Guide to a Quick Delivery App like Blinkit

2. About 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 customer’s 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.

3. The 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.

4. How 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.

5. Step 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 it’s 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.

6. Step 3: Features List • Here are a few things to consider: – • A user-friendly interface:The app’s 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 user’s 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.

10. Step 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 app’s overall look and feel, including your app’s 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. Here’s 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.

12. Step 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 You’ll 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.