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Creating Your Own App – It’s cheaper and less painful than an APPendectomy. Curt Hitchens GAETC 2012 Thursday, November 8 th Italian Room 1-2. Step One: Signing Up and Getting Started. Visit iBuildapp.com and sign up for a free account
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Creating Your Own App – It’s cheaper and less painful than an APPendectomy Curt Hitchens GAETC 2012 Thursday, November 8th Italian Room 1-2
Step One: Signing Up and Getting Started • Visit iBuildapp.com and sign up for a free account • After signing in, choose one of three options: Native Apps (iPhone/Android), Native iPad, and Web Apps • *See notes for more details*
Step Two: Choosing a Template and App Name • Select a template and name that seems appropriate for your app • Some templates are free, others can be used for a small fee
Step Three: Adding a Background • Choose a background color or image for your app • Select a pre-designed image or upload one of your own • Uploaded images must be 640 X 960 pixels
Step Four: Adding a Logo Image • Choose a logo image for your app • Logo images must be 640 x 154 pixels • Files must be under 1 MB in size
Step Five: Editing Buttons and Tabs • Add a label and background image to each button • Button images must be 450 x 118 pixels • Choose a label and symbol for each tab
Step Six: Editing Button and Tab Functionality • Select a page title and type for each button/tab • Page types allow you to assign each button or tab a different function • A background and text color can also be chosen for each button/tab
Step Seven: Establishing App Settings • Select the 12 hour time format • Enter the following information for your app: name, description, key words, web site • An app category and logo (1024 X 1024 pixels) should also be selected
Step Eight: Publishing and Promoting Your App • Collect and use the following information to promote your app: App Store URL, App URL, QR Code • E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter can also be used to promote your app • After reviewing your work, press “Publish Your App”