Guidebook App Builder

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Guidebook App Builder provides a no-code platform to easily create branded event apps, campus apps, and enterprise apps with integrated registration and badges.

Target Customer

Event organizers, campus administrators, associations, and enterprise teams seeking branded apps for events, campus experiences, and organizational programs.

Key Differentiator

Four-step drag-and-drop app builder that outputs native iOS/Android apps plus an interactive web page, with integrated registration, badges, sponsorship options, and robust integrations; plus US/UK support and branding flexibility.

Implementation Timeline

Not explicitly stated; content emphasizes a four-step build process and a six-minute product tour to demonstrate ease of use and quick onboarding

Pain Points

1Need to avoid heavy IT involvement or building a custom app from scratch (no-code / no IT required).
2Managing event tools and systems from multiple vendors (integrations with Eventbrite, Marketo, Cvent, Splash; Zapier connections).
3Maintaining up-to-date attendee communications and replacing lengthy print materials with a digital, real-time solution.

Key Features

1Drag-and-drop, no-code app builder
2Outputs native iOS/Android apps and an interactive web page
3Branded standalone apps or Spaces within a container app
4Event registration and real-time ticket availability tracking
5Push notifications and real-time updates
6Integrations with Eventbrite, Marketo, Cvent, Splash, and Zapier (10,000+ connections via Zapier)
7Sponsorship and monetization options (multiple sponsor formats)
8Advanced schedules, venue maps, forms and surveys, gamification, AI matchmaking and private chats
9Branding customization and security features (SSO/SAML)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience
2CIVSA President (2021-2022)

Client Results

1105% Student Yield Increase (quote from Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience)
2100% cost reduction in printing costs (quote from CIVSA President 2021-2022)
388% less time (quote from University of Edinburgh administrator position)

Competitive Advantages

1No IT or custom development required (no-code)
2Fast implementation via four-step process
3Wide range of integrations with leading tools and a Zapier network
4Real-time updates and push notifications to reduce email clutter
5Branding flexibility (branded apps or Spaces) and sponsorship revenue options
6US/UK-based award-winning customer support

Key Benefits

1Rapid, no-code app creation

2Branded apps with registration and badges

3Cross-platform outputs (iOS, Android, web)

4Meaningful integrations with popular tools and Zapier

5Push notifications and real-time attendee communication

6Sponsorship revenue opportunities and analytics

7US/UK-based support and security features

Case Studies & Success Stories

105% Student Yield Increase

Case #1

Andrea Crilly, Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Experience, reports yield growth after using Guidebook.

100% Cost Reduction in Printing Costs

Case #2

Taylor Blair, CIVSA President (2021-2022), notes cost reductions from moving away from printed programs.

88% Time Reduction

Case #3

Kristin Sargeant, Enhancer of the student & alumni experience at the University of Edinburgh, cites substantial time savings.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A drag-and-drop platform for building branded event apps, campus apps, and enterprise apps with integrated registration and badging, plus flexible branding, analytics, and sponsor capabilities. Outputs include native iOS/Android apps and an interactive web page.

Target Market

Educational institutions (universities, campuses), event organizers (corporate, conferences, venues), associations/nonprofits, and enterprise teams seeking scalable, branded mobile guides and registration workflows.

Unique Value Proposition

No-code, branded app builder that unifies event/campus experiences with built-in registration, badges, and sponsor tools, supported by robust integrations and multi-channel engagement.

Technical Requirements

Native iOS/Android app and interactive web page; supports SSO/SAML; integrations via API and Zapier; four-step build process; access to product tours and demos

Pricing Model

Pricing described as simple with no hidden fees; specific pricing not provided in content

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