Using all of your current editorial systems
PocketPress is a simple solution for creating state-of-the-art iPhone and Android apps for news media. PocketPress wraps your current news media and adds all the native functionalities that users have come to expect - like native navigation, notification, and much more. Compared to other apps partially based on existing websites PocketPress significantly improves the reading experience of all your content.
At Shortcut we have worked with news media apps for more than 10 years. Based on that experience we developed PocketPress as an out-of-the-box solution for seamlessly combining native functionality with web-based content. This provides the reader with all of the amazing features possible with native apps, without any requirements for new administrative or editorial systems. It could not be any easier!
PocketPress is a standard product with rich customization options. We have developed PocketPress to manage all the components that are common to news sites, such as opening web pages in the best way, push notifications with images and deep links, and native audio playback. On top of that, we create a unique design and user experience (UX) as well as eventual unique features for each individual customer.
A proper push notification setup makes a world of difference for news sites. Get the right stories to the right readers at the right time - and make them even more engaging with images and sound.
Shortcut has previously developed apps for: Information, Berlingske, B.T., Weekendavisen, Euroinvestor, Børsen, Illustreret Videnskab, I Form, Gør det selv, Historie, Radio4, DR LYD, Radio 24Syv og en list of other danish media sites.PocketPress was created on the combined experience of all these apps.
Most importantly is that your website is responsive and works well on both mobile and tablet devices. It's also a great benefit if the navigation is consistent throughout the website. As part of our offer, we will advise you on how to improve these aspects in order to ensure a great navigational performance on mobile devices.
It depends on the state of your current site and on the level of native navigation and other features like native sharing that you would want for your app. If your news site currently has issues being displayed on a mobile device in Chrome or Safari, that needs to be fixed first
In order to get PocketPress up and running a native navigation, an app icon, and a few settings pages must first be designed. The visual design of the app is expected to fall in line with your current visual identity. There are however some important UX-decision to make, that greatly affect the usability of the app
Typically we're talking weeks rather than months. The main bulk of the work is usually the design process and getting the right stakeholders involved.
Yes - PocketPress is partially based on Google Firebase. PocketPress doesn't require Google Analytics and the system therefore doesn't store any user data or information about user activity. If you however wish to connect your app with Google Analytics that is definitely possible. Be aware of the potential GDPR challenges associated with Google Analytics, as data can go through non-EU servers.
You can either purchase PocketPress "up front" based on a one-time payment and the time it takes to adjust the app. Or you can buy PocketPress as a subscription plan, where you only pay a small amount at the beginning.
Send an email to info@shortcut.io or catch us at +45 70 26 00 69 and let's have an online meeting. We can prepare for the meeting if we know about the news site the app should be based on, prior to the meeting.
