Here’s a little secret: most small business web apps… kinda suck. Small businesses usually don’t have the budget for high-quality software engineering, so their apps are often missing important features, are slow, outdated, and not mobile-friendly. But that’s actually an opportunity for you as a student. Instead of building yet another “hello world” project or a to-do list app no one uses, try this:
- Find a small business with a clunky website or app, e.g. diyetta.
- Use it on PC and mobile, make a list of improvements.
- Make a copy of the whole app or parts of it and make it faster, cleaner, easier to use.
- Demo your version to the owner.
Worst case? You get real-world experience. Best case? You get paid. Either way, you win. You’re not just learning to code—you’re learning how to:
- Create real value (solving actual problems, not just coding puzzles)
- Sell your ideas (convincing skills)
This one simple strategy can turn you from “just another student” into someone who can point to real impact. That looks so much better on your resume than “I built a weather app.”
So… what’s the worst small business web app you’ve seen lately? Maybe that’s your next project.
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