Now that you’ve developed your Microsoft Windows Mobile application, how do you get it into the hands of the mobile public? The answer: Get “Logo certified” with the Microsoft “Designed for Windows Mobile” program.
But you may wonder: “Why should I get certified?”; “What are the requirements to pass the certification?”; “Will my application pass the testing process?”; and “If I do get certified, what do I do then?” These are common questions the first time you send off an application for certification. Here are the answers.
Why get certified?
Well, for starters, once your application earns the logo, you can submit it to the Microsoft Mobile2Market Catalog (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/catalog) where it will be promoted and marketed by Microsoft and special retailers. This can provide a big boost to your sales. In addition, having the “Designed for Windows Mobile” logo on your application tells buyers that it is stable which gives them a greater level of confidence.
Finally, you also become eligible to join the Microsoft Partner Program (http://members.microsoft.com/partner/) where you can get technical support, software, the MSDN Kits, and a TechNet subscription—all very useful for any developer. These are just a few of the reasons it pays to get certified.
What is required for testing?
For a quick overview of the program and links to other resources, go to Microsoft’s Mobile2Market Web page (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/information/devprograms/mobile2market/participatevendors.mspx). The process is described in three simple steps:
- Develop the application using the latest tools.
- Test and certify and code sign the application (if necessary).
- Deploy and market the application.
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