Thanks to Mashable, we are able to give you 5 tips to maximizing your mobile app!
Mobile is only getting bigger. Thousands of new apps are hitting app stores every day. The result is that even innovative or well-made apps are often ignored.
One reason for this is that far too many mobile developers start their marketing efforts after they launch their app. This approach wastes one of the best marketing opportunities available — when the app first goes into an app store. Many app creators don’t realize that marketing needs to occur parallel to development and build over time.
To help, here are five tips for marketing a mobile app before it launches.
1. Build a Splash Page
One of the easiest ways to generate interest in an app, even if the app is just an idea, is to build a splash page.
Typical splash pages include a device image, some branding relevant to the app, very basic details about the app’s functionality and social media links. Creating a newsletter sign-up form at this stage also gives people the opportunity to stay updated about progress. Yes, newsletters still work!
The splash page will act as the headquarters for an app, until it’s actually built. Eventually, the splash page should grow to house the full website. (more…)
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