Potentially get your app on multiple devices. There's also an option to run mobile ads on the app, in which Conduit and the customer would split any potential revenue. You can pick images from a provided library of upload your own images.

I also chose a background, splash page, screenshots, and a logo for the app. In terms of the look, I was able to change up the color scheme. I also added my Twitter and Facebook accounts. To add content to the app, I typed in the address for my blog, which drew in the feed. Conduit's browser-based tool allowed me to select from a set template for how the app would look-including different appearances for each platform. As with everything in life, there are some catches, and Conduit's offer is a limited-time promotion.įor the purposes of testing, I decided to build a mobile application out of my personal Tumblr blog, Annoying PR. Conduit has a team set up that will take you through the submission process and it will even pay your fee to get the app up in the various mobile app stores. I've tried the service, and it's pretty simple to use. You can select how many categories, or tabs, you want on your app. 'We're trying to give companies a tool to really go mobile,' said Ori Lavie, vice president of product strategy at Conduit Mobile. It's part of a planned shift by the company to build its consumer awareness after spending years serving other businesses in a white label capacity. But over the past few months, it has been expanding into the mobile world with a free service that allows you to build an app and mobile Web site in minutes. The company made its money creating branded toolbars found on your browser. Or if you just have a lot of time on your hands. There are a number of companies that offer the ability to create your own app for a minimal fee, which is great for small businesses looking to stay relevant in this increasingly mobile world.

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