As you already found out, there is no direct way of finding download numbers for a specific app. Some companies disclose such information when milestones are reached or within interviews and blog posts. Did you try searching?. If you're just interested in how competitive a category is, for ASO ...
I recommend that you get technical cofounder as soon as possible. Using a contract developer to create a prototype is ok but keep in mind that startups need to iterate and be very flexible in the early stages of company/product development. A contract developer works best on a fixed spec and wil...
To answer your questions: 1) Mobile companies at your stage usually raise angel funding at a valuation equivalent of $5,000,000 for US based companies and $4,000,000 to $4,500,000 for Canadian companies. 2) The valuation is a function of how much you raise against that valuation. For instance, s...
If you have international customers who speak other languages, response is lower when you speak to them in English. Solutions like Trustpilot handle that. Have implemented them plus some other methods for international customers in various countries, would be good to know a bit more about your sp...
I've built a load of apps over the years and tried out many of the major providers. Currently I'm the CEO of a startup making advanced email technology, which is incredibly server intensive, so I feel I'm in a good position to advise! I'm not sure from your question if you're looking to host the...
I have done exactly this with my business. I originally made mobile apps for entrepreneurs. You can find a number of them on Problemio.com - but after that I wrote books based on the apps, started a YouTube channel, made online courses and started coaching people. I completely self-branded as a b...
The easiest way to promote on a shoestring budget is guest posts. Write about the problem your app solves on sites where your target customers will read them. Make sure you've got a strong marketing funnel for the people who click through your articles — if you're not capturing leads properly (...
You're on the right track. I'm glad to see you getting the steps in the right order. WHO are potential users of your product? WHAT problem(s) will your app potentially be solving for them? HOW much do these potential users value the solution of these problems? Find your user group of people w...
Hi, have you considered this open source ad server? http://www.revive-adserver.com/ It derives from one of the biggest ad servers, that used to be Open Source but continued commercial. This system allows different publishers, sites, statistical insights and more.
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