Congrats—you've decided your brand needs a mobile app! Now what?

Creating an app takes forethought, clear direction, and smart execution. It's an investment in both your money and your time, so you want to get it right. Mobile app development company Moveo has created an infographic that walks you through eight steps to take your app from idea to reality.

But before you even come up with ideas, you'll want to answer basic questions, such as why your business needs an app and what you should ask when researching app development partners.

Next, you'll want to evaluate and secure your app idea before you move into the final steps of actually starting and optimizing the app development.