Mobile Ministry Magazine: Bringing Back the Bible Widget (MMM)

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Bringing Back the Bible Widget

MMM was recently asked about the availability of the Bible widget we spoke about some time back. Unfortunately, this was merely an idea, not a real-deal application.

That being said, this is a really good idea, and something that I think most folks should be able to use easily. Considering also that many mobile widget platforms are simply HTML/CSS/JS components, this could potentially be developed very quickly. The sticky is making it compatible with the various APIs of every bible reader out there. That part would be hard, but could ultmately be most valuable.

How valuable? As a developer or publisher think of it like this: the API allows a person to taste your offerings for free. But to dive deeper, if you will, to gain that deeper integration, you can use that widget as a window to your other, deeper offerings. While many might not bite on that, those that do will be lasting customers. Something to think about. So, to those looking for ways to penetrate the mobile market, here's another door. Keep it open source and you gain something even more for short and long-term efforts.

Labels: Bible, mobility, widget