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How to test GoodBarber Custom Code with a logged-in user

A lot of Custom Code needs to know who is using the app right now: showing premium content, greeting members by name, hiding a section from anonymous visitors, adapting a checkout. The GoodBarber App API gives you the current user through gb.user.getCurrent().And Custom Code isn't only something you write by hand anymore. With GoodBarber's AI Extension Builder, you describe the section you want in plain language and the assistant generates the extension for you — code that plugs straight into the same GoodBarber App API. Hand-written or AI-generated, it calls gb.user.getCurrent() the same way, and you test it the same way. So this guide applies whether you typed the code or prompted for it.But here's the catch every developer eventually hits: inside the back-office preview, there is no logged-in user. The preview is just a render of your app — there's no login screen, no session, nothing to authenticate against.For most app types, GoodBarber quietly works around this for you, so testing “as a logged-in user” just works. For the Membership extension, it doesn't — and that's on purpose. This article walks through how the current user behaves in the preview for each app type, and gives you a simple, copy-paste way to test the trickiest case: a logged-in member.

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Agency Tips - Giving Clients Backend Access

As a Reseller Agency, you have the possibility to give your clients access to the back-office of the apps you have created for them. Whether it's about design, content updates, or for example sending push notifications, there are many advantages to give access to the tool to your clients (costs, speed of integration,...).  

  3 min read

How to open a Google Play Developer Account ?

You are ready to publish your app on the Google Play Store. Find how to open a Google Play Account using Google Play Console and what's the price of a Google Developer Account.

  4 min read

How to create an Apple developer account?

How to create an Apple developer account? How to Create an Apple ID online? Follow these steps. The Apple developer account and the Apple ID are both mandatory to publish an app on the Apple App Store

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How to display your own ads in your app?

You have followed all the steps in the How to Make an App guide, and now started wondering ho to make money with your app? This is a question we are almost asked every day. They are several ways to monetize your app the right way, and today, I'd like to focus on advertisement.  In this post, we will see how to use GoodBarber's internal ad network to display ads in your app. The internal ad network is a tool provided by GoodBarber that allows you to manage manually advertisement.

  5 min read

How to submit an app to Google Play ?

Check out our submission guide for your app on the Google Play Store. A step-by-step guide on how to successfully publish your app on Google Play Store

  6 min read

How to publish your app on the App Store

ou've developed an iOS app and you are ready to submit it to the App Store: find here 3 main steps necessary to publish your iOS app in the App Store: register to Apple’s Developer Program, build and test your app and finally the submission process.

  4 min read

How to create a multi-language app ?

We often receive questions from people who are interested in offering multiple language options in their app. So, today we’ve decided to cover this subject: how to create a multi-language app with our app builder . We don’t have a built-in feature to support multi-language at the moment, but there are options that you can work with in order to achieve a more global reach. Follow the guide!

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How to use your Google Ad Manager to display ads in your mobile app?

Let's continue to talk about how you can advertise in your GoodBarber app. Two weeks ago, we discussed how to display your own ads in your app, today, I am going to show you how to use your Ad Manager by Google account with your GoodBarber app.

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Have you heard about stats in your PWA?

You're well aware of all the advantages and potential Progressive Web Apps have to offer. If you've already created your PWA or you're planning to do so, this article is for you. GoodBarber allows you to access statistics concerning traffic generated by your PWA that will allow you to better understand your users' behavior and to adapt accordingly.  Two types of stats are available to you: internal statistics, accessible in your back office once your PWA is published, and external statistics.  Let's take a deeper look.

  4 min read

Loyalty Card: how to boost customer retention with gifts and rewards

The set of loyalty features we offer is a great toolbox to nurture your clients and monetize your app. With a well tailored loyalty program, you can, not only make customers fall in love with your business, but also keep them coming back, with gifts and rewards.

  13 min read

How to create an app for museums

Many people visit a museum only once. Here is how to use a museum app builder to make an app they will open: steps, audio guide, routes and QR codes.

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Customize your app through and through with our Custom Texts option

Hello GoodBarbers, We couldn't stress enough the importance of personalizing one's app. That is why, on top of design and attention to detail, we want to provide you with as many tools as possible to customize your app. That's also why we've decided to open a new door by granting you access to advanced customizing options for the texts of your application. Many of you issued that particular request, so that your app perfectly adapts to your concept. Your wish is our command! ;)

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How to customize your Loyalty Card design

Now that you are familiar with the activation process for our Loyalty Card Add-On, it's time to start customizing the design of your Loyalty Card. Through our platform, we make a point of giving you all the freedom you need to make a unique app. And our Loyalty program is no exception. Let's have a closer look at the design settings you can adjust in your back office!

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How to publish an update on the Apple Store?

Sometimes updating your app on the App Store can be a hassle, so we decided it was time for us to create a quick and simple guide to walk you through this process and help guarantee the success of your app! 😄

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[Video Tutorial] How to connect my app to third party advertising services

Hi GoodBarbers! Today we are going to show you one of the opportunities our platform offers to monetize your app: advertisements. Sell space in your app to advertisers and watch your revenue quickly increase! In addition to being able to create your own ads in your back office, you can also connect your app to a third party advertising service, so you don't have to worry about dealing with advertisers. In this video tutorial, you will learn how to enable the advertisement options in your back office from the Add-Ons store and how to connect those services to your app. To give you a practical example, in the video we show you the process of connecting Admob. However, you'll have the opportunity to implement ads from different services, such as Mobpartner, Swelen or dfp, amongst others. Moreover, GoodBarber allows you to define the platform (Android smartphones, iPad, etc) in which your ads will be displayed, as well as the order of your campaigns.  

  3 min read

Video Tutorial: How to Generate your Android App with GoodBarber

This tutorial will show you the simplicity of the Android generation process, which will allow you to test your native Android app on your phone before submitting it to Google Play. If you opt for the "GoodBarber Takes Care" option, no need to read this article. If not, don't stress—it's not as complicated as it seems. Follow the instructions closely beginning with clicking the "I'll do it myself" option, and your app will be generated in no time. 

  3 min read

How to set up a form in your app

The Form section is a great interaction tool to add to your app. As its name indicates, this section enables you to add one or more forms into your app. The form section was designed to allow you to create all types of forms that could be needed in an app, for example: registrations, questionnaires, reservations, etc.  In this article, I will explain how to set up a form in your app. 

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[Video Tutorial] How to Change the Icons of Your App's Menu

When you design your app, you may choose between a variety of different navigation modes. Some of those navigation modes include icons for each individual section. In this video tutorial, we’re going to show you how to: - Add sample sections to your app to visualize the structure of the menu - Set the icons of your app after you’ve chosen your navigation mode - Upload your own personal icons

  3 min read

Add a Rating Pop-Up to Your Beautiful App

"Even the most intellectual mind has something to learn"- George Santayana Hello Goodbarbers, Big things are happening in GoodBarber these days. Our fingers are flying on our keyboards to write new codes and develop new features! Right after launching GoodBarber 3 , our completely new and restyled platform, we took some time to listen to all your requests and we created a road map to plan the development of all the new features you asked for,  so we could implement them as soon as possible. Last week we introduced you to our new Contact Us section. Today we're proud to present the new integrated pop-up that you can activate to encourage your users to rate the app. Just as George Santayana said, we all have something to learn!

  4 min read

Which iOS certificates do I need to build and publish my app?

Before getting started with the generation of your iOS certificates you need to be a registered Apple developer. The Apple Developer Program is a $99 yearly membership. Joining the Apple Developer Program is mandatory to publish your iOS app to the App Store. As a member, you can register devices (for Ad Hoc testing), submit several apps and their updates to the App Store.   To enroll as an Apple Developer, go to this link:  https://developer.apple.com/programs     Follow the subscription process and complete your purchase. After the payment it can take up to 24 hours to confirm the activation of your account. When you receive the email entitled “Welcome to iTunes Connect!”, you're good to go ;) Now that you have your developer account set up, you can start generating your iOS certificates, by going to this link  https://developer.apple.com/membercenter