Flower delivery business is a multibillion-dollar business idea. According to a report by IBIS, “since the last five years, the florist industry has generated over $800 million in revenue. Furthermore, it is expected to increase in the future as well. The World is turning mobile and there is no doubt that businesses are improving their sales and customer loyalty with the technology. Augmented reality, Virtual Reality, mobile apps and the internet of things are transforming the way of buying and selling products online, and the florist is a growing m-commerce business.

In the present era of digitalization, it is almost impossible to perish without establishing an online presence. There have certainly been drastic changes in the way we shop, eat, travel, etc after the on-demand economy showed up. People nowadays prefer ordering or purchasing everything online. As a florist, if you do not have an Uber-like app for flower delivery, you are leaving a lot of money on the table. Furthermore, having an online presence allows you to reach out to a larger audience and potential customers. A flower delivery app can make a huge difference in your florist business.

Business benefits of an on-demand method of delivery over traditional methods

• User experience
• Fast delivery of products or services
• Cheaper prices than traditional service providers or sellers
• Independent contractors working part-time.
• Live chat and support system
• Multiple payment options
• Actionable rating systems

Important features for flowers delivery apps.

• Customer Apps
• Delivery App
• Merchant App
• Admin Panel
• Accepting Order (and Rejecting)
• Auto Price Calculation
• List of Order/ Requests
• Real-time Tracking
• Maps and Navigation
• Payment Gateway Integration
• Delivery Confirmation
• Review and Rating

How to hire development companies for your Florists App (Flower Delivery App)?

Since App development company may seem overwhelming for businesses or entrepreneurs, especially for those selecting a company for the first time. Research exists to help you pick the best company for your needs, but where do you start? Clutch recommends considering the following factors when shopping for an iOS/Android app development company:

• Portfolio of Company
• Support and Maintenance provided by the company.
• Conduct market research.
• Meet your business goals.
• Prototyping provided for the app.
• Project Management technique.

How to monetize your on-demand delivery app?

Delivery charges

Since delivery charges are the main revenue source of all food delivery apps. If a restaurant does not have its own delivery team, such kind of an app can take care of delivery for a fee. Delivery fees can be a percentage of the order price or a flat fee depending on distance.

Advertising

Advertising is another way that food delivery apps make money. A delivery app can offer to advertise to vendors at additional cost. In a delivery app, advertising can mean listing a Florist at the top of search results for a period. This is one of the major sources of revenue for BLOOM & WILD. Flowers & Gifts charges money to owners for featuring them in the app. By being on a featured list, Florists are shown above others in search results and can attract more customers.

Vendor Subscriptions

The subscription model is widely popular and extremely successful for some of the market leaders. The user needs to purchase monthly or yearly plans to provide the service for the user base. In this case, the business model is to generate revenue from the subscription amount paid by the vendors.

Must-have Features of an On-Demand Flower Delivery App

Before you move forward with the mobile app development process, you must have a clear idea of the essential features to have in your flower delivery app. We’ll go through the unique must-have features of an on-demand flower delivery app that will give you an edge over your competitors.

Customized Note

Enabling users to add a personal note with the flowers ordered can be an interesting feature to consider while developing an on-demand flower delivery app. Users will have an option to write a note while placing an order and you can get it printed to deliver with the flowers or bouquet. This feature adds a personal touch and helps users to convey their message.

Schedule Delivery

Offer your users delivery options to get their order delivered immediately or schedule it for later. They can select the date and time for the scheduled flower delivery and receive it exactly when they want to.

Real-Time Tracking

Another essential feature is to enable your customers to track their orders in real-time. They must be updated at each step from ‘Preparing the order’ to ‘Order delivered’. By using the geolocation enabled florist app, customers will be able to view the delivery executive’s movements when he is on his way to deliver their order.

Multiple Payment Modes

Allow your users to pay using various payment methods such as Credit/Debit cards, net banking and popular e-wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

Offers and Combo Deals

Keep showering your customers with regular discounts and personalized offers to make them come running back to you. Earn customer loyalty to retain your existing customers as well as attract other potential customers.

Social Media Integration

People love to share small events on social media. This feature allows your users to share the flower delivery directly on their social media accounts. This also creates free publicity for your Flower delivery services.

Cost and Expenses

The development cost for an on-demand flower delivery app with flow like Bloom & Wild, Uber, and Excellent Florists can be resolved key factors as:

In India– The app development cost is exceptionally low when compared with other regions like Europe and the USA. It is $12-$80 every hour for building up an on-demand flower delivery app with the features listed in this guide.

In Europe and America– The value range is $120-$250 every hour.

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