Web applications for the iPhone range from online gaming to online commerce to website-compatible apps. Though there are dozens of new apps produced every day, The New York Times has discovered that the average iPhone owner has between five and 10 active applications. To gain an audience for your apps, you will need to innovate the specific variety of web apps you are interested in. Apple's Developer Program streamlines the process in an expensive but user-friendly package.
Instructions
1. Research previous apps that are out there. Download some of the apps and find any conceptual or design flaws in the apps. Also, survey review sites and message boards to see if there is any discontent with previous web apps.
2. Conceptualize a new web app. An app with a fresh approach will attract attention, but solid concepts will maintain that audience commitment. Remember that you cannot develop apps for copyrighted websites or products. Because Facebook and Youtube are commonly used by iPhone users, any way to reach users of those websites or other popular sites will help to maximize your audience.
3. Write the code for the web app. All iPhone apps use Cocoa programming. The Developer Program that is offered by Apple includes XCode, a code-writing program. It is very challenging to learn code-writing if you have no experience, so consider hiring a freelance technician to write the code for your app.
4. Have iPhone users test-drive the app. Remove any bugs and correct any design flaws that arise. Make sure that your web app is better or at least comparable to already-available apps.
5. Encourage the Apple sites and other review sites to evaluate your web app. In the crowded field of iPhone applications, any kind of attention will be positive. Keep an eye on feedback you receive on the web app. Monitor discussion threads on Apple and other review sites on your web app and similar apps. Continue to rethink your web app concept, with this feedback in mind.
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