Magmito Review
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Magmito is a company that offer you the service of “creating your own app”! According to Magmito it easy to create your app. This can be done by using a template or create from scratch to add text, images, video, forms, RSS feeds and more. Magmito or mag·mi·to [mag-mee-toh] is being used by over 15,000 [...]
Magmito is a company that offer you the service of “creating your own app”! According to Magmito it easy to create your app.
This can be done by using a template or create from scratch to add text, images, video, forms, RSS feeds and more. Magmito or mag·mi·to [mag-mee-toh] is being used by over 15,000 people around the world, from everyday people to small businesses and even brand name companies. Over 20,000 apps have been created ranging from mobile wedding invitations to marketing campaigns, product promotions, conference agendas and more. So try now, Magmito offers free trial with free app preview.
The Magmito platform is also offered as a white-labelled version: Magmito for Business, available from Sprint; http://sprint.magmito.biz or for Telia Sonera subscribers in Sweden as Telia App Studio; http://appstudio.telia.se/
About Magmito:
The company has the head quarter in Stockholm, Sweden and was founded in 2009. Magmito or DIDMO which is the “real” company name has also office in Naples, Florida and Toronto, Canada. Per today it has 10+ employees. According to Magmito they are the only app creator white labeled by two major wireless carriers, which speaks volumes about the quality of the platform. Telia Sonera in Europe has launched Telia App Studio in Sweden; http://appstudio.telia.se/ with plans to launch in other European markets in 2012 =) Sprint, the 3rd largest carrier in the US has launched Magmito for Business, sprint.magmito.biz aimed at its small to mid-sized business market. Magmito have another major US carrier launching at the beginning of August 2012. http://www.intomobile.com/2012/03/20/sprint-launches-app-making-service-powered-magmito/
Functions:
Text, photos, and graphics, Google Maps, Embedded VIDEO, Links to Web or Wap pages, Direct dialing to any phone, feedback forms/quizzes, built-in graphic generator. App statistics to any phone, Distribute: QR code or email, Post to Twitter, Facebook & select App stores (GetJar & Google Play), Tell-a-friend viral forwarding.
Drag-and-drop (Y/N):
Yes, with the editor
Platform supported:
Cross-platform: native apps for Android, BlackBerry and Java-based devices and enhanced Web apps for iPhone and the new Windows Mobile. Blackberry 10 now in testing phase.
Pricing model:
Magmito offers free registration and app creation. The publishing fees consist of 2 alternatives;
A) Magmito: Create an app, ad-free for $4.99/month OR $49.99 for 12 months (save of $9.89), unlimited updates.
B) Magmito for Business: Reach customers and key stakeholders anywhere, anytime and on any mobile device. Create an app, ad-free up to 50 pages in size for $9.99/month OR $99.99 for 12 months (save $19.89), unlimited updates.
Simplicity level (1-10):
4. No programming knowledge required. Unlike other DIY tools, Magmito allows more creative flexibility for those who wish to use the tools frequently. Magmito provide templates for users to get their feet wet and a start-from-scratch option geared towards the creative types/power users.
Free Trial:
Yes, with free app preview.
Can help publish:
No, but can put consumers in touch with certified Magmito Application Developers for app creation. Prices vary based on developer pricing.
Monetization:
Magmito is used primarily by average consumers and smbs to create apps ranging from event agendas, product promotions, mo-chures, team schedules, etc. Users may want to provide paid access to their content and can do so by password-protecting their apps. No sales engine is built-in to the apps but users can drive their audience to their mobile-optimized websites.
Marketing:
Magmito offer users the ability to automatically promote their apps via Twitter, Facebook, auto-generated QR Codes, email and through select app stores (GetJar, Google Play). They also allow users to submit their apps to be featured in our Showcase.
Reference case:
This article by CNet has a great reference case for Magmito, a Baptist Church: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57398122-94/diy-apps-the-democratization-of-the-app-world/ Magmito is the only mobile app creator that has been adopted by two major wireless carriers; Sprint: sprint.magmito.biz and Telia Sonera in Europe: http://appstudio.telia.se/Have a look at our app showcase as well. Just click on the ‘Showcase’ tab from their homepage.
Can make custom made apps?
Absolutely! For those needing help with their apps, apart from support options ranging from email, live chat, video tutorials and FAQs, users can contact Magmito App Experts directly for a quote.
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Reviews:
Cnet, Portfolio.com, Mobile Marketer, Mobile Marketing Watch, USA Today, etc.
See the following links for a sampling:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57398122-94/diy-apps-the-democratization-of-the-app-world/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57374306-94/didmo-one-way-to-get-your-small-business-apps-discovered/ http://mobilemarketingmash.blogspot.ca/2011/10/magmito-app-writing-service-review.html http://marketingzeus.com/column/curing-the-biggest-headaches-afflicting-small-business-apps http://www.intomobile.com/2012/03/20/sprint-launches-app-making-service-powered-magmito/
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