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How to convert Wordpress to Android app?

Wordpress - Is it possible to build a mobile app (native for iOS and Android) that connects to a wordpress site and mysql database?

  • It's an application, not a blog. I just need to get info from the database/wordpress and present it to users. What other options do I have?

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    It is technically possible. If you just need to access to your content, I think it's easier to parse the rss feed of your blog (using JSON probably) than accessing directly your database. But keep in mind that your iOS app might get rejected by Apple since they don't really appreciate that kind of apps (not much added value compared to the web version of your blog). I'd recommend submitting your app as soon as possible on the App Store. You could even use a plugin like Wiziapp or something alike, which will allows you to submit your app really quickly and avoid the waste of building a polished native app if it gets rejected by Apple. Be careful, even if your app goes through Apple validation process, it still might end up being a waste of time and ressources: unless you've got a wide audience for your blog already, it likely will be really hard to promote your app in a such a "hit-driven" environment.

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App builders like GoodBarber (the one we develop) can help you to create a native app with the content of your WordPress blog. We have developed a plugin that you install on your WordPress blog. This plugin retrieves the content and create several JSON files that will be used by your app to display the content. Thanks to this plugin, it's possible to list the different categories of your site, allowing you to create a section in your app that displays content from one or several categories. The plugin allows also to synchronize comments between the app and the website, if you want to display comments in the app and/or allow comment posting from the app. Additionally, if the plugin doesn't retrieve the right content from your worpress, you can : 1 - edit the plugin OR 2 - create your own JSON feeds, with the content you want to display in the app.

Jerome Granados

Yes, It is possible. you can use JSON-API wordpress plugin and connect your native app to your wordpress website using API's. There are some platforms which can help you automate this process. http://www.mobapper.com is one such platform.

Nikhil Vishnu

It is possible and it's a good idea to build an audience over time using push notifications. 80% of time on mobile devices is spent in apps, so having your own native app is a great way to stay relevant and expand your audience. You have a number of options: 1) hybrid app services 2) native apps services 3) building your own app / outsourcing 1) Hybrid apps There's a couple of Wordpress->app solutions, like Wiziapp. They produce apps which are written in web languages like HTML5, which don’t vary much at all from the site you would view via your browser. 2) Native app services Services like our own http://www.mobiloud.com (disclaimer, I'm the founder) create a true native app from your WordPress site. Native apps use device specific languages – for Apple, Objective-C, for Android, Java – which will allow your app to run faster, smoother and also comply with the terms and best practices of each platform. Everything you do to your WordPress site will convert through to your app, so you only have to upload an article once. You can also brand your apps – using your colour scheme, logo, etc. – to make the app look like an obvious extension to your blog. 3) Build your own / oursource If you're a developer you can install a JSON plugin from the plugin directory and then build an app from scratch. Depending on your skills and the features you need, it might be a matter of weeks of work or more. If you're not a developer, you can use something like Odesk to get a custom app built. Getting a decent developer to work on your app will cost you a few thousands and development will likely take a number of weeks. Indicatively, you can expect to pay anything between 5,000 to 30,000 USD.

Pietro Saccomani

Yes you can  convert you WordPress site into Mobile app. Earlier many business owner were interested in mobile apps now gone all old havoc days, you can think about now, things are different now. Also very nominal charges are there in converting WP Site into http://www.xicom.biz/services/mobile-application-development/. Easy to follow step wise Guide: http://www.wpexplorer.com/wordpress-website-app/ http://www.wpmayor.com/build-android-ios-app-wordpress-site/

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