Free Digital Publishing Web Service Comes To The iPad
by Mike Lata
May 3, 2011
Now would-be writers can try their hand at publishing content on the iPad using a free Web-based solution at iBuildapp.com. The site offers various tools and templates, as well as a variety of formats that can be used for publishing. Whether you want to publish a blog, an e-book, an e-magazine, or a digital catalog, all of these formats are supported.
The iBuildApp.com site is the first to allow digital publishing on the iPad for free, according to their recently released info:
"We want people to be part of the trend of digital publishing. It’s a great way to build a global audience around your niche without the cost of print. With iBuildApp’s publishing tool you don’t need a developer. It’s easy and free to publish your monthly magazines, newsletters, catalogs, or books on the iPad," said CEO Rafael Soultanov from iBuildApp.
Although recent templates for the iPad have been added, that's not all the site offers. Some of the other tools offered by iBuildApp.com include an automated system that allows content to be updated on the fly.
The service is also built with businesses in mind, and offers solution for both paid and free content to be published.
"iPad publishing has created new revenue streams for businesses who can publish materials without printing and shipping costs. The iBuildApp iPad solution will be integrated with blogging and CMS platforms for easy publishing."Soultanov believes the site will benefit both readers and publishers; digital content like e-books need to have a specific interface for users to enjoy them. He further stated: "We believe that a digital magazine or newspaper should feel like a media app, not like a magazine reader," he said. "When someone swipes from page to page they can choose different stories to read. Images are vivid, video is optimized. If a reader wants to comment or share what they’re reading, they just tap a button." In addition to iPad publishing iBuildApp.com is offering the option of using an iPhone. The iPhone user can also create free apps using the online interface, publish them, host the app, and update in real time. They can even publish apps that are Web-based and cross-platform across multiple mobile devices. You can get started with iPad digital publishing on iBuildApp here.