Launching a successful FACEBOOK app

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I have a really well put together quiz, which is both entertaining and engaging. long story short, i'm certain it's going to rock on facebook.

It's already written in java script and work perfectly in browsers.

Now, my only issue is how to get it integrated as a facebook app?

I have absolutely no prior experience with facebook apps, but from what i've read and dwelt thus far, i understand that i need an SSL certificate and need to host it under https. If that's true, i'm pretty much screwed. From what i get, this certificate costs a few hundred euros - way off my budget!

All warriors who've played here with facebook apps, and especially those of you who've been successful are kindly asked to share some of your insights.

So, besides having it written down in java, what are the next steps?

Thanks you!

p.s. i might be a bit incoherent; it's really late. i'll be sure to be more clear and detail tomorrow based on your replies.
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  • Profile picture of the author webapex
    There are free App hosts that I assume provide SSL, here's a couple:
    Facebook App Hosting and Social Application Hosting
    http://hostfb.com/

    If you are not collecting any user data you may be able to make it a free standing application, I have put up basic Flash games as apps.

    Ideally you would getting permission to communicate with your users...the Facebook developer section might help with the FB interface, you could buy a cheap sample app at code canyon to see the interface in action.
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  • Profile picture of the author Wilco de Kreij
    Integrating an app inside Facebook isn't "just" having SSL ready so it's visible..

    If you want to get it viral, you should use the Facebook SDK to make it go viral by adding viral features such as quizes which post a message after entry etc..

    And while you're doing that, you can use the permissions to get their email addresses to build up an email list
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