How To Go From App Idea To App Store

APP ROADMAP HOW TO GO FROM APP IDEA TO APP STORE 1 IT ALL STARTS WITH AN IDEA Ensure your idea 1. Is unique 2. Solves a problem or provides entertainment 3. Has been evaluated by an expert for areas of improvement and technical limitations Most frequently used apps: Social Networking Weather Games Maps/ Navigation 2 DEVELOP A MONETIZATION PLAN - On average, developers make: S$1125 revenue/app in the Google Play Store $4000 revenue/app in the Apple App Store Ways to monetize your app include: 1. Charge a one-time fee to download your app $0.99 ADVERTISE 4. Include advertising 2. One-time fee + in-app purchase (i.e. for extra features) SUBSCRIBE 5. Charge subscription fee 3. Offer a free version + a paid version (which has extra features) 6. Free for a limited time, then charge a fee However, 80% of app developers are not generating enough revenue to support a stand alone business. 3 DEVELOP A MARKETING PLAN This starts early! Why? 2/3 of all apps have never been downloaded -Build Buzz Through: WWW.. Social Media App Website Blogging Make a video of how to Featured in news stories Event Promotion use the app 4 HIRE YOUR TEAM Who you'll need: A developer A designer A marketer Sign Up For A Developer Account A $99/YEAR iOS Developer S$25 ONE TIME FEE Google Play Developer This is so you can establish your business and distribute your product through these app stores. 5 SKETCH YOUR APP Sketch each screen of your app and the flow from start to finish. Keep in mind: How each Size and shape of various elements Actions users can take from each screen. screen will look Then take this sketch to your design and development team. 6 TEST, TEST, TEST To avoid having your app rejected from the app store, ensure it doesn't do any of these things: Uses the word "beta" Improperly uses files and outside payment file systems Links to Mentions supported platforms schemes Has a long load time Has localization Misuses trademarks and logos glitches 404 Crashes for OPEN Improperly uses icons or buttons ERROR users + denies PAGE permissions 7 LAUNCH IT! -Sit back, relax, and watch as people download your app. -----> - Then start working on the next, improved version! bixa 2.0 media www.bixamedia.com