Now you can build your very own branded, professional app with MemberPress AppKit! Let members access your content, courses and communities on the fly, straight from their home screen.
For many creators, the dream of having a dedicated app in the App Store and Google Play has always felt out of reach. It usually involves thousands of dollars in developer fees, months of coding, and the headache of keeping platforms in sync.
That all changes today.
Now, you can build your very own branded, professional app with MemberPress AppKit! Create and launch a high-performance iOS and Android app for your site without touching a single line of code.
You get full creative control over the look, feel, and functionality of your app, making it easier than ever for your members to:
- Crush courses on their morning commute with seamless progress syncing.
- Binge VIP content the second it drops, no matter where they are.
- Engage with your community via real-time discussion boards.
- Never miss a beat with instant updates delivered straight to their home screens.
With the accessibility of a native app right in their pockets, your site goes from being an occasional login to a daily habit that fits perfectly into their routine.
In this walkthrough, we’ll take a closer look at exactly what’s possible with MemberPress AppKit and why it’s an absolute revolution for your user experience and your revenue.
Why Create an App?
Your member’s home screen is the most valuable “real estate” for your business.
Think about how you interact with your phone. The apps you use regularly are the ones staring back at you every time you unlock your phone.
By claiming a spot on that home screen, you stop being a “bookmark” and start being an essential part of their routine.
Let’s break down the benefits and let the numbers do the talking:
More Logins & One-Tap Habit
With your brand icon right on a member’s home screen, you’ll be top-of-mind. Students log into learning apps an average of 2.5x more times per week than on mobile web.
Bypass the Inbox with Push Notifications
Drive up to 7x more engagement compared to email alone! Email inboxes are crowded. With push notifications you can send instant updates (like new content alerts) directly to their home screen.
3x to 5x Higher Sales with One-Tap Payments
Native apps support in-app purchases through Apple Pay and Google Pay. This frictionless checkout experience boosts course enrollment and revenue by 3x to 5x.
Instant Brand Authority
Add professional legitimacy with a branded app. Signal to your audience that your business is established, trustworthy, and invested in their experience.
Meet AppKit – Your Mobile App Control Center
Great news! With MemberPress AppKit you don’t need to learn a new platform. If you can navigate your WordPress dashboard, you can build a world-class app.
That’s because it’s all managed via a dedicated plugin, giving you a “what you see is what you get” experience.
Let’s take a spin and see exactly what’s possible:
1. Intuitive Drag-and-Drop Design & Branding
AppKit uses a familiar drag-and-drop interface that lets you finesse your app’s look in minutes.
- Total Brand Control: Customize your typography, colors, and logos to match your site perfectly.
- Custom Icons: Go beyond the basics with custom iconography that makes your app feel unique and high-end.
- Gutenberg Blocks: You can build specific app pages right inside WordPress using the intuitive WordPress block editor you already know and love.
2. Pro Navigation
The way users move through an app is totally different from a website. AppKit makes it easy for you to customize and perfect the user experience.
- Native Tab Bar: Keep your most important content just a thumb-tap away with a tab bar along the bottom of the screen.
- “More” Tab: Keep that secondary (but still essential) content easily accessible under a “More” tab.
- Smart Menus: Create different navigation menus for logged-in and logged-out users. Show your courses to members, while showing a “Join Now” landing page to guests.
3. MemberPress Courses Integration
Modern learning happens in the “in-between” moments – waiting for a flight, sitting in the school pickup line, or during that 15-minute aft ernoon coffee break.
MemberPress AppKit makes your curriculum more accessible than ever by meeting your students exactly where they are.
- Course Blocks: Add lessons and modules effortlessly using Gutenberg.
- Display Your Way: Get fine grained control over how courses are displayed on your site. Set up multiple carousels and filter by category, tags, or release date, or select specific courses to feature on your homepage.
- Progress Syncing: Students can start a lesson on their laptop and finish it on their phone without missing a beat. Their progress stays perfectly in sync across every device.
4. Social Networking with ClubSuite™
Despite everything smartphones can do, we still primarily use them for communication and connection. Whether it’s WhatsApp, Slack, or social media, we want to be in the loop no matter where we are.
With MemberPress AppKit, your community gets that same “instant access” treatment.
Integrate your MemberPress ClubSuite™ features, and bring your community to your members.
- Access the Directory on the Go: Need to find a peer or a collaborator? Members can pull up your ClubDirectory™ right on their screen to browse profiles and connect while they’re out and about.
- Real-Time Social Interaction: Your members can jump into ClubCircles™ discussion boards directly from the app. They can post updates, reply to threads, and use “heart” reactions to engage with others in the moment, exactly like their favorite social networks.
5. Global Reach with Multi-Lingual Support
AppKit features built-in translations, so you don’t have to manually translate every single string of text. It improves accessibility and ensures your community feels welcome, around the globe!
6. Frictionless In-App Purchases
Connect Google and Apple in-app purchases directly to your MemberPress setup. Let your users upgrade their memberships or buy new courses with a single touch.
Launch Your Mobile App Even Faster
If you’re thinking, “This looks great, but I don’t have the time to set it all up,” we’ve got your back.
We offer a full Done-For-You service that covers everything. From fully building out your app to handling App Store Approval – we do the works.
Get your mobile app launched at super speed with a professional, intuitive setup in your WordPress backend. You’ll have total freedom to edit and upgrade your content whenever you want, while we handle the technical side.
Choose the “Launch It For Me” option when you click through to get AppKit.
13+ High-Impact Ideas For Your New App
MemberPress AppKit fundamentally changes up how your members interact with your brand. With your brand on their homescreen, you have new opportunities for engagement and revenue!
Simply launching your own app is exciting enough, but the real results come when you start getting creative with that direct access. Here are just a few ideas for different use cases to inspire your strategy:
Online Courses
1. Commuter-Friendly Micro-Learning: Market an “On the Go” series specifically for the app. These are short, 5-minute videos designed for members to watch while waiting in line or on their morning commute.
2. “Binge-Watch” Notifications: Use push notifications to “drop” new lessons like a Netflix series. A quick alert saying, “Lesson 4 is live! Can you solve this week’s mystery?” creates instant curiosity.
Professional Associations & Guilds
3. The Year-Round Conference Hub: Instead of a one-time event app, use AppKit as a permanent hub. Members can search the Member Directory to find “Who’s Who” at an event and then message them directly in the app to network.
4. Instant Industry Alerts: Send push notifications for urgent industry news, regulatory updates, or “Call to Action” legislative alerts that shouldn’t wait for an email.
Brick and Mortar
5. In-Person Perks: Use the app as a digital membership card. Members can show their “Member Profile” screen at your front desk or register to unlock “App-Only” discounts or access to a VIP lounge area.
6. Flash Sales via Push: Have a slow Tuesday? Send a push notification to local members: “Flash Sale! Show this notification at the counter in the next 2 hours for 20% off your order!”
7. Class Check-ins: Gyms and wellness centers can use a Gutenberg-built app page to display the daily class schedule. Members can check the app in the parking lot to see what’s starting in 5 minutes.
News & Media Sites
8. Instant Scoops via Push: Don’t wait for your newsletter to go out at 5 PM. Send a push notification the second a story breaks. This keeps your members tethered to your reporting rather than scrolling through X (Twitter) or Facebook.
9. The “Morning Edition” Ritual: Use push notifications to send a “Daily Digest” every morning at 7 AM. It creates a routine where your app is the first thing they check over breakfast.
10. Subscriber-Only Discussion Boards: Use ClubCircles™ to let your readers debate the news of the day in a private, moderated environment.
11. Targeted Navigation: Use the Custom Navigation feature to let members jump straight to the sections they care about most – whether that’s Local News, Politics, or Sports – right from the bottom tab bar.
Travel Sites
12. Region-Based Travel Guides: Use the Custom Navigation to organize your posts and guides by region (e.g., “Europe,” “Asia,” “Coastal Getaways”). This lets members skip the scrolling and jump straight to the tips they need for their current destination.
13. Regional ClubCircles™: Create dedicated discussion boards for specific locations so travelers can swap advice. “Hidden gem” restaurants in Rome or a safety tips for solo travelers in Bali – your app becomes the place where members help each other navigate the world.
14. The “Hotspot” Directory: Build a dedicated directory of recommended places –like the best local coffee shops, hidden viewpoints, or vetted tour guides.
Members can pull up these “vetted” spots on the fly, giving them a high-value resource they can trust while they’re exploring.
Ready to Put Your Brand on the Home Screen?
So there you have it! MemberPress AppKit finally makes creating a branded app accessible and intuitive. And the benefits to your engagement and revenue are indisputable.
Instead of hoping a member remembers to check their email or open a browser tab, your app gives them a direct path to your content that lives on the device they use most.
It’s yet another way MemberPress gives you more ownership over your brand experience and your revenue.
Don’t let your business get left behind the browser. It’s time to put your brand on the home screen and drive more logins, higher sales, and deeper connections.
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