What is buzztouch?

Why is having a buzztouch app better than having an app in Apple's App Store? In some cases it's not. In many cases it is. Here are some reasons why....

• Affordable. Mobile application development is expensive - very expensive. buzztouch apps are affordable.
• Flexible. You can easily make changes and improvements to your buzztouch app in real-time. This is not the case with most apps in the App Store.
• Instant Access. Apple's App Store review and approval process is notoriously difficult. Why bother? buzztouch apps are availalbe in your device instantly.
• Available. The idea that an app would be suddenly pulled from an App Store oftentimes without reason, is difficult to understand. We don't judge apps. We don't remove apps. We just help you create apps.
• Fun. Building your own buzztouch app or helping a friend or co-worker do it is fun.
• Exposure. Only the highest quaily, most popular apps in the App Store are featured or promoted by Apple. We highlight and feature app's created by normal people - not apps created by Google and other giants.
• Simplicity. A seemingly simple problem, distributing information in a mobile device, does not need to be complicated. Our service makes this easy. Hiring developers to create a complicated mobile solution is oftentimes overkill.

Why does it cost money to publish my buzztouch app? Because providing this service costs more money than most folks realize. We think charging a small annual fee to host your applications data is fair for you and us. Thousands of people use buzztouch apps on a daily basis and we are obligated to keep the servers running and the data flowing - charging a publishing fee is how we do this.

What is the difference between a "published" app and a "private" app? When apps are created they are private and only useable by the creator until which time they are published. App creators publish apps to allow others around the globe to use them. Published apps are useable by anyone running buzztouch on their device.

How do I build my own mobile application? To build your own buzztouch app, visit buzztouch.com, register for a free account, login, then click "New Application" from your control panel. Follow the onscreen instructions.

What phones will an app I create at buzztouch.com run on? Your application will run on any device that has the buzztouch softare installed. Currently buzztouch is supported on Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch. Future releases will support other devices such as the Android and Blackberry.

Are apps I create at buzztouch.com native apps (installed) or web-apps (browser based)? buzztouch apps you create are not installed on end-user devices. End users install the buzztouch software to use apps you create at buzztouch.com.

Why do buzztouch app's generally "look the same"? Apps created at buzztouch.com are based on a template system and today we only have one template available. We are working hard on creating additional templates and look forward to intruducing additional flexibility. However, the flexibility offered by our first template is robust and plenty of creators have found ways to make a useful app for their intended purpose.

Do I need programming skills to build my own app? The best buzztouch app's are created by folks that have a basic understanding of technology and the internet. But, no special knowledge is required and you don't have to be a programmer to build an app using our web-based system. The more creative kung-fu you have, the better.

Do I need to download and install any software? You do not need any special software (no downloads) to build a buzztouch app. You will need the latest version of Safari, Internet Explorer or Firefox. In order to run an app you create at buzztouch.com, you will need to install the buzztouch software on your mobile device.

Can I make changes to my app after it's published? Yes, the buzztouch online control panel allows you to make real-time, instant changes to your app - even after it's published and in use. End users will see changes the next time your app is launched on their device.

Can you submit my app for me to the iTunes App Store? No. Apple is notoriously difficult about allowing or not allowing apps to be included in their App Store. This is why we created our service and software. Our simple solution allows you to create an app, then use it instantly without a long and complicated "review process." If you want to be included in Apple's App Store you will need to choose a more complicated solution (hire a developer).

How many apps can I manage using the buzztouch online control panel? As many as you want, buzztouch supports multiple app management. This means you can create specialized apps for specific purposes then make real-time changes to any of them from one centralized location.

How much does it cost to create an app? Nothing. You are free to create as many buzztouch apps as you want. Free apps are useable only by the apps owner (the person that created the app). If you want to allow others to use your app, "Publish" it using your control panel (small fee applies).

Are there any ongoing or recurring fees? There is a small annual fee for published buzztouch apps. If you don't publish your app, you won't be charged. This approach allows you to freely build and experiment until you are ready to share your creation with others.

Do buzztouch apps require an internet connection? Not always, but usually. There are some features that require an internet connection but your app will launch and be available in a limited capacity outside of WiFi or 3G network coverage.

What forms of payment do you accept? Visa, Mastercard or PayPal. We use PayPal to process our payment transactions, they handle all the money stuff for us (they are way better than us at managing payments). You do not need a PayPal account to use their service.

How many different screens do buzztouch apps have? An online control panel allows you to add and remove screens easily after your app is created, create as many as you need. There are lots of pre-built screens to choose from such as Email Us, Call us, Map to Location, Share on Facebook, Share on Twitter, Take a Quiz, and more. The Custom Text and Custom URL screens are very popular because they allow you to extend your app to an extent only limited by your imagination (and your web-masters skills and creativity).

How can my customers, friends, and family use my app? If you have not published your app it will only be availble to you on your device. If you have published your app your friends can use it by lauching buzztouch on their device then searching for it. Hint: Ask them to add your app to their favorites so it's easily launched.

How do I contact you? Our contact information is listed here