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Do you have any evidence that getting your app reviewed on one of these review sites make any difference ? If you were a "smaller developer" starting with an ap
by nanijoe 14y ago
Do you have any evidence that getting your app reviewed on one of these review sites make any difference ?
If you were a "smaller developer" starting with an app today, how would you ensure that its successful?
- ajlburke 14y agoGetting a good review in AppAdvice completely changed the fortunes of my app, especially because after that Apple started noticing it too. However, AppAdvice is one of the biggest review sites out there, and reviews on smaller sites didn't have anywhere near as much impact. Also, getting that review was really lucky, and I haven't been able to recreate that magic since. That said, as a single-person developer, I've found that I need to spend as much time and energy on hustle and promotion as I do on development and testing - and even with that I've only been moderately successful.
- rfelix2121 14y agoI've definitely had apps reviewed on AppAdvice and not seen a dramatic bump. I think it really depends on the app, what people are currently buying, and a lot of other factors. On the promotion part, I totally agree. What's worked for me on that front is to make friends with people in the press (on twitter, IM, email) way before I need articles written so when I need press it's really easy to get written up because they already know who I am.
- ajlburke 14y agoWell, it was a very positive review. http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/01/remembary-great-ipad-journal-app http://appadvice.com/appnn/2011/01/remembary-great-ipad-jour... But yes agreed on getting to know press people - although it's a balancing act to not seem too creepy while being friendly.