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mostlysignssomeportents · 2 years ago

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This is your brain on fraud apologetics

In 1998, two Stanford students published a paper in Computer Networks entitled “The Anatomy of a Large-Scale Hypertextual Web Search Engine,” in which they wrote, “Advertising funded search engines will be inherently biased towards the advertisers and away from the needs of consumers.”

https://research.google/pubs/pub334/

If you’d like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here’s a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/24/passive-income/#swiss-cheese-security

The co-authors were Lawrence Page and Sergey Brin, and the “large-scale hypertextual web search-engine” they were describing was their new project, which they called “Google.” They were 100% correct — prescient, even!

On Wednesday night, a friend came over to watch some TV with us. We ordered out. We got scammed. We searched for a great local Thai place we like called Kiin and clicked a sponsored link for a Wix site called “Kiinthaila.com.” We should have clicked the third link down (kiinthaiburbank.com).

We got scammed. The Wix site was a lookalike for Kiin Thai, which marked up their prices by 15% and relayed the order to our local, mom-and-pop, one-branch restaurant. The restaurant knew it, too — they called us and told us they were canceling the order, and said we could still come get our food, but we’d have to call Amex to reverse the charge.

As it turned out, the scammers double-billed us for our order. I called Amex, who advised us to call back in a couple days when the charge posted to cancel it — in other words, they were treating it as a regular customer dispute, and not a systemic, widespread fraud (there’s no way this scammer is just doing this for one restaurant).

In the grand scheme of things, this is a minor hassle, but boy, it’s haunting to watch the quarter-century old prophecy of Brin and Page coming true. Search Google for carpenters, plumbers, gas-stations, locksmiths, concert tickets, entry visas, jobs at the US Post Office or (not making this up) tech support for Google products, and the top result will be a paid ad for a scam. Sometimes it’s several of the top ads.

This kind of “intermediation” business is actually revered in business-schools. As Douglas Rushkoff has written, the modern business wisdom reveres “going meta” — not doing anything useful, but rather, creating a chokepoint between people who do useful things and people who want to pay for those things, and squatting there, collecting rent:

https://rushkoff.medium.com/going-meta-d42c6a09225e

It’s the ultimate passive income/rise and grind side-hustle: It wouldn’t surprise me in the least to discover a whole festering nest of creeps on Tiktok talking about how they pay Mechanical Turks to produce these lookalike sites at scale.

This mindset is so pervasive that people running companies with billions in revenue and massive hoards of venture capital run exactly the same scam. During lockdown, companies like Doordash, Grubhub and Uber Eats stood up predatory lookalike websites for local restaurants, without their consent, and played monster-in-the-middle, tricking diners into ordering through them:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/09/19/we-are-beautiful/#man-in-the-middle

These delivery app companies were playing a classic enshittification game: first they directed surpluses to customers to lock them in (heavily discounting food), then they directed surplus to restaurants (preferential search results, free delivery, low commissions) — then, having locked in both consumers and producers, they harvested the surplus for themselves.

Today, delivery apps charge massive premiums to both eaters and restaurants, load up every order with junk fees, and clone the most successful restaurants out of ghost kitchens — shipping containers in parking lots crammed with low-waged workers cranking out orders for 15 different fake “virtual restaurants”:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/12/01/autophagic-buckeyes/#subsidized-autophagia

Delivery apps speedran the enshittification cycle, but Google took a slower path to get there. The company has locked in billions of users (e.g. by paying billions to be the default search on Safari and Firefox and using legal bullying to block third party Android device-makers from pre-installing browsers other than Chrome). For years, it’s been leveraging our lock-in to prey on small businesses, getting them to set up Google Business Profiles.

These profiles are supposed to help Google distinguish between real sellers and scammers. But Kiin Thai has a Google Business Profile, and searching for “kiin thai burbank” brings up a “Knowledge Panel” with the correct website address — on a page that is headed with a link to a scam website for the same business. Google, in other words, has everything it needs to flag lookalike sites and confirm them with their registered owners. It would cost Google money to do this — engineer-time to build and maintain the system, content moderator time to manually check flagged listings, and lost ad-revenue from scammers — but letting the scams flourish makes Google money, at the expense of Google users and Google business customers.

Now, Google has an answer for this: they tell merchants who are being impersonated by ad-buying scammers that all they need to do is outbid them for the top ad-spot. This is a common approach — Amazon has a $31b/year “ad business” that’s mostly its own platform sellers bidding against each other to show you fake results for your query. The first five screens of Amazon search results are 50% ads:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/11/28/enshittification/#relentless-payola

This is “going meta,” so naturally, Meta is doing it too: Facebook and Instagram have announced a $12/month “verification” badge that will let you report impersonation and tweak the algorithm to make it more likely that the posts you make are shown to the people who explicitly asked to see them:

https://www.vox.com/recode/2023/2/21/23609375/meta-verified-twitter-blue-checkmark-badge-instagram-facebook

The corollary of this, of course, is that if you don’t pay, they won’t police your impersonators, and they won’t show your posts to the people who asked to see them. This is pure enshittification — the surplus from users and business customers is harvested for the benefit of the platform owners:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/21/potemkin-ai/#hey-guys

The idea that merchants should master the platforms as a means of keeping us safe from their impersonators is a hollow joke. For one thing, the rules change all the time, as the platforms endlessly twiddle the knobs that determine what gets shown to whom:

https://doctorow.medium.com/twiddler-1b5c9690cce6

And they refuse to tell anyone what the rules are, because if they told you what the rules were, you’d be able to bypass them. Content moderation is the only infosec domain where “security through obscurity” doesn’t get laughed out of the room:

https://doctorow.medium.com/como-is-infosec-307f87004563

Worse: the one thing the platforms do hunt down and exterminate with extreme prejudice is anything that users or business-customers use to twiddle back — add-ons and plugins and jailbreaks that override their poor choices with better ones:

https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/29/23378541/the-og-app-instagram-clone-pulled-from-app-store

As I was submitting complaints about the fake Kiin scam-site (and Amex’s handling of my fraud call) to the FTC, the California Attorney General, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and Wix, I wrote a little Twitter thread about what a gross scam this is:

https://twitter.com/doctorow/status/1628948906657878016

The thread got more than two million reads and got picked up by Hacker News and other sites. While most of the responses evinced solidarity and frustration and recounted similar incidents in other domains, a significant plurality of the replies were scam apologetics — messages from people who wanted to explain why this wasn’t a problem after all.

The most common of these was victim-blaming: “you should have used an adblocker” or “never click the sponsored link.” Of course, I do use an ad-blocker — but this order was placed with a mobile browser, after an absentminded query into the Google search-box permanently placed on the home screen, which opens results in Chrome (where I don’t have an ad-blocker, so I can see material behind an ad-blocker-blocker), not Firefox (which does have an ad-blocker).

Now, I also have a PiHole on my home LAN, which blocks most ads even in a default browser — but earlier this day, I’d been on a public wifi network that was erroneously blocking a website (the always excellent superpunch.net) so I’d turned my wifi off, which meant the connection came over my phone’s 5G connection, bypassing the PiHole:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/04/28/shut-yer-pi-hole/

“Don’t click a sponsored link” — well, the irony here is that if you habitually use a browser with an ad-blocker, and you backstop it with a PiHole, you never see sponsored links, so it’s easy to miss the tiny “Sponsored” notification beside the search result. That goes double if you’re relaxing with a dinner guest on the sofa and ordering dinner while chatting.

There’s a name for this kind of security failure: the Swiss Cheese Model. We all have multiple defenses (in my case: foreknowledge of Google’s ad-scam problem, an ad-blocker in my browser, LAN-wide ad sinkholing). We also have multiple vulnerabilities (in my case: forgetting I was on 5G, being distracted by conversation, using a mobile device with a permanent insecure search bar on the homescreen, and being so accustomed to ad-blocked results that I got out of the habit of checking whether a result was an ad).

If you think you aren’t vulnerable to scams, you’re wrong — and your confidence in your invulnerability actually increases your risk. This isn’t the first time I’ve been scammed, and it won’t be the last — and every time, it’s been a Swiss Cheese failure, where all the holes in all my defenses lined up for a brief instant and left me vulnerable:

https://locusmag.com/2010/05/cory-doctorow-persistence-pays-parasites/

Other apologetics: “just call the restaurant rather than using its website.” Look, I know the people who say this don’t think I have a time-machine I can use to travel back to the 1980s and retrieve a Yellow Pages, but it’s hard not to snark at them, just the same. Scammers don’t just set up fake websites for your local businesses — they staff them with fake call-centers, too. The same search that takes you to a fake website will also take you to a fake phone number.

Finally, there’s “What do you expect Google to do? They can’t possibly detect this kind of scam.” But they can. Indeed, they are better situated to discover these scams than anyone else, because they have their business profiles, with verified contact information for the merchants being impersonated. When they get an ad that seems to be for the same business but to a different website, they could interrupt the ad process to confirm it with their verified contact info.

Instead, they choose to avoid the expense, and pocket the ad revenue. If a company promises to “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful,” I think we have the right to demand these kinds of basic countermeasures:

https://www.google.com/search/howsearchworks/our-approach/

The same goes for Amex: when a merchant is scamming customers, they shouldn’t treat complaints as “chargebacks” — they should treat them as reports of a crime in progress. Amex has the bird’s eye view of their transaction flow and when a customer reports a scam, they can backtrack it to see if the same scammer is doing this with other merchants — but the credit card companies make money by not chasing down fraud:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rosalindadams/mastercard-visa-fraud

Wix also has platform-scale analytics that they could use to detect and interdict this kind of fraud — when a scammer creates a hundred lookalike websites for restaurants and uses Wix’s merchant services to process payments for them, that could trigger human review — but it didn’t.

Where do all of these apologetics come from? Why are people so eager to leap to the defense of scammers and their adtech and fintech enablers? Why is there such an impulse to victim-blame?

I think it’s fear: in their hearts, people — especially techies — know that they, too, are vulnerable to these ripoffs, but they don’t want to admit it. They want to convince themselves that the person who got scammed made an easily avoidable mistake, and that they themselves will never make a similar mistake.

This is doubly true for readerships on tech-heavy forums like Twitter or (especially) Hacker News. These readers know just how many vulnerabilities there are — how many holes are in their Swiss cheese — and they are also overexposed to rise-and-grind/passive income rhetoric.

This produces a powerful cognitive dissonance: “If all the ‘entrepreneurs’ I worship are just laying traps for the unwary, and if I am sometimes unwary, then I’m cheering on the authors of my future enduring misery.” The only way to resolve this dissonance — short of re-evaluating your view of platform capitalism or questioning your own immunity to scams — is to blame the victim.

The median Hacker News reader has to somehow resolve the tension between “just install an adblocker” and “Chrome’s extension sandbox is a dumpster fire and it’s basically impossible to know whether any add-on you install can steal every keystroke and all your other data”:

https://mattfrisbie.substack.com/p/spy-chrome-extension

In my Twitter thread, I called this “the worst of all possible timelines.” Everything we do is mediated by gigantic, surveillant monopolists that spy on us comprehensively from asshole to appetite — but none of them, not a 20th century payment giant nor a 21st century search giant — can bestir itself to use that data to keep us safe from scams.

Next Thu (Mar 2) I'll be in Brussels for Antitrust, Regulation and the Political Economy, along with a who's-who of European and US trustbusters. It's livestreamed, and both in-person and virtual attendance are free:

https://www.brusselsconference.com/registration

On Fri (Mar 3), I'll be in Graz for the Elevate Festival:

https://elevate.at/diskurs/programm/event/e23doctorow/

[Image ID: A modified version of Hieronymus Bosch's painting 'The Conjurer,' which depicts a scam artist playing a shell-game for a group of gawking rubes. The image has been modified so that the scam artist's table has a Google logo and the pea he is triumphantly holding aloft bears the 'Sponsored' wordmark that appears alongside Google search results.]

#pluralistic #victim blaming #fraud #going meta #douglas rushkoff #ad-tech #local search #wix #amex #thai food #business #rent-seeking #entrepreneurship #passive income #chokepoint capitalism #platform lawyers

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meowbilli · 6 days ago

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How Much Does a Doordash Clone App Cost? | Build with Enatega

The food delivery market has seen explosive growth over the past few years, with platforms like DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub leading the charge. For entrepreneurs, food delivery businesses, and tech startups, creating a Doordash clone app could be the perfect opportunity to tap into this thriving market. But how much does it actually cost to develop one?

This blog will take you through the features and functionality of a Doordash clone, the various factors influencing development costs, and why a ready-made solution like Enatega might be your ideal choice. Let's break it all down.

What is a Doordash Clone App?

Think of a Doordash clone app as a prebuilt framework designed to replicate the core functionality of a popular app like DoorDash, but with opportunities for customization to align with your brand and business model.

Key Features of a Doordash Clone App Include:

Customer Panel:

Advanced search options for restaurants and cuisines

Real-time order tracking

Multiple payment gateways

Restaurant Partner Panel:

Order management and live status updates

Menu customization

Earnings reports and analytics

Delivery Partner Panel:

GPS-enabled navigation

Order history and earnings insights

Availability toggles and communication tools

Admin Panel:

Customer, restaurant, and delivery management

Promotion and discount management

Insights through data analytics for decision-making

These features ensure a seamless user experience while providing a full suite of tools for restaurant owners and delivery drivers alike. The beauty of a clone app lies in its flexibility—features can easily be added, removed, or tailored to meet your business's unique needs.

Factors That Influence the Cost of Development

Creating a Doordash clone app isn't as straightforward as putting together a team of developers. Various factors come into play that significantly affects the final cost.

1. Technical Complexity

Are you working on offering unique features like AI-driven delivery time estimates or gamification to enhance user engagement? The more complex your desired app functionality, the higher the development cost.

2. Design

Sleek, user-friendly UI/UX design ensures your users stick around, but achieving that level of finesse isn't cheap. Custom designs will cost more than using basic templates, especially if your app needs to reflect strong branding.

3. Platform

Are you planning to launch on iOS, Android, or both? Dual-platform development will naturally require more time, effort, and investment compared to focusing on a single platform.

4. Third-Party Integrations

Third-party integrations like payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.), mapping APIs (Google Maps), and notification services contribute to smoother operations but can add to the overall cost.

5. Ongoing Maintenance

App development doesn’t end once it's live. Regular updates, bug fixes, server costs, and customer support add to the long-term expenditure.

These aspects can cause the cost of development to range from $30,000 to $150,000, depending on your choices. But is there a more affordable path?

Cost Analysis: From Scratch vs. Using Enatega

For entrepreneurs working with limited budgets and tight deadlines, developing an app from scratch might not always be the best option. This is where ready-made solutions like Enatega come in.

Building From Scratch

Development Time: 4–12 months

Cost: $50,000–$150,000 depending on the features and complexity

Key Considerations:

Offers complete creative freedom.

High upfront costs.

Longer time to market.

Enatega Readymade Solution

Development Time: 2–4 weeks

Cost: $10,000–$30,000 depending on customizations

Key Benefits:

Prebuilt and customizable to fit your brand.

Substantially faster time to market.

Affordable and scalable solution.

With Enatega, you benefit from tried-and-tested models while still personalizing your app to fit your unique needs. It’s a solution tailored for startups and entrepreneurs who want to get their food delivery service up and running quickly without compromising on quality.

Why Enatega is a Game-Changer for Startups

Still on the fence? Here’s why Enatega stands out among its competitors:

Affordability

Enatega offers competitive pricing compared to starting from scratch, giving startups a professional-grade app at a fraction of the cost.

Quick Deployment

With Enatega, your app can be up and running in under a month, allowing you to start generating revenue sooner.

Scalability

Enatega’s architecture is designed for growth. Whether you're adding more restaurants, expanding delivery zones, or offering new features, scaling up is seamless.

Ongoing Support

With technical support and regular updates, Enatega ensures your app runs smoothly, so you can focus on growing your business.

Community-Driven

Whether through collaborative forums or real-life partnerships, Enatega fosters a sense of camaraderie among food delivery entrepreneurs, helping you learn and grow as you build your business.

Case Studies of Enatega Success Stories

1. BiteEasy – A Niche Vegan Delivery App

When BiteEasy decided to cater to vegan food lovers, they turned to Enatega to create a user-friendly app that delivered curated vegan meals. Within six months of launch, they had onboarded 150 restaurants and saw revenue growth of 40%.

2. NightBites – Late-Night Delivery Startup

NightBites used Enatega to fill the gap in late-night food delivery. With Enatega's quick deployment, they launched in just three weeks and captured a loyal customer base by offering 24/7 service.

These examples are just two of the many ways Enatega has empowered food delivery businesses to thrive.

Build Your Food Delivery Empire

The food delivery industry is booming, and leveraging a Doordash clone app might just be your ticket to carving out your piece of the pie. While building from scratch offers creative freedom, tools like Enatega make food delivery app development accessible for startups and entrepreneurs by saving time, money, and effort.

#onlineFood Delivery #Food app

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prameethsd · 1 month ago

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Enhance Your Brand Identity with a Customized UberEats Clone App

In today's competitive food delivery market, establishing a unique brand identity is crucial for success. Customizing an UberEats clone app allows your business to stand out and resonate with your target audience.

Here's how to effectively tailor your app to reflect your brand:

1. Define Your Brand Identity Before customization, clearly define your brand's core values and mission. Consider:

Unique Selling Proposition (USP): What sets your business apart?

Brand Emotions: What feelings should customers associate with your brand?

For instance, if sustainability is a priority, incorporate eco-friendly elements into your app's design and messaging.

2. Ensure Consistent Design Across All Platforms A cohesive design across all platforms enhances brand recognition. Focus on:

Color Scheme: Select colors that represent your brand's personality.

Logo Placement: Feature your logo prominently within the app interface.

Typography: Choose fonts that align with your brand's voice, whether playful, professional, or bold.

Utilizing a white-label UberEats clone app enables seamless integration of these visual elements.

3. Personalize the User Experience Enhance customer satisfaction by personalizing their journey:

Smart Recommendations: Suggest dishes based on previous orders.

User Profiles: Allow users to save favorite restaurants and meal preferences.

Localized Content: Highlight region-specific restaurants and promotions.

Leveraging analytics within the app can help implement these personalization strategies effectively.

4. Leverage White-Label Customization White-label solutions offer flexibility to make the app uniquely yours:

Tailored Interface: Adapt the app's layout to suit your audience's preferences.

Brand Integration: Incorporate your logo and tagline across key screens.

Unique Features: Add functionalities that cater specifically to your business model.

This approach ensures your app is a true extension of your brand.

5. Implement Comprehensive Management Tools Efficient management tools are essential for smooth operations:

Order Dashboard: Manage incoming orders seamlessly.

Sales Reports: Track performance with detailed analytics.

Menu Management: Update offerings and prices in real-time.

An UberEats clone app typically includes these features, streamlining your business processes.

6. Provide a Seamless User Experience Ensure the app is user-friendly to encourage repeat usage:

Intuitive Navigation: Design a straightforward and easy-to-use interface.

Secure Payment Options: Offer multiple payment methods for convenience.

Real-Time Tracking: Allow customers to track their orders live.

A positive user experience fosters customer loyalty and positive reviews.

7. Stay Updated with Industry Trends Regularly update your app to incorporate the latest features and meet evolving customer expectations:

Technical Support: Ensure continuous technical support for smooth app performance.

Feature Enhancements: Keep the app up-to-date with the latest industry trends and customer demands.

This commitment to ongoing support and updates allows businesses to focus on growth while leaving the technical aspects in capable hands.

By customizing your UberEats clone app to reflect your brand identity, you create a cohesive and engaging experience that resonates with customers, setting your business apart in the bustling food delivery landscape.

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karanchadda · 5 months ago

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What is Grubhub?

Grubhub is an online food delivery platform. You can order and get food delivered to you by using Grubhub. This food delivery app has its roots in Chicago, Illinois. Grubhub started in 2004 and has been growing ever since. The main goal of Grubhub is to provide customers with the best service and receive outcomes. If you sign in to Grubhub, you can order anything, right? Like other food delivery apps, Grubhub partners with restaurants to deliver food at the customer's doorstep without hassle.

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vira785 · 6 months ago

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A Step-by-Step Approach to Developing an UberEats Clone App: Tips and Best Practices

Developing an Uber Eats clone app can be a lucrative opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the food delivery industry. With the growing demand for convenient food delivery services, creating a well-designed, user-friendly app can set you on the path to success. However, building a successful UberEats clone app requires careful planning, thoughtful design, and the integration of essential features. In this guide, we'll take you through a step-by-step approach to developing an UberEats clone app, offering tips and best practices to ensure your app meets user expectations and achieves business success.

Market Research and Planning

Understanding Your Target Audience

Before you begin developing your UberEats clone app, it's crucial to conduct thorough market research. Understanding your target audience's preferences, behaviors, and pain points will help you design an app that meets their needs. Consider factors such as demographics, location, and dining habits.

Analyzing Competitors

Study your competitors to identify what they do well and where they fall short. Analyze successful food delivery apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub to understand their features, user experience, and pricing models. This analysis will guide you in creating a competitive app that stands out in the market.

Defining Your Unique Value Proposition

Your Uber Eats clone app should offer something unique that sets it apart from the competition. Whether it's faster delivery times, a broader selection of restaurants, or exclusive deals, defining your unique value proposition will attract users to your platform.

Choosing the Right Technology Stack

Front-End Development

The front end of your UberEats clone app is what users interact with, so it should be intuitive and visually appealing. Choose a technology stack that allows for responsive design and smooth performance across different devices. Common front-end technologies include React Native, Flutter, or Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android.

Back-End Development

The back end is the engine that powers your app, handling tasks like order processing, user authentication, and payment processing. Opt for a robust back-end technology stack that ensures scalability and security. Popular choices include Node.js, Ruby on Rails, or Django.

Database Management

Your app will require a database to store user information, order details, and restaurant data. Choose a reliable and scalable database management system (DBMS) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.

Designing the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX)

User-Centered Design

The success of your UberEats clone app hinges on providing a seamless user experience. Design your app with the user in mind, ensuring that the interface is intuitive, easy to navigate, and visually appealing. Prioritize features that users value most, such as quick search, easy ordering, and real-time tracking.

Wireframing and Prototyping

Before diving into full-scale development, create wireframes and prototypes of your app. This step allows you to visualize the app's layout and functionality, making it easier to identify potential issues and make improvements early in the process.

Testing and Feedback

Conduct usability testing with real users to gather feedback on your app's design and functionality. This feedback will help you refine the user experience and address any pain points before launching the app.

Integrating Essential Features

Restaurant Listings and Menu Management

Your UberEats clone app should allow users to browse a wide selection of restaurants and view detailed menus. Implement features that enable restaurant owners to update their listings, manage menus, and showcase special offers.

Order Placement and Payment Processing

Simplify the order placement process by allowing users to customize their orders, select delivery options, and make payments securely. Integrate multiple payment gateways such as Stripe, PayPal, or Apple Pay to offer users flexibility in payment methods.

Real-Time Order Tracking

Real-time order tracking is a must-have feature for any food delivery app. Integrate GPS tracking to allow users to monitor the status of their orders from preparation to delivery. This feature enhances transparency and builds trust with your users.

Push Notifications

Push notifications are essential for keeping users informed about their orders, special offers, and promotions. Implement personalized notifications to engage users and encourage repeat orders.

Reviews and Ratings

Allow users to leave reviews and ratings for restaurants and delivery drivers. This feature builds credibility and helps other users make informed decisions when placing orders.

Customer Support

Provide a reliable customer support system within your app. Include features like in-app chat, FAQs, and support tickets to assist users with any issues they may encounter.

Testing and Quality Assurance

Functional Testing

Ensure that all features of your UberEats clone app work as intended by conducting thorough functional testing. Test each feature, from order placement to payment processing, to identify and fix any bugs.

Performance Testing

Evaluate the app's performance under different conditions, such as high traffic or low network connectivity. This testing ensures that your app can handle peak times without compromising user experience.

Security Testing

Security is paramount in any app that handles sensitive user data. Conduct security testing to identify vulnerabilities and implement measures to protect user information and payment details.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Involve real users in the testing process by conducting user acceptance testing. This step helps ensure that the app meets user expectations and is ready for launch.

Launching and Marketing Your App

Launch Strategy

Plan a strategic launch for your UberEats clone app. Consider launching in phases, starting with a pilot launch in a specific region before expanding to other areas. This approach allows you to gather feedback and make improvements before scaling up.

Marketing and Promotion

Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote your app and attract users. Utilize social media marketing, influencer partnerships, and digital advertising to increase visibility. Offering discounts or referral programs can also incentivize new users to try your app.

App Store Optimization (ASO)

Optimize your app's listing on app stores to increase its visibility and downloads. Use relevant keywords, compelling descriptions, and high-quality screenshots to attract potential users.

Continuous Improvement and Scaling

Gathering User Feedback

After launching your UberEats clone app, gather feedback from users to identify areas for improvement. Regularly update the app based on user suggestions to enhance the user experience.

Scaling Your App

As your user base grows, ensure that your app's infrastructure can handle increased traffic and demand. Consider adding new features, expanding to new regions, and partnering with more restaurants to scale your business.

Monitoring Performance

Continuously monitor your app's performance, including load times, crash reports, and user retention rates. Use analytics tools to gain insights into user behavior and optimize the app accordingly.

Conclusion

Developing an UberEats clone app with the help of an on-demand app development company involves careful planning, strategic execution, and ongoing refinement. By focusing on market research, technology selection, design, testing, and marketing, you can create a successful food delivery app that meets user needs and fosters business growth. Prioritizing user experience, integrating essential features, and staying responsive to feedback is key to building a reliable and competitive Uber Eats clone app in the crowded food delivery market.

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emilycarterappconsultant · 9 months ago

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What Are The Advantages For Developing White Label Grubhub Clone App?

Discover the benefits of creating a white-label Grubhub clone app. Streamline food delivery services, enhance brand visibility, and tap into a lucrative market. For further insights, visit us at: https://richestsoft.com/grubhub-clone

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mobileapptechnology · 2 years ago

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Cost To Develop Online Food Delivery App?

The on-demand application became super popular because of its huge target audience and market acceptance. The food delivery app won the game especially because of its high-end user experience. Look at the examples of UberEats, GrubHub and Zomato. They combine intuitive navigation, user-centric features and comfort – and with such a mix, the app has really revolutionized the on-demand food delivery market.

How would you create an Uber Eats-like meal delivery service in 2023?

You should sketch out your ideas and generate a list of the features you want your food delivery app to have before you start developing it. Making a flowchart of the entire process the app will go through is one method to achieve this.

Think about any unique requirements users may have when using the app. Are there any incentives offered by your meal delivery service to place an order on a particular day or at a particular time? After generating these ideas, do some market research before scheduling a meeting with developers.

An infographic outlining the 5 easy stages to creating a meal delivery app is provided below:

But if you are planning to build a food delivery app; Then you need to go beyond basic steps like this to create an on-demand food delivery app:

Market research and analysis: What does a successful food delivery app look like? What features do people want? What exactly are you planning to offer in the app?

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Several of the queries and potential solutions are as follows:

a) Who are your competitors and what are their names and business plans?

b) Who are your prospective clients?

c) Any advice on how to choose the best strategy for connecting with potential clients?

d) What are your target demographic's spending patterns and habits?

e) Recognize the technological developments your rivals are utilizing to improve their app clones.

f) What can be done to streamline the ordering process?

g) Could chatbots be used as messages in chat orders?

h) Employ a software development firm to combine smartwatches and other wearables with food delivery apps.

Know your business needs before meeting user needs. Know your business objectives before addressing user needs. The two main types of meal delivery app models are

a) Food order model

b) Service model: food ordering and delivery

Still, if you choose to go with a clone of UberEats or Postmate, the order and delivery model is a worthwhile option. This will allow restaurants to work in conjunction with a delivery company and be able to target a larger user segment.

Choosing the features that ought to be present Make sure you offer specialized orders, menus, and individualized customer service before developing a meal delivery app.

The app's name: If you haven't already chosen an app, make a wise choice here. Make sure it is something easy to remember and basic. To assist you in selecting a suitable name for your app, you can engage an Indian software developer. You don't want to be forced to change your name in the future because another company has already registered it.

Find a developer: If you want to create an on-demand food delivery service, you must choose a company that offers a full workforce under one roof. Only employ Indian app developers with at least 5+ years of experience.

setting up user profiles Create profiles for your customers so they may quickly place orders without sharing any personal information. Create a profile for the driver as well so they will know who to expect when they arrive. You don't want the person who just placed your food order to open the door before the driver gets there.

What would it Cost To Develop an Online Food Delivery App? Effective pricing strategies come in many forms, but they all mostly depend on your objectives and amount of risk tolerance.

Which would you prefer: a set monthly charge with unlimited app transactions, or a transaction price for each app use? As an illustration, while some businesses charge $0.25 per transaction, others charge $5 per month with no transaction caps.

In other words, if you want to create the ideal food delivery business that will revolutionize the world, you must prepare meticulously in advance. Additionally, your app needs to have standout features that will catch users' attention. The following elements and functionalities are necessary to make a successful meal delivery app.

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Cost Guide for Developing a Food Delivery App

A customer app

The Customer Module app helps users to create an account, enter basic information including address and phone number, find restaurants, filter dishes, place orders, pay online, track orders, leave reviews, and so on.

A basic customer module development can take around 800 hours with an initial cost of $35000 for full customer side app development.

Rider app

An app module for delivery riders connects delivery people to restaurants. Riders could view order status, accept order deliveries, and view food delivery details like customer addresses, bills, and so on.

Delivery rider modules can also take an average of 800 hours with an initial total cost of $35,000.

Restaurant Application

This module helps restaurant owners to add their restaurants, add/update menus, track incoming food orders, edit work hours, and so on.

Restaurant modules can take up to 800 hours to develop and have an initial cost of $35,000.

Admin application

The admin panel helps manage the entire operation of the online food delivery business. It oversees restaurants, riders, billing systems, customer support, discount offers and so on.

You can use ready-to-use plugins for admin app development, such as payment integration, customer service bots, etc. This can reduce development time and, thus, overall costs. An admin app can take an average of 500 hours and have a starting cost of $25,000

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Building an On-Demand Food Clone App: A Comprehensive Guide

With the increasing popularity of on-demand food delivery services, it has become essential for businesses to offer their customers a convenient way to order food online. An on-demand food clone app can help you achieve this goal by replicating the features and functionalities of popular food delivery apps like UberEats, GrubHub, and DoorDash.

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Rapid Market Entry with an UberEats Clone App: Features and Benefits for On-Demand Success

The food delivery industry has seen a surge in demand, making it a lucrative market for entrepreneurs. However, building a new food delivery platform from scratch involves high costs, extensive technical requirements, and lengthy development timelines. An UberEats clone app offers a strategic shortcut, providing pre-built functionalities that accelerate market entry and minimize development costs. In this blog, we’ll discuss how clone apps work, their benefits, and the key features that make them a game-changer for businesses looking to succeed in the food delivery space.

Why Use an UberEats Clone App for Market Entry?

UberEats clone apps are developed with pre-built frameworks that include core functionalities of popular food delivery apps like UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. By leveraging a clone app, businesses can skip the initial development process and focus on customization and branding. This approach allows for a quicker launch and a more affordable entry point into the competitive food delivery market.

Benefits of Using an UberEats Clone App:

Accelerated Launch Timeline: Clone apps cut down the time needed to build a food delivery platform. Rather than spending months (or even years) developing a custom app, a clone app can be customized and launched within a few weeks.

Reduced Development Costs: Developing an app from scratch can be cost-prohibitive for many startups. Clone apps eliminate the need for large-scale development efforts, allowing companies to save on initial costs and invest in other areas like marketing and user acquisition.

Access to Essential Features: Clone apps come with key features built-in, such as:

Real-Time Tracking: Allows users to follow their orders from preparation to delivery.

Multi-Payment Options: Supports various payment gateways and methods, including cards, digital wallets, and cash.

Push Notifications: Keeps users informed of order status, promotions, and other updates.

Multi-Platform Compatibility: Clone apps are usually optimized for both Android and iOS, ensuring a broader reach.

Scalability and Customization: Clone apps aren’t rigid — they offer options for customization. Businesses can adjust the user interface, add unique features, and integrate with third-party services. Furthermore, clone apps are often designed with scalability in mind, allowing companies to add features and expand as they grow.

Competitive Advantage in Branding: With a clone app, entrepreneurs can tailor the app’s visual style, brand messaging, and service offerings to create a unique identity in the market. Unlike standard clone solutions, a fully customizable clone app helps create a differentiated presence and improves customer retention.

Key Features of an UberEats Clone App

To be successful in the food delivery market, an app needs robust features that improve user experience, streamline operations, and enhance partner relationships. Here are some essential features of an UberEats clone app:

User-Friendly Interface: A simple and intuitive interface is critical. Clone apps typically feature a familiar layout that makes onboarding easy for both new and experienced users.

Order Management System: Clone apps provide restaurant partners with an integrated order management system, allowing them to receive, process, and track orders efficiently.

Real-Time Delivery Tracking: A built-in tracking system keeps users updated on their delivery status, providing transparency and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Flexible Payment Gateways: Multi-payment options allow users to select their preferred payment method, whether it’s through credit/debit cards, digital wallets, or cash on delivery.

Push Notifications and Alerts: From order confirmations to promotions, push notifications play a significant role in engaging customers and driving repeat orders.

Customer Review System: User feedback is crucial for improving service quality. Clone apps allow customers to rate their experience, which builds trust and helps maintain quality.

Marketing and Promotions Integration: Many clone apps come with promotional tools, enabling businesses to run discount campaigns, loyalty programs, and referral incentives directly within the app.

Scalability and Long-Term Potential of Clone Apps

One major benefit of an UberEats clone app is its ability to scale in response to growing demand. As a business expands its user base, these apps can handle an increasing number of orders and partners by leveraging cloud infrastructure. Additionally, scaling with a clone app is cost-effective, as businesses don’t have to rebuild systems from scratch when expanding to new regions or adding more delivery partners.

Final Thoughts: Why an UberEats Clone App Is a Smart Investment

Launching a food delivery service using an UberEats clone app provides a strategic advantage for startups and small businesses aiming for rapid market entry. Not only does it offer cost and time efficiency, but it also includes essential features and customization options to compete in the on-demand food delivery sector. By adopting a clone solution, entrepreneurs can focus on growing their business and delivering an excellent customer experience right from the start.

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