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May 23rd, 2013
How to Have a Successful Side Project
I've had many side projects over the years - some successful, but many others are abandoned or have stalled. It's always a struggle to fit all my ideas into the few hours of spare time I have every week - so how can you improve your odds for a successful project? Here are steps I take.
May 16th, 2013
Standing Out in a Crowded App Store
The numbers from the App Store continue to impress:
- 775,000 available apps (January 2013 Apple)
- 18 Billion iPhone app downloads (projected 2013 ABIresearch)
- 10.5 Billion iPad app downloads (projected 2013 ABIresearch)
How can you make your shiny new iOS app stand out in that market? I don't have all the answers, but here are some tips:
May 8th, 2013
iOS Sale Numbers By App Store Rank
After reading about Choosing a Profitable Niche, I wanted to see how my own iOS app sales matched the numbers Trevor used for his analysis. I only do iOS development as a side project, but have one app: Play Piano HD, which has been on the Top Paid App charts for Music (in the US) for several months now.
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Play Piano HD | |
Play Piano HD will help you learn piano faster! Turn learning piano into a game. If you're just staring out, or an expert who wants to work on your sight reading, Play Piano HD is for you.
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Drink in the Freezer Timer | |
Have you ever forgotten a drink in the freezer? Never deal with that mess again! Drink in the Freezer Timer will remind you that you have a drink in the freezer, so you can enjoy a cold, refreshing beverage, with no danger of leaving it in for too long or forgetting about it.
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Kids Xylophone Marimba Piano | |
Teach kids about music and colors with this interactive app. With a Xylophone, Marimba and Piano mode, kids can explore music!
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Count Things | |
A great simple counter for everyday use! Keep score in a game, count laps around the track, or people in an audience... Great for keeping track of a count so you don't have to remember a number.
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