works
properly. Heres a quick overview of the
development process - Develop the front end
- Develop the back end
- App architecture
Step 7 Testing Once the app is built, it needs
to be tested thoroughly before launch to ensure
there are no bugs or errors. This is important as
it will allow you to iron out any bugs or
glitches that may be present in the app. You can
do this by using a simulator or testing it on a
real device.
12Step 8 Launch the app After your app is tested
and ready to go, you need to launch it on the App
Store and Google Play Store. This is where people
will be able to download and use your app. Step
9 Promote the app Youll need to promote your
app to create awareness. You will need to create
a strong marketing strategy to get people to use
your app. This can be done through marketing and
PR campaigns, social media, paid ads, etc. Step
10 Analyze Data Once your app is up and running,
tracking how people are using it and checking the
conversion rates is important. This will help you
improve your app over time. Finally, you will
need to continue to support and update your app.
This means ensuring that bugs are fixed, and new
features are added regularly.