Custom Apps
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Web Community Manager offers a wide variety of existing apps to choose from, both free and for purchase. We understand, however, that your organization may have unique needs that require custom functionality. In these cases, the ideal solution is for our award winning development team to build you a custom application from scratch. Custom apps can range from slight modifications to the functionality of an existing WCM app, to something completely new and never before done.
This page contains examples of apps we've built for customers based on their unique design specifications and needs. If you are interested in pursuing a custom app and want to learn more about price, timeline, etc., please reach out to your project manager or sales representative.
Custom App FAQs
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Are custom apps a one time fee, annual fee or both?
Custom Apps are comprised of a one-time fee and an annual maintenance fee that ensures the app will continue to function as originally delivered. The one-time fee is determined by the amount of design and development time needed to build the app. Once purchased, the app can be utilized on any Web Community Manager homepage or subpage.
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Can custom apps be used on both Design Ready and Made to Order templates?
Yes! Apps are a separate entity from templates, so any app can be placed on any template. You can utilize a custom app on any Web Community Manager homepage or subpage.
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What are the benefits of a custom app?
Though each custom app we build is unique, a common theme is that these apps help organize or display content in an attractive, engaging, and interactive manner. Similar to our Module Library apps, custom apps are intuitive, user-friendly, accessible, and fully responsive, making your job as a content editor as easy as possible. Custom apps are built from scratch, based on your exact needs, so the possibilities are endless.
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I'm interested in discussing a custom app. Who do I contact?
To start the conversation about a custom app, you can contact any number of people/groups:
- Your sales representative
- Your customer service advocate
- Your project manager (if you are currently working with one)
- Your designer (if you are currently working with one)
- The Blackboard Support team
Regardless of who you reach out to, the first step will be to determine what your needs/wants are and whether we have an existing solution that will meet your needs. If the need requires a custom app, we will arrange a meeting with a Creative Services developer to discuss your ideas in more detail.
