Mobile applications with a custom CMS backend
A mobile application today can be much more than a standalone tool on a phone. It can be used for customer communication, internal data records, content access, notifications, user management, or as a practical extension of an existing web system.
At epix media, we design and develop mobile applications for iOS and Android with a custom backend. This means the application does not have to work in isolation, but can be connected to a content management system, user accounts, content, data, internal processes or external services.
Who is a mobile application suitable for?
A mobile application is suitable for companies and organisations that need to be closer to their users, simplify internal processes or make content and functions available directly on mobile devices.
- for companies that want to communicate with customers through a mobile application,
- for organisations that need an internal application for employees,
- for projects with user accounts, content and notifications,
- for companies that want to extend an existing website or intranet with a mobile solution,
- for applications working with data records, documents, forms or internal processes.
What we focus on during application development
When developing mobile applications, we do not only focus on the screens inside the phone. The backend, administration, security, user management, notifications, app store publishing and long-term technical maintenance are equally important.
Functionality and structure
First, we define what the application needs to solve, which functions the user requires and how the application will be connected to content or an existing system.
UX/UI application design
We prepare the user interface so that it is clear, easy to use and suitable for mobile devices.
React Native development
We develop applications in React Native, which allows us to prepare solutions for both iOS and Android efficiently, with shared application logic.
Drupal backend
The backend can be built on Drupal, which provides content management, users, permissions, data, API and administration.
Why an application with a custom backend?
A mobile application without a well-designed backend is often limited. If the application needs to work with content, users, notifications, data or internal processes, it needs a reliable place where this data can be managed.
A custom backend allows the client to edit content, manage users, configure permissions, send notifications, work with data and extend the application according to future needs. In this case, Drupal is suitable as a strong administrative and data foundation for both the website and the mobile application.
Possible features of a mobile application
User accounts
Registration, login, user profiles, roles and access permissions based on the user type.
Push notifications
Sending alerts to users when new content is published, a status changes, an important event occurs or internal information needs to be shared.
CMS content
News, articles, documents, announcements, subpages or other content managed through administration.
Forms and records
Data collection, internal records, forms, requests, checklists or simple process tools.
System integrations
Connecting the application with a website, intranet, ERP, CRM, payment gateway or other external services.
App publishing
Preparation of the application for the App Store and Google Play, including technical requirements and necessary settings.
How cooperation works
- first, we clarify the goal of the application, its users and required functions,
- we design the screen structure and user logic,
- we prepare the UX/UI design of the application,
- we design the backend, administration and data structure,
- we develop the application in React Native for iOS and Android,
- we connect the application with the backend, API, users or content,
- we test the application and prepare it for publishing,
- after launch, we can continue maintaining, updating and extending the application.
A mobile application as a practical extension of a digital system
A well-designed mobile application can significantly simplify communication, content access, internal processes or the way users reach important information. It makes the most sense when it is connected to a reliable backend and can continue to grow over time.
If you need a mobile application for customers, employees or internal company processes, we can prepare a solution that is carefully designed from the perspective of design, technology and long-term operation.
