Small Business Owner Alert: What is an Application Anyway?
Who has time to research every new business gadget, widget, tool or word when every day demands production, marketing, analysis and fixing? How about new applications on mobile devices for a business marketing plan?
At what stage do you put down the saw for a few minutes, pause, research, buy a new chain saw, learn how to use it with expertise and then go back to production? There is no good time if you are immersed in the business up to your eyelids.
Here are references about "Apps". Apple Computer did not make up the application, but you do hear how the power of the iPhone and now released iPad will have Apps by the 10's of thousands.
What is an "Application" or App for mobile devices?
First - Introduction to Webopedia. Webopedia is an online dictionary and search engine for computer and Internet technology definitions.
Their definition of "Application" or "App" is as follows:
- A program or group of programs is designed for end users. Software can be divided into two general classes: systems software and applications software. Systems software consists of low-level programs that interact with the computer at a very basic level. This includes operating systems, compilers, and utilities for managing computer
resources.
- In contrast, applications software (also called end-user programs) includes database programs, word processors, and spreadsheets. Figuratively speaking, applications software sits on top of systems software because it is unable to run without the operating system
and system utilities.
- Also see a diagram of n-tier application architecture in the quick reference section of Webopedia
That being said, the computer has software applications you have been using for years. Nothing new, just new jargon applied to the mobile devices in the form of "App".
How can you build your own "Application" or App?
This is not for the less experienced but here are three software tools to help those who are into Do-it-Yourself.
Thousands of great brands have built engaging Facebook fan pages with great apps. Involver's platform is used by more than 20,000 companies to build, manage and measure rich and dynamic social media experiences.
You can start with a free account and give it a try. Here are examples:
Create a personalized application in just minutes
and get your name or brand in front of 50 Million
iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users!
Using our web-based control panel, you can add and manage your video, audio, event, Twitter, and news content in real time. Don't waste time and money rebuilding your application and waiting for approval.
My App Creator puts you in complete control of your content,
promoting user loyalty and usage.
» Create an iPhone app for your business in minutes.
» Track your app usage with App Tracker.
» Update your app content in real time.
Need more?
EDUmobile.ORG conducts the Internet's most popular Interactive iPhone Training Program, for Beginner and Advanced level developers.
From Mashable & Photokast: How To Build An iPhone App: A Guide
How are your customers buying the applications for their mobile phones?
Watch the video about how iPhone customers are buying and downloading their applications.
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iPhone comes with great apps. Desktop-class email. GPS-powered Google Maps. Text and multimedia messaging.* iPhone comes with an amazing suite of applications right out of the box. Learn more about the applications that come with iPhone
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Check out this site for some of the more popular applications and games available in Android Market. For a comprehensive, up-to-date list of the thousands of titles that are available, you will need to view Android Market on a handset.
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That should do the trick. You just read about:
- What is an "Application" or "App"?
- How can a business build their own mobile device application?
- Where do your customers buy the applications?
- Who can you hire to create mobile applications for your business?
The world is headed to more and more push button automation. Pay close attention to this trend. Soon your customers will FIRST go to the application to search for what they want. They will use their finger, point, slide, and press instead of using a mouse to drag and click. Watch out for this one.
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