137: One Million App Downloads in One Year with Trey George

Episode • Feb 13, 2018 • 1h 11m

How to build a self-promoting app, how to find a developer, and what to look for in an agency.

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Welcome to episode 137 of the Food Blogger Pro podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork talks with Trey George about building, developing, and managing apps.

One Million App Downloads in One Year

Building an app can be an exciting addition to your online business, and Trey is a pro at managing apps at A Color Story.

Trey has had a hand in building four apps for the A Beautiful Mess brand (the A Beautiful Mess app, Party Party, A Color Story, and A Design Kit), and he has quickly learned what works, what doesn’t, and what’s important to consider when building an app. If you’ve ever thought about building an app for your blog, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Trey shares:

How he got started managing the A Beautiful Mess app
How to charge more for your work
How the A Beautiful Mess app was self-promoting
Why hashtags were important for growth
What to look for in an agency
How to find an app developer
His experience with in-app purchases

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