Hi Mark,
Thanks for the thoughtful suggestions, all good ones.
The problem I have is: 1) I am a poor marketer; and 2) I have other
commitments and can't take the app to the next level. Hence, the desire
to want to partner with someone who can do these things.
Almost $1 million was invested into compiling the data for this app
(mostly grant funds from foundations). There is no other data on the
planet that is even remotely as deep. The search engine in the app is
very powerful because the underlying data is so deep.
But all of this means little without good marketing. I'll bet there are
other LC ios apps in the same boat.
Richard
On 6/28/13 11:23 AM, Mark Talluto wrote:
I reviewed your competitor. He got slammed for poor image quality and limited
information. Your app received high reviews form those that can use it. You
were hurt by not having iOS 5/6 support. That can be fixed by updating the app
to support those versions of iOS and hardware. Sounds like you might have
something here. Below are some ideas that might or might not be useful.
I would look at how you are currently marketing your CD. If your CD sales are
strong, you might consider marketing your iOS app to the same customers using
the same marketing channels.
You might look at having conversations with vendors of the wood and see if they
would be interested in sponsoring or buying advertising space in your app. You
could have a buy now button to direct customers to those vendors.
It is worth having a conversation with final product companies as well. I am
thinking hardwood floor vendors/manufacturers, table and chair
vendors/manufacturers and other strong wood products. Connecting with the 3rd
party market could be bigger than the sale of the app. Then you could give the
app away for free and increase your readership.
You might also run specials within the app for these vendors. Maybe a little "Did
you know tidbit" to keep your current users coming back to see what is new.
Maybe Home Depot, Lowes, and other stores might be interested in a branding
opportunity here. If the app is free, the conversation should be pretty
smooth. Might lead you to other opportunities with those companies to do
plumbing, electrical, and appliance apps as well. These would be more than
shopping apps. They would be helper apps that normal people like myself that
need to get DIY projects done. There are a lot of ways you could pitch this to
these companies so that they do not have to buy in financially.
Just some first thoughts on the subject.
Best regards,
Mark Talluto
canelasoftware.com
On Jun 28, 2013, at 7:56 AM, Richard Miller <w...@together.net> wrote:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wood-explorer/id518081966?mt=8
Free version
Custom version ($0.99 per 25 species)
Premium version - $9.99
On 6/28/13 9:52 AM, Rick Harrison wrote:
Hi Richard,
What is the name of the app and how much is it in the app store?
Without those key pieces of information it's too difficult to
evaluate it and give any advice.
Thanks,
Rick
On Jun 28, 2013, at 8:25 AM, Richard Miller <w...@together.net> wrote:
Is there a list of LiveCode-based businesses which have expertise in building
and marketing IOS apps? I have a LC/ios app (and an Android version) that's
been out for about a year, but it needs some updating and a heavy dose of
marketing and promotion... neither of which I am currently able to do. This is
a solid app with lots of upside (it's in a big sector), inferior competition,
and the best underlying data in the world. I'd like to find a company that can
help realize the full value of this app and share in the benefits. Any
suggestions?
Thanks.
Richard Miller
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