With Videeo, you can create and launch a branded mobile shopping app for your business. This makes it easier than ever for your shoppers to browse, cart, and purchase products from their phones 24/7. You can also broadcast live sales on your mobile app and send free push notifications so shoppers don’t miss out!
Before You Get Started
Before you can create your mobile shopping app, you’ll need to ensure you’ve created, requested, or completed the following tasks:
- Confirm you are an LLC. You can only apply for a DUNS number and create an iOS app if you are an LLC.
- Request a DUNS number. Apply for or look up your DUNS number here. Note: It can take up to 30 days to receive a DUNS number, so you’ll want to complete this task as soon as possible.
- Create a domain and branded email address. You will need a dedicated domain and email address (e.g., shopmystore.com and info@shopmystore.com) to create an Apple Developer account.
- Create an Apple ID for your business. You will need an Apple ID for your business address (e.g., info@shopmystore.com) to create your Apple Developer account. You cannot use a personal email address from Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Create your business Apple ID here.
- Create an Apple Developer Account. Once you have your DUNS number, you can create your Apple Developer Account. This allows you to create an app for the Apple App Store. We walk you through this process here.
- Products and collection published to Videeo sales channel. You will be prompted to select a featured collection of products to populate for the app design process. In order to do so, you’ll need to ensure you have both published products and the collection to your Videeo sales channel. We walk you through that process here.
Step 1: Complete Your iOS Checklist
The first section to complete is your iOS checklist. These are components required by Apple to have your mobile app available in the Apple App Store.
As you complete each item, select the checkbox to the left of it. Doing so will assign a timestamp for the item on the far right of the page.
- Apply for a DUNS number. You can apply for your DUNS number or look up your existing DUNS number here.
- Create an Apple Developer Account. Learn how to create an Apple Developer Account here.
- Add the CS Developer email to your Apple Developer Account. You will need to add the bolded email address displayed in your checklist to your account. Learn where to add that email address here.
Important! Apple can take up to 30 days to review and approve an Apple Developer This review process happens separately from the mobile app creation process outlined in this article. You’ll need to complete the entire Apple Developer Account enrollment process before you can create your mobile app.
Step 2: Enter Support Information
Next, enter the URL for your support page. This could be your Contact Page or a third-party support URL if you use a platform for chat support (e.g., Kustomer, Gorgias, etc.).
Once you enter the URL, select Next in the bottom-right corner of the section.
Step 3: Enter Your App Name
Mobile apps require an app name. We recommend you also provide alternate app names in the event your preferred app name is taken.
- Apple Developer Team ID. Your Team ID can be found in your membership details on the Apple Developer website. Learn where to locate your ID here.
- Desired App Name. Enter the desired name for your mobile app.
- Desired App Name (Second choice). In the event your desired app name is taken, enter an alternate app name here.
- Desired App Name (Third choice). In the event your desired app name and first alternate name are taken, enter an alternate app name here.
Once done, select Next in the bottom-right corner of the section.
Step 4: Upload Your App Icon and Launch Screen Images
App Logo
We recommend that you use your brand's logo as your app icon.
- Select Add Files to locate and upload a file from your device.
- Required Size: Minimum of 1536px x 1536px (WxH) for best quality.
- Required File Type: .JPG, and .PNG
- Use the color slider to select your background color.
Launch Screen Image
Launch screen images typically consist of easy-to-view images of inventory, pleasant backgrounds, or a familiar model. This image briefly appears every time the app loads on a shopper's mobile device.
- Select Add Files to locate and upload a file from your device.
- Required Size: Minimum of 1000px x 1600px (WxH) for best quality.
- Required File Type: .GIF, .JPG, and .PNG
- Use the color slider to select your background color.
Brand Colors
- Primary Color. Use the color slider to select your primary color. Your primary color will highlight certain elements such as navigation tabs, prices, and buttons.
- Secondary Color. Use the color slider to select your secondary color. Your secondary color will appear on your login button
Once you have uploaded your images and defined your brand colors, select Next in the bottom-right corner of the section.
Note: Pure white (#FFFFFF) as a color will be automatically rejected. Additionally, you should avoid near-white or off-white colors. Choose colors that will make it easy for shoppers to see and read white text.
Step 5: Select Your Featured Collection
Your "Home Collection" will be the collection featured on your mobile app home page. As a reminder, you will need to first publish the products in that collection as well as publish the collection to Videeo for them to show on the app.
Select your desired collection from the Collections drop-down, then select Next in the bottom-right corner of the section.
Step 6: Submit Your Mobile App
Select Submit Your App to submit your mobile app to Videeo’s mobile team. Our team will handle designing your app and submitting it to the Apple App and Google Play Store.