Branded App: Tips For Customizing Your App for Your Business
Depending on your business you can add industry-specific sections to you app to better tailor its content for your audience. Choose a type of business below for some tips on getting started building your app.Choose the type of branded app you want to create:
A branded app for an online store A branded app for a restaurant A branded app for bookings and services A branded app for events A branded app for communitiesCreating a branded app for an online store Add a tab for each product category: If you have multiple categories of products, add a navigation tab at the top of your app for each one so it's easier for your customers to browse.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap Screens at the bottom. Tap Add New Screen. Add a title for your first product category under Screen Name and tap Save. Choose an element to add to this new tab. Recommended elements for stores include:
    
Images: Tap Basic Items and Image. Product carousel: Tap Store and Product Carousel. Content: Tap Basic Items and Content Box.   Customize the content of the tab. When you're done tap Add to add it to your navigation bar. Tap Screens again to add a second tab for your second category. Repeat steps 5-8 until you've created as many tabs as you need. 
Tip: When you're finished adding the tabs, tap Screens and Reorder to change the order of tabs in the menu.
 Include a product video: Add a video element to your app and upload a video that showcases your products in a whole new way.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Tap Basic Items. Tap Video. Tap the Add icon  to upload a video from the Media Manager, Video Maker, YouTube or your personal device. Tap Add at the top right. Add a product gallery: Showcase your store products from the branded app and let members add items to their cart and purchase straight from the app.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Swipe through the Elements menu and tap Store. Choose either Product Gallery or Product Carousel to display your store products. Edit the new element using the options available. Tap Add. Add a 'My Cart' icon to the header: Add a shopping cart icon to your app's header so members can easily navigate to their cart from anywhere on the app.The option to add a cart icon is only available for the Minimal header design.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap Change Header Design at the top. Click Customize. Scroll down and click the Show Shopping Cart Icon toggle to enable it.
    
Enabled: Your branded app header includes a shortcut so members can navigate to their shopping cart. Disabled: There is no shopping cart icon included in your branded app header.   Tap Save.Download an example branded app for online storesUse the QR code or App Store and Google Play links to see an example of an eCommerce branded app.Creating a branded app for a restaurant Add online ordering and reservations sections: Add an ordering tab so customers can order meals and a reservation section so people can easily book tables from the app.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap + Add Element in the relevant location. Scroll through the element menu and tap Restaurants. Choose the element you want to include:
    
Online Orders: Customers can view your menu and place orders from your branded app. Reservations: Customers can book a table from your branded app.   Enter a title for the new element under Element Title. Tap Add. Showcase your dishes in a gallery: Add a gallery to your branded app of all your dishes to encourage customers to order food.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap + Add Element in the relevant location. Tap the Basic Items tab. Tap Content Box. Edit the element title for your gallery e.g. 'Our Menu'.  Tap the Add icon  at the bottom left. Tap Gallery.


 Upload media from your device or the Media Manager. When you're done tap Publish at the top right. Tap Add. Create a custom 'Order Now' button Add an 'Order Now' button to your branded app's header to grab customer attention and make it easy for them to order a meal.The custom button option is only available for the Detailed header design.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap Change Header Design at the top. Click Customize. Scroll down and enable the Show Custom Button toggle. Tap the Select Action drop-down and select Order from restaurant.


 Edit the text that appears on the header button under Button text. Tap Save at the top right.Tip: You can also add custom order buttons to a specific navigation tab.Download an example branded app for restaurants:Use the QR code or App Store and Google Play links to see an example of restaurant branded app.Creating a branded app for bookings and services Add booking specific sections: Add a bookings schedule, services list and performance tracker for clients to help them reach their goals.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Swipe through the element menu and tap Bookings. Choose a booking element to add to your branded app:
    
My Upcoming Bookings: Members can see the upcoming services they've booked. Agenda: A calendar with your upcoming services. Services: A list of your available services. My performance tracker: Allow members to track their progress through your class or course.   Edit the new element using the options available. Tap Add.Add an Appointments tab: Make bookings easy with an appointments tab that clients can navigate to and immediately reserve a spot.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap Screens at the bottom. Tap Add New Screen. Give the tab a title e.g. 'Appointments.' Tap Save. In the elements menu, scroll to Bookings and tap Services. Add an element title and then tap Add.Tip: You can manage your bookings and services list from the Wix mobile app:
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Booking Services, or tap Catalog and select Booking Services.  Tap Services at the top. Display your pricing plans: Add a Pricing/Purchase a plan tab to your branded app so visitors can easily view your plans.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. In the elements menu, scroll to Pricing Plans and tap Pricing Plans. Add an element title and tap Add.Tip: You can manage your pricing plans from the Wix app:
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Catalog.  Tap Pricing Plans.Download an example branded app for fitnessUse the QR code or App Store and Google Play links to see an example of a fitness branded app.Creating a branded app for events Create a group for your event: Create an event-specific group for people to join and discuss the event and share media after the event is over. Then add a 'group feed' section to your branded app to encourage people to chat. Show me how
Create a new group for your event. Add the event name, description and attendees. Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Swipe through the elements menu and tap Groups. Choose a groups element to add to your branded app:
    
Group Feed: Give members a quick overview of the main activities in your different groups. Group List: Show all your groups in a list and let members join or create their own. Group Carousel: Display your groups in a carousel and let members discover them one by one.    Update the element settings and tap Add. Add Events specific sections: Add an upcoming events schedule, discussion channel and a list of event guests.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Swipe through the elements menu and tap Events. Choose an events element to add to your branded app:
    
Events Carousel: Let members browse through your events quickly and buy tickets. Events List: Showcase all your events in a list. Event Schedule: A schedule of upcoming events. Event Discussion: A live discussion for the event where invitees can post and comment about updates. Event Guests: A list of guests attending the event.   Edit the new element using the options available. Tap Add.Creating a branded app for communities Include announcements: Keep members updated with an announcements section and share any updates to the community.Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Swipe through the elements menu and tap Communication channels. Tap Announcements. Tap Edit Mobile Announcements to add a new announcement and post it to your members.Learn more about sending an announcement as a push notification in your branded app.  Highlight your community with a members section: Encourage member interaction by adding a members list or carousel. Show me how
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Scroll through the elements menu and tap Members. Choose a members element:
    
Member Badge List: Highlight any badges you've created for your community as well as which members have received them. Member Profile Carousel: Displays the same info as a members list but in a carousel format that members can swipe through. Members Strip: Shows your member count and encourages members to invite friends. Members Profile List: Your members are displayed in a list that includes their profile photo and a follow button.   Customize the new element then tap Add. Encourage discussion with a forum: If you've added a forum to your site, you can display categories, discussions and a forum search.Show me howNote: Make sure you've added a forum to your site before showcasing it on your branded app.
Go to your site in the Wix app. Tap Manage  at the bottom. Tap Mobile App.  Tap Edit under your site name or the name of your branded app.  Tap the Screen drop-down at the top and choose the screen you want to edit.  Tap Add Element in the relevant location. Scroll through the element menu and tap Forum. Choose a forum element:
    
Forum Feed: Shows the most recent forum posts. Forum Categories: Shows the existing forum categories. Forum Search: Allow members to search for a topic.   Customize the new element title and choose what to show including menu, posts and layout. Tap Add.