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Creating Your Own App – It’s cheaper and less painful than
an APPendectomy
Curt HitchensGAETC 2012
Thursday, November 8th
Italian Room 1-2
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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*
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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”
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Conference Survey and App Info