Publishing your app means making it live and available for download on the Apple and Google Play app stores. The best part? We handle the entire app submission process; you just need to complete the steps listed below. In this article, we will go over:
How can you make the most out of your trial
The 5 steps to publish your app
The difference between migrating and initial app submission
Let’s go through each section to see how you can get the best of your trial period and get your app live during this period!
💡 Tip
We recommend that you launch your app earlier during the trial period, so you can start to get downloads and make sales even before getting charged. The quicker you launch your app, the sooner you start to make more revenue with it! |
How Can I Get The Best Out Of My Trial Period?
Some merchants think they need a perfect mobile app design before launching, as it reflects their brand and creates a strong impression for their app users.
However, it's important to keep in mind that once we submit your app to the app stores, Apple and Google’s review teams take a few days to complete their review process. That time is a great opportunity to keep improving your design.
So instead of delaying your launch to perfect everything, submit a basic version first, and polish it while it's being reviewed or even after it goes live. You can check this guide here to see what kind of changes will reflect in your live app right away and what will need an update.
This way, you avoid wasting valuable time in your free trial. A trial without launch is time poured into sand.
🔔 Reminder
Most Shopney users launch their app in the first 5 days. That means they use their free trial to start selling, and they often end up running the most successful app stores. If you want to learn more, you can check out how the trial period works in detail here. |
What are the main steps to take to publish your mobile app?
Ready to publish your mobile app? Let’s walk you through the essential steps you need to follow from designing your app to launching and publishing your mobile app and getting it live on the App Store and Google Play. Here’s what you need to do:
1- Get Apple & Google Developer Accounts
Apple and Google developer accounts require publishing your app under your brand and name; getting these accounts usually takes 2-7 days. If you already have these accounts, simply invite us to your developer accounts and notify Shopney Support via Live Chat to handle the launch.
2- Design Your Mobile App
Designing your app's showcase is the second essential step for creating a visually appealing and user-friendly mobile app. With Shopney’s drag-and-drop Design Editor, you can build a professional app quickly without any technical skills, or get Shopney AI's help to get your app design in a few seconds!
Every design element is customizable, helping you create a layout that boosts user engagement and satisfaction.
3- Select a Plan
Your chosen plan determines which features are unlocked in your app, like design elements, integrations, and advanced marketing tools. So it’s good to select the plan that best fits your business goals before going live. Once your app is published, you can always upgrade later as your needs grow. Here are the steps to select a plan:
3.1. Click on Upgrade Now
3.2. Click on Select Plan
3.3. Choose the plan you want to start with
3.4. Review your payment method and click on Approve.
📌 Important Note
Selecting a plan does not affect your free trial days. You will only get charged once the free trial is over, and you will never be charged during your free trial period. |
4- Prepare the App Listing Form
The app listing form showcases your app's key details, like name, description, sector, and keywords, on the Apple App Store and Google Play, making it easy for users to see what your app offers. Complete this crucial form accurately via the PUBLISH button on your Shopney dashboard; it takes less than 10 minutes.
💡 Tip
Now supported by Shopney AI, the form offers smart assistance to help you complete it perfectly and boost your app’s visibility and appeal in less than a minute. |
If you haven’t selected a plan yet, you’ll see an UPGRADE button instead of the PUBLISH button. To access the PUBLISH button as shown below and complete your app listing form, please click on the UPGRADE button and choose a subscription plan first.
🛎 Reminder
Please keep in mind that even if you select a plan, you won’t get charged during your free trial period. |
5- Review and Launch
Now that you've finalized your app design, completed the App Listing Form, and invited our team to your developer accounts, it's time for a final review. Double-check your design and listing details, confirm that invitations were sent and verified, and optionally enable 3rd party apps through the Integrations section.
For example, you can consider integrating your app with Google Analytics for better performance tracking.
📌 Important Note
After you complete these steps, make sure to reach out to the Shopney Support Team via Live Chat to start the submission process. |
💡 Tip
By default, we submit your application as available to every region during your app submission process, but if you prefer, we can also submit it specifically to certain regions. By that, you can limit your app to be available to specific countries only. |
What’s the difference between migrating your Mobile App and launching it for the first time?
If you already have a mobile app before installing Shopney and you want to keep your existing users, then you might want to migrate rather than publish a brand new app.
There are a few different steps to take to migrate successfully and safely, and we go over these steps in this guide below. We highly encourage you to check it out, as it will provide you with everything you need to know.
If you want a personalized walkthrough, you can book a demo call with our team where we’ll guide you through the Shopney dashboard step by step and answer any questions along the way. Click here to schedule your demo.
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues, our support team is here to assist you:
Contact our support team via live chat in your Shopney dashboard.
Visit our Help Center.
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