Why do I need a mobile app?
Your customers want it, you’ll increase your business and get a great ROI.
What is AppNotch?
AppNotch is a mobile app factory. .
AppNotch is a patented mobile app creation platform that makes it significantly easier, faster, and more affordable to create and maintain mobile apps.
How does AppNotch work?
You simply drop your website address into the AppNotch application and you will create a mobile app that will be published in the Google and iTunes play store that combines all the functionality of your website with powerful mobile app tools. .
Why AppNotch?
You’ll increase sales and gain more customers with a higher SEO ranking.
Highest ROI decision you can make for your business or organization.
Why are mobile apps popular?
Everyone has a cell phone and retail buyers like the mobile app buying experience and customer engagement.
Why would a customer want my business to have a mobile app?
Your customers want to tap once on their phone to reach you to buy or engage.
How affordable is AppNotch?
Very affordable. Check our Pricing Page.
How do I get started?
- Just go to AppNotch.com and select “Make My App”.
- Make your app by entering your website address (URL), email address and cell phone number.
- We will text you your app link for you to view your app on your phone.
- You can then easily customize your app menu ribbon..
- Upload your logo.
- Name your app and write a short app description
- AppNotch will publish your app in the Google Play and iTunes (Apple) public app stores.
Do I need to know how to code?
No you don’t, we do everything for you!
What will my app look like?
AppNotch uses the web application (or website) that you have already designed as the user interface of your mobile app. All the look, feel and functionalities of your website will operate within your mobile app.
For example shopping cart, blogs, social media platforms, YouTube videos, login, etc. will all work properly within your app.
What features will be available on my app?
AppNotch offers the tools and features you need to connect with your “on the go” customers. The features listed will allow you to add mobile app functions to your AppNotch app.
You can select:
- Unlimited Push Notification, Push notification log, Geo-targeting push notifications
- Web links
- Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube)
- Web links
- Good Technology Security
- Quick Calls
- Simplify Commerce
- and constantly adding features that will increase your brand awareness, sales, and customers. .
How long does it take for my app to get published?
AppNotch has a great connection with both Google and Apple. Upon completion of your mobile app with AppNotch, you can expect to be live in the Google Play store within 3 days. Since Apple’s review process is more selective, expect to have your app live in iTunes in approximately 2 weeks.
How do I maintain my app?
Your mobile app requires virtually no maintenance. Anytime you update your website, your mobile app will be updated automatically in real-time as AppNotch synchronizes your app to your website. You only have to maintain your website. Your app will automatically be updated. Our customers find this exclusive feature to be one of the core benefits of using AppNotch. The human cost of maintaining an app is often overlooked. Even when comparing AppNotch to mobile app builders, the cost of a few or several hours per month maintaining the app is more than the entire subscription cost of AppNotch.
Do I need to have a responsive or mobile friendly website?
Yes. AppNotch, our customers, and our partners like Google and Apple want to assure that the app user has a great user experience. Since AppNotch uses your website functionality, it is important that the functionality is mobile friendly. Our customers find that having both a mobile-friendly website and a mobile app completes the perfect mobile strategy.
Can I preview my app before I purchase?
Yes. AppNotch wants you to be completely satisfied with your app before you decide to purchase. After you complete a few easy steps, you can download the AppNotch Previewer to your Apple or Android device and view your mobile app. You can even send yourself a test push notification.
Do I need to hire an iOS or Android Developer?
Not with AppNotch.
Do you submit the app to the app stores or do I have to do it?
We do all the heavy lifting. We submit your mobile app to both iTunes and Google Play. {insert from comment up to this point?? } All you need is to give us your logo icon and splash screen image and we do the rest. If you prefer, you can submit your own application, but you’ll have to have your own Google Developers Certificate ($25) and Apple Developer Certificate ($99).
Android: What are the rules for apps that offer gambling, betting, lotteries, raffles and cash or other prizes or value?
Google Guidelines (https://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy.html)
Gambling: We don’t allow content or services that facilitate online gambling, including but not limited to, online casinos, sports betting and lotteries, or games of skill that offer prizes of cash or other value.
iOS: What are the rules for apps that offer gambling, betting, lotteries, raffles and cash or other prizes or value?
Apple Guidelines (https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/)
- Sweepstakes and contests must be sponsored by the developer/company of the App
- Official rules for sweepstakes and contests must be presented in the App and make it clear that Apple is not a sponsor or involved in the activity in any manner
- It must be permissible by law for the developer to run a lottery App, and a lottery App must have all of the following characteristics: consideration, chance, and a prize
- Apps that allow a user to directly purchase a raffle ticket in the App will be rejected
- Apps that offer real money gaming (e.g. sports betting, poker, casino games, horse racing) or lotteries must have necessary licensing and permissions in the locations where the App is used, must be restricted to those locations, and must be free on the App Store
- Apps that use IAP to purchase credit or currency to use in conjunction with real money gaming will be rejected
If you think your app falls into any of the above categories, please take the time to:
- Read and comply with all publishing guidelines
- Install a few apps like yours to see how they handle the legalities
- Include a disclaimer for Apple. Something like: Apple is not a sponsor or involved in the activities in this app in any manner
How to sell my own app in the app stores?
Refer to these links to get your own developer license. Get Google Play developer license& Get Apple developer license
Once your developer licenses are ready, follow these videos tutorials Android publish&Apple publish to publish your app to the App stores.
Is a mobile app the same as a mobile-friendly website?
No.
A mobile website also called an adaptive website or responsive website simply makes your current website fit or “look good” on any mobile device.
A mobile app is having a permanent place ON YOUR CUSTOMER’S PHONE. An app has all the functionalities of a website like shopping cart, loyalty programs, social, etc… and other app-exclusive features like push notifications.
Your mobile app will work offline.
Mobile apps can be published in the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores.
A good mobile strategy includes a mobile friendly site and a mobile app.
- AppNotch is an active member in the Direct Selling Association.
Do you provide real time updates to our apps?
Yes. AppNotch provides real time updates. You can avoid version control hassles and the Apple review process.
Will my app be listed in the Google Play and iTunes store?
Yes. AppNotch will publish your mobile app in both the Google Play and iTunes Stores.
Does AppNotch provide tips on how to promote my app?
AppNotch provides suggestions on how promote your app. We provide you with tips about how to write a good description for your app, and have industry-specific suggestions too. Visit our Idea Center to discover more ways to promote your app.
Will I receive QR codes for my app?
Yes. AppNotch allows you to access your QR Codes and public store links so you can promote your app from your website and in other promotions.
Do you help with key word search?
Yes. AppNotch allows you to enter “key words” that you want your customers to use to find you in the AppNotch store.
How do I update my app?
Thanks to the proprietary predictive technology developed at AppNotch, your mobile app requires virtually no maintenance from you. Anytime you update your website, your mobile app will be updated automatically in real-time.
The human cost of maintaining an app is often overlooked. Even when comparing AppNotch to mobile app builders, the cost of a few or several hours per month maintaining the app is more than the entire subscription cost of AppNotch.
Note: If your app is not updating, you may need to clear the cache on your phone. You can usually find the Clear Cache options in your Application’s Settings screen.
Why doesn’t my app show the latest content from my website?
Be assured that all the changes on your website are automatically synced to your mobile app. The device that displays your app might be loading from cache (old) memory. There are three ways to fix this:
- Wait 24 hours and the app will be refreshed automatically.
- Do a pull-down refresh by placing your finger at the top of the screen and dragging it down.
- Go to the app’s cache settings and clear the cache.
A freshly downloaded app will always show the most recent version of your site.
Why should I choose AppNotch?
Here are a bunch of good reasons why you’re better off with AppNotch.
- It’ssuper fast: you can see your app on your phone in MINUTES, before you buy.
- AppNotch makes it easier, well, – it makes everything AUTOMATIC.
- It’s loaded with all the FEATURES your app needs, including unlimited push notifications.
- AppNotch is less expensive on purpose. It’s our intention and our mission.
- You shouldn’t need any help, but when you do, no problem, you can CONTACT US by phone, live chat, and email – and we’re right there for you.
How can I cancel my subscription?
Please send your cancellation request to customersuccess@appnotch.com. We hope you’ll also take a moment to let us know why are cancelling your account.
What is a push notification?
A push notification is like a bulk text message that you can send to all the app users. This notification will be delivered to the mobile devices even if your app is not open / active. These messages can be viewed from the app’s push log.
Is there a way to send push notifications only to some users?
Not yet, but this is on our list of future enhancements.
Once a push notification is viewed by the user, does it disappear?
No. Each app has a Push Log, which stores the notifications that the user can share or delete. You can give an easy way to access the Push Log by including it in the footer menu for your app.
How soon can I deploy my app on Android and iOS platforms?
AppNotch has great relationship with Google and Apple. Upon completion of your mobile app with AppNotch, you can expect it to be live in the Google Play store within three days and in iTunes within two weeks.
Is there a limit to the amount of apps I can create?
No. Appnotch supports all of your app requests.
How much does AppNotch charge for its service?
AppNotch has a monthly plan option of $19.00/month and a yearly plan option of (Most Popular) $149.00/year.
How much does it cost to build an app?
Creating an app with AppNotch is very affordable. We offer plans to publish your app in Google Play, or in Google Play and iTunes. Check out our Plans and Price page for details. Feel free to contact our team at customersuccess@appnotch.com if you have additional questions.
Are there per-user fees or hidden charges?
AppNotch charges a recurring monthly or yearly subscription fee. We also charge a one-time set up fee to publish to the Google Play and/or iTunes store if AppNotch team publishes your app.
Are there any long term commitments?
No long term commitments. AppNotch is a month-to-month service and you can cancel anytime. We also offer yearly plans that include a discounted rate.
Will my card be charged today?
No – if you sign up for the Trial Account, which is free for the first 30 days. Then you upgrade to the App Publisher Account.
Yes, if you sign up for the App Publisher Account.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. If you signed for the App Publisher Account and if we’re unable to publish your mobile app on your preferred app store(s) within 30 days, we’ll automatically refund your app setup fee in full.
What types of payments do you accept?
Maastercard, Visa and Paypal
Any other things that I should know or ask or hidden surprises?
No. We want your experience with AppNotch to be simple and straightforward.
Can I change my subscription plan?
Yes. Please contact us at customersuccess@appnotch.com if you’d like to change yours.
Does AppNotch offer a Reseller Program?
Yes. Reseller link
We love working with website developers. We know you have valuable customers as well as client relationships. We want you to continue to add value and solutions for your customers. Contact us at reseller@appnotch.com to set up an appointment with one of our Reseller Associates.
Is AppNotch for large enterprise companies?
Absolutely. AppNotch is a great deployment tool for rapid mobile app development.
Does AppNotch have a private app store?
Yes. AppNotch allows enterprise customers to set up their apps to our Private App Store. Our Private App Store enables the immediate development of IOS and Android mobile apps.
Are AppNotch apps secure?
Yes. AppNotch provides the option of integrating Good Technology “Dynamics” into our mobile apps. Customers are required to have an account with Good Technology / Blackberry to utilize our integration service.
How does AppNotch increase Return on Investments (ROI)?
AppNotch provides a ROI by allowing you to develop web applications and avoiding the coding of IOS and Android.
How do we work together?
We work together on a yearly license model. Please contact AppNotch at Enterprise@AppNotch.com to reach one of our Enterprise Associates.
Do you have an enterprise multi-lingual sites option?
Yes. AppNotch allows Direct Selling Companies to make mobile apps in any language, as the content of the mobile app uses the company website or web application.
Can direct selling companies increase retail sales?
Direct Selling Companies can increase retail sales while simultaneously increasing their number of recruits. Here are a few reasons why:
- Apps increase the perception of your MLM organization and its distributors
- The distributor’s business is easily accessible on their customer’s phone.
- No more lost sales due to not remembering the distributor website.
- Quick call and the distributor’s shopping cart is one button click away.
- Push notifications can alert their retail customers of special promotions.
Will AppNotch work using our distributor replicated websites?
Yes. We support all responsive replicated websites. Each distributor can have their personalized mobile app while using all the compliant branding of the company’s replicated websites.
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