A few months ago I mentioned I was working on a big project. I asked many of you to sign up for my private list so I could get your feedback.
I am sad to announce that I decided to not move forward with the project. Since it’s scrapped, I’ll tell you what was in the works.
I had a few companies that were willing to build me my own iPhone and Android app. This was worked on for a long time and was exciting to me as I couldn’t find any other bloggers who had their own mobile app.
We tried building in some additional functionality; stuff you couldn’t get just by browsing around on the website. And, to be frank, it was looking very cool.
I had a simple mockup done, which would had been similar to the final app release. I then reached out to my readers to get their input.
What the feedback ultimately told me was…
- Readers would prefer to visit my site on the mobile web page (which works very well) than click through an app.
- While the app was neat, it didn’t really justify spending $.99 to purchase (or making it free with ads).
- All I am is really a writer and video blogger, so the app isn’t absolutely necessary.
If you are on a mobile phone or tablet, do this…
If you are on a computer, do this…
- Visit http://testiphone.com/
- Delete “http://www.google.com” in the iPhone address bar.
- Paste this into the iPhone address bar and hit enter -> http://mob.conduit.com/e80afe76-0066-4088-bef9-dd91c4f397e6
- Scroll by holding down a mouse click and flicking upward or down (just like your finger would on a phone)
I do have another project that is about 80% done, and I’m hoping to go live by the end of the weekend. While not as shiny and cool as an app, it’s still something I’m proud of and I think you’ll appreciate. Stay tuned!
Craziness Abounds says:
That is very cool. How many people have their OWN app? Just you. Well almost anyway. Still pretty cool that you almost had it. 🙂
D.J. Paris says:
@Craziness Abounds Thanks – I really wanted it, but in the end just figured it wasn’t a big enough deal to have it completed.
Craziness Abounds says:
That is very cool. How many people have their OWN app? Just you. Well almost anyway. Still pretty cool that you almost had it. 🙂
JustinBog says:
I would love for you to rethink the app and go for it. It’s a changing world – blogging – writing – social media – giving your readers options. Making content specific for an app is very interesting, and all magazines are heading this way. Best of luck to you always:-)
D.J. Paris says:
@JustinBog Thanks fellow Triberr tribemate! I just might do it some day.
JustinBog says:
I would love for you to rethink the app and go for it. It’s a changing world – blogging – writing – social media – giving your readers options. Making content specific for an app is very interesting, and all magazines are heading this way. Best of luck to you always:-)
eddyawesome says:
Aww homey, you shoulda just went through with it if for no other reason than to say, “I’m on an APP BITCH”. I’ve actually been working with a developer for a game based on my little housefly dude. We’ll see how this turns out. Keep it comin’ man…
-Eddyawesome
D.J. Paris says:
@eddyawesome Update on housefly game, now!
eddyawesome says:
Aww homey, you shoulda just went through with it if for no other reason than to say, “I’m on an APP BITCH”. I’ve actually been working with a developer for a game based on my little housefly dude. We’ll see how this turns out. Keep it comin’ man…
-Eddyawesome
PBX says:
Woah this is cool. I would like that too for my blog.
D.J. Paris says:
@ PBX It is until you realize nobody really needs it, nor will use it. It was just an ego thing for me. Look at how cool I am, everybody!