Would a mobile App increase traffic?

[froggyboy604]

Yes, I think a custom mobile app for your website, or just making apps related to your website category which has your website link and branding on it in the About section could increase traffic since there are a lot of people searching for apps on the Android, iOS, Windows, Symbian, and Blackberry App Stores on a daily basis for different category of apps.

 

[TheNova]

It might not increase traffic, but might keep the traffic you already have coming back when they are on the move.

 

[JimmyAL]

I don't think it will. It might make visitors return, on the other hand! Just make sure to advertise it on your forums.

 

[Darknite]

You need to ask yourself, do yo read forums on your phone?

Creating apps for a phone can be very time consuming, you need to evaluate the pro's and con's before committing.

The other approach is to have a separate "mobile" styled version of your website or forum.

 

[froggyboy604]

I found a simple visual mobile app maker which is web based at http://mobile.conduit.com/ .

Conduit gives you a QR barcode and sub domain website which you can use to promote your App, so I think if you print a bunch of QR codes out on paper, and stick them all over your town like at the park then some people may scan your QR code for your App with their Smartphone or tablet camera to download your app to learn more about your forum.