Latest Guides & Blog Articles
Here you can find all of our blog posts about creating and publishing a mobile app for your website.
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How to: Request Access to the Production Track
To make your app publicly available in the Google Play Store, you need access to the production track. Here's how you can request it.
Updated on 13. November 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Run a Closed Test for Your Android App
Here's how to run a closed test for your Android app in the Google Play Console. This is required for personal developer accounts before you can create a production release.
Updated on 13. November 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Set Up Your App's App Store Listing
A step-by-step guide on how to fill out your iOS app's description, upload screenshots, complete the data privacy questionnaire and everything else in App Store Connect.
Updated on 3. November 2024 by Jan Bunk
Common Difficulties with App Store Requirements
Common mistakes and things to keep in mind before submitting your app for review in an app store
Updated on 29. October 2024 by Jan Bunk
We Published 238 Apps - Here's How Long App Review Took
We published a lot of apps and tracked how long it took to get them into the app stores, including app rejection and resubmission times.
Updated on 29. October 2024 by Jan Bunk
Creating an App in the Google Play Console
A step-by-step guide on how to create a new app in the Google Play Console.
Updated on 28. October 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Update the Address or Name in Your Google Developer Account
If your company's name or address changes, this is reflected in the information attached to your DUNS number. Afterwards, you'll also need to verify the new information with Google.
Posted on 21. October 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Fix Caching Issues in Your App
A correct caching setup on your website is essential to make sure changes on your website show up in your app immediately.
Posted on 23. September 2024 by Jan Bunk
Taking & Editing Screenshots for Your App
Here's how to edit the screenshots we take for your app and how to take your own screenshots.
Updated on 13. September 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Update Your App's App Store Listing
A step-by-step guide on how to update your iOS app's description, change screenshots and more.
Updated on 13. September 2024 by Jan Bunk
Finding or Requesting Your D-U-N-S Number
Google and Apple require a D-U-N-S number to register an organizational developer account. Here's how to find out if you already have one and how to request one if you don't.
Updated on 9. September 2024 by Jan Bunk
Creating a Google Developer Account to Publish Your App
A Google Developer account is necessary to publish your app in the Google Play Store. Find out how to create one here.
Updated on 9. September 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Check if the Production Track is Locked in the Google Play Console
Here's how to check if the production track is locked in the Google Play Console. If it is, you need to unlock it before you can create a production release.
Posted on 4. September 2024 by Jan Bunk
Using Cookies to Keep Users Logged In
After converting your website to an app, you want the app to offer a good user experience. Here's how you can keep users logged in by making sure cookies are configured correctly.
Posted on 3. September 2024 by Jan Bunk
When to Restrict Your App to Landscape or Portrait Mode
When turning websites into apps, we allow users to lock their app to a specific orientation. Here's why we recommend not doing that.
Posted on 21. August 2024 by Jan Bunk
Analyze How Your App is Used
Just like you might analyze your website visitors' behaviour, you can do the same for your app users. View app download statistics and filter out app users in your website analytics tool.
Updated on 13. August 2024 by Jan Bunk
Known Issues With Our Apps
There's a few features that most web browsers support but our apps don't yet. In this article we explain what those features are and why we don't support them yet.
Updated on 10. August 2024 by Jan Bunk
How To: Send Push Notifications to Users of Your App
A quick guide on how to send push notifications to users of apps created by turning websites into apps with webtoapp.design.
Updated on 7. August 2024 by Jan Bunk
How To: Show Your App's License Page
A short explanation on what licenses are in the software world and what you need to do about them when you created your app with webtoapp.design.
Updated on 7. August 2024 by Jan Bunk
How (and Why) You Must Offer Account Deletion in Your App
If your app allows users to create an account, you must offer them a way to delete their account and all associated data. Here are some ways you can handle that.
Updated on 7. August 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to: Show and Use Your App's Settings Screen
The settings page is where your app users can change their preferences and access other features like viewing licenses and using the account deletion feature. Here's how you can show it in your app.
Posted on 7. August 2024 by Jan Bunk
The Benefits of Rating Popups in Apps
Adding reminders to leave feedback for your app improves your ranking in app stores and your app's reputation.
Updated on 20. July 2024 by Jan Bunk
When, Why, and How to Update Your App
In this article we'll take a look at when you have to submit an update to the app stores, when you can do it optionally and what benefits that has. We'll also talk about the recommended update frequency and how to actually publish an app update.
Updated on 20. July 2024 by Jan Bunk
Creating an Apple Developer Account to Publish Your App in the App Store
Apple Developer accounts are needed to publish your app. Find out how to create one here.
Updated on 9. July 2024 by Jan Bunk
Try Out Your Android App Before Publishing
Here's a quick guide on how to install an Android app before publishing it in the Google Play Store or another Android app store.
Updated on 1. July 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to: Unlist Your App from the App Stores
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make your app unavailable in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store so new users can no longer download it.
Posted on 1. July 2024 by Jan Bunk
The Easiest Way to Let People Download Your App
Here's a convenient way to share your app with your website users.
Updated on 27. June 2024 by Jan Bunk
App Promotion: Your Roadmap to Success
Discover proven methods to promote your app, from engaging existing customers to mastering App Store Optimization. Boost your app's success!
Updated on 27. June 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to: Use Password Autofill in Your App
Password saving and automatic filling makes logging in more convenient for your app users. Here's how it works and what additional setup is needed.
Posted on 21. June 2024 by Jan Bunk
Finding the Right Push Notification Method for Your App
We offer multiple different ways to send push notifications. Here's an overview to help you choose the one that is right for you.
Updated on 12. June 2024 by Jan Bunk
Enter Your Google Developer Account Information
We need some information about your Google developer account like its name and ID.
Posted on 22. May 2024 by Jan Bunk
Granting us Access to Your Google Developer Account for Support
Developer accounts are needed to publish your app. Find out how you can grant us access to yours in case you want us to help you with something.
Updated on 8. May 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Tell if a User is Using Your Website or Your App
It can be useful to know whether a user is visiting your website through a browser or your mobile app. Here are a few ways to detect that.
Updated on 6. May 2024 by Jan Bunk
A Comparison Between the Most Popular App Stores
Find out which app store is the best for your app. We compare the best app stores based on costs, time to publish your app and popularity.
Updated on 4. May 2024 by Jan Bunk
Differences between Android and iOS Apps
In this article we discuss the benefits Android apps have over iOS apps and in which case an iOS app for your website is the better option.
Updated on 3. May 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Choose the Build for Your App in App Store Connect
Here's how to select the version (build) of your app in App Store Connect.
Updated on 27. April 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Send Your App to Google for Review
A guide on how to create a release and submit it for review using the Google Play Console.
Updated on 24. April 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Send Your App to Apple for Review
A very quick guide on how to submit your finished iOS app and the App Store listing for review.
Updated on 22. April 2024 by Jan Bunk
How To: Set up App Links
App links allow you to open your app when a link to your website is clicked. Here's how it works.
Updated on 5. April 2024 by Jan Bunk
Progressive Web Apps vs. Native Apps
Do you want to take your website to the next level? Here's how progressive web apps stack up against standard native apps and turning your website into an app.
Updated on 16. March 2024 by Jan Bunk
How To: Register for the App Store Connect API
An API key allows you to automatically configure most of your Apple Developer account using the App Store Connect API.
Updated on 22. February 2024 by Jan Bunk
Send Push Notifications with our WordPress Plugin
Unlock the power of push notifications with the webtoapp.design WordPress Plugin. Effortless engagement from your admin panel.
Updated on 19. February 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Send Your App Update to Google for Review
A guide on how to create a release for your app update and submit it for review using the Google Play Console.
Updated on 14. February 2024 by Jan Bunk
Necessary Steps so We Can Update Your Existing iOS App
This guide explains all the steps you need to complete to let us update your app that is already published in the Apple App Store.
Updated on 12. February 2024 by Jan Bunk
How to Report an Error in a webtoapp.design App
Here's what information we need when you report an error in one of our apps. This helps us fix the issue as quickly as possible.
Posted on 25. November 2023 by Jan Bunk
Why Websites Want You to Download Their App
Why do websites promote their apps so much? You might have noticed it for yourself that some websites are very motivated for visitors to download their apps. There's a couple key benefits behind this.
Updated on 21. November 2023 by Jan Bunk
The Surprising Benefits of Converting Your Website into a Mobile App
Unlock the Power of Mobile: Transform Your Website into an App for Enhanced Engagement and Business Growth
Updated on 21. November 2023 by Jan Bunk
Convert your Website into an App
Convert your Website to an App to take advantage of push notifications, improved brand awareness and more. No code.
Updated on 13. November 2023 by Jan Bunk
The Impact of Mobile Apps on User Engagement and Retention
Discover the impact of converting websites into mobile apps on user engagement. Learn about push notifications, personalization, and retention strategies for an enhanced digital experience.
Updated on 13. November 2023 by Jan Bunk
Revolutionizing Revenue Streams: The Power of Free Apps in Driving Profitability
From in-app advertising to data monetization, explore the untapped potential of free apps in generating revenue for businesses. Unleash profitability now!
Updated on 13. November 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to Integrate OneSignal
webtoapp.design also offers a OneSignal integration for push notifications, which has a few advantages over our default push notification service.
Updated on 29. October 2023 by Jan Bunk
How Much Does it Cost to Develop an App?
The cost of developing an app depends on many factors. Here's a guide on how to estimate the price of realizing your app idea.
Updated on 29. October 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Enable Capabilities of Your Apple App Identifier
Enable the necessary capabilities of the app identifier for your iOS app in App Store Connect.
Posted on 5. October 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Enable Capabilities of Your Apple Image Notification App Identifier
Enable the necessary capabilities of the image notification app identifier for your iOS app in App Store Connect.
Posted on 5. October 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Enable Capabilities of Your OneSignal App Identifier
Enable the necessary capabilities of the app identifier for your OneSignal service extension in App Store Connect.
Posted on 5. October 2023 by Jan Bunk
How To: Resell a White Label App
At webtoapp.design we offer a white label product suitable for resellers. Here are some tips on how to best resell your app.
Updated on 4. October 2023 by Jan Bunk
Adding Push Notifications to Your Website
Discover the Impact of Push Notifications: Enhance user engagement, personalize content, and boost website traffic. Explore browser vs. app notifications.
Posted on 9. September 2023 by Jan Bunk
Why we Offer our App Builder as a Subscription Service
We chose to only offer our app creation services for a subscription fee because it aligns our incentives with yours. This allows us to help you create and maintain the best app possible.
Posted on 1. September 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to Password Protect Your App
You can set a password that will be required to open the app. This is useful if you want to restrict access to your app to only a limited group of people.
Posted on 27. August 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to Make Your Website Fast & Mobile Friendly
Evaluate and improve your website's speed and mobile friendliness to make your website-based app faster and more user friendly.
Posted on 16. August 2023 by Jan Bunk
How To: Invite the webtoapp.design Team to Your Apple Developer Account
This short guide explains the process of inviting the webtoapp.design team into an Apple Developer account so we can upload your iOS app.
Updated on 14. August 2023 by Jan Bunk
What are Monthly Active Users?
Confused about monthly active users for your app? See concrete examples of how the user counts are calculated and discover what happens when your app reaches the limit.
Posted on 21. July 2023 by Jan Bunk
Demystifying the Mobile App Publishing Process
Discover how the app store publishing process works at a high level. Learn about the basic procedure so you can plan your app publishing strategy.
Posted on 14. July 2023 by Jan Bunk
How To: Create Links that Open Your App
Ever wanted to link from your website into your app? Now you can do it really easily, using deep links.
Updated on 26. June 2023 by Jan Bunk
Where to Find and Accept the Apple License Agreements
Publishing an app requires you to accept all the necessary agreements. Here's how to do it.
Updated on 22. June 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Create a OneSignal App Identifier
Register an app identifier for the OneSignal service extension of your iOS app.
Posted on 14. June 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Register a OneSignal Provisioning Profile
Register a provisioning profile for the OneSignal service extension in App Store Connect.
Posted on 14. June 2023 by Jan Bunk
Set up OneSignal for Your iOS App
Here's how you need to configure OneSignal to make it work with your iOS app.
Posted on 14. June 2023 by Jan Bunk
Set up OneSignal for Your Android App
Here's how you need to configure OneSignal to make it work with your Android app.
Posted on 14. June 2023 by Jan Bunk
Self-Sign Your App Bundles
How to generate keys & keystores and use them to sign your app bundle. Afterwards verify it and upload it to the Play Console.
Updated on 24. May 2023 by Jan Bunk
Steps Before Updating Your Old Android App
In this guide you will learn how to find all the necessary information to update your existing Android app that was created by another developer. For example we will show you where to find your package name and signing keys.
Updated on 23. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to Register Your App in App Store Connect
Here's how to create an app in App Store Connect, where you will be able to configure the app store listing.
Updated on 9. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
Filling in the Information to Get Your App Published in Amazon's App Store
Publishing your Android app in the Amazon App Store is free and very easy compared to publishing it in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Updated on 6. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
Getting Your App Published in Huawei's App Gallery
Publishing your Android app in the Huawei App Gallery is useful because modern Huawei devices don't have the Google Play Store. But the publishing process has some unique challenges too, which we will explain here.
Updated on 6. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How We Can Publish Your New App as an Update
If you already have an app, but want to switch to an app by webtoapp.design, it makes sense to publish the new app as an update to your existing one. That way, your existing users automatically receive the new app as an update, without manually having to search and download it.
Updated on 4. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Register a Push Notification Key
Register a push notification key for your iOS app in App Store Connect.
Posted on 2. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Find Your App's Apple ID Number
Every iOS app has an Apple ID number. Here's how to find it in App Store Connect.
Posted on 2. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Register an Apple Distribution Certificate
Register a distribution certificate for your iOS app in App Store Connect.
Posted on 1. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Register a Provisioning Profile
Register a provisioning profile for your iOS app in App Store Connect.
Posted on 1. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Register an Image Notification Provisioning Profile
Register a provisioning profile for image notifications in App Store Connect.
Posted on 1. April 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Create an Apple App Identifier
Register an app identifier for your iOS app in App Store Connect.
Posted on 31. March 2023 by Jan Bunk
How to: Create an Apple Image Notification App Identifier
Register an image notification app identifier for your iOS app in App Store Connect.
Posted on 31. March 2023 by Jan Bunk
How We Decide Which Features to Build
To create the best website to app converter, we're continuously looking for new features to add. Here's how we decide what to build next.
Posted on 29. October 2022 by Jan Bunk
The Benefits of Push Notifications for Business Owners
Adding Push Notifications to your Website and App can have a huge impact on user engagement, conversion rates and more.
Updated on 27. October 2022 by Jan Bunk
Update Your App to be Ready for Android 13
Android 13 has been released - apps need to be updated to receive push notifications.
Posted on 25. August 2022 by Jan Bunk
How To: Integrate Your App with Zapier
Zapier is a powerful tool that allows you to integrate your app with other services. In this guide we'll show you how to use Zapier to automatically send push notifications.
Posted on 5. August 2022 by Jan Bunk
Try Out Your iOS App Before Publishing
Here's how you can test an iPhone or iPad app internally with Apple's TestFlight, without having to go through the App Store review already.
Posted on 13. February 2022 by Jan Bunk
What are the best Website to App Conversion Services?
What service is best to turn a website into an app? We compare costs, app store publishing success, performance & security.
Updated on 20. July 2021 by Jan Bunk
Differentiating Between Website and App Issues
It can be difficult to classify what an issue, that's occurring in your app, is caused by. In this guide we discuss various methods for you to find out exactly that.
Posted on 20. July 2021 by Jan Bunk
Export Compliance in the App Store & Play Store
You need to pay attention to some export regulations because apps count as encryption software and app downloads count as exporting the app from the USA.
Posted on 18. June 2021 by Jan Bunk