Why should I watch my app store rankings?

onlinemarketingrant.com — This article describes two real world examples of why you should be constantly aware of app store rankings. This could include your own apps, but also all apps in the app store. read more...

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iPhone App Pricing Strategies

onlinemarketingrant.com — Pricing your iPhone app is tough. Seems like most or all apps are priced $.99. Here are some strategies to consider as you determine the price for your iPhone app. read more...

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Two App Stores; Choose One

tapity.com — Know what your getting yourself into. If your chances aren’t good for a hit, build an app that can be profitable without making it to the top 100. read more...

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Success Secrets From Real App Developer Ninjas

published 5 months, 6 days ago, submitted by MattjDrake 5 months, 9 days ago

howtomakeiphoneapps.com — Something big occured to me as I was sitting through the business presentations during the 360iDev conference. The model that I and many others have followed over the past year has been to simply release a slew of apps, hope that one hits and then float off the revenue of our near misses. For me, I have released wine tasting apps, beer tasting apps and even a real estate and poker assistant. My app business does not seem to have a real focus; this has been partly a reaction to the impulse buying dynamics that the app store seems to promote. But… read more...

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Going to 360iDev and Want To Be Interviewed?

published 5 months, 6 days ago, submitted by MattjDrake 5 months, 14 days ago

mattjdrake.com — I’m psyched to be going to Denver next week for the 360iDev conference. I am toying with the idea of interviewing the developers I met there (anyone who will talk to me!). If you are a developer, marketer or innocent bystander and what to appear on this site in either audio or visual format let me know in the comments below, Twitter or email at mattcampbell [at] howtomakeiphoneapps.com read more...

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Do You Live Near Philly & Want A Deep Discount On A Three-Day iPhone B

howtomakeiphoneapps.com — So I have a bit of an insider tip on this one since I will be helping teach this three day iPhone “boot camp”… Boot Camp? Before I get into that let me tell you what these iPhone boot camps are all about. The idea is that you will spend three days learning everything you need to know to get your app on the store. You will get an instructor who has been there already who will first tell you what you need to know. Then you will spend time actually working on your app and you will be able to get help right in class. Very hands on. read more...

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7 Really Simple Online Business Models

published 5 months, 19 days ago, submitted by MattjDrake 5 months, 22 days ago

mattjdrake.com — These 7 online business models are all used in various business that I have seen and even considered at one time or another. All of these have the potential to be operated exclusively over the Internet. "Indy Software Publisher & App Store Junkie are only 2 of 7 really simple online business models you can use to start your business." read more...

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Where do iPhone users go to find apps?

onlinemarketingrant.com — Admob just sent out results of a survey to iPhone and iPod touch users with information on how they find new apps. iPhone developers and marketers should find it interesting. read more...

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