Best Practice - Structuring Your App the Right Way

Build a Clear and Effective Experience

A well-structured app is essential for:

• User understanding
• Engagement
• Long-term success

Too many modules or poor organization can confuse users and reduce activity.

👉 Simplicity and clarity are key.

1. Start with Core Modules Only

Avoid adding everything at once.

Recommended core setup:

• News Feed → communication
• Events → engagement
• People → community

👉 These three modules are enough to launch a strong app.

2. Define a Clear Purpose for Each Module

Each module should have a specific role.

Examples:

• News Feed → updates and announcements
• Events → registrations and participation
• People → networking

👉 If a module has no clear purpose, don’t include it.

3. Avoid Clutter

Too many modules create confusion.

Best practices:

• Limit the number of visible modules
• Remove unused or empty modules
• Keep navigation simple

👉 A focused app performs better than a complex one.

4. Use Clear Naming

Rename modules to match your use case.

Examples:

• “People” → “Members”, “Speakers”, “Players”
• “Events” → “Workshops”, “Tournaments”, “Sessions”

👉 Users should instantly understand what each section does.

5. Think in User Journeys

Design your app around how users will use it:

Example journey:

1. Discover content (News Feed)
2. Register for an event (Events)
3. Connect with others (People)

👉 Structure should guide behavior.

6. Keep It Alive

An app is not static.

• Regularly update content
• Add events
• Maintain your People directory

👉 A structured app must also be active.

7. Adapt Over Time

Your structure will evolve:

• Start simple
• Add modules when needed
• Adjust based on usage

👉 Growth should be gradual and intentional.