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0 pointsjest3r19y ago0 comments

Ahh yes, more fees for developers.

> it's basically impossible for an unknown developer to get noticed

They could improve the search algorithm to solve this. Perhaps redesign the app store UI to better accommodate new apps. Or they could stagnate for years and then solve the problem by charging developers more.

I'm not a hater though.

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downandout9y ago

>Ahh yes, more fees for developers.

Developers (including myself) are already paying these fees to Google, Facebook and Bing in the form of app install ads. We'll likely get more more bang for the buck directly on the App Store though, so IMO it's a win for developers.

jsonne9y ago

Your media mix will likely shift, but you'll still be paying Facebook, Google etc. as well. Btw take a look at Twitter if you aren't already. I've had good results there.

downandout9y ago

Thanks, I will. I had always heard that Twitter sucked for most stuff...glad to hear someone is having a good experience.

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dismantlethesun9y ago

> They could improve the search algorithm to solve this.

How? If there are 1000s of new apps coming out per day, how do you better accommodate all of them?

dzhiurgis9y ago

Currently it's easier to find apps BY NAME on Google. There are tons of improvements. Filter out paid apps, in-app purchase ones. Filter by category, ratings. Do not destroy ratings after each update.

blahi9y ago

>Perhaps redesign the app store UI to better accommodate new apps.

Do you have any ideas on how to do it?

iaskwhy9y ago

They could check Hacker News way of handling relevant new entries, seems to work fine for this kind of problem.

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0 pointsjest3r19y ago0 comments

Ahh yes, more fees for developers.

> it's basically impossible for an unknown developer to get noticed

I'm not a hater though.

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downandout9y ago

>Ahh yes, more fees for developers.

jsonne9y ago

Your media mix will likely shift, but you'll still be paying Facebook, Google etc. as well. Btw take a look at Twitter if you aren't already. I've had good results there.

downandout9y ago

Thanks, I will. I had always heard that Twitter sucked for most stuff...glad to hear someone is having a good experience.

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dismantlethesun9y ago

> They could improve the search algorithm to solve this.

How? If there are 1000s of new apps coming out per day, how do you better accommodate all of them?

dzhiurgis9y ago

blahi9y ago

>Perhaps redesign the app store UI to better accommodate new apps.

Do you have any ideas on how to do it?

iaskwhy9y ago

They could check Hacker News way of handling relevant new entries, seems to work fine for this kind of problem.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse