THINKING ABOUT BUILDING AN APP?
Stop Before You Waste Thousands.
What You Don’t Know About App Development Could Destroy Your Budget—Unless You Hire Dealey Media International (DMI)
You’ve got a great idea for an app. You might even have a list of features in mind and a rough sense of what you want it to do.
So you ask for quotes.
Seems smart, right?
WRONG.
Here’s the terrifying truth:
Most business owners end up massively overpaying for app development because they don’t know what to ask, what to plan for, or how to scope the project correctly.
And most developers? They’ll quote based on what you ask for—not what you actually need.
Here’s Where It Gets Dangerous:
If your criteria are vague, incomplete, or missing technical considerations, you open the door for app companies to:
Lowball their initial quote just to win your business…
…then add thousands in “unexpected” charges when they “discover” more details you should have defined from the beginning.
We’ve seen this happen time and time again. Clients come to us after they’ve been financially bled dry by developers who charged extra for:
API integrations that were “never mentioned,”
Storage upgrades “they didn’t expect,”
Redesigns due to “poor user flow planning,”
Or full rebuilds when the original code wasn’t scalable.
It’s not just expensive. It’s devastating.
THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT MOVE YOU CAN MAKE:
Hire Dealey Media International BEFORE you get app quotes.
Even if you’re not sure about hiring us to build the app (though you should), at the very least:
Hire us to consult on your app project first.
Here’s why:
We’ll help define the right criteria developers need to quote accurately—so you don’t get blindsided later.
We’ll identify mission-critical decisions like storage options, scalability, security, and automation that must be decided up front.
We’ll structure your project with marketing in mind so your app doesn’t just function—it converts.
We’ll ensure your idea is technically feasible, financially sustainable, and strategically sound before you spend a single dollar on development.
MOST BUSINESSES FOCUS ON FEATURES.
But DMI Focuses on Function, Future, and ROI.
Anyone can say “I want an app that lets customers book appointments.”
But we ask:
How will the data be stored?
Is the storage scalable and secure?
Can this app be updated without constant App Store re-approvals?
Will your marketing systems (CRM, email, SMS) integrate seamlessly?
Will your team be able to manage the app internally without technical headaches?
How can your existing marketing channels drive app usage without adding more marketing expenses?
DMI has already solved these questions for over 1,000 approved apps—and we’ll solve them for you too.
SCARY STATS:
88% of apps are abandoned after a single use.
Over 68% of budgets are burned fixing preventable mistakes.
40% of first-time app submissions are rejected by app stores.
Most businesses overpay by 30–70% due to unclear project scoping.
Don’t think it’ll happen to you?
It already is.
ENTER DMI: YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
✅ Over 1,000+ approved apps (no rejections)
✅ Experienced with scalable, secure backends and app store requirements
✅ Deep integration of marketing + development to grow ROI, not just downloads
✅ Transparent billing, no bait-and-switch quoting
✅ Trusted by brands across industries who demand smart, strategic execution
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you’re thinking about building an app, do NOT get quotes yet.
Instead, schedule a short consultation with DMI first—to bulletproof your app strategy, avoid hidden development costs, and protect your ROI.
You’ll walk away with:
A fully defined scope of work,
Strategic recommendations that fit your goals,
And clarity on what your app really needs to succeed.