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Equity/Profit share split for small projects with unknown levels of contribution
Alright, I have a pretty clear understanding of how to split equity for real startups, but how to do it for a smaller project (an app), with little acquisition potential (just profits), and a team ...
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iphone app revenue statistics
Does anyone know if there is any way possible to find revenue statistics for iPhone apps? I am aware of how secretive Apple is with the App Store but is there any way even if its not very accurate?
I ...
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What are the most important business goals of a homepage? [closed]
For a website / app homepage what are the most important business goals? Being aware of the minimal amount of time to hold the users attention, its really important that the page is designed in such a ...
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Funding Campaign Guidance
I just launched a funding campaign at SellAnApp. I am emailing multiple blogs and forums to help me spread the word and gain some great traction but I am running out of ideas. If this was you running ...
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A dilema of starting a company vs. doing a project for a client
I got a request for a proposal to create a web application. The application would be used internally by a company to manage aspects of their business process.
Coincidentally, the proposed application ...
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Question about downloading youtube clips to local pc [closed]
i have question about something that im not sure if its legal or not
logic tells me there is problem in creating application to download YouTube clips and convert them to mp3 for example .
this can ...
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Next Steps…Web/Phone App idea [closed]
My partner and I have an idea for a web and phone application that we think would do really well. We've thought through what it would do, how it would function, and have built examples of how it would ...
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Do I need to register as LLC even if I plan to make my iOS apps free?
I have personally made some apps and I want to put them on the Apple app store as free apps. I will probably also make them open source on github or something. I had been reluctant to do so because ...
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How to decide whether smartphone app should be free with ads or paid ($0.99) without ads?
Is there any data (such as from app downloads or consumer surveys) that would help a developer decide whether people (consumers) will be more likely to use (download/install) a smartphone app (iOS and ...
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Partnering up with friends
I have a small internet marketing business that is growing nicely. I'm also a mobile developer on the side. I have a few app ideas I came up with, with a few different friends. Aside from my business, ...
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Sign ups for a beta launch. What are good indicators?
I have been working on a startup for some time now, and a couple of weeks ago we came up with an idea for a pivot (the original startup isn't getting the traction we were expecting).
To avoid the same ...
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What if there is a similar named iPhone app already in the app store?
I am about to submit my first app to the Apple app store.
Let's say that it is called "GreatClock". There is already an app on the market called "great clock". There is some variable spelling, ...
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Choosing a domain / app name… What if another company already uses it?
Obviously, you can't use the same name as another BIG, recognizable company. And you also want to avoid trademark issues.
But what about these two scenarios:
You finally find a domain name and app ...
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Should I include a coupon code with my app review submission?
I will be submitting my Android app to bloggers and review sites very soon. My app has two editions: a 30-day free "trial" version, and a paid "pro" version. I've created coupon codes that unlock the ...
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How to monetize high volume downloaded Mobile App without Ad?
yes it is a generic question, because it meant to be generic.
I know it depends of the business of the App proposal but, in a macro vision way, what should be the common steps to monetize one ...
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What are the pros and cons of a web-only app?
I've developed a web-based RSS reader and it seems the next logical step would be to create apps for the various mobile platforms (iOS, Android, etc.). But I have no idea where to begin and I would ...
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At what income number does S-Corp save you money over a Sole Proprietorship
Situation
Have formed a LLC in New York City. It is single member. Sole purpose is to sell mobile apps. Limited deduction opportunity. Running business part time. From home.
Questions
I'm trying to ...
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Making a hyper niche app targeted for a large company
So I am a developer, and I had this idea about making an app only for florists. Obviously theres not a lot of money in that so what if in addition to any florists that signed on, 1800flowers or some ...
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Give away an app Kickstarter
I would like to be able to promote my ios app on kickstarter. I have seen several kisckatarter projects be able to give away an app when it is release to backers. How is this possible with apple? ...
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Just Released First App… Promotion Help
I am relatively new to programming. I have been programming with Java and Android for about 2 years now and just recently released my first app to the Google Play app store.
I have passed the word on ...
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Newly formed software department as a startup company
Our company recently created a new department/unit that will develop apps for consumers. The company is engaged in the hardware reselling/distribution for 15 years and wanted to expand into the ...
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Partner (he's a Friend) Wishes to Resign from Startup Prematurely
I am seeking help in how to handle an underperforming partner / friend that is resigning from an early phase of a startup.
Two friends and I began an equal partnership startup with the following ...
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Advice for pitching an idea for an app
Me and a friend of mine are presenting an app idea because we don't have the development assets to make it ourselves. Do you have any advice before I do this? I would love to see it developed but I ...
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What are the sponsors for apps in both iPhone and Android?
And what are the differences between them.
Which one pays most?
Which one is bigger?
I made a little game and we are considering to simply give it away for free and get funded by ads. We're ...
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Who handles sales tax on apps (android on google play, ios on appstore, android on amazon app store)?
Ok, I am a one person developer and I have an android app on the google app store I also have it published on the amazon app store. I plan on eventually publishing a version on the apple store as ...
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What are your experience on business in making windows phone7 apps vs windows8 apps?
I am currently making windows phone7 apps. I was wondering whether I am missing on something by not making windows8 my primary development platform. I am considering programming for both somewhere ...
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Developing an app, android or ios first?
These days most apps support both ios and android. But which one would be the best to get done first? What are the pros and cons of either way? We want to launch a closed beta and get as many users as ...
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Apple Developer Program. What level of DUNS service do we need?
We are a startup and trying to register for the Apple Developer Program. Apple requires a DUNS number for it, and the Apple Developer website says that we can get one for FREE from D and B.
We ...
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How to protect your trademark in AppStore/Google Play, if they sell in the whole world?
I live in Germany. If I register a trademark here and then submit my application into the AppStore, will it be protected? The trademark will be my app's name.
I imagine that my competition could go ...
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How do you keep track of all the web apps you use to run your business?
I use a lot of sites to run the by business. Fresh books for invoices, smartrecruiters for recruiting...other sites for conference calls, collaboration, human resources, advertising, etc. etc.
Right ...
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Should I register an LLC for iOS development?
I am currently developing an app that I intend to release commercially through Apple for iOS. If that is the only freelance development I am doing, are there any benefits to registering an LLC before ...
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Paying App developers in equity?
I am starting a software company. We will start with one service in particular, but will expand from there. My question is, is it reasonable to pay developers in equity alone? Also, seperate question, ...
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Ways of promoting Android app
I created a few applications. One of them is very good and users like it. However, I can not increase the number of installations to more than 50 per day. It is very small. The program is unique, ...
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How Can I Promote my Translator Android App?
I recently created an Android App. It translates thousands of frequently used words from each language.
When I started learning Dutch with a friend of mine, he suggested it would be great to have an ...
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Startup Weekend Startup Ownership Dilemma [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Forming a new software startup, how do I allocate ownership fairly?
So, we (me and my team) just won a local startup weekend event. Now, we obviously want to turn this ...
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Funding: Kickstarter or Family Loan?
Background
I've been working on a video game for android devices (i.e. an app) for some months now, and I'm getting close to completing a solid, well polished product
I'm lucky enough to have an ...
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Viability of affiliate linking in iOS apps
I'm curious about affiliate linking from my iOS app to products in the iTunes store.
This seems like a great idea: just downloading my app implies users have entered their credit card information ...
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HP Touchpad/WebOS Apps?
I just bought a HP Touchpad on the cheap. I'm really loving WebOS, and I'm thinking about doing some WebOS development.
Are there any statistics/case studies about developers that have made money in ...
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Marketing tips for mobile applications
Looking for developers (companies) in the mobile applications area who can comment and hopefully give examples of the best marketing strategies for mobile applications. Please only comment if you have ...
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App development vs Web development
Ok basically I have good ideas for both but i just need to know where to start. which market is less harsh/competitive and easier to step into and learn the ropes between the two( I know none are ...
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Best online places to find UX/UI designers?
A local start up team here in Taiwan is looking for mobile application UX & UI specialists... but here on the ground while there are great designers not many have mobile UX experience.
If they're ...
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What advantages do tech startups with tax exempt 501(c)(3) status enjoy beyond tax exemption, if any?
This past March I co-founded a (for-profit) NV corporation, which created a Facebook App in the C2C social gifting space. This software, however, can be used in multiple industries, and I wanted to ...
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What motivates investors to put money towards free mobile apps?
I'm a student in CS, and I was assuming that all the apps which are delivered for free on appstore (or other markets for android, windows, blackberry) were made by enthusiasm programmers which put ...
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How do returns work in mobile app stores vs. regular stores?
I was wondering if anyone was familiar with mobile app return policies and how they affect cash flow. When Apple/Google sends a monthly check for an app, does that already discount returns and ...
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How to reduce risks when developing Iphone/Android game?
We are considering investing in the development of a game, which will run on either IPhone or Android (both later). The game is very innovative with and has some genuinely new features, which means ...
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Co-founder required - cut your own deal [closed]
I'm taking my first few steps in attracting a co-founder. With all the questions, comments and advice I've read concerning attracting a co-founder comes down to integrity...thee most important ...
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What is a DUNS number and how do I acquire one?
I'm looking into distributing an iOS app outside of the App Store. In order to join Apple's Enterprise development program, I am required to have a DUNS number. What exactly is a DUNS number and how ...
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How to market and distribute an app targeted to small retailers
In the planning stage of building an app with a monthly subscription element targeted to small business merchants having 1 - 10 retail venues.
Looking for any advice on a go to market strategy to ...
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Is it worth the effort to try to make a better version of another iPhone app?
This app (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/graphing-calculator/id289940142?mt=8) seems pretty good, but I would like to make a better version. I am already an iPhone app developer. Is it worth it to try ...
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Affiliate programs for promoting Android or iPhone apps?
Is there any way to set up an affiliate program to market android or iPhone apps? Where I can pay someone in a given market space (say "cooking for diabetics") for each app installed as a result of ...
