by jtimes
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Has anyone had any experience in launching an Iphone/pad App? I am curious as to what you did to promote your app online and off? Was your app a free app or paid? Where you using advertising with your app?

A lot of my friends have completely shifted their entire business focus to the App realm. I have seen some of their numbers so I definitely know the potential just wanted to see if anyone else has had experience and success with iphone/pad apps.

Thanks
#apps #iphone or pad
  • Profile picture of the author Mike Hill
    Why not just ask your friends with the big numbers? Team up with them and 'rock the house' ... It's no different than promoting a website once you have the AP up on Apple. Start driving traffic to it.

    I'd start with press releases and videos to a free version that is useful but not too many features. Then once people download the Ap and use it they can decide if they want to upgrade or not.

    Look at some of the more popular Aps like Angry Bird and see what they did. Conduct a little search engine magic and you'll discover a lot of information... Success leaves clues my friend.
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  • Profile picture of the author Speedyapoc
    The time when you can release an application and make a million dollars is long gone. I have a few apps on the store, but do not market them at all, and receive around 1 - 2 downloads per day. Marketing wise, I would recommend press releases, reviews, and blog posts as a way to get numbers up. I have worked with companies that have had huge success through press releases, and articles on relevant sites. Just as well, having sharing options in app can really boost interest and sales. Person to person sharing is what makes iPhone applications rise to the top - and the hardest part is getting people to know about your application.

    @MikeHill, it is FAR different promoting an application over a website.
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  • Profile picture of the author enterpryzman
    I am interested in this also....I have a simple website webpage that has been converted to an Android App. I am looking to also convert it to an iphone app to sell cheaply to test the waters and help create a list and my brand.

    Open to all suggestions which would help the OP and myself.....thanks in advance.

    Enterpryzman
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  • Profile picture of the author testwarrior
    For folks that already have apps for their websites, where did you get them developed? We are trying to find someone who can make apps for our website / blog. Thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author thriftgirl62
      Originally Posted by enterpryzman View Post

      I am interested in this also....I have a simple website webpage that has been converted to an Android App. I am looking to also convert it to an iphone app to sell cheaply to test the waters and help create a list and my brand.

      Open to all suggestions which would help the OP and myself.....thanks in advance.

      Enterpryzman
      Originally Posted by testwarrior View Post

      For folks that already have apps for their websites, where did you get them developed? We are trying to find someone who can make apps for our website / blog. Thanks
      Okay, here you go and guess what? I have the answer to what you're looking for and I'm only covering wholesale costs because I was under the impression forums were for helping each other grow their business - not sell each other products like repeat customers.

      I am looking for people who want to run a real business online to share ideas and help each other by doing what you do best and believe it or not, fun makes money worries disappear, and like magic it reappears in your bank account.

      I am NOT a marketer. I am a Professional Fun-Haver. Try it for a week and see for yourself. The only thing you'll lose is a few friends because you won't be acting right!!
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      I retired in 2005 at 43 and now I give away websites like these for FREE [hosting excluded]

      When you make at least $100+ per month, we split the profit 80/20 and YOU get the 80% Until then, you keep 100% and I'll help you drive traffic, get backlinks and put the domain in your name too!
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