Customizing your church’s mobile app with SteepleMate is a straightforward process that allows you to personalize images, icons, and features, creating a tailored experience for your users. Follow the steps below to make your app stand out and reflect your church’s unique identity.
Step 1: Access Mobile App Settings
- Navigate to the left-side Media menu, then click on Mobile App Settings.
- Enter your church's address and coordinates, and click Search. Ensure the map pinpoint reflects your church's location. This helps people within a 90-mile radius find your church through the mobile app. Click Save to lock in the details.
Note: If valid coordinates are not provided, your church won’t appear in the app’s nearby churches list.
Step 2: Upload Images and Logos
- Go to the Images section.
- You can upload an intro image and a church logo. Click Browse to select your image, then click Save. Any updates made will take effect immediately in the mobile app.
Tip: If you haven’t already, download the SteepleMate app to preview the customizations as you make changes.
Step 3: Upload Custom Icons
- In the Custom Icons section, you have the option to upload custom-designed icons for your mobile app. If you have design skills, this is the place to showcase them!
- Click Browse to upload your custom icons and ensure they are saved to the app.
Step 4: Manage Features and Layout
SteepleMate offers a pre-configured app layout, but you have full control to customize it and stand out from the crowd.
- Navigate to Manage Features and Layout.
- You can organize features using the Group By field. Select By Page for a clearer overview of available customization options.
Tip: The mobile app will automatically detect each user’s access level and display only the relevant features and icons.
Main Page Features:
- The Main Page is visible to the public and users without system access. This page includes a required Security or Login icon for members who need to access restricted sections of the app.
Step 5: Editing Features and Icons
Each feature in the app can be customized by clicking Edit. Let’s take a closer look at some customization options:
- Rename Feature Labels: You can rename any feature as it appears in the app.
- Reorder Features: Change the order in which features are displayed.
- Change Icons: Click Change Icon to update a feature’s icon. You can either upload your custom icons or browse through SteepleMate’s Stock Icons. Select your preferred icon and save the changes.
- Hide Features: If you prefer not to display certain features (e.g., "About Our Church"), you can hide them by selecting Is Hidden.
Step 6: Adjusting Feature Order and URLs
- To change the order a feature appears, click Edit and rearrange as needed.
- You can also update the URL linked to a feature. If you use an external website (other than the one provided by SteepleMate), you can paste your website URL here.
Step 7: Restore Default Settings
If you’re not satisfied with the changes made, simply click Restore Default Settings to revert the feature to its original state.
Step 8: Adding Custom Links
Want to add a custom link to a page, like a Facebook group or a song playlist? Click New Custom Link to begin. Complete the form and remember to click Save.