We just published an app, and look around and find this.
It is 82, not 81.
You’ve spent weeks/months – designing and developing your app. It takes a lot of time to get it just the way you want it, but when you launch on the App Store, you barely get any downloads/installs for it. What happened?
Consider that making an application takes a lot of time, but that’s only half of it. How you promote your app, will take you just as long (If you’re doing it right).
Tapgage has kept a close eye on the Mobile App Industry for the past year, we’ve seen great new ways to help developers promote and monetize applications. Below are over 80 different ways, tips and tricks you can use to promote your new and old apps.
1) Have a catchy Title that stands out from the rest. (Blog post)
2) Create an attractive (Sexy) icon that stands out from the rest. (Article 1) (Article 2)
3) Use relevant keyword to describe your app on the App Store. (ASO Tool)
4) App Size – Reducing the app size allows users on 3G to download with ease. (>50mb)
5) Reviews – Encourage users to review your app, as higher rating attracts users.
6) Free Apps – Attract more users compared to paid apps.
7) Promo Codes – If you have a paid app give away promo codes so users can try it out and tell their friends.
8) Submit your application to various app directories such as Appolocious.
9) Promote your app with a Facebook Page.
10) Promote your app with a Twitter Profile.
11) Create a Youtube Video of your App.
12) App Review Website – Submit your app to review websites such as Crazy Mikes Apps and AppAdvice.com.
13) Press Release – Use press release services like PRMac.com.
14) Have someone popular endorse your app.
15) Participate in Forums – Some forums you can check out are iPhonedevSDK and Toucharcade.
16) Advertise on Social Media using MyLikes.
17) Use mobile advertising networks to drive installs.
18) Have an App Agency help you out such as Appency, Appular, App-Promo, etc.
19) Use Cross-Promotion tactics with Networks.
20) Feature your app on services like app of the day. Use services like FAAD, W3I, AppAllstar.
21) Advertise on relevant blogs use iSocket.com.
22) Promote on your Twitter and Facebook links.
23) Distribute Flyers / Stickers / Promotional Material at relevant events.
24) Demo your app at relevant events.
25) Use Affiliate Networks to help you drive more installs like Mobpartner.
26) Social Gaming Network such as Mobage and Scoreloop.
27) Allow users to Share your App Via Facebook within the App.
28) Allow users to Share your App Via Twitter within the App.
29) Invest in a great user interface.
30) Use a description that attracts users to install the app.
31) Use screen shots that attracts users to install the app.
32) Promote your app via your email, forum and any other profile signature.
34) Ask your friends to share on Facebook and Twitter about your app.
35) Advertise on relevant forums.
36) Participate in Q&A websites such as Quora, Linkedin Answers, Yahoo Answers.
37) Advertise in Magazine such as iPhone Life Magazine.
38) Advertise on Facebook by targeting similar apps that users liked on Facebook.
39) Collaborate with prominent Developers.
40) Use reward networks to keep the user engaged and share like Kiip.me
41) Have a contest. Give-away free prizes that people WANT!
42) Use Facebook Connect and leverage Facebook’s user base.
43) Internal cross promotion – leverage from other apps you own.
44) Join Indie retweet group that helps Indie developers promote via Twitter. (Heres one group)
45) Reach out to tech writers and pitch them about your app. (Tell your Story)
46) The Weekend is the best time to launch your App.
47) Have a Launch party for your App Business.
48) Go out to conferences to demo your app.
49) Contact developers directly and setup deals with them in promoting your app.
50) Have a website for your app – A good example is GetsetGames.com
51) Use incentivized networks to drive installs to your apps like Tapjoy.
52) Build an engaging app that goes viral itself. (Easier said then done)
53) Submit to Various App Stores such as GetJar, Amazon App Store.
54) Paid Search Marketing – target keywords that are relevant to your app.
55) Price Strategy – If you have a paid app have a sale or give it away for free for a certain period of time.
56) If you have a paid app create a lite version for people to try out.
57) Email marketing – If you have a database of emails that you collected inform them about your new app.
58) Allow users to pay for your paid app using virtual currency using services like Free My Apps (Fiksu)
59) Guest blog post on relevant blogs.
60) Comment on relevant blog posts. (Like this one! - If you have more to add to the list add in the comments below)
61) Do Radio and podcast Interviews.
62) Incentivize your user to share your application.
63) Sponsor events & conferences.
64) Promote your app on your business card.
65) Advertising on relevant twitter profile using services like sponsored tweets, Ad.ly.
66) Participate in panelist discussions at a conferences.
67) Make an App Trailer.
68) Build an app that actually solves a problem.
69) Be creative don’t build an app that already exists.
70) Advertise on relevant websites.
71) Use mobile app distribution networks that focus on app distribution such as AppTap, Appstores.
72) Create a slide share presentation demonstrating the features of your app.
73) Featured app on the App Store by being unique and talking actively with Apple.
74) Integrate Analytics so you can determine how you can improve your app and user acquisition. (Flurry)(Google)
75) Article marketing promote your apps by writing Articles and submitting them to article directories.
76) Promote your app by advertising it on a T-Shirt / Hoody / Apparel. (Entripy)
77) Integrate app checkin – You can use services like Heyzap.
78) Promote your apps on social sharing websites like Reddit, Digg…
79) Network with relevant people in your app industry that can help you promote your app.
80) If you are paying to drive installs use a burst campaign that will help improve App Store ranking.
81) Use Reward Apps to Drive Installs like App Trailers and Juno Wallet.
82) Being lucky… We’re not often the superstitious type but go buy a GOOD LUCK CHARM.. Or partake in a RAIN DANCE… sometimes it’s just dumb luck.
We are now promoting our new game - Diamond Dash 7x7, and it is good.
What ever your apps look like , you need as many people as possible to know your apps.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU ON YOUR APP VENTURES!
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Nice tips - I'll be make use of those suggestions with my upcoming game "Mammoth Gravity Battles" when it is finished. Best of luck with your game.
Ian
Nice post! Thanks a lot!
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Thank you for such a detailed post!
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Mini guide in Mobile promotion
As true supporter of mobile marketing:angel: I really want to share with my top hints of mobile promotion. Here we go:
Step 1: Familiarize audience with your Application.
One of my recommendations is to test the application providing it users before official publishing. Testing will help to deal with such moments:
[*]Introduce the product to audience.
[*]Form loyalty.
[*]Get information about bugs and missing features of the application.
Step 2: Ensure the online presence
It can be publics about gaming applications in social networks, as well as you can create a separate site dedicated to the program and a description of its capabilities.
Step 3: Provide visibility for your app in Store
General for the App Store and Google Play factors are: installs (both the total number of installations and period surges), the number of launches, the number of user reviews and rate
Also excellent way to promote it is publishing the application in alternative stores.
Step 4: Tell more about your application
Provide the App release to specialized publications.
Step 5: publish reviews on thematic sites.
You can write a review yourself or pay for journalist publications
Step 6: Use incent traffic
As noted above, the position of the application in Google and Apple stores is affected by the number and dynamics of the installs. With the help of specialized services you can get the download of the program, which in theory should improve its position in the stores.
Step 7: Ask users to rate the app
You remember that estimates affect the position of applications in stores. Therefore, build in the interface programs suggestions to evaluate and comment on the product
Step 8: Advertise your app
Use the contextual advertising systems of Google, advertise the application in social networks, show banners to visitors in thematic advertisement areas.
Be Star with your Application and bring use to people
Yes, it is really helpful. Thank you!
A web-based interface for Windows Phone 8 powered devices. Using any modern web browser, you can access your Contacts, Photo Albums, Live Camera Shots, Microphone Recording, Device information and settings.
N.B: Requires WiFi Connection.
Start GoToMyPhone on your device with WiFi connection and from your browser you can:
1- Access and manage your contacts.
2- Quick contacts search and filter by account type.
3- Export your contacts to CSV or vCard.
4- Dial your contact from your browser.
5- Send SMS and Email from your browser.
6- Access and view the phone Photos from your computer browser.
7- Take live camera shots every 10 seconds from your browser.
8- Records up to 1 minutes and listen from the browser.
9- Full device information.
10- Access and changes the application setting from your computer.
You may download it from Windows App Store:
http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=16a924eb-24ee-4007-852f-22dd306b1266
Free Limited version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41795973
GoToMyPhone supports any modern browser, Windows desktop, Apple Mac Computers, Microsoft Surface and iPad.
Supported Browsers: IE9+, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari and other modern browsers.
Demo Video
Allow Trial Version
NEW IN VERSION 1.0.0.2:
★ Allow trial version
★ Fix some bugs
NEW IN VERSION 1.0.0.1:
★ Run under lock screen.
★ Alert the user when WiFi is off.
★ New bug tracing system.
TODO List:
1- MP3 Format (Requested by Developer)
2- Continues Recording
Allow Trial Version
NEW IN VERSION 1.0.0.2:
★ Allow trial version
★ Fix some bugs
UserVoice, because your voice counts
We’ve created this UserVoice as a tool to help us understand how customers use GoToMyPhone and we welcome your feedback.
Please vote for a feature suggestion or submit your own!
We’ve created this site as a tool to help us understand how customers use GoToMyPhone and we welcome your feedback.
====> http://gotomyphone.uservoice.com/forums/227942-general
Thanks for your feedback.
Like the idea so far!!! i had something like this on Windows Mobile....I used to use it to text and view my phone without having to pick it up.
Question: Do you have to have the full version in order to text? That's what I wanted to try before I make a purchase.
Can you add "Background task" so i can have this on while doing other tasks on my phone?
Thanks.
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Just left a few suggestions (under nick "SeNS") on your voting site.
BTW, nice work (bought a paid version)! I especially like a web page design
P.S. I do have a question to you: could you help with web-page design for the open source project(s)? And did you offer some commercial services for the custom web page design (I need a simple "Metro-style" informational home page)?
barrychon said:
Like the idea so far!!! i had something like this on Windows Mobile....I used to use it to text and view my phone without having to pick it up.
Question: Do you have to have the full version in order to text? That's what I wanted to try before I make a purchase.
Can you add "Background task" so i can have this on while doing other tasks on my phone?
Thanks.
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Dear barrychon,
Thank you for your useful feedback.
Actually the trial version is a quite similar to the full version with limitation with number of photos and contacts, please try the trial before purchasing.
Regarding the text from PC, yes you can send text messages, emails, make phone calls from PC using GoToMyPhone, however, you have to confirm the action from your phone, this is a security concern from Microsoft API.
Regarding the background task, even if the application works in background you can't reach it via socket, the background apps run every amount of time, API does not allow Background apps as service.
Please vote for existing ideas or create your own idea on: http://gotomyphone.uservoice.com/forums/227942-general
Sincerely,
sensboston said:
Just left a few suggestions (under nick "SeNS") on your voting site.
BTW, nice work (bought a paid version)! I especially like a web page design
P.S. I do have a question to you: could you help with web-page design for the open source project(s)? And did you offer some commercial services for the custom web page design (I need a simple "Metro-style" informational home page)?
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Dear SeNS,
I really appreciate your voice on my feedback page, I will try my best to review and include some features if feasible with current API.
Concerning your requests, I may be able to help with open source projects, please check my page on codeplex: http://www.codeplex.com/site/users/view/fakoua
Review my current projects and invite me to your projects or just mail me [email protected].
Concerning commercial services, I really appreciate your offer, but I'm busy with too many projects including GoToMyPhone and MetroAirServer (light IIS over WP8), I can't provide commercial services.
For your metro-style page, you may check the open source section in GoToMyPhone about page, and please refer to: http://aozora.github.io/bootmetro/ a modified theme for Bootstrap (twitter bootstrap) it may help with your design.
Please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Thanks for the quick reply; I'm really appreciate your attention!
Please, check my codeplex profile: https://www.codeplex.com/site/users/view/SeNS
Probably, I'll ask you soon about design of the simple configuration web-page for my new, upcoming project "X10 home server" (not released yet). There is nothing special; just a few controls and input boxes but I really want it elegant and stylish as your configuration pages for the "GoToMyPhone" app
fakoua said:
Dear barrychon,
Thank you for your useful feedback.
Actually the trial version is a quite similar to the full version with limitation with number of photos and contacts, please try the trial before purchasing.
Regarding the text from PC, yes you can send text messages, emails, make phone calls from PC using GoToMyPhone, however, you have to confirm the action from your phone, this is a security concern from Microsoft API.
Regarding the background task, even if the application works in background you can't reach it via socket, the background apps run every amount of time, API does not allow Background apps as service.
Please vote for existing ideas or create your own idea on: http://gotomyphone.uservoice.com/forums/227942-general
Sincerely,
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Thanks for the reply!!! I'll stay tuned for any other goodies you might have instore.
Our new website
We just launched our new website: http://www.metroairserver.com
Your feedback counts, please let me know how to improve the site (remember, it is still in alpha phase)
PLEASE REVIEW AND RATES OUR APPLICATIONS ON WINDOWS STORE HERE'S OUR PUBLISHER ACCOUNT:
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/s...ir&appId=16a924eb-24ee-4007-852f-22dd306b1266
Many thanks for your help.
Video Demo
Here's our new video demo for GoToMyPhone app.
http://youtu.be/g8NJDQZipM8
Please rate or app on Windows Store if you like it.
Thanks
Help Needed
We need volunteer to translate/review GoToMyPhone app from English into:
1- French
2- Spanish
3- Italian
4- German
If you are interested please reply to this thread.
Thanks in advanced.
Please read the XDA forum rules regarding posting apps, and make sure you're in compliance with them. The key component is that you're not allowed to use this board as advertising for a paid app, although you're welcome to provide a way to get it for free here and then link to a paid version (not a paid *upgrade*; that's not the same thing) as a sort of "feel free to donate by buying the app from the store" kind of thing.
I haven't tried the app yet, so I don't know how severe the trial restrictions are (something you should be specific about, by the way) but I'm tired of seeing links to paid third-party apps in the forum. Time was, this board was for finding beta testers and publishing links that anybody could use (often to the XAP files themselves; this is a developer community and most of us probably have dev-unlocked phones).
Sorry
GoodDayToDie said:
Please read the XDA forum rules regarding posting apps, and make sure you're in compliance with them. The key component is that you're not allowed to use this board as advertising for a paid app, although you're welcome to provide a way to get it for free here and then link to a paid version (not a paid *upgrade*; that's not the same thing) as a sort of "feel free to donate by buying the app from the store" kind of thing.
I haven't tried the app yet, so I don't know how severe the trial restrictions are (something you should be specific about, by the way) but I'm tired of seeing links to paid third-party apps in the forum. Time was, this board was for finding beta testers and publishing links that anybody could use (often to the XAP files themselves; this is a developer community and most of us probably have dev-unlocked phones).
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Dear GoodDayToDie
I'm so sorry if I didn't follow the forum rules, I know it is not an excuse, but I found a lots of free trial apps with commercial edition, and that's why I created this thread, and as I said, It is not an excuse.
Please feel free to take any action regarding this post if you think it is not following the rules.
Thanks
Eh, I'm not a moderator or anything, I just want to make sure they don't have to get involved. Some of the apps, where the trial is "get the app for free, and if you want to donate/thank us, buy it!", are not a problem at all; it's mostly a matter of making sure people can get the app for free if you want to post it here. There's nothing wrong with asking for donations or anything, it's just not OK to advertise commercial stuff unless it's related to the site.
Developed by Samsung and distributed free of charge through Google Play, Eyes On The Road is an application that has as its main aim is to prevent many accidents arising from the use of a phone while driving.
Once installed the app will take care to reduce distractions from your smartphone silencing all notifications (SMS, calls and third-party app) if the detected speed exceeds 20 km per hour.
Eyes on the Road is also able to activate the auto answer feature to report to anyone looking to get in contact with us that we are in the car.
Here's a video on the operation:
VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auTFJGCrJJU
here is a copy of the latest version and you can install it as simple apk through the following link:
http://dfiles.eu/files/5yux7xh75
Hi all!
We just launched a new social media app on iOS and it's actually legit. Feedback welcome!
Since our official launch to the iOS app store, many of you have already joined us around the campfire to tell stories of your own. It’s been great seeing how creative the community is, and the general response is positive (4.8/5 avg. app store rating!). Even so, we’re still working hard to improve the platform and bring you the best experience possible.
Here’s what you can expect:
KEY UPDATES
Soundsuite:
SoundSuite lets you add a layer of audio behind your voice to make your captions even more engaging and immersive. Our idea was to help users create experiences within the caption, instead of limiting them to texts and emojis. This update expands Campfire’s core functionality in a way that truly captures the essence of Campfire, which is traditional storytelling meets modern technology. Everyone has that friend or family member that tells the best stories. They probably use descriptive language and animated gestures to convey the emotion behind the story. Our aim is to give you the option to emulate that energy by adding a layer of background audio that compliments the story being told. We’re really excited to see how creative you get with this new update.
Recording Limit Increase (20 to 30 seconds)
We heard the feedback from the community - Campfire users have a lot more to say. We want to give you ample time to get your point across, so we are increasing the recording limit to 30 seconds.
Adding Connections (Friends)
We know that sharing is caring, but sharing with friends is even better. With this update, you’ll be able to add people to your network and ensure that your stories appear on their feed.
In-App Search
This feature is pretty much essential to making your Campfire experience as seamless as possible. You’ll be able to locate whatever you’re looking for
In- App Photo Capture
You now have more options with photos you share on Campfire - upload from your camera roll, or, take the photo from within the app.
Stay tuned for more updates and feel free to try the app out and let me know what you think here!
Are you going to make a version for Android?
I've been curious as to what apps other people know about that many others never checked out or even heard of (i.e. under 100M+ downloads), since I have my own list, too. This is the list of interesting apps I've come across:
Boost for reddit | It loads faster, doesn't crash as much, has advanced functions, and is way more customizable than the official Reddit app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rubenmayayo.reddit
CocoCam (by MagicDmStudio) | It has cute, aesthetic stickers, frames, and filters — it reminds me of PicsArt in some ways, but it's way simpler and is much more affordable.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imendon.cococam
Collage Maker (by Grit Inc.) | I tested out 8 free/nearly free collage maker apps, and this one was the one — free (contains minimal ads), simple, easy to use, and is the best alternative to GridArt!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.binghuo.photogrid.collagemaker
Daylio Journal - Mood Tracker | It's an excellent mood, activity, habit, and pattern tracking app — it's incredibly thorough with its advanced statistics, and is very customizable.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.daylio
DRNK - Drinking Games | It's a completely free, fun, and customizable drinking game that features truth or dares. I've gotten hammered a dozen times playing this game with others!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guillaumebadi.drnk
Flo Ovulation & Period Tracker | I honestly don't even use any of the other functions besides tracking just my period, but it's really important and I've been keeping track of it since 2017 now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.iggymedia.periodtracker
GoodRx: Prescription Coupons | It brings down the cost of my medications by a highly significant percentage, and has a new feature called "GoodRx Rewards" in which you can earn points for coupons!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodrx
Google Voice | It's basically a burner number that's linked to your Google account — except, it's completely free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googlevoice
Pulse Oximeter - Beat & Oxygen | It's a great substitute for Samsung Health's BPM tracker (because Samsung Health sometimes has trouble tracking very fast heart rates).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dungelin.pulseoximeter
Quora — Ask Questions, Get Answers | It's somewhat different compared to other (universal) internet forums, like Reddit or 4chan — for the information I tend to read about, I'm able to find what I need on there.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quora.android
TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited | It's the best burner number app, in comparison to Text Free, Burner, and Sideline, in my opinion. It does have a lot of ads, so be prepared to have an ad blocker ready.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enflick.android.TextNow
Whisper | "Share confessions, thoughts, and stay anonymous (or not); see posts locally and worldwide!" The app's gone to ****, to be honest, but I'm probably always going to have a Whisper addiction.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sh.whisper
You may use App Finder to search for such apps.
You can filter for apps with less than a certain number of downloads or ratings, and then sort by average rating for example. You want to see newly released or updated apps? It has filters for that too. And you can filter for completely free apps without ads.
Maybe most importantly, it shows screenshots and feature graphics directly in the result list, so you may often immediately see if an app looks promising.
Skyica said:
You may use App Finder to search for such apps.
You can filter for apps with less than a certain number of downloads or ratings, and then sort by average rating for example. You want to see newly released or updated apps? It has filters for that too. And you can filter for completely free apps without ads.
Maybe most importantly, it shows screenshots and feature graphics directly in the result list, so you may often immediately see if an app looks promising.
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Thank you so much!