App Publishing

Definition: App Publishing in Genesis allows you to share your applications with the world. Control visibility with Private/Secret/Public settings, add password protection, connect custom domains, and choose between auto-publish or manual control.

Publishing Options

🔒 Private (Workspace Only)
For internal dashboards and team tools. Only workspace members can access.

🔗 Secret (Unlisted)
Share securely by link. Anyone with the URL can access, but it won't appear in search or community.

🌐 Public
Make apps visible to everyone. Can be indexed by search engines and shared in the Community.

How to Publish

Step 1: Open Your App
Navigate to the Genesis app you want to share

Step 2: Click "Publish"
Access the publishing menu from your app

Step 3: Configure Settings

• Choose visibility level
• Set password if needed
• Configure domain options
• Choose auto or manual publishing

Step 4: Go Live
Your app is instantly available at its unique URL

Password Protection

Add an extra layer of security for sensitive apps:

Use Cases:

• Client projects with confidential data
• Internal tools with sensitive information
• Limited-access apps for specific users
• Beta testing before public release

How It Works:

• Set a password during publishing
• Users must enter password to access
• Change or remove password anytime
• Works with all visibility levels

Custom Domains

Brand your apps with professional URLs:

Default: taskade.com/share/apps/[app-id]
Custom: app.yourcompany.com

Setup Process:

1. Register your domain
2. Configure DNS settings
3. Connect in Genesis settings
4. SSL automatically configured

Benefits:

• Professional appearance
• Brand consistency
• Easier to remember and share
• Better for client-facing apps

Auto vs Manual Publishing

Auto Publishing:

• Changes sync instantly
• Real-time updates for users
• Best for internal tools
• No action needed after edits

Manual Publishing:

• Control when changes go live
• Review before publishing
• Best for client-facing apps
• Prevents accidental updates

Publishing to Community

Share your apps with the world:

Benefits:

• Get featured on the homepage
• Build your reputation
• Help other builders
• Receive feedback and suggestions

Process:

1. Set app to Public
2. Click "Publish to Community"
3. Add description and category
4. Submit for review
5. App appears in gallery

SEO and Indexing

For public apps:

Automatic SEO:

• Meta titles and descriptions
• Open Graph tags for social sharing
• Structured data for search engines
• Sitemap inclusion

Customization:

• Edit meta information
• Add custom descriptions
• Configure social previews
• Control indexing preferences

Mobile Optimization

All published apps are mobile-ready:

Responsive Design:

• Automatically adapts to screen size
• Touch-friendly interface
• Fast loading on mobile networks
• Native app-like experience

Preview Options:

• Test on different device sizes
• Preview before publishing
• Ensure consistent experience

Analytics and Insights

Track how your published apps perform:

Available Metrics:

• Page views and unique visitors
• User engagement and time on app
• Form submissions and conversions
• Geographic distribution

Use Insights To:

• Understand user behavior
• Identify improvement opportunities
• Measure success of changes
• Make data-driven decisions

Best Practices

Before Publishing:

• Test all functionality thoroughly
• Review on mobile devices
• Check all automations work
• Verify access controls

After Publishing:

• Monitor for issues
• Gather user feedback
• Iterate and improve
• Keep content updated

Related Wiki Pages: Community Apps, Clone App, App Builder