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Log in and browser issues

I filled out the registration page but never received a conformation email – what do I do?

First be sure to check your spam, our emails are sometimes mistakenly placed into this folder -  the subject of the email will be User Registration. If you still haven’t received an email contact us through the support request (found under the help tab at the top of the YAPPER homepage).

I logged in with my Facebook account but I can’t build my app – what’s wrong?

We apologize; there are still some kinks with the Facebook log in for certain apps. Try using a more compatible browser or register with YAPPER normally.

Is YAPPER-Your APP makER online app making service compatible with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browsers?

YAPPER is compatible with some versions of Internet Explorer (IE) browsers and we are working on making it compatible with the rest of them.

 

What is YAPPER and how does it work

Does YAPPER build native iPhone, Android, iPad apps?

Yes. YAPPER uses the information and artwork that you provide us through our online WYSIWYG tool to build native iPhone, Android and iPad versions of the apps.  Our developers, who have worked at companies such as Yahoo, Apple, Sun Microsystems and HP, have developed a patented, efficient and smart way to quickly build the apps from the information that you provide to develop the native code and submit that to the Apple’s App Store and Google’s Android Market.

Are YAPPER apps different from Xcode based iPhone apps or Android based native apps?

No. We built apps with native Xcode and Android programming languages. Unlike some other services, there is no additional layer of proprietary language or framework included in YAPPER apps.

There are a few other companies online that offer similar service but in our IMHO YAPPER is the only product that

  • Has won a significant award from a well-regarded entity - Macworld 2010 DEMO: Best of Show winner. That is the joint recognition from Macworld –  the world’s number one publisher of information about Mac products, news & services and DEMO – world’s top destination for launching new high-tech products!
  • Allows you to build apps for all three devices - iPhone, Android Phones and iPad
  • Content caching (so your users can browse the content even when there is no network connection). We know of only one other service that does this but they are far more expensive than us

After I complete my app on YAPPER and make the payment, what happens next?

Thanks very much for your business.  Next we will check your submission, build and test your app. If everything looks good we will then submit the app to the app store/s.  Otherwise we will contact you with our questions.  Based on the current volume the estimated turnaround time is 5 business days.

Where is YAPPER physically located?

All our staff is located within the United States with most them being in the Silicon Valley (San Francisco Bay area).  That’s main reason why we can offer a quick turnaround on building the apps.

 

RSS and other services

What is RSS?

RSS, also known as Really Simple Syndication, is a web feed that creates a standardized form to update information such as news headlines, blogs, audio, pictures, and more.

What versions of RSS feeds do you currently support?

While the other versions of RSS feeds might work ok, we have tested and recommend RSS 2.0, ATOM and Feedburner feeds. We are currently working on RSS 0.9, Youtube and Flickr Feeds. If for some reason your feed doesn't process or has some issues rendering correctly in the iPhone preview (which is on the right hand side), please fill out the support form and remember to include your feed URL so we can resolve the issue & get back to you.

I don't have RSS feeds on my website. How can I add them easily?

  • Feed43 - Free and paid online service to create full featured RSS feeds. Check their tutorial here http://www.feed43.com/tutorial.html
  • Feedity - An easy to use online service that generates RSS web feeds for web pages without a web syndication format. One can generate RSS for static websites.
  • Yahoo! Pipes- An advanced RSS mixer with a graphical user interface; supports simple operators, filters, and many advanced functions. You can even generate RSS for a database driven website like ecommerce store and more
  • How does Push Notifications work with YAPPER?
  • Once your YAPPER app is approved by Apple and live on the App Store, we will send you a link to the secure web page on YAPPER website where you can enter the text notification that you would like to be sent to your users. Once you submit the message it will go out immediately to all of your app users who have agreed to get push notifications. Accounts with Push enabled apps can send up to four messages per month to the push users.
  • What happens after one year of service?
  • After we just charge you for hosting your content (content hosting is required for fast download of your content to mobile devices and offline browsing on the content). The fee is $15/month and that includes all the versions (iPhone, iPad and Android)

Do you provide app analytics?

Once your app is approved and listed in the app store/Android market we will provide a secure access to information about your app downloads, free of cost.

What happens after one year of service?

After we just charge you for hosting your content (content hosting is required for fast download of your content to mobile devices and offline browsing on the content). The fee is $15/month and that includes all the versions (iPhone, iPad and Android)

 

 

App Store

What information is needed for app submission to Apple iTunes App Store?

Please refer to this PDF document that explains the app submission and listing requirements.

How long will take to see my apps in the App Store or Android Market?

We typically take five business days to build, test and summit your app to Apple App Store and Google’s Android Market.  Apple takes anywhere from a week to three weeks to approve and publish the app and Google usually takes a few days to approve and publish the apps.

I am an iPhone developer; can I submit a YAPPER app under my developer license and my name?

Yes. Please select publish to your developer account option on the Step 4 Options page.  We will send you the instructions for getting your developer certificates once we build the app.

 

Payment and Pricing

How do I pay for my YAPPER app and what happens if I want to discontinue using it?

You can purchase your app through PayPal and cancel your subscription and monthly hosting fee at anytime through your PayPal account.

How much will it cost to build my own YAPPER app?

The price of your app will vary depending on the type of app and services you select.

Instant app – Free to create for iPhones and has a $9 monthly subscription fee (first month is free)

All other app types – Onetime setup fee for each platform (iPhone, Android, and Backberry) selected for the app to publish to. Each platform has its own monthly subscription fee but the first month is still free! Both the 360 News component and the Inapp Bookstore component has a onetime setup fee for each platform.

 

Installation

How do I install YAPPER Android webapp to my Android phone (Droid, HTC Hero, HTC Incredible etc)

1. In the browser, go to your webapp URL
2. Press your device's  button 
3. Select More
4. Select Bookmark page and select OK
5. Press your device's  button, then press the  button 
6. Select Add > ShortcutBookmark
7. Your app icon appears on your home screen

How do I install YAPPER webapp iPhone
1. In iPhone Safari browser, go to your webapp URL
2. Tap the + at the bottom of the screen 
3. Select Add to Home Screen
4. Tap Add to confirm 
5. Your app icon appears on your home screen

 

How can I make a more customizable app for a larger scale project?

For larger scale projects such as book or newspaper publishing contact us at 408 689 7167