Introduction

As the world becomes more digitized, mobile applications have become a vital part of our daily lives. Among these mobile applications, social media apps have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. One of the most popular social media apps is WeChat, which has over a billion active users worldwide. WeChat introduced a new feature called WeChat mini-program or WeChat mini-apps in 2017. This feature enables developers to create applications that run within the WeChat app itself without the need for an independent app store or download. In this article, we will learn how to create a WeChat mini-program using a mobile phone.

Step 1: Getting Started

Before we begin, ensure that you have a WeChat account set up on your mobile phone. If you don't already have one installed, download and install the WeChat app from your app store. Once you have installed the WeChat app, launch it and log in to your account.

Step 2: Create a New Mini-Program

Once you have logged in to your WeChat account, tap the ‘explore’ button on the bottom-left corner of the screen. You will see a list of options; select the ‘mini-programs’ option. Then, tap the ‘create’ button on the top-right side of the screen.

Step 3: Choose a Template

After tapping the ‘create’ button, WeChat will display a list of templates; choose the one that best suits your needs. In this tutorial, we will select the ‘QuickStart’ template that provides a ready-to-use template with some pre-built features.

Step 4: Customize Your Mini-Program

After choosing the template, you will see a screen with several options to customize your mini-program, including the app name, icon, and cover image. Once you have entered all the necessary information, tap the ‘create now’ button.

Step 5: Edit Your Mini-Program

After creating your mini-program, you can edit it using the ‘backend management’ feature. This feature enables you to add and remove features, change the layout, and add content to your mini-program. To access the backend management, go back to the ‘mini-program’ screen and tap the ‘backend management’ button below your mini-program.

Step 6: Publish Your Mini-Program

Once you have created and customized your mini-program, it's time to publish it. To publish your mini-program, tap the ‘manage’ button on the ‘backend management’ screen, then select the ‘submit review’ option. Once submitted, WeChat will review your mini-program before it goes live to ensure it meets the app's guidelines.

Conclusion

Creating a WeChat mini-program using your mobile phone is a relatively easy process. With WeChat's ‘QuickStart’ template, you can create a ready-to-use mini-program within minutes. Once you have customized your mini-program, publish it on WeChat's mini-program platform and start enjoying the benefits of this innovative feature.