I’m happy to say the 4th issue of Appville is now available for download. As usual, we have got some useful and actionable content from industry experts. Go here to download it Robin Campbell of Tapstream wrote an article that explains why you shouldn’t leave the success to of your app to Apple. Tapstream’s service [...]
30 Most Inspiring People to Follow On Twitter [For iOS Developers]
It is a good thing to learn from people that have “been there, done that”, people that understand the dynamics of the industry and share them freely. That is why I compiled this list of people that inspire me. Be it with their apps, their podcasts, their blogs. The idea is that they share their [...]
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Getting Reviews On Top Blogs
Submitting your app to the App store is only the first step. If you want more than 2 downloads a day, you will have to get the word out. App Review Sites are a good way to get more attention and downloads for your apps. The problem is, they get hundreds of pitches a day. [...]
Styling Your App Using Pixate
App design is an evolving space and it seems a lot of publishers are recognising the importance of having a good design. The best part of the evolution is the companies that are springing up to make the journey to great app design easier. One of such companies that promises to make that journey easier [...]
4 Tips On Running An Independent App Company
This post was published in the second issue of the Appville magazine David Barnard is the Founder of App Cubby, makers of Launch Center Pro which helps you achieve uber-productivity when using your iPhone. He obviously has “been there, done that” when it comes to running an independent app company successfully. That is why I [...]
App Store SEO : How To Make Your Apps Rank High In App Store Search
A lot of people discover apps by searching in the App Store. If your app doesn’t show up for relevant keywords, you are leaving a lot of money on the table. I asked Ian Sefferman, Co-Founder of MobileDevHQ to give us some tips on how to those top rankings. Please read the interview below. Tope: [...]
A Free Way to Generate Downloads For Your App
I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Dyck, Co-founder of Tap For Tap which is a mobile promotional platform that helps you generate users for your app using a unique technique. So unique, I don’t think it has been done before in the iOS app space. I’m sure you will find it useful and hopefully [...]
How to make a promo video for your app
- Alejandro Luengo This post was published in the third issue of the Appville magazine. Alejandro sent me an email a couple of weeks ago with a link to his new app One Tap! which was using the Gunmetal template from App Design Vault. What caught my eye was the amazing promo video he made [...]
Outsourcing the Production of your Marketing Videos
- Manuel Zamora: Founder, Downshift Interactive This post was published in the third issue of the Appville magazine Nothing beats a video when it comes to strategies for getting your customer’s attention. A great demo video will not only showcase your application but convey your values, personality, and uniqueness. A great promotional video should definitely [...]
A developer’s journey: From Idea To App Store
- Paul Surette Editor’s Note: This post was published in the third issue of the Appville magazine. This story is not about how a developer made millions on the App store. I am sure you see a lot of that elsewhere. This is about a Father, Husband who is also a cyclist, who had an [...]