Smartphone App

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Smartphone App

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Anyone else thought about using a smartphone App as an advertising vehicle?
As an excuse to learn about building Android Apps I produced an App for our holiday cottage - http://goo.gl/Xth0zA
I realised that it would have very limited appeal so I didn't spend any time on marketing it. I concentrated on producing a second App which would have a much wider appeal - A guide the the beaches in the holiday cottage area. This was a much bigger task, and to make it universally available, I had to invest in Apple technology. Its called the Gower Beach Guide and is available from Google Play - https://goo.gl/yTS4fr and/or iTunes http://goo.gl/0hlqCu
The App is free to download and free from any advertising.
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated and I will be glad share my experience with anyone who is interested in App development.
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Post by Ben McNevis »

Interesting idea! I gave it a 5* review.

Let us know how it goes!
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Ben,
Thank you very much for the review. It helps towards raising the App's profile.
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Looks good, I need to find some time to do something like this!
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sallyandalan

Get started with an Android App using the free MIT Appinventor2 on line software - http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/
It's going to cost you lots pf money if you want to progress to create an iPhone app - Must have an Apple Mac (£1000) and must register as an developer licence £90 per year.
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Wow. What useful info, advice and a great example to go with it.
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