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)" <[email protected]> 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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
