Apps have become a huge part of our lives. Some apps have even become a necessity for us to be able to complete several daily tasks. With this need arising, more and more people have gained an interest in making apps for a living. Aside from this being a lucrative venture, apps have become an incredibly influential factor for decision making for many people in this day and age.
But not everybody has the knowledge to create one. You could contact an app developer and request to get one made for you. That’s great. If you had the money and resources to get it done. You wouldn’t even have to do anything except set a meeting so you can explain what type of app you want.
Sadly, not everybody has all that money and resources. Luckily, you don’t need all that. Now, there are tons of app builders available for you online. And you don’t even need any technical knowledge or experience to get it done. No big budget and no extensive technical knowledge needed; great deal right? Let’s get your app done!
What You Need
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App maker subscription
Setup Steps
Choose an app maker. One recommendation is AppstronautMe.
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At http://appstronautme.com, click My Applications > Click Create New App.
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On the Edit & Configure tab, you will find the device display and details about your app. Click Edit Pages on your right.
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You will find an outline of the current pages you have. Click Edit Application Pages to make the necessary changes.
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When you scroll down, you will find several different features and templates that you can incorporate into your app. You will find their descriptions on the side if you’ve converted it from the HTML page. Click the ones you want > Select Convert.
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To add images, click Edit and Configure > Click App Multimedia and follow the prompts.
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To edit RSS page, click Edit and Configure > Click Edit RSS Page and follow the prompts.
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Come up with a vision for your app.
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List down the app features you want to have.
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Create a rough sketch of how you go through your app from launching.
Marketing Setup
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Learn about SEO and improve on your keywords.
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Create and build email lists.
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Join an affiliate program.
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Have bloggers and influential people test out your app and get reviews for it.
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SMS marketing.
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Promote through social media. Have promos and sales announced and done through those platforms.
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Have a website with blogs that solve issues or talk about things concerning your niche.
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Get Search Ads to promote your app on the App Store.
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Encourage reviews and engage your users.
Timeframe
Time to do: 1 week
Time to see results: 1 month
Additional Tips
Study the analytics provided to you and put those insights to good use.
Add videos and other visuals that will draw in users.
Create an email sequence for when users do or select a certain feature or purchase in your app.
Create more apps.
Have an app that solves a problem for people.
Do your research. See which apps are selling, how they are selling, what’s trending, how you can tap a certain market.
Focus on customer support and respond quickly to comments, complaints, and commendations.
Consider free and premium versions.
Create multiple payment options.
Get in-app purchases.
Setup full-screen ads, notification ads, banner ads, capture form, and advanced overlay.
Potential Results
A powerful DIY app builder may cost you up to $600 for you to create apps and start your business. But you can earn that back in the first month and generate an income of anywhere from $5,000 – $10,000 if it becomes a hit. So many other successful and popular apps right now earn so much more. Work hard and you could potentially earn more than $10,000 per month in residual income.
