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October 30, 2009

more getAp.ps/YourAPP juice : easy promo code distribution

Behind the curtains, we have created and started to develop a unique link shortener technology for your Apps: the idea is simple

Instead of using the typical iTunes link, usually hard to memorize and dumb in terms analytics. 

So what we give you is a simple URL getAp.ps/YourAPP instead that will give you some more juice (eg: http://getAp.ps/TuneWiki )

  • easy to remember and share
  • live analytics on clicks
  • conversion analytics on paid apps (how sales are generated)
  • full referrer analytics (where your link has been used)
  • on-the-fly campaign creation: create as many campaign as you want > getAp.ps/YourAPP/emailsignature or /Seesmic (to measure analytics from a certain source)
  • no setup, not coding, no nothing. Instantly available.

Today we are introducing a new tool: easy promo-code distribution. TapTapTap has pointed some of you to the problem: distributing promo codes to users to try your App is painfull both for senders (need to include instructions) and for the recipient (need to find where the redeem section is, and good luck with that on the mobile app store). They give you also a trick to add the code in the URL you are sending.

Today we are introducing some new stuff.

With getAp.ps developers will be able to manage their promo code very simply: 
  • we'll set a campaign URL for you (getap.ps/yourApp/promo) 
  • you ll just add the code and you're done. 
  • A counter will tell you how this code is used in real time. 
  • The advantage is that the recipient does not have to input the promo code in the App store (computer or mobile)
  • No more need to include explanations in your email
  • works from your iPhone and can be used on the go
  • All this is semi automatic and very soon fully self served

This is a free service. It is currently tested by Top apps in the App Store and we ll be happy to sign you up.

Interested? Contact us at Contact (a) Appsfire (dot) com

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October 8, 2009

Why we called our developer link program getAp.ps ?

Looks familiar? this is one of the reason.

if you want a getAp.ps/yourApp link contact us

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October 4, 2009

Developers: Are you tracking your App Store sales? Soon you will with http://GetAp.ps

Running an app is sometimes like running a business. And on the internet running a business is all about data and analytics. We released sometime ago a short link generator for iPhone apps that gives you reat time stats on the interaction with the link. But this is not enough. To be honest the added value vs link shortener like bit.ly is limited except it add immediate context to your link. Our new widgets include also some real time stats but only on the impression /click side, and is more oriented at end users.


What would be really interesting: tracking your iPhone sales and their origin. TapTapTap has a nice piece about that

Traditionally, it’s been fairly easy to do this when you had total control over your store, like when selling Mac or Windows software. But with the App Store, some new challenges have arisen and people have had to resort to some cunning ways to accomplish things which we’ve come to take for granted over the years.

We are currently working on a brand new solution for developers that will help you track your sales on the App Store via a smart link. We will release soon a new cool short URL you will be able to use to do that.

Ok to limit the teasing here is the URL we ll offer you http://GetAp.ps/YOURAPP

Now we need to finish our work :)

If you are a developer reading this interested in testing our solution contact us on contact AT appsfire DOT com

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