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On 27/03/2023 at 14:38, Steve Bullman said:

You asked for feedback and clearly asked if we think the market is big enough. I’ve been working in the digital arborist space for over 15 years now, have launched several web apps during that time as well as a couple of iOS/android apps. I think I have a reasonable feel for the market. If they are looking for a labour of love then go for it. If they are looking for a stand along business opportunity they’ll probably starve to death. 

I don't think they are looking for a labor of love:

On 27/03/2023 at 19:20, Dan Maynard said:

Feels like if you make it too capable then will just be too complicated to use for smaller guy.

That's what I'm thinking too. Actually the full features more complicated versions for companies exist already and usually costs more than hundred dollars a month. Cheapest is this one:

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1 hour ago, Rich Rule said:

So what is the cost to develop an App?

You see, I'm really only interested in knowing what features would you guys find useful. That's what I'm consulting about. 

They have their own people to figure out investment, recovering developmental costs, marketing and profit. They don't tell me how to run a tree business and I don't tell them how to launch an App. 

39 minutes ago, Jamie C said:

an app to assist in plotting woodland, capturing data on individual trees (photos, geodata etc)

Do you know "Arb Pro"? It does all that. So I'm really not trying to reinvent the wheel. But I do think that the existing Apps are not that much user friendly, cater only to big companies needs, are only in English and, most of all, are way out of what an individual climber and small company would be willing to pay. I'm thinking of something in those lines, with a few other features, multilingual, and that costs 4 or 5 pounds a month. Would love to know what you think about it.

9 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

You asked for feedback and clearly asked if we think the market is big enough. I’ve been working in the digital arborist space for over 15 years now, have launched several web apps during that time as well as a couple of iOS/android apps. I think I have a reasonable feel for the market. If they are looking for a labour of love then go for it. If they are looking for a stand along business opportunity they’ll probably starve to death. 

You are perfectly right. I have edited my post. I'm really only interested to know what features would people find useful.

I know someone in Italy who started a website in 2001, when most people interested in tree climbing were not connected to the internet and smartphones didn't exist yet. So I do respect your experience, but allow me to consider that things may change. Anyway, I do thank you for your feedback.

5 hours ago, Steve Bullman said:

No, there’s not a big enough market. 

That will be for them to decide. What I really would appreciate is feedback concerning features that one would like to have if such an App existed.

I've been asked to consult for a big Apps Company who's considering making an App designed specifically for Tree Climbers and Arborists. So I ask you, what would you find useful to have in an App? Clients list, Uploading photos and creating spreadsheets of your jobs, Tree climbing Knots, calendar, climbing techniques, chainsaw cuts, pruning tips...? What features would you find indispensable? I appreciate a lot any feedback!