Re: [android-developers] Re: Website for your app, how important do you feel it is?

Great input everyone.  I'm in the process of setting something up for my main app, even if it's mostly used to provide a manual and a general Q&A of emails I've gotten regarding the application.

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Chris Stewart
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On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 1:22 AM, metal mikey <coreform@gmail.com> wrote:

It has been pointed out that there's a need for developers of Android
Apps to garner trust in Users & potential Users (e.g. Users must trust
the developer to not abuse their private information). I believe that
having a website for an App will help towards that. It shows an extra
effort that the developer has gone to in making a commitment to an
App. Also provides a means to communicate way more information than
can possibly be communicated in the much-too-small App Description on
Android Market.

I've recently launched an App on Android Market that not only uses a
website to help promote it, but also to provide extra features (i.e.
adding that extra dimension as 'Maps.Huge.Info' stated). My App's
website is <gotta give it a plug, right?>: http://www.snowcell.net

That said, having a website for an App should certainly not be a sole
reason for Users to extend trust to a developer, but it is perhaps one
of many points that can help towards that goal!



On Aug 6, 2:52 pm, "Maps.Huge.Info (Maps API Guru)" <cor...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I have one for my "Radar Now!" website called (strangely enough)http://www.radarnow.net
>
> The site has basic data and screen shots, a map showing where users
> are located, statistics about OS's and devices and a change log for
> versions. I also use it for some "social" type content, such as (my)
> favorite comments and a list of the most active counties in the US.
>
> The idea behind the "favorite comments" page is that if people know
> that their comments will be read and recognized, they're more likely
> to leave glowing comments. Might sound a little off. I think it does.
> What they don't know is I print out another list called "(my) Least
> Favorite comments" glue them to small dummies and stick pins in them.
>
> I started tracking the site only last week with Analytics and in that
> time about 7,500 users of Android devices went to the site.
>
> Is it important? To promote the app, probably not. To engage users?
> Absolutely. For support? Yes.
>
> You can add another dimension to your app by giving it a web presence.
>
> -John Coryat

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