On Monday, September 9, 2013 8:14:19 AM UTC-7, TreKing wrote:
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 9:44 AM, John Coryat wrote:
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>> >> i think you're best route is to befriend a google advocate and ask for
>> the badge :)
>>
>> I did that and was told since we only have one major application, we were
>> ineligible for consideration.
>>
>
> Ask them how the fuck Uber is a top developer then with their whopping 1
> app (with only 500,000 - 1,000,000 installs).
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab
>
That may or may not be a productive question if I open up a line of
communication. I'm asking how *I* can become a Top Developer, and if
whatever someone else did won't work for me, then I'd like to know what
does.
Really seems like the criteria is "be a well-known brand that doesn't
> actually need the boost".
>
Unfortunately, there is likely something to that. Nowhere does it state
that their intention is to help developers that need the boost. Nor do I
expect anything altruistic in the program. They may very well target
developers that will make them look better too, or showcase some technology
they are pushing, like using Google+,Game Services, or Admob exclusively.
They state "Top Developer is a badge recognizing established, respected
developers for their commitment to launching high-quality and innovative
apps on Android."
Established and Respected might very well be satisfied by being a "well
known brand". And it does say apps (plural) in the sentence, but it also
has the word commitment. If they are a respected brand, and have a good
relationship with the Google Play Editorial team, they may believe in their
commitment without proof
They have no reason to believe me about whatever future innovative apps I
am "committed" to bring to Market. After all, I've been in Google Play for
three years and have only produced one (1) app, and it has only been
featured once. Such an underachiever in their eyes I must be. ;) Well, I
will show them.
Nathan
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