Do you ever think about how to keep all of your ideas for a website or digital product straight? How does a designer or a developer determine how your website or app should look and act? We use what are called "user stories". These are statements of what the user of the website should be able to do. Here are a few examples:

• As a user, I want to have a login with a password so that my account is protected.
• As a user, I want to update product quantities so I can control the amount of product to be ordered.
• As an administrator, I want to be able to see recent orders so that I can monitor changes.

Usually, this is one of the first steps we take when we begin designing a website or digital solution. We want to collect every interaction that different types of users will have. Note that the stories don't specify UI / UX - design is the next step in the process.

Great user stories allow us to keep track of all features needed to create your digital solution. Budgets are not unlimited; user stories are a great tool for prioritization for initial builds of products.

More than half of web traffic is mobile! Our phones (and tablets) are powerful tools and using apps makes them even more useful. We have a team of developers that can take your idea and create a widely distributable app.

One client we've helped is Soloist. They had an idea, but needed a larger development team to make their app really sing. We identified potential problems, integrated with their team and tested their app to ensure a positive experience for their users.

Be sure to check out our the mobile section of our site to see more about Soloist and how we can help with your mobile application idea!

Do you have an application problem that you need solved fast? Believe it or not, writing code for a website or even a server doesn't have to take a huge number of hours. If you have a simple need, we may be able to offer you a no code or low-code solution. With this option, we can quickly build a website or server that would be somewhat customizable. While low-code or no code options can be limited for customization, the speed of getting your product online is unmatched.

With any digital solution, nothing is final. No Code or Low-Code solutions can be just the starting point for your product and we can create more customization through future versions. Be sure to reach out for information on how quickly we can get your solution created.

During a recent conversation with Jennifer Pearl with the The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) she asked our Founder, Simon Beverton, to summarize what Future Wonder can offer so that she and her team can share our offerings with their members. Here is his response:

"Future Wonder is an Indiana-based full-service digital design & development agency specializing in bringing Hoosier entrepreneurs' visions to life. We provide expert guidance from project inception to completion and offer a wide range of services including pitch decks, app and website development, UI/UX design, cybersecurity, and more. We specialize in the fintech and music industries and work in many others".

The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is dedicated to leveraging expertise, incentives, and resources to support the success of startups and businesses expanding in the community. Future Wonder is one of those resources! We want to meet more of the established companies and startups that the BEDC interacts with to see how we can help them. If you'd like for us to be a resource for your small business or start up, reach out to us!

We've got a new page for you to checkout! Mobile development is extremely important in today's world where we can access most everything through our phones and tablets. Whether you have a site that needs a mobile design or an application that your phone can use, we can help!

Here are a few things that mobile development could help you with:

• Increased sales through an improved customer experience
• Increased accessibility to your product
• Unique services you can provide
• Enhanced brand recognition
• Easier payment systems

Think you need help with mobile development? Check out the new page and contact us for more information.

Blockchain use continues to grow and will do so well into and past 2025. However, there is more use for blockchain that isn't just for cryptocurrency, though currently that is the primary use of the technology. Blockchain can also be used for supply chain Management, internet of things (IOT), healthcare, insurance and potentially even voting.

If your business or idea for a business includes an intensive amount of data, then blockchain may be right for you. Using blockchain could help move the information quicker and safer leading to fewer headaches for you. If you think using Blockchain could be the right move for you, be sure to check out our Blockchain Services Page and reach out for more information.

Keeping a fresh and clean website may be more important than you think. One third of internet users won't engage with a website if the layout is unattractive. If you use your website to drive interest and sales for your business then your website is your storefront to the world. Would you keep a store where customers visited cluttered, hard to move around or dirty?

We offer complete web design services. Whether it is an old website that needs refreshed or starting a new website from scratch, we can help your business look up to date and function easily for your visitors. Starting with your vision we will work with you to create a digital store front you and your customers will be happy with.

Be sure to check out our design services page for more!