> > Brianz, > > Based on what you mention here there is no need for an iphone app, > unless there is more to it that you did not mention. The real > simple, scalable and platform independent approach would be to just > make the web site that is friendly to each platform in something > like php and mysql. It will save you time and effort (as much as we > like coding iphone sdk based apps). > > If you do need more of an true iphone app feature set then you > definitely could do the app connected to a web server but not sure > it is required here. > > A middle of the road solution is to do a web site customized to the > iphone. You dont have to have the sdk or go through the app store > but you can still get some nice look and feel on the iphone screen. > It is specific to the iphone sizing though so you would have to do > an alternate layout for the other platforms (screen sizes) you would > like to support. Take a look at www.iribbit.com as an example of > this (the ported version to the sdk is also on the app store). That > will give you an idea of using a safari based app and a sdk version > of the same. > > There is one other consideration of course and that is the automatic > marketing you get for the app/photographer by having the app in the > app store (but the ROI may not be worthwhile depending on the goals > of the project). > > Chuck > > On Mar 18, 2009, at 1:34 PM, Brian wrote: > >> >> HI all, >> >> I wants to build up an application for iPhone. It is an iPhone >> application for a wedding photography studio. The studio needs a way >> for its clients to be able to log in as a user, and access their >> photos and videos within the iPhone application. >> >> Here is what I am thinking, I think there are two approaches to >> implement the requirement >> >> 1) develop client-end application which will be integrated with a >> web- >> based server side. All the photos and videos will be stored in web- >> based server side >> 2) develope an web site and let it be compatible with safari so that >> users can access the website via safari. >> >> >> Since the photography studio owner would like to make users to be >> able >> to access the website via other devices like blackberry etc. I would >> like to know which approach will be more valuable and easier for >> migrate to all devices. >> >> Any thoughts? I appreciate your comments. >> >> Brianz >> >> >> > > Chuck Hudson > [email protected] > > >
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