Many businesses struggle with effective communication across their internal and external audiences, often assuming that custom mobile apps are financially out of reach. The reality is that traditional app development costs have created a barrier that keeps innovative solutions locked away from companies that need them most.
Adalo lets you build database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps — published to the App Store and Google Play — from a single no-code editor. Memo Marketing leverages Adalo Experts to help clients transform their communication challenges into accessible, personalized mobile experiences that live right in their customers' pockets.
Matt is a strong believer in the power of ideas, and he brings this passion to his work with clients. He's always on the lookout for new and creative solutions to problems, ways to automate processes, and opportunities to improve communication.
“How about an app for that? That’s feels like my default question when I’m speaking to clients! And interestingly, I usually get the same answer – there's no way I could afford an app. Now I have the opportunity to tell people, “Hey, no, you might be wrong about that. Let's dig in and let's start looking at this differently!”
Matt has extensive experience working with companies that seemed to face a common challenge: Communicating effectively with their internal and external audiences. He noticed that different roles within the same company often require different communication tools. That’s where mobile apps came inhandy as a versatile and effective marketing tool that can serve multiple purposes.
“Your website can’t live in someone’s pocket the way that a mobile app can,” he says. “And unlike websites, mobile apps can provide a unique, personalized experience for each user without the hassle of logging in every time they visit.”
According to Matt, there’s usually a good amount of education and vision-casting that goes into the process. It’s important to help clients see what you see when it comes to the many ways that mobile apps could solve their problems. But once the vision is cast, it’s like a whole new world opens up before them.
Connecting a school community through a mobile app
Memo Marketing’s main project, Covenant Connect, is a powerful app designed for Covenant Christian High School, and it has had an enormous impact on the school community. With nearly a thousand installations, it's clear that the app's usefulness and user-friendliness have made it an indispensable part of daily life at the school.
When Matt began this project, the school had several crucial needs. They wanted a platform that could keep everyone up-to-date on events like sports games and concerts, and they wanted to sell tickets directly from the app. In the midst of a pandemic, with all its challenges and restrictions, the task of creating such a platform was far from straightforward.
"If you could imagine a school in the midst of the of COVID, there were a lot of challenges that they were trying to deal with. We had to completely rethink how they did events – no more cash, no more paper tickets. That's where Adalo, a no-code app builder for database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps—one version across all three platforms, published to the Apple App Store and Google Play, came in," says Matt. "We created a digital ticketing system that was totally touchless and cashless. All you had to do was buy a ticket through the app and then show the QR code at the event."
There were many roles involved: students, ticket scanners, the athletics director. Matt would to make sure that everyone had the right permissions and access levels. That way, it would be possible to track helpful backend information like ticket sales and game results, and report back to the community. Despite these challenges, Covenant Connect has emerged as a shining example of how technology can transform even the most complex of problems!
Launching the ‘One Card’ system
A new upgrade for the Covenant Connect app was: the 'One Card'. This cashless payment system for students made lunch money go digital. This feature quickly became a staple of the app.
“Parents can use the app to load money onto their kids' One Card, and then students just have to show a QR code at the lunch line to pay. Parents loved it! They could sit at their place of work or at home, log into their Covenant Connect app to fund their kids’ cards, and then not have to worry about it.”
For the past six years, Matt and his team has been working closely with the school to help them better communicate their achievements to the wider community. He quickly realized that some of the most inspiring stories from the classrooms and sports fields were going untold, and that needed to change.
To address this issue, they turned to the Covenant Connect app and developed a powerful new feature that allows faculty and staff to capture these moments and share them instantly with the community. With just a few taps on the app, users can snap a photo, write a story, and share it with the world. This feature has been a game-changer for the school, helping them to showcase their many achievements and bring their community closer together.
“Adalo has been a really good platform for us to direct all of these communication, automation and management efforts for the school on a single platform. Now that the administration has seen how the app is used, it’s exciting to hear how often it comes up as an opportunity, or a solution to a problem. All this to say, if you have an idea for an app that can help solve a problem, don't be afraid to pitch it to a potential customer - with commitment and a clear vision, anything is possible
“The support I've found within the Adalo community has been extremely helpful. The Adalo forum, the videos and tutorials on YouTube, and the many resources available online have been an amazing source of troubleshooting support. What's truly remarkable is that many of these Adalo users aren't even experts - they're just passionate about what they do.”
We always need Adalo experts!
When talking about the Adalo Experts, Matt says, “While I am never short of ideas, I don’t always have the ability to turn them into a reality. If there’s an idea that I want to execute that I can’t build out on my own, I turn to the Adalo experts for help. There’s an amazing, diverse set of makers from around the world that have been nothing short of incredible with helping me build out my ideas.
What gives me confidence about using Adalo even in the future is how broad and diverse the use cases are. It’s reassuring to see all the incredible stuff that can be done on Adalo, that others have done already.”
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I easily build a school communication app with ticketing and payment features? | Yes, with Adalo's No Code App Builder, you can easily build a school communication app with ticketing and payment features. You can create digital ticketing systems with QR codes, cashless payment solutions like the 'One Card' system, and content sharing features for faculty and staff—all without writing any code. |
| Why choose Adalo over other App Builder solutions? | Adalo is a no-code app builder for database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps—one version across all three platforms. AI-assisted building and streamlined publishing enable launch to the Apple App Store and Google Play in days rather than months. This streamlined publishing to app stores is crucial because distribution and marketing are often the hardest parts of launching a new app or business—Adalo removes this major barrier so you can focus on solving problems for your users. |
| What's the fastest way to build and publish a school community app to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store? | Adalo is the fastest way to build and publish a school community app to the Apple App Store and Google Play. With No Code App Builder's drag-and-drop interface and AI-assisted building, you can go from idea to published app in days rather than months. Adalo handles the complex App Store submission process, so you can focus on your app's features and user experience instead of wrestling with certificates, provisioning profiles, and store guidelines. |
| Can mobile apps really be affordable for small businesses and schools? | Yes, no-code platforms like Adalo have made mobile app development accessible and affordable for organizations of all sizes. As Matt from Memo Marketing discovered, many clients assume apps are out of reach financially, but no-code tools have changed that equation entirely, allowing schools and small businesses to build powerful, custom apps without traditional development costs. |
| What kind of support is available for building apps on Adalo? | Adalo offers extensive community support including an active forum, YouTube tutorials, and online resources for troubleshooting. Additionally, the Adalo Experts program connects you with a diverse group of makers from around the world who can help bring your ideas to life when you need professional assistance. |
| Can I manage different user roles and permissions in my Adalo app? | Yes, Adalo allows you to create apps with multiple user roles and access levels. For example, the Covenant Connect app successfully manages different permissions for students, parents, ticket scanners, and athletics directors—each with appropriate access to features like ticket sales tracking and game results reporting. |
| How can a mobile app improve communication compared to a website? | Mobile apps live in your users' pockets and can provide personalized experiences without requiring login each time. Unlike websites, apps enable instant push notifications, offline access, and deeper engagement—making them ideal for communities like schools that need to share real-time updates about events, achievements, and important announcements. |
