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Top 4 Photo Apps You Need to Download

This article is posted in Technology

One of the most improved parts of any new model of any smartphone is the camera. The cameras have been getting so good, that many people forgo the traditional Nikon and stick with their smartphone for that road trip to the beach or long weekend getaway in the mountains. Photography has always been popular, but especially lately with the awesome ability to edit your photos as a professional would or being able to share these creations with anyone around the world. Below are 4 awesome apps that will...
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App Awards: Why They are Important and How to Win Them

This article is posted in Mobile App Award Information

Your app is made and on the market... Now what?Mobile apps are a dime a dozen these days, so you must have ideas to differentiate yourself from the millions of other apps out there on the market. Before a user even sees the great features in your app and the amazing usability, they need a reason to click on it.Seeking out (and eventually winning) app awards is a great way to show others that your app is worthwhile. It's not just you bragging about the app now, but judges and others feel the same way if you...
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App Inbound Marketing: What You Need to Know to be Successful

This article is posted in Mobile App Marketing

As we all know, the number of apps on the marketplace today are growing at an astounding rate. It is crazy to think that even today, with all of the innovation and complexities our apps have, we are still at the infancy of the app industry.Just as with any marketing campaign in a crowded industry, there must be a plan to bring in customers (users). Your mobile app marketing campaign should begin far before your app is launched. In the app world, mobile is very important for inbound marketing; here is how to...
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4 Keys to More Awareness for your App

This article is posted in Mobile App Marketing

If you are a mobile app developer out there building the latest and greatest technology, you have great development talent, but what about marketing? How will you get the masses to learn about, and if you're lucky, try your new app to make it a large success? Below are four tips to boost the awareness of your app and increase the likelihood of gaining a substantial following. These followers and users will be the reason your app will succeeds or flops.Create a WebsiteJust because you're creating an app in...
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4 Ways to Promote your App and Gain More Exposure

This article is posted in Mobile App Marketing

There are many things you can do to make your app a success or a flop, but let us focus on the former. Whether you are an app developer or on the business development/marketing side, there are steps to take to enhance your user experience and encourage more exposure for your mobile app. Promoting your app takes more than just spraying and praying. There are meticulous methods to strategically putting your brand on the market to show those of your target demographic that the app you created will be worth th...
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UI: 4 Tips for a Great Mobile App Design

This article is posted in Mobile App Design

So much of a mobile app’s success has to do with the functionality of the app and how it operates. However, equally as much importance lies with the user interface (UI) and how the app’s designs are made and laid out.Following these 4 rules will get you and your app on the path to UI success.1 - Button SizeButton size is important for pure usability of the app. If the buttons are too small and the user cannot press them, what is the point? Buttons should not be under 1 centimeter in size al...
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Mobile App Promotion: All-in-One Guide

This article is posted in Mobile App Marketing

Creating a successful mobile app takes a lot more thought and consideration than simply having an innovative concept. Apps must be built to take into an account the marketing and promotion features that will be needed along the app’s lifespan to attract and retain users.Timing is KeyDon’t assume that as soon as your app is complete that it would be best to launch right away. Take a look at the season and the time of year you are planning to launch as it relates to your app and your target market...
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Successful Apps Track Lifetime Value

This article is posted in Mobile App Marketing

All is not said and done when an app is created and available on an app market. For a mobile app to be successful there needs to be analysis and implementation of what makes a user more valuable. Tracking the "lifetime value" of users is an integral part of a mobile app to have continued success.Lifetime value of the user includes but is not limited to the following metrics:Ad spendGenerating new usersUser engagementConversion ratesAnd of course how you monetize. The idea of "lifetime value" is to util...
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4 Mistakes to Avoid when Marketing a Mobile App

This article is posted in Mobile App Marketing

Creating a mobile application is a difficult task in and of itself, but in order to be successful, the work cannot stop there. The best mobile apps are not only developed with even the finest of details in mind, but also have a solid plan in place even before launch to market it strategically to the relevant user base.Below are 4 marketing mistakes that can make or break the success of your mobile app:Thinking mobile is a smaller version of desktopThe best apps are those that utilize the features of a mobil...
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Mobile App vs. Responsive Web Design: What Do You Need?

This article is posted in Responsive Design

Mobile apps have long been a power house in the mobile industry with the Apple App Store selling more than $10 Billion worth of apps in 2013 alone. Apps are great resources for so many mobile users, but what if you can build something for mobile users that looks just as great without building out an app? In comes responsive design, the latest and greatest tool to ensure your website looks and functions just as great on a computer screen as it does on mobile devices.Here is how you know if you should pull th...
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