MOBILE APPS

A Pelican Studios custom Mobile Application (app) is a cutting-edge platform that features custom designed elements and content, and can be downloaded and viewed on iPhones, iPads, Android and Blackberrys.

Pelican Studios creates many different kinds of Mobile Applications depending on the client's needs. Whether a client wants an app that parallels their existing website, or a client wants to create and entirely new tool or resource for their client base, Pelican Studios' programmers and technical support staff can make it happen.

Custom apps can be downloaded directly from iTunes, Android Market, and/or Blackberry App World from a computer or directly on to smartphones. Users are able to access these custom apps instantly, and view the apps' content legibly in a clean, modern and sophisticated format. The content of the app is instantly available because it downloaded on the user's home screen at all times — meaning the user can always click on the app to see what is new and access the app's latest information, thus expanding your reach exponentially. A more broad reach means increased market share and growing revenue!

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A CUSTOM PERSONAL APP?

The design of an app is clean, modern and easy to navigate. Users can easily search through different sections of the app, and read information that is in a clear and concise format. Because apps are so fast and efficient, smartphone users are able to quickly navigate through information that they would not otherwise bother trying to access from their smartphones.

FEATURES OF AN APP

Apps are custom created so features are pretty endless. Simple and basic apps feature images and content. More complex apps for example, feature interactive google maps, video, e-commerce, games, and other technology. All apps have custom widgets, and feature client's branding so they look professional and high-end.

Some other interesting features that can be programed into apps include: video, music player, e-commerce, surveys, reservations, interactive google maps and directions, search functions and calculators.

MOBILE APP FAQ'S

WHAT IS AN APP?

A Pelican Studios Custom Mobile Application (app) is a condensed version of a website that also features custom designed elements, and can be downloaded and viewed on iPhones, iPads, Androids, and Blackberrys.

Custom apps can be downloaded directly from iTunes, Android Market, and Blackberry App World from a computer, or directly on to smartphones. Users are able to access these custom apps instantly, and view the apps' content legibly in a clean, modern and sophisticated format. The content of the app is instantly available because it is downloaded onto the user's home screen at all times — meaning the user can always launch the app and access the latest information, thus expanding our client's reach exponentially.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING AN APP?

Pelican's apps are beautiful, clean, modern and easy to navigate. Users can easily search through different sections of the app (that mock the different sections of a website) and read information in a clear and concise format. Because apps are so fast and efficient, smartphone and tablet users are able to quickly navigate through information that they would not otherwise bother trying to access from their smartphones.

WHO HAS AN APP?

Custom Mobile Applications are quickly becoming the most popular way for companies to stay up-to-date with technology and compete in today's market. From multimillion dollar corporations, to local municipalities and chambers of commerce, apps are the cutting-edge way for companies to retain top-of-mind awareness with consumers.

Just a few of the companies and organizations using mobile apps to reach their client's include:

• Sephora
• Major League Baseball (MBL.com)
• A&E
• Amazon.com
• PayPal
• Epicurios
• New York Times

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MOBILE-FRIENDLY WEBSITE AND AN APP?

While many mobile-friendly websites are excellent and easy to navigate, without an app, your customers still have to, first, think of you, and then search for your site or type in your url (if they remember it..) before landing where you want them to be. An app is visible, front and center, all the time on a smartphone or tablet, and one click on an app will get users instantly to your site!

WHAT FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE ON AN APP?

Apps are custom created so features are pretty endless. Basic and straightforward apps feature images and content. More complex apps for example, can feature interactive Google Maps, e-commerce, or video. All apps have custom widgets, and feature client's branding, so they look professional and sophisticated.

Apps can also include special features that users have on their website, or features that they just want to be available to mobile users. For example, if you wish to have a survey on your app or an email registration feature (regardless of whether or not you have it on your website) that is possible.

Some other interesting features that can be programed into apps include: video, music, e-commerce, surveys, reservations, interactive Google Maps and directions, search functions, downloads, and calculators.

WILL PELICAN REQUIRE ACCESS TO THE BACK END OF MY WEBSITE?

If you would like your app to stream information automatically from your website, Pelican Studios will require access to your website to determine your site's technical capabilities, and generate an exact quote for your Custom Mobile App. We operate with the utmost of professionalism and Pelican Studios keeps all website information totally confidential. Once the app is complete, we encourage our clients to change their website access passwords for their own peace of mind.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD AN APP?

It takes approximately 30 days to build an app, start to finish, depending on complexity. This includes time for planning, proofing, building and uploading. We will be able to give you a firm estimate of time once we get started.

WILL MY APP LOOK LIKE MY BRAND?

Yes. With our graphic design capabilities, we are able to seamlessly integrate your brand into your app.

WHAT ABOUT ONGOING SERVICE?

Serving our clients since 1994, we are always happy to help with any ongoing graphic design, PR, social Media or technical needs you may have. Pelican Studios is a full service agency.

WHY PELICAN?

Pelican Studios is an award-winning, full-service agency. In business for over seventeen years, Pelican Studios understands how to seamlessly integrate all of their client's needs in one boutique agency.

With an experienced team of graphic designers, programmers, publicists and web-experts, Pelican Studios is able to manage the development of your custom app in-house. Pelican Studios does not outsource our client's work which means our apps are developed domestically, and we are able to provide faster and more efficient service for our clients.

Beyond apps, we specialize in corporate branding, handling all graphic design, social media, web, public relations, media services and print services. Which means that our apps are built with our client's branding, design and marketing goals in mind.

COMPETITIVE PRICING

Pelican Studios prides itself on competitive and fair pricing. Our client quotes for apps are quotes are all-inclusive. No hidden costs, no hourly fees, no surprises.