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September 21, 2012

UppSite – Mobile Apps at Lightning Speeds

Just having a basic website isn’t enough to stand apart from the crowd anymore. If your small business’ website won’t work on smartphones and other mobile devices, then you could be losing out on sales without even realizing it. UppSite is a web-application that optimizes traditional websites and blogs for the mobile web.

To transform your own website, enter your URL and tell UppSite which content management platform you currently use. UppSite lets you choose between WordPress.com, WordPress.org, Blogger, and Tumblr. In order for UppSite to create a mobile version of your site, the application needs your platform credentials. Install and activate the UppSite plugin, and then fill in some basic details like the name of your new mobile app and a general description. You’ll also need to choose how you want the app to look and feel. In mere minutes, your mobile application will be up and available to download in Apple’s App Store, the Android Market, and UppSite’s Portal App.

Mobile apps created with UppSite run on iOS, Android, and Windows phones, and they can be easily edited by their publishers at any time, day or night, using UppSite’s mobile editing tools. Meanwhile, professional users who sign up for Premium and Deluxe accounts can make money from their applications by running in-app ads.

Practical Uses:

  • Create a mobile app for your news organization
  • Make sure people on smartphones can view your fashion blog
  • Encourage visitors to check your site for information when they’re traveling
  • Generate ad sales through your mobile application

Insider Tips:

  • UppSite apps run on iOS, Android, and Windows phones
  • Users with Premium and Deluxe accounts can run in-app ads
  • UppSite apps are available to download through the Apple App Store, Android Market, and UppSite’s Portal App
  • Changing an app’s set image or text takes approximately two to four weeks

What we liked:

  • UppSite creates mobile apps for users in just a matter of minutes
  • The apps created with UppSite run on multiple platforms
  • Publishers can make more money from their content by selling ads
  • UppSite’s apps are completely customizable and editable

What we didn’t like:

  • UppSite only supports WordPress, Blogger, and Tumblr-based websites

Alternatives:

Company Info:

  • Launched: April 2012
  • Privately Held
  • Headquarters: Israel
  • Founded by: Gal Brill
  • Web site: http://www.uppsite.com

Costs:

  • Basic plan is free
  • Premium plan is $9.99/month
  • Premium plan is $99.99/month

Comments

  1. Mark Johnshon

    With Uppsite shutting down there’s a few alternatives around. Wiziapp is a cheap service offering hybrid apps, if you’re looking for native apps for a WordPress site, then check out Mobiloud.

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