What marketing do you do for your app(s)?
siwel
Member, PRO Posts: 20
Hi,
I have just released a new game http://forums.gamesalad.com/discussion/55943/wonder-slice-now-available-from-the-app-store#latest and interested in what marketing other GameSalad users have found effective?
Furthermore I am wondering how people get their apps reviewed, did company's contact you or did you contact them? If you did contact them was there a particular method that resulted in them reviewing your app?
Many Thanks,
Lewis
I have just released a new game http://forums.gamesalad.com/discussion/55943/wonder-slice-now-available-from-the-app-store#latest and interested in what marketing other GameSalad users have found effective?
Furthermore I am wondering how people get their apps reviewed, did company's contact you or did you contact them? If you did contact them was there a particular method that resulted in them reviewing your app?
Many Thanks,
Lewis
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mounted88 Posts: 1,113
You could try some free reviews sites for reviews, but their so busy. That it takes awhile if every to review your game. You can always turn to social networks for free advertising. If you have money to spend, you can set up ads on Facebook or other advertising sites. Those are just some of the ways people use for advertising.
I'm sure there are a hundred different ways to do it. Really all comes down to your budget. -
gyroscope I am here.Posts: 6,598
Hi @siwel
http://prmac.com are worth checking out, for free press releases.
Also as @mounted88 suggests, send out all your promo codes to the review sites; if you create a buzz that way, sometimes a magazine or newspaper - online or otherwise - will pick it up too.
Here's some links to help:
http://maniacdev.com/2012/05/ios-app-review-sites/
>> the following via a post from @DrGlickert at sometime >
" http://mobileorchard.com/five-tips-for-getting-iphone-reviews/
This is a great site for showing developers how to get reviews.
Here is a list of sites that will review games. ...
Gamezebo
The Legit Review
AppSpy
CapsuleComputers
Slide To Play
Frisky Mongoose
Appyzilla
The Baking Games
Pocket Gamer
Gizmodo
TUAW
Apppera
TouchArcade
TouchGen
AppSafari
ipodappzone
Wired.com
levelsave.com
148apps
apptism
AppCraver
Of course there is always Facebook, Twitter and YouTube (which are a MUST) if you want people to buy your games. Be sure to set up accounts on these and other forms of social media. Also, don't forget about the forums here. Be sure to post pics, videos, and updates of your games so we can help you develop them into best-sellers instead of instant flops! ;-)
Good luck everyone!" <<< > post from @DrGlickert
Another list from @mutinysoft (might be some duplicates of above):
GameSpot
IGN Mobile
Gizmodo
Kotaku
Joystiq
ArsTechnica
Macworld
TUAW
Macworld Sweden
AppShopper
TouchArcade
TipB
iPhoneItalia
Gamezebo
GamePro
AppBank
AppAdvice
148Apps
Pocketgamer
Feber
AppSafari
ApfelNews
IndieGames
IphoneApplicationList
FZ
AppCraver
SlideToPlay
AppleIphoneSchool
Apptism
GameReactor
IPhoneAlley
TouchReviews
IPhoneLife
Appmodo
AppleTell
AppSpy
IPhoneBlog
TheAppera
ArtOfTheIPhone
IPhoneToolBox
Appvee
BrutalGamer
AppStoreApps
FreshApps
DailyAppShow
MacOSWorld
Loading
IPhoneAppReview
PixelatedGeek
WhatsOnIphone
TouchMyApps
RazorianFly
IPhoneFootPrint
TouchGen
Atulo
AppSmile
IPhoneInfo
SlapApp
CrazyMikesApps
iPhoneAppIndex
AppRater
IPhoneAppsGallery
FingerGaming
AppGamer
ThePortableGamer
Funtouch
AppChatter
NoDPad
TheMacFeed
Appversity
DailyIphone
iPhoneGamerBlog
iPhonePyssel
AppReview
AppAddict
IPadGames
iTunesGames
iPhonegames
AllIPhoneAppReview
EverydayGamers
PocketFullOfApps
TouchaHolics
IPwnGames
AppStruck
TapCritic
Mobilegamer
iFoneReviews
Masamunetto
GamesUncovered
iTitoThemes
AppSized
Apptv.se
IndieAppolis
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It's a bit laborious to send to them all (or those relevant to your type of game/platform at least) but no pain, no gain, they say!! Best of luck.
""You are in a maze of twisty passages, all alike." - Zork temp domain http://spidergriffin.wix.com/alphaghostapps
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Glad you find the info useful! :-)
*BUMP* for anyone else who might find the stuff useful too....
""You are in a maze of twisty passages, all alike." - Zork temp domain http://spidergriffin.wix.com/alphaghostapps
Very helpful list!
Thanks for taking the time to write it out >:D<
(Or did you copy/paste it from somehwere
Chakku
Hiya @Chakku, I typed out each one by hand :-B ....... not! :>
Yes, I copied and pasted from list compiled by other members @DrGlickert and @mutinysoft (to give them credit) .... took me ages.... ;-)
But helpful lists all the same, glad you agree!
""You are in a maze of twisty passages, all alike." - Zork temp domain http://spidergriffin.wix.com/alphaghostapps
Last orders.... I mean last *bump* :-)
""You are in a maze of twisty passages, all alike." - Zork temp domain http://spidergriffin.wix.com/alphaghostapps
Of course, the success of these can often be determined by the "rewards" you provide to donors, in addition to having a solid product or idea and a good Facebook friends list to pass the word. I've found people are more likely to spread kickstarter requests than just "hey check out this guy's game" requests.
And even though your game may be finished, and you may not looking to raise a fortune, any additional money raised can always be used to pay for paid marketing expenses, (or other associated developer costs) and limiting your total amount of funding needed may make it more likely your campaign will succeed and thereby gain even more notice by the Kickstarter community.
Even a failed campaign can raise awareness for your game and help get the word out.