Creating Your Own App – It’s cheaper and less painful than

an APPendectomy

Curt HitchensGAETC 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”

Conference Survey and App Info