mvAppHub iPhone App Now Available

01/07/2011

The mvAppHub iPhone app is now available to download through the App Store. MV App Hub keeps you up to date on all the latest mobile news from around the Globe along with all mobile marketing events in the UK.

We only place in the news which we feel is important for businesses to understand when it comes to mobile marketing.

Download App Here

mvAppHub enters UK Chamber Awards

25/06/2011

mvAppHub has entered APP HUB into the UK Chamber of Commerce Awards for 2011.

We have entered the product into the innovation and technology category.

The first prize for this category is £25,000, which if we win will go towards employing a new developer in 2012.

Podcast Interview with Bob Davidson

04/05/2011

We are pleased to announce the launch of our monthly podcast called mPod.

In this month's episode we interview Bob Davidson, Chief Executive for the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce.

We have a lot to learn about podcasting but with your help they will get better.

Each month we will also be answering any questions that you may have. So email craig@mvapphub.co.uk

Thanks to bob for taking part.

If you or your company would like to take part in the podcast then please get in touch.

PLAY PODCAST

Free iPhone App Marketing Pack

25/04/2011

So you have an iPhone app or you are about to build one with mvAppHub but need a little help with how to start marketing it?

Well we have put together a sample marketing pack which is FREE to download and more importantly is tailored to your app when you build it with us.

This pack is designed to help you get the most from marketing your app right from the moment Apple approve it.

Images shown in this document are samples; your folder contains your specific images.

The pack includes information about how to link to your app, what tools we will give you when you build your app with us and includes a marketing checklist of great ideas to help you promote your iPhone app.

Download the iPhone App Marketing Pack

Chamber wins £1000 because of their iPhone App

23/03/2011

Renfrewshire Chamber’s iPhone app – the 1st Chamber app in Europe, has just been awarded The British Chambers of Commerce – Chamber’s choice for the most outstanding contribution to the recruitment and retention of Chambers members. The app was voted best new idea from 35 entries by 40 Chambers across the UK at the recent BCC Commercial Academy.

Commenting on the award, Chief Exec’ Bob Davidson said – “we were approached by one of our members, mvAppHub, who asked if we would like to pilot a new build your own iPhone app product. As someone that is interested in technology I seen this as an opportunity for the Chamber to innovate. Within a few weeks the app was live having been designed, built and tested plus approved by Apple. 6 months later – the app has been downloaded over 300 times and helped us achieve our highest membership levels, run more well attended events than ever before and helps keep businesses informed and up to date with all aspects of the Chamber including events, news, members directory, Board & Team.”

mvAppHub are now developing the app builder for Android, Windows and Blackberry

Commenting further Bob said “the process is simple, and the cost is not prohibitive – business is changing – this is not a fad – chambers have to embrace new technology and engage with those members that use this technology.”

For more information, please contact using the contact page.

You can now have an app video for just £350.

20/12/2010

We are pleased to announce that we now offer app videos.

Once you have you app in place, then you will want to look at innovative was of marketing your app. To keep up our low cost service, you can have a professional video made of your app for just £350 plus vat.

You can choose what you want the voice over artist to say, pick the 'best bits' of your app to show off and then upload it to your website or youtube etc.

For an example of one just produced, please click here.

For more information, please contact Craig Champion or email us using the contact page.

iPhone app builder preview video.

18/12/2010

You have probably already watched our preview video shown on the homepage of APPHUB, but just in case you have missed it why not check it our by clicking on the image or by clicking here.

The video shows off a number of customer apps and the basic principle of how App Hub works.

Remember, you can also have an app video made for your app for just £350 plus Vat.

iPhone app builder takes the runners up spot at this years Rocco awards!

16/12/2010

App Hub just missed out on 1st place at the ROCCO awards in Scotland.

James Scott and Craig Champion presented to a panel of experts back in September where mV App Hub was subsequently entered into the final of the Innovation & Technology category.

But this year, the first for App Hub, was sadly not to be our year. Apparently it was a tough decision based with the judges commenting on just how clever App Hub is.

We hope that with the developments planned for 2011 that next year we will be clear favorites.

For a short video link of our entry please click here.

Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce (Scotland) gets connected to the press.

02/08/2010

Since the launch of the Chamber iPhone App built using mvAppHub, the local Scottish press have been rather interested and supportive.

We would like to thank Bob Davidson, Chief Executive of the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce for using our service and helping to spread the word.

The Chamber iPhone app displays the latest news and events along with live twitter, facebook and youtube feeds..

You can download the Chamber app by clicking here

Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce (Scotland) is UK's first Chamber to launch an iPhone App.

19/07/2010

We are proud to announce that the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce are the first Chamber in the UK to launch an iPhone app and that it was developed using mV App Hub.

Whilst the iPhone app is live and available to download, we have just added a bespoke element to the iPhone app which enables the app to display over 450 chamber members. The updated iPhone app will be live very soon.

The Chamber iPhone app displays the latest news and events along with live twitter, facebook and youtube feeds..

You can download the Chamber app by clicking here.

Mobile Developer reaches the Finals of Dragons Den Competition.

05/07/2010

mvAppHub will soon feature in several awards for 2010. Therefore, if your company has launched an app through the ‘build your iPhone app online system’ then it is highly probable that your company name will feature in any award articles published.

In September 2009 mvAppHub iPhone developers, Norwich, Norfolk reached the finals of the Breckland Dragons Den style competition held in Norfolk.

Whilst mvAppHub continues to provide bespoke mobile development for the iPhone and the other platforms, this new online iPhone app builder will take center stage for all awards entered this year.

mvAppHub will be entering the EDP top 50 and the ROCCO awards during 2010.

UK mobile developer launches UK’s first build your iPhone app online service to lower the cost of mobile development.

03/07/2010

Mobile developer mvAppHub are the first company in the UK to provide a website that enables businesses to build their very own company iPhone application online.  And the cost for such a new service? Just £45 per month!

mvAppHub mobile development was started by Craig Champion of Glasgow, Scotland in 2008 and was set up to specialise in the design and development of mobile applications for the iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry and Windows.  However in the summer of 2009, both directors realised that mobile development, in particular iPhone apps, would soon become as important to companies as having a website. The problem was that they knew that the price to develop a bespoke iPhone app may put some companies off this innovative new medium.

After eight months of development, the two mobile development entrepreneurs had cracked it and mV App Hub was launched. The online system was designed for business customers and the first to take advantage of it was Scotland’s Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce. The chamber app, which includes chamber news, chamber events, details of services and pictures and profiles of the chamber team is currently awaiting approval from Apple.

mV App Hub allows businesses to create their app onscreen.  A simulated iPhone displays a series of individual modules that a potential business app could include i.e. news, events, products, surveys, google maps and social media.

Each client chooses which modules they would like within their app then simply enter text and imagery for each module via the website. The iPhone app simulator shows what the final app will look like and on completion one of mvAppHub mobile development team will check and submit the iPhone app to iTunes.

According to James Scott of www.mvAppHub.co.uk “As mobile developers we could see just how important iPhone apps were and what an opportunity it offered smart businesses to interact with their customers”

Mobile development really hit the big time when the iPhone was launched. The iPhone is the best selling smartphone in the UK and one of its most important features is its ability for people to download iPhone ‘apps’. These apps developed by mobile developers such as mvAppHub have become synonymous with the iPhone. In fact there are over 90 million iPhone apps available on iTunes for users to download.  The iPhone app, which is short for application, is basically an added function that users can download to their iPhone. These functions vary considerably and include games apps, news apps, how to guide apps, hotel apps or clever widget that turns your iPhone into a spirit level or compass.

For consumers, this means instant access to company information, products, events or news without the need to wait for their computer to boot up. For business, investing in mobile development will enable them to interact with their customer’s on a whole new level.

Whatever the reason for developing an iPhone app, business will soon realised that consumers want information as soon as they need it. If that means when a computer is not at hand then that information needs to be available on a different source – their iPhone.

Businesses can start building their iPhone app online through mV App Hub for just £45 per month. Simply sign up and get 7days FREE mobile development to get a feel for the system. After which there is a small set up fee of £150 which include telephone and email assistance from the mvAppHub team.

For smart businesses, launching an iPhone app now means the potential for press coverage

Should you build an iPhone App or Android App first?

01/07/2010

In the May 2010 Admob report for the UK, a survey of 962 respondents showed that companies considering a mobile app should still start with building an iPhone app before moving on to building an Android app or building a Blackberry app.

iPhone v’s Android Market Share June 2010

The current market share of operating systems is as follows; iPhone 73%, Android 16% and Blackberry 7%.

What is important to note is that Android is increasing rapidly due to the number of phones that are available on this platform and also the availability of phones that are a) less expensive compare to the iPhone and b) are on a less expensive tariff compared to the iPhone.

Users of iPhone apps & Android Apps

Apps, be it iphone apps or Android apps are fundamental to the iPhone and Android phones. Both users of iPhone apps and Android apps regularly spend at least 79 minutes a day using apps according to Adbob. The most recent statistics also showed that people download on average 9 apps per month.

How much do you love your iPhone and iPhone apps?

The report also looked at how much people like either their iPhone or Android phone and found that of the people surveyed 91% would recommend the iPhone compared to Android users where 88% would recommend their phone.  Remember that to date there are around 12 phones available on the android platform.

The statistics in this news article are taken from a survey based on 963 respondents in February 2010 recruited from the AdMob network. No incentives were offered for completion. Visit http://metrics.admob.com for more details.

Tags: building iphone apps, iphone apps, android apps, blackberry apps, build iphone app online, iphone app report June 2010

Launch of mV AppHub (BETA VERSION)

24/06/2010

It is finally live!  It is Wednesday the 24th of June 2010 and the UK based online service mvAppHub is now live. Our initial plan of being able to offer companies the ability to build a highly sophisticated iPhone app online is now a reality.

After 6 months of development the overall system for building an iPhone app online is better than we could have hoped. We are working hard on a few other aspects and like with all BETA versions there will undoubtedly be a few bugs in the system, but overall if you are a company that want an iPhone app for your business and like to be able to have someone on the end of the phone to talk you through the process...then look no further than mvAppHub. mvAppHub iPhone development began in by Glasgow based entrepreneur Craig Champion early in 2009. 

The company was set up to provide bespoke iPhone applications and apps for customers in Norwich, Norfolk however soon progressed throughout the UK including Scotland. As the need for iPhone apps increased, mVAppHub was launched to enable businesses customers to build iphone applications and apps online for just £45 per month.

iPhone apps home grown in Norwich Norfolk.

23/06/2010

Started by Craig Champion, mvAppHub was originally launched to offer iPhone applications or apps in Glasgow, Scotland.  However, mvAppHub soon expanded its operation to include Scotland and the rest of the UK.  Because iPhone app development is a global requirement it was not long before mvAppHub were developing iPhone apps to companies as far a field as Canada. It became clear however that iPhone apps were for the bigger companies with a larger spend...until now. mvAppHub launched mV App Hub to specifically target SME’s on a tighter budget, enabling them to create their own business iPhone App at a fraction of the price.

Send us your movie quotes!!

22/06/2010

Sometimes you can tell that the creative director is a man. And with mvAppHub it is no different. mV App Hub uses images of different films throughout its online iPhone app builder for two reasons.  The first reason is to give visitors a quick insight into what the page might be trying to say and the second is plain simple fun. Apps are all about fun, entertainment and value and building your business iPhone application or app should be no different. If you can think of a better movie quote for any of the specific pages then drop us a line.

iPhone app development priced as low as a mobile phone contract!

21/06/2010

The pricing of iPhone Apps from mV App Hub are as low as most mobile phone contracts.  At just £45 per month, companies can build their own iPhone app and take advantage of marketing initiatives usually restricted to large big budget companies.
There is a £150 set up fee to get things started, but this includes telephone assistance for companies that need a little help. It also includes a review by mvAppHub before the app is submitted to Apple for final approval. Once the customer has completed their iPhone app online, the content will be turned into the final iPhone app and a video will be sent to the customer for them to approve.  Until now, the features available through mV App Hub would have cost companies in the region of 5-10k.